Subtle and Re-Volumized
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that naturally occurs in the body, helping to keep skin hydrated and plump. As we age, our skin loses some of the natural hyaluronic acid, contributing to wrinkles, fine lines, loss of volume, along with the onset of mild sagging and drooping.
Using Restylane and Teoxane RHA dermal fillers, which are made of hyaluronic acid, they can help restore volume to areas of the face that have experienced loss of volume leading to dropping or sagging. This treatment softens the appearance of lines and wrinkles, giving your face a smoother, refresher, and more youthful look without looking overdone.
The results are subtle yet effective, as the hyaluronic acid binds moisture to the skin, restoring volume and creating a natural hydrated appearance that enhances your features.
Out with the Old Overfilled look, In with the New soft and subtle results!
Restore Volume. Enhance Contours. and REFINE Your Look.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable substances used to restore volume, smooth out wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. They are commonly used for facial rejuvenation, to treat signs of aging, or to add volume to areas like the cheeks, lips, and under the eyes. Fillers are typically made from various materials such as hyaluronic acid.
Restylane
What is Restylane?
With over 50 million treatments worldwide and counting, the Restylane family of HA dermal fillers is the most diverse and broadest portfolio of dermal fillers in the U.S. These products help smooth facial wrinkles and folds, such as smile lines (Restylane L, Restylane Refyne, Restylane Defyne and Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine), augment and correct mild to moderate chin retrusion (Restylane Defyne), create fuller and more accentuated lips (Restylane Silk, Restylane-L and Restylane Kysse), add lift and volume to the cheeks and back of the hands (Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine), and augment cheeks and correct midface contour deficiencies (Restylane Contour).
RHA dermal fillers
What is Teoxane RHA filler?
RHA dermal filler is a gel that contains hyaluronic acid (HA) and is injected into the face to reduce wrinkles and add volume. RHA stands for Resilient Hyaluronic Acid. RHA is designed to move with the muscles in your face and its long HA chains are made to mimic the natural HA produced by the body. This filler is the most natural to your own HA found in the body. RHA is designed to give a natural look when the face is at rest or in motion. The RHA® Collection of resilient hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers includes RHA Redensity™, RHA® 2, RHA® 3 and RHA® 4.RHA Redensity™ is for injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe dynamic perioral rhytids; and RHA® 2 and RHA® 4 are for the correction of moderate to severe dynamic facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, in adults 22 or older. RHA® 3 is for the correction of moderate to severe dynamic facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, and also used to augment lip fullness in adults 22 or older.
How long do my results last?
Facial filler duration varies person to person and area of treatment. With the restylane line of fillers, many patients experience results up to 12 months, with the exception of lips and under eye area. With the RHA collection of fillers, many patients experience up to 15 months of filler, with the exception of lips and under eye area. Please consult with your provider specific to your metabolism, exercise activity, and area of treatment with the filler of choice.
What do I do after the treatment?
Avoid the following:
- Significant movement or message of the treated areas.
- Strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
- Sun or heat for 72 hours.
- Alcohol and salt to limit excess swelling and bruising.
- Dental work for 2-4 weeks.
- Flying or traveling out of state for 1 week.
- ALL facial treatments for 2 weeks.
How do I choose the right filler for me?
We take pride in being providers that know the differences in all the products on the market.. We do all the research so you don't have to! Your treatment provider will select the products based on the area being treated, skin quality, natural anatomy, and your desired results.
What precautions should I discuss with my provider?
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the safety of these products for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding has not been studied
- If you have a history of excessive scarring, keloid formations or pigmentation disorders, as use of these products may result in additional scars or changes in pigmentation
- If you are planning laser treatments or a chemical peel, as there is a possible risk of inflammation at the treatment site if these procedures are performed after treatment
- If you are on immunosuppressive therapy used to decrease your immune response, as use of these products may result in an increased risk of infection
- If you are using medications that can prolong bleeding, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or other blood thinners, as this may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site.
- Patients who experience skin injury near the site of injection with this product may be at a higher risk for side effects
- Minimize strenuous exercise, exposure to extensive sun or heat, and alcoholic beverages within the first 24 hours following treatment
Frequently Asked QUESTIONS
How do I prepare for treatment?
- Avoid dental work for 2-4 weeks prior to your treatment.
- Avoid taking St. John’s Wort, high dose of Vitamin E supplements, omega – 3’s, fish oil, Aspirin and other NSAIDS ( Non-steroidal Anti- Inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motril, Aleve, and Advil). These agents may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site.
- You may take arnica capsules 1-2 days prior to treatment to reduce the possibility of post treatment bruising and swelling and continue to take arnica for 3-4 days after treatment.
- If you like pinapple, EAT UP! Pineapple contains an enzyme called Bromelain, which is found in juice and stem of the fruit. The anti-inflammatory properties of Bromelain help reduce bruising and swelling.
- If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle puncture could contribute to another recurrence. Please call our office immediately at 208-863-9999 for pre-injection protocol.
What are possible side effects?
The most commonly reported side effects included injection-site redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, firmness, lumps/bumps, bruising, discoloration, and itching.
One of the risks with using these products is unintentional injection into a blood vessel, and while rare, the complications can be serious and may be permanent. These complications, which have been reported for facial injections, can include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring. Delayed-onset inflammation near the site of dermal filler injections is one of the known side effects associated with dermal fillers. Cases of delayed-onset inflammation have been reported to occur at the treatment site following viral or bacterial illnesses or infections, vaccinations, or dental procedures. Typically, the reported inflammation was responsive to being treated or resolved on its own. As with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection and recurrence of herpetic eruptions.
