Your treatment with Restylane, Restylane Refyne and Restylane Silk
Before you have your first treatment with Restylane, you will always have a consultation. Think through what you want to achieve and what questions you may want to ask your healthcare practitioner. We recommend that you read through our Q&A section below to find out more about treatments with Restylane fillers.
The first step: Find your clinic
Make sure to carefully select your clinic to find a healthcare professional near you to discuss your individual treatment needs. We warmly recommend that you read our Q&A section.
In this video, Aesthetic Physician Kuldeep Minocha, UK, stresses the importance of explaining everything about facial aging before talking about the actual treatment with the patient.
TREATMENT AREAS
Restylane and Restylane Refyne, Restylane Silk are facial filler treatments to refine your appearance by filling lines and wrinkles.
What to ask your practitioner
Here are a few questions that we recommend you to ask your healthcare practitioner about treatments with anti wrinkle fillers:
• What results can I expect from the treatment?
• What happens during the treatment?
• Could my medical history or previous treatments affect or prevent treatment?
• Are there any side effects and precautions that I should know about?
• Is there anything I should do before and after treatment?
• Any other question you may have.
You will also find detailed information about treatment with Restylane fillers in our FAQ section below. View Important Safety Information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does the treatment take?
A treatment with Restylane does not take long. Depending on the area and indication, it takes approximately 15-45 minutes. A touch-up treatment is sometimes performed approximately two weeks after the initial treatment to optimize the results. Talk to your heathcare professional to learn more about the treatment procedure.
Is the treatment painful?
Some people may experience mild discomfort. Most Restylane fillers contain an integrated local anesthetic, lidocaine, to provide you with a more comfortable treatment experience. You and your healthcare practitioner may decide whether additional pain relief is needed.
Can everyone have a treatment with Restylane fillers?
Ask your healthcare practitioner if you will benefit from treatment with any of the hyaluronic acid products within the Restylane product portfolio. It is important when discussing your medical history to tell your practitioner everything, including all medicines that you are taking, any present and past allergies and their seriousness, and all current or past medical conditions you have had. Your practitioner will discuss potential side effects from the injection of Restylane and how serious they may be. You should also inform your practitioner if you have received previous aesthetic treatments, both surgical and non-surgical.
Who should not have a Restylane filler treatment?
Restylane filler treatment should not be used in some people. At your initial consultation, it is important to tell your healthcare professional about all of your current and prior medical conditions, allergies and how serious they are, all medications you are taking, and whether you have had or are planning to have another aesthetic procedure. Discuss contraindications, warnings and precautions with your healthcare practitioner before Restylane filler treatments.
Can I have a Restylane filler treatment if I am pregnant?
The Restylane products have not been tested in pregnant or breastfeeding women and is therefore not recommended if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
What happens after the treatment?
After the treatment you will receive post-treatment guidelines. It is normal to experience some post-treatment discomfort, such as redness, swelling, pain, itching, bruising or tenderness at the treatment site. These side effects generally disappear within one week after injection.
Other potential side effects can occur with dermal fillers based on hyaluronic acid. You should discuss the potential treatment risks with your healthcare practitioner. Following treatment, there is sometimes a need for a touch-up treatment to achieve an optimal result.