Your Skinbooster treatment
Before you have any treatment with Restylane Skinboosters you will have a consultation. Make sure that you are well prepared. Think through all the questions you may have and what results you would like to achieve. We recommend you to read through our Q&A section below to find out more about treatments with Restylane Skinboosters. View Important Safety Information.
The first step: Find your clinic
Christoph Martschin, dermatologist, Sweden, gives you his best advice on how to find a clinic and a healthcare practitioner that you can trust and be comfortable with.
Treatment areas
Restylane Skinboosters gives provides a visible improvement in skin's appearance to your face, neck and hands.
What to ask your practitioner
Here are a few questions that we recommend you to ask your healthcare practitioner:
• 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 Skinboosters in our FAQ section below. View Important Safety Information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is Restylane Skinboosters administered?
Your healthcare practitioner will disinfect the area that will be treated. Tiny droplets of hyaluronic acid will then be injected just below the skin surface through a fine needle to rehydrate your skin. Lidocaine, a local anesthetic, will take away most of the discomfort that you may experience during the treatment.
How long does a treatment with Restylane Skinboosters take?
Depending on the area, a treatment takes approximately 15-45 minutes. To achieve optimal results, a treatment program usually starts with 3 treatment sessions, 2-4 weeks apart. Thereafter, maintenance treatments are typically recommended every 4-6 months.Talk to your heathcare professional to learn more about the treatment procedure and right treatment plan for you.
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.
What happens after the treatment?
After treatment you will receive post-treatment guidelines from your healthcare practitioner. It is normal to experience some discomfort, such as redness, swelling, pain, itching, bruising or tenderness at the treatment site. These side effects generally disappear within one week after injection. Make sure that you discuss potential treatment risks with your healthcare practitioner. View Important Safety Information.
Do I need maintenance treatments?
It is recommended to have regular maintenance treatments after the initial 3 treatments to maintain a hydrated and radiant skin. Restylane Skinboosters provides impressive results that can last up to 12 months.1 Talk to your healthcare professional to determine the treatment plan that is right for you.
What should I apply or avoid after the treatment?
• Avoid applying make-up to the skin immediately after treatment.
• Light cover up may be used to conceal any remaining redness after approximately 24 hours.
• A yellow-toned concealer may be used to hide signs of bruising, if any.
• In order to cover up any redness, a concealer with a slight green/yellow tone is recommended.
Skin insights
REFERENCES
1 Gubanova EI et al. Poster presented at IMCAS 2015.; Streker M et al. J Drugs Dermatol 2013;12, 990-994.