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MEDICAL SPA PROCEDURES


Perlane

PHOTOS · DETAILS · PROCEDURE · RECOVERY · FAQs

 


BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

 



DETAILS

Perlane® is another dermal filler that is made from hyaluronic acid, a substance that exists within the tissue of your skin. Our licensed professionals recommend using this dermal filler to treat severe facial wrinkles and folds, fill facial depressions, and enhance the shape of the chin, cheeks and lips.

Safely used since 2000
Comprised of hyaluronic acid
Offered in a 1.0 size syringe
Additional savings up to $200 when you sign up for the Restylane® Rewards on their website (Is this right?)
FDA approved to last an average 6 to 9 months

PROCEDURE

Perlane is injected into the skin in small amounts using a very fine needle. The gel provides hydration and structure and gives natural volume to smooth away the appearance of lines, enhance facial shape, or create fuller lips.

The treatment is very quick and often takes less than 30 minutes. The treatment benefits can normally be seen instantly and Restylane does not affect facial expression. No skin test is required because Restylane does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.

RECOVERY

After your treatment, you might have some swelling, redness, pain, bruising, and tenderness. This will normally last less than seven days. Although rare, red or swollen small bumps may occur. If you have had facial cold sores before, an injection can cause another outbreak. In rare circumstances, the healthcare professional may inject into a blood vessel, which can damage the skin. To avoid bruising or bleeding, you should not use Perlane® if you have recently used drugs that thin your blood or prevent clotting. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18 years of age, you should not use Perlane®.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Are Restylane and Perlane?
The active ingredient in both these products is hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance that binds water to cells. Both work on the same principle: lifting and supporting surface skin from beneath by both filling in for lost tissue and increasing hydration. Both fillers are made by the same company, and the main difference between them is that the particles in Perlane are slightly larger.

Restylane is used to fill wrinkles and hollows in the mid and lower face, including around the lips. Perlane can be used in these areas as well, and it has been widely used for lip augmentation.
Are the Products Safe?

Yes, the two fillers are safe. Both are FDA-approved, and prior to their approval in the United States they had been used safely in Canada and Europe for many years.

Are There Any Side Effects?
Restylane has minimal side effects. The most common is slight bruising, which is seen in about 20% of patients. Less common problems would include allergies, but this is very rare. Some patients experience an infection or a cold sore due to the injection of the needle. Additionally, there maybe a little swelling after the needle is injected, and resolves within a day or two.
Improving the Groove Between the Nose and Eye
Before Nasolabial Folds Treated with Restylane After Nasolabial Folds Treated with Restylane

Before, patient has deep grooves between her
nose and eye.

After, Restylane has filled and smoothed out
this groove.

What are the Differences between Restylane and Collagen?
Unlike collagen (which lasts 3-6 months), the benefits of Perlane and Restylane treatment should be visible for 6-12 months, depending on the location of the treatment and the nature of your skin. For example, highly mobile areas like the lips tend to require at least a touch-up treatment after about 6 months. Areas where there is less movement may only require additional treatment after 12 months. Experience has shown that smaller amounts of Perlane and Restylane are often needed for maintenance than for the initial correction. Restylane is a smooth, clear gel and "flows" when it is injected and goes in very evenly.
What Is the Difference Between Perlane / Restylane and BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX Cosmetic relaxes the muscles which cause many facial lines and unwanted facial expressions. Fillers like Perlane and Restylane collagen (Zyplast™ and Zyderm™), ArteFill® and other products fill creases, lips, cheekbones, and also defects like acne scars. Sometimes BOTOX Cosmetic is used in combination with Perlane and Restylane when treating certain areas where permanent deep lines have resulted from overactivity of the muscles, for example some frown lines on the lower forehead or wrinkles around the lips.

Are Restylane and Perlane FDA approved?
The FDA approved Perlane and Restylane for use in the United States in 2003.

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