Restylane Injection

About:

• Restylane is a line of hyaluronic acid–based facial fillers that help smooth wrinkles and plump your cheeks and lips.
• Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in our skin, especially in connective tissue.
• It’s typically used in cheeks, lips, nasolabial folds, and around your mouth.

Safety:

• Restylane was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2003.
• It’s not approved for use in those under the age of 21.
• Common side effects include swelling, bruising, pain, itching at the injection site, and headache.

Convenience:

• The procedure is performed in a doctor’s office with local anesthesia.
• It typically takes less than an hour, allowing you to go home right afterward.
• Recovery time is less than a day so you can return to work immediately.

Cost:

• The cost depends on the number of vials used. One vial starts at $275. Total cost for most Restylane procedures runs between $275 and $700.
• Restylane isn’t covered by health insurance, since it’s an elective cosmetic procedure.

Efficacy:

• Most people see results immediately after the procedure, since the volume underneath your skin starts smoothing out wrinkles right after the injection.
• Complete effects can be seen within a week to two weeks.