Restylane®
Advanced alternatives to Plastic Surgery at East End Laser Care.

Perlane is here. Learn more about this new wrinkle filler.

Restylane before and after photos
Restylane frequently asked questions

RESTYLANE – a “natural” Beauty Lift Instantly! As we age – so does our face. Loss of shape and definition creates changing impressions of beauty as lines and wrinkles and skin folds take over. Made in Sweden – the “land of natural beauties” – Restylane treatments can restore fullness, contour and smoothness that have been lost with time. This safe, natural substance is a cosmetic, dermal filler that is made from the body’s own material –“hylauronic acid” and provides instantaneous, long-lasting natural enhancement. Restylane creates a “natural” beauty lift without surgery.

 What happens as we age? Our skin is the largest organ of our body and is comprised of three layers – outer, middle and subcutaneous (deep inner) layer. Along with collagen, hyaluronic acid plays a very important role in keeping skin healthy. Hyaluronic acid helps to “bind water” which is necessary to keep skin full and prevent dryness and wrinkling. As we age and lose collagen and hyaluronic acid, our skin loses the ability to hold moisture so skin folds and lines and wrinkles form readily. This, along with smoking, alcohol consumption, sun-bathing and poor nutritional habits, to name a few, contribute to “loss of beauty” during the aging process. The Dermis (middle layer) of skin functions as the skin’s support structure and contains the collagen, elastin and other biological substances – including hyaluronic acid. As we age the production of these substances decreases and the elastin fibers become looser and gather in formations, visible as formation of wrinkles, fine lines and folds. Restylane provides volume and restores fullness –a natural solution to a natural problem!

Benefits of Restylane® treatments:

• Restylane is gentle, safe and natural
• Restylane has instantaneous results
• Restylane requires no pre-testing – no treatment delay
• Restylane has scientifically proven long-lasting results
• Restylane restores volume/fullness in severe wrinkles and folds such as naslabial and lip wrinkles
• Restylane used for added fullness to lips
• Restylane is effectively used in over 60 countries

Restylane® Frequently Asked Questions:

 How is Restylane made? Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance which exists in the “dermis” (middle layer) of the skin in every human being. Its purpose is to “provide fullness and volume” to the skin. Restylane is the first and only dermal filler made from non-animal – based hyaluronic acid. This is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA™ - Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid and is biodegradable, completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid and is totally stable. Even though it is biosynthetically produced – it is identical to the natural substance produced by our bodies.

How safe is Restylane? Cosmetic surgeons have been using Restylane since 1996 – worldwide. There is virtually no risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction because this is a non-animal based, fully biocompatible product. No allergy testing is required. Results are seen immediately. Restylane is FDA approved.

Were any scientific studies done on Restylane? Yes. A double-blind study (randomized) enrolled 138 subjects who each received split-face treatment with Restylane in one nasolabial fold and Zyplast (collagen) in the other fold. After 6 months, more than twice (2x’s) as many Restylane-treated folds continued to experience excellent results – versus the collagen-treated folds.

How does Restylane work and how is the treatment done? It is injected into the skin in tiny amounts – using an ultra fine needle. Dr.Covey may massage your skin gently to optimize contouring of the gel. This treatment works in 2 ways: once injected into the “mid to deep dermis” (middle layer of skin), the NASHA™ gel adds volume and fullness which smoothes out facial wrinkles and folds. Then, the gel integrates into dermal tissue, attracts and binds to water molecules and helps to maintain volume. The results are instantaneous!

How long does Restylane last and will I need more treatments? The average treatment results will last 6 months or longer. It lasts twice as long as collagen! Typically, patients get treatments twice a year. We know that having a “touch-up” treatment, before the product fully dissipates from your last treatment, will enhance the lasting effects.

Botox and Restylane - what’s the difference? Restylane is a natural, cosmetic dermal filler – just like your own body manufactures in younger years. BOTOX® is a natural, purified protein that is used to block nerve transmission and relax muscles that usually contract causing wrinkles and folds. Depending upon goals, personal needs and concerns – patients choose the treatment that will best meet their needs. Patients have been very pleased after receiving treatment with both products. Botox and Restylane often compliment each other as a nonsurgical treatment for wrinkles and folds.

Bovine collagen and Restylane – how are they different? Bovine collagen is animal-based (from cows) and may cause allergic reactions in humans. Pre-testing is required before treatment with bovine collagen. Restylane is non-animal based – no allergy testing is required – no waiting is required – and there is no risk of animal based disease or allergic reaction. The results from Restylane treatment have been proven to last twice as long as collagen treatments.

How much does Restylane cost? Over the long-term – much less than similar procedures – because the results last longer! However, the cost is comparable to similar procedures. Each patient’s treatment is “customized” based upon individual concerns and goals – so the cost does vary from patient to patient.

Reversing age-related and lifestyle damage and regaining a bit of “youthfulness” is done everyday at East End Laser Care. Using non-surgical, innovative “state-of-the-art” treatments enables us to give our patients beautiful skin without surgery. We’re confident you will be pleased also!

Restylane before and after photos