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Answers (sorted by helpful votes)| Jing Niu, MD |  |
Perlane vs. Restylane, what's the difference?
Restylane and Perlane are both manufactured by Q-Med in Sweden. Q-Med has a series of products that are different in gel particle sizes. They are designed to treat different areas and different depth. The smaller sizes are designed... more
| George Beraka, MD |  |
Will Botox and Restylane make my face look much older once it wears off?
The results of Botox last approximately 4 months and the results of Restylane last approximately 6 months. Once the results of these injectables have worn off, your appearance should return to what it was before you had the injections... more
| Ronald Shelton, MD |  |
Restylane - Will Restylane injections get rid of neck wrinkles?
Most neck creases are fine and the Restylane or Juvederm can create bruising or unsightly lumps in this location if it is not administered in small amounts and carefully. Human collagen can be used (Cosmoderm) for this as well. more
| Stella Desyatnikova, M.D. |  |
How much does Restylane cost?
In our clinic we charge $525 for 1.0 cc Restylane syringe, $315 for 0.4 Restylane syringe, and $575 for 1.0 cc Perlane syringe. We offer discounts on multiple syringes. We also usually have discounts of $50 - $75 per syringe for special events -... more
| Jonathan Hoenig, MD |  |
Restylane side effects - Can Restylane be combined with other fillers to lessen side effects?
Restylane (and other hyaluronic acid fillers) work in 2 ways:
They fill the area with the actual volume that is injected.
They absorb fluid to create even more fullness.
If you have severe swelling after Restylane injections, it is... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD |  |
Do Restylane lip injections always give good results?
In the hands of an experienced practitioner, restylane can produce excellent results for restylane. However, restylane must be injected properly and in appropriate amounts to provide natural looking results. more
| Steven Wallach, M.D. |  |
Restylane side effects - how can I get rid of lumpy lips from Restylane injections?
Usually within the first few days, you can mold the Restylane to get rid of lumps. By two weeks this may not work. Hyaluronidase may work to dissolve some of the Restylane. more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD | |
Can I get Restylane injections for my feet?
Restylane for the use in feet has not been studied to my knowledge, and it would clearly be an off label use.
I would not recommend you to be a guinea pig for an untested procedure. more
| Robert Clinton, MD |  |
Does Restylane work for lips?
Restylane is my first choice of fillers when injecting the lips. Juvederm also works well. . .but I prefer Restylane (less volume is usually needed to achieve the same results in my experience).
It is possible to achieve fuller,... more
| Kris M. Reddy, MD | |
Can Restylane injections add volume to my breasts?
The idea to use Restylane for augmentation is a bad idea:
It would be cost-prohibitive.
It would not look natural.
It would be short lasting, more likely no more than 6 months.
While no studies have been... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD |  |
Why does Restylane cause little bumps under the skin?
Keep in mind that Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane and Radiesse are all surgical implants. Although we are injecting them with a needle, they are supposed to be adding volume to correct a defect (or create an enhancement) in the shape or contour of... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD | |
How can I dissolve Restylane or Perlane injections above my lip?
Any filler that is made out of Hyaluronic Acid (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Hyalgan, etc) can be dissolved with an injection of Hyaluronidsase (off-label use of Hyaluronidase). Although this use is off-label (not FDA approved) it is well... more
| Michael Sinclair, MD | |
why can I buy restylane at an online pharmacy if a doctor has to inject it?
In many countries, Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse and even Botox are not perscription drugs. From the point of view of those countries, you can buy these products online. However, in the USA, they are legally available only through a physician... more
| Joel Caschette, MD |  |
Can Restylane be used for forehead lines and wrinkles
People often confuse Botox with skin fillers like Restylane. Here’s an easy explanation:
Botox stops lines in motion, like forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet.
Restylane fills lines or folds at rest
In... more
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