Restylane® in Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland.
Smooth Lines and Enjoy Restylane® Benefits
Restylane® is not just another filler; it’s the gateway to a refreshed and more confident you. Navigating the world of facial aesthetics, it stands out for its remarkable results. Offered at The Naderi Center, the benefits of Restylane® promise transformation and satisfaction.
Revitalize Skin with Restylane® Treatments
Restylane is a hyaluronic acid based dermal filler that can be used to safely add facial volume to treat deep wrinkles and folds, enhance fullness in the lips, and can also round out gaunt hollows under the eyes. The effects are long lasting, remaining from six to nine months. In areas of the face where there is the most movement, such as the mouth, the effects may only last six months. On the forehead or under the eyes, Restylane may produce visual benefits for nine to twelve months. Since its initial 2003 FDA approval of Restylane, the makers of Restylane have come out with an entire product line of fillers that can treat a unique subset of facial concerns.
Ideal Candidate for Restylane
Good Candidates for Restylane Injections
- Lips: Desire to increase lip volume and/or reduce the appearance of vertical lip lines
- Midface/Cheeks: Have sunken or flattened cheeks either through genetics or with aging
- Wrinkles/Fine Lines: Desire to smoothen the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
- Tear Troughs/Under eyes: Want to fill in under eye hollowness which is creating dark circles and “tired” appearance
- Facial Rejuvenation: Seek to rejuvenate their appearance by adding volume to areas of the face to restore fullness and volume
- Nose: Are unhappy with the appearance of their nose and would like to seek non-surgical rhinoplasty correction
- Hands: Are showing signs of aging hands that have lost collagen and fat volume with time
- Have realistic expectations of what improvements can be made with fillers
- Are not on medications that can prolong bleeding
Restylane Treatment Techniques
Dermal filler injection results depend on both the type of filler used as well as the injection technique of the experienced provider. The same syringe of filler in two different hands will have two different results, there is both a science as well as an art to performing filler injections. At The Naderi Center, we only allow plastic surgeons or dermatologist to perform filler injections.
Factors that Affect Dermal Filler Results
- Type of Filler
- Number of Syringes
- Injected Area
- Injection Technique: fanning, micro-droplet, cone, cannula, fern, threading, crosshatch, depot, etc.
FILLER TYPE: Which type of Restylane is right for me?
Depending on what results you are trying to achieve, your medical provider will advise you on the ideal Restylane product for your face. Restylane filler products can differ mainly based on which type of hyaluronic acid technology they are using.
The Restylane line of products is formulated to act like your body’s own naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, restoring volume to your skin.1,4,5
Nasha© Technology
Restylane Silk, Restylane Defyne, and Restylane Lyft are manufactured using NASHA (Non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid) technology. The raw ingredients used to manufacture these products are from non-animal origins. Hyaluronic acid molecules are cross-linked together to form a firm and smooth gel.
XpresHAn TechnologyTM
Restylane Refyne, Restylane Defyne, and Restylane Kysse are made using XpresHAn Technology which a different technique with cross-linking hyaluronic acid (HA) molecules. Customized HA cross-linking allows each dermal filler to have a unique level of support, firmness, and flexbility. Which Restylane product is injected will depend on the level of firmness, support, and flexibility that is required in that facial region.
Restylane
Restylane is FDA approved for lip augmentation as well as correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Many expert injectors also use Restylane for a variety of off -label injection sites such as non-surgical rhinoplasty and tear trough injections.
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Lyft has been FDA approved to use in the mid-face to add fullness to the cheeks, replenish lost volume, and improve appearance of moderate to deep facial folds. This product contains a small amount of the local anesthetic, Lidocaine, to ease any discomfort with injection.
Restylane Silk
Restylane Silk is FDA-approved specifically for a natural lip augmentation and diminishing appearence of wrinkles around the mouth.
Restylane Refyne
Restylane Refyne was developed with the intention to smoothen lines along the corners of the mouth, more specifically the “marionette” lines that come down the corners of the lips and the smile lines that run from the corner of the nose to the outer corner of the lips.
Restylane Defyne
Restylane Defyne is similar to Restylane Refyne in that it can also treat expression lines around the mouth, including nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Injection with Restylane Defyne still allows you to maintain natural facial expressions and not appear “over-injected.”
Restylane Kysse
Restylane Kysse is the newest and longer lasting lip filler that has joined the Restylane family of dermal fillers. The most exciting news is that not only does Restylane Kysse last up to one year in clinical studies, it has also been shown to require less overall volume of filler injection to achieve comparable results as some of its counterparts.
VOLUME: How may syringes of Restylane will I need?
Volume or number of syringes of dermal filler injected makes a difference in terms of whether a subtle result or a more dramatic result is achieved. Additionally, the more filler that is injected the longer the results will last and the less frequently the injections need to be repeated. Our physicians will always advise you on the number of syringes they recommend in order to achieve a “full correction” dose. “FULL CORRECTION” is an important concept in determining the longevity of the filler results. Full correction refers to fully correcting the problem with the necessary amount of filler. However, we also realize that for a variety of reasons, including limited budget or concerns about too drastic of change too fast, patients may not want to achieve “full correction.” Regardless of whether a full correction is achieved, our doctors will always want you to leave with a noticeable improvement
LOCATION: Where can Restylane be injected?
Today the variety of facial corrections that can be safely achieved with dermal fillers is way beyond their original FDA indications. However, the provider should know the risks and potential complications that are associated with certain facial anatomical regions. These same injection providers should be experienced and knowledgeable in treating potential complications that can arise from filler injections. Many people do not know that one of the most common complications of filler injections is vascular occlusions, this is when a small amount of the filler is injected into a superficial vessel and it can potentially lead to death of the surrounding tissue. Vascular occlusions must be quickly identified and treated by melting the filler. Many people are comfortable with going to a medspa for Botox injections, but when it comes to fillers, they want to make sure they are in experienced and well trained hands.
TECHNIQUE: What are the different Restylane injection techniques?
Restylane can be injected using either a sharp needle or a blunt cannula. Sharp needles results in finer tuned injections, however bruising can be more common after sharp needle injection. Cannula’s minimize chances of an intra-vascular injection, however they restrict the ability of the provider to more evenly spread the filler. Our physicians use a variety of dermal filler injection techniques depending on the anatomy of the patient as well the location for the filler placement.
Often times dermal fillers may be combined with Botox or Dysport injections to enhance the effect of the fillers. The patient below achieved a more rested and youthful appearance by combining both neurotoxins (Dysport) and dermal fillers. Dysport was injected into the forehead (glabella) along with Restylane Defyne and Restylane Refyne into the nasolabial folds and marionette lines.
Testimonial
“Dr. Naderi is very professional, I liked the results of my tear trough injection, they were very natural which is what I wanted. I’ll be coming there more often for lips and cheeks. Highly recommended!!”
Patient
Restylane Pricing
Preparing for Restylane Filler Injections
Proper preparation is important when it comes to minimizing recovery and increasing safety of dermal filler injections. Prior to your appointment it is important to be off of certain supplements and medications as well as to minimize consumption of certain foods that are high in Omega-3 and Omega-6. All of our patients are advised to view our list of “Things to Avoid” prior to injections or surgery.
2 Weeks Before Restylane Injections
Day of Restylane Injection
Recovery after Restylane Injections
After your filler injection, it is normal to have some swelling, pinpoint bleeding, and bruising. If numbing cream was applied for your procedure you will still feel numb for another 1-2 hours after your procedure. Please be sure to follow our post procedure instructions in order to minimize swelling, bruising, and decrease downtime.
Risks, Safety, and Potential Complications of Restylane
Common and expected side effects of dermal filler injections include the following:
Bruising After Restylane
- May last 1-2 weeks but bad bruises can last up to 4 weeks. That is not abnormal. Bruises can show up several days after the treatment.
- Bruising can be covered with a full coverage concealer such as Neostrata which we sell in the office or Cover Fx brand from Sephora.
- Tear troughs and lips are more likely to bruise because these areas are more vascular than other parts of the face.
Swelling After Restylane
- May not always be even from side to side depending on pre-existing facial asymmetry and volume of injection and bleeding at each injection site.
- Initial swelling takes 2 weeks to settle.
- Sleeping propped up and icing can minimize this side effect.
- Avoid exercise first 48 hours or longer as swelling increases when working out.
- Do not manipulate or massage area as this can aggravate swelling.
Asymmetry After Restylane
- Asymmetry can be related to swelling. Wait it 2 weeks before deciding whether asymmetry is from filler differences or swelling.
- Please keep in mind that once you start to analyze your face, it is not rare to start to “notice” new asymmetries that have been there your entire life.
Lumps And Bumps After Restylane
- The filler is going to feel firmer than your own tissue. Do not massage or manipulate the area.
- The feeling of lumps and bumps usually improves within 2 weeks as swelling resolves.
Subtle Results After Restylane
- 1 syringe of filler is the equivalent of 1/5th of a teaspoon in volume. After swelling subsides there may be a need for additional filler injections if you desire increased volume.
- Our doctors are very conservative and do not over inject patients. Our physicians prefer to add volume slowly with time to achieve patient’s desired looks.
- The first time getting injections, the results tend to go away faster. With repeat treatments results last longer as you build your own collagen around the injection sites.
Possible Complications After Dermal Filler Injections
- Hypersensitivity or allergic reactions
- Cold sore or herpes simplex virus outbreak
- Acne breakout
- Skin necrosis
- Intra-vascular injection leading to skin necrosis and even blindness
- Sterile abscess
Dry Lips After Restylane
- Lips will also be more dry post injections. Ice the areas and keep lips lubricated with Vaseline or Aquaphor. No more than 20 minutes of ice at a time.
Please notify our office immediately if you feel that you may be experiencing any of the above possible complications after your filler injections.
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Restylane Injection Specialists at The Naderi Center for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology
Dr. Naderi is a board certified facial plastic surgeon and a National Clinical Trainer for Allergan and Medicis. He teaches other doctors how to inject Juvederm properly. Other doctors from all over the world refer to Dr. Naderi’s instructional videos on YouTube to fine tune and improve their own filler injection techniques.
Dr. Kulak is a facial plastic surgeon with a gentle and artistic female touch. Her patients love her nearly-pain-free techniques. She focuses on facial rejuvenation with advanced minimally invasive techniques as well as more invasive face lift and eyelid lift surgeries.
Dr. Alexandra Snodgrass is a board certified dermatologist who trained with Dr. Shervin Naderi prior to joining The Naderi Center. Dr. Snodgrass is expert on a variety of filler types and injection area techniques. Dr. Snodgrass’s dermal filler injections create a noticeable yet natural rejuvenation of the face.
Specialization Matters!SM
Dr. Shervin Naderi was named as part of the “Top 25 Injectors” by the 10 million member community of RealSelf. Out of 2000 nominees, Dr. Naderi was chosen as Top 25! This is a huge honor being recognized by the national and international community of RealSelf, the most trusted and authoritative site for all unbiased plastic surgery research.
Dr. Naderi is one of only 4 winners in the South East region of the United States. Patients regularly fly and drive to The Naderi Center from all over the country for Dr. Naderi’s unique style of Botox and filler injections. Doctors all over the world regularly use his online tutorial videos to learn and enhance their own techniques.
Contact us to schedule your Restylane injection consultation with one of our specialists at The Naderi Center. We are located in the greater Washington DC area with two locations, Chevy Chase, Maryland, 301-222-2020 or Reston, Virginia, 703-481-0002. For out of town patients we offer virtual consultation prior to your visit which can be arranged by filling out our contact us form.
Restylane FAQs
What areas of the face can be treated with Restylane?
Fillers can sometimes provide improvement in the appearance of chicken pox and acne scars. Fillers help by reducing the depth of the pit or depression in the skin, which can soften the appearance of these scars. Restylane can be injected superficially into the skin to improve depressed scars. If Restylane provides a good result, permanent fillers such as Silicone have been used for this purpose as well.
How long do the effects of Restylane last?
The effects of Restylane typically last from six to nine months. In areas with more movement, such as the lips, results may last around six months, while in less mobile areas like the forehead or under the eyes, benefits can last nine to twelve months.
What makes Restylane different from other dermal fillers?
Restylane is a hyaluronic acid-based filler, which means it closely mimics the body's own natural hyaluronic acid. This makes it a safe and effective option for adding volume and smoothing wrinkles without the risk of allergic reactions.
Are there any side effects associated with Restylane treatments?
Common side effects of Restylane include swelling, redness, pain, bruising, and tenderness at the injection site. These effects are typically mild and resolve within a few days.
Can Restylane be combined with other cosmetic treatments?
Yes, Restylane can be combined with other cosmetic treatments such as Botox, chemical peels, and laser treatments to achieve more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
What should I expect during a Restylane treatment session?
During a Restylane treatment session, a trained professional will inject the filler into the targeted areas using a fine needle. The procedure typically takes about 30 to 60 minutes, and a topical anesthetic may be applied to minimize discomfort.
How soon will I see results after Restylane treatment?
Results from Restylane treatments are visible immediately after the procedure. However, it may take a few days for any swelling or bruising to subside, revealing the final results.
Is there any downtime required after Restylane treatment?
There is minimal downtime required after Restylane treatment. Most patients can return to their normal activities immediately, although it is recommended to avoid strenuous exercise and excessive sun exposure for the first 24 to 48 hours.
Who is an ideal candidate for Restylane treatments?
Ideal candidates for Restylane treatments are individuals who are looking to address moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, enhance lip fullness, or restore volume to hollow areas under the eyes. It is suitable for most skin types and tones.
How should I prepare for a Restylane treatment session?
To prepare for a Restylane treatment session, avoid taking blood-thinning medications such as aspirin or ibuprofen for at least a week before the procedure. It is also advisable to avoid alcohol and smoking, as these can increase the risk of bruising and swelling. Always follow the specific instructions provided by your healthcare provider.
Is Restylane effective in treating chicken pox scars?
Fillers can sometimes provide improvement in the appearance of chicken pox and acne scars. Fillers help by reducing the depth of the pit or depression in the skin, which can soften the appearance of these scars. Restylane can be injected superficially into the skin to improve depressed scars. If Restylane provides a good result, permanent fillers such as Silicone have been used for this purpose as well.
What Restylane office is near me?
If you live in the states of Virginia or Maryland, The Naderi Center for Plastic Surgery and Dermatology offers restylane among its services. For a full list of services, please visit our Locations page.