Restylane® & Juvederm™
Your face loses volume over time, and can develop deep lines and creases – particularly around the mouth. You can also lose volume in your lips with age. These changes in your face can make you look older and more tired than you feel. Replacing the lost volume with injectable fillers can restore the youthful fullness you once had. It can also create fullness where you never had it, such as transforming thin lips into full lips associated with youthful beauty.
Restylane and Juvederm are two of the most popular injectable fillers for improving lines and creases and also adding volume to the lips. They both contain hyluronic acid, a natural chemical normally found in skin that has been reproduced in a laboratory. They do not contain any animal products, so allergic reactions are not a concern. They last up to 1 year, providing significant improvement without making a permanent change to your face.
Are you a candidate?
Some signs to look for that may make you a candidate for Restylane® or Juvederm™:
- You have "thin or small" lips
- You are concerned about deep facial creases, particularly around your mouth.
- You have depressed scars on the face.
- You have "hollows" under your eyes.
Results to expect:
Your injections are done in the office with minimal discomfort. Local anesthesia is used to ensure comfort. There is excess swelling due to the injection for the first 48 hours, and then your results are typically stable for an average of 6 to 12 months. Both Restylane® & Juvederm™ are not made from animal products, so allergic reactions are not a concern. As a result, no skin testing is needed and treatment can be done on the day of consultation.


