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We use a variety of dermal fillers, such as Restylane®, Juvederm™, and Perlane®, for the correction of facial wrinkles, frown lines, smile lines, crow’s feet, acne scars, restoration of the lip border and other soft tissue contour deformities.

Restylane®

What is Restylane®?
Restylane® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.

Restylane® is a cosmetic dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane® is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA™ or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA™ is completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.

Restylane® maintains its shape using the body's own moisture. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane® is hydrophilic or "water loving." As hyaluronic acid gradually degrades, each molecule binds to more water and over time, the same volume can be maintained with less hyaluronic acid. This ability of hyaluronic acid to bind to water is what helps provide lasting results.

Unlike rooster-derived hyaluronic acids and bovine collagen products, Restylane® is free from animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins.

Where can Restylane be used?
Restylane® has been used in more than 4 million treatments in over 70 countries to correct a variety of wrinkles and to enhance the appearance of the lip border. It is currently approved in the U.S. for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, which are the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth.

How long does it last?
Restylane® is proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that Restylane® effects generally last for about six months. The unique NASHA™ technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect until the injected material is nearly gone. Follow-up treatments are typically scheduled at six-month intervals. (Individual results may vary.)

What can I expect?
You should take a few precautions before being treated with Restylane®. One week prior to treatment with Restylane®, avoid taking St. John’s Wort, high doses of Vitamin E supplements, aspirin, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen. These agents may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence.

Restylane® is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient and results are practically instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, your physician may decide to numb the treatment area.

Is Restylane Safe?
Since 1996, over 4 million Restylane® treatments have been safely administered by dermatologists and plastic surgeons in more than 70 countries. This innovative treatment is now approved in the U.S. for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds.

Restylane® has a highly favorable safety profile. It's composed of Non-Animal Stabilized hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in the human body. Restylane® is fully biocompatible. There is limited risk of animal-based disease transmission or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins. No allergy testing is required before use.

Based on clinical studies, Restylane® treatments produce a low occurrence of adverse events. The most commonly reported side effects were temporary redness and swelling at the injection site. These effects typically resolve in less than seven days.

Precautions

• The safety of Restylane® for use during pregnancy, in breastfeeding females or in patients under 18 years has not been established.
• The safety of Restylane® in patients with increased susceptibility to keloid formation and hypertrophic scarring has not been studied. Restylane® should not be used in patients with known susceptibility to keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring.
• The patient should be informed that he or she should minimize exposure of the treated area to excessive sun and UV lamp exposure and extreme cold weather until any initial swelling and redness has resolved.
• If laser treatment, chemical peeling or any other procedure based on active dermal response is considered after treatment with Restylane® there is a possible risk of eliciting an inflammatory reaction at the implant site. This also applies if Restylane® is administered before the skin has healed completely after such a procedure.

What Does Restylane Cost?
Restylane® is injected in a customized procedure based on your specific needs, so the cost will vary from patient to patient. In general, the cost of Restylane® treatment is comparable to the cost of similar procedures. However, Restylane's® lasting properties often prove to be very economical over the long term. Please consult your physician to determine the best recommendation for your particular needs.

What Are The Advantages Of Restylane?
Restylane® is different from Botox®. Restylane® is a natural, cosmetic filler. Botox is a drug that blocks nerve transmission and relaxes the underlying muscles. Many patients have been very pleased after receiving treatment with both products.

Restylane is different than other hyaluronic acid-based products and bovine collagen. Unlike rooster-derived hyaluronic acids and bovine collagen products, Restylane® is free from animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins. Bovine collagen is derived from cowhide and requires an allergy test. Restylane® can be administered without pretesting, so no waiting is required.

How Do I Get Started?
The wait is over. Now that you have the answers to some important questions, why wait? Restylane® is a safe and natural dermal filler at restores fullness to the skin. There are no delays for allergy testing prior to treatment. The procedure is simple and convenient and the effects are immediate and lasting.

If you would like to enjoy a smoother, more youthful appearance for about six months, ask your physician if Restylane® is right for you. Whether you choose to use it alone or at the same time as a Botox® treatment, Restylane® can provide beautiful, lasting results.

For more information about Restylane please visit: www.restylaneusa.com

JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel

Recently approved by the FDA, JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel is a “next-generation” dermal filler. The smooth consistency gel helps to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your "smile lines" or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth).
JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. Your healthcare professional eases JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel under the skin to provide a smooth, natural look and feel—so everyone will notice (but no one will know)! In fact, studies show superior results of JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel compared to a collagen-based dermal filler. And, almost 90% of all study volunteers who were treated with both JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel and another dermal filler preferred JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel! In addition, JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven to be safe and effective for persons of color.

What is JUVÉDERM®?
JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel is a “next-generation” smooth consistency gel dermal filler that helps to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds like your “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth). Juvéderm™ comes in two formulations—JUVÉDERM® Ultra and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus.

What does JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel do?
JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel temporarily adds volume to facial tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face.

What is JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel indicated for?
JUVÉDERM® Ultra and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus injectable gels are indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis (below the outer layer of skin) for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the creases running from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth).

Why does JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel come in two formulations?
JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel is available in two formulations to allow your healthcare professional to tailor treatment to your unique needs. JUVÉDERM® Ultra provides versatility in contouring and volumizing facial wrinkles and folds. JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus is a more robust formulation for volumizing and correcting deeper folds and wrinkles.

What makes JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel different from other dermal fillers?
JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel employs its unique manufacturing process to provide the highest concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid of any currently available hyaluronic acid dermal filler for long-lasting results. This advanced manufacturing process works to create a smooth consistency gel that flows easily into the skin and provides a smooth, natural look and feel. All other currently approved hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are made of granular consistency gels. And, JUVÉDERM® is the first hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has demonstrated its safety and effectiveness in persons of color.

How is JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel different from BOTOX® Cosmetic?
JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel is a “next generation” hyaluronic acid dermal filler that provides volume and is used to treat wrinkles and folds resulting from a loss of volume beneath the surface of the skin such as perioral lines and nasolabial folds (lines around your mouth and nose). JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel restores your skin's volume for a smooth, natural look and feel. BOTOX® Cosmetic is not a filler. BOTOX® Cosmetic relaxes muscle activity and is used to treat moderate to severe lines caused by the dominant frown muscles between the eyebrows (the glabellar area). This allows the two vertical lines between the brows, often referred to as the “11,” to temporarily diminish for a smoother appearance.

What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in all mammals that helps to hydrate and add volume to your skin. In addition to its use as an aesthetic treatment, hyaluronic acid has also been used for more than 20 years for injection into arthritic joints to aid movement as well as for eye surgeries and wound repair.

How is JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel used in treatment?
Your healthcare provider eases JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel into the skin using a fine needle to temporarily fill in and augment the treatment area and smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds) and “marionette lines” (oral commissures). JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel temporarily adds volume to the skin and may give the appearance of a smoother surface.

What will treatment with JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel accomplish?
JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel will help to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing, and the results last about 6 months.

Is treatment with JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel painful?
Injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. The smooth consistency gel of JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel allows your doctor to administer it easily and smoothly. And, JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel is injected directly into the skin using a fine needle to reduce injection discomfort. Your doctor may choose to numb (anesthetize) the treatment area to further minimize discomfort.

How long does treatment usually take?
The injection process takes only about 15 minutes. You'll also need to allow time to consult with your doctor prior to treatment.

What kind of doctor can provide treatment with JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel?
Any authorized healthcare professional can administer JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel, but dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors), or physicians specializing in cosmetic procedures are generally more experienced.

Does the correction last forever?
No. Correction is temporary; therefore, touch-up injections as well as repeat injections are usually needed to maintain optimal corrections.

How long do results last?
The unique formulation of JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel provides results that last up to 6 months or longer.

What are the possible side effects of JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel?
Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short lasting (7 days or less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injections site reactions such as: redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration. As with all skin injection procedures there is a risk of infection.

Can people with different skin tones/colors be treated with JUVÉDERM®?
Yes. In fact, JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has proven its safety and effectiveness in persons of color. Studies withJUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel showed no increased risk of hyperpigmentation or hypertrophic scarring in patients of color.

For more information about JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel please visit: www.JUVEDERM.com