Restylane

Consultations offered at our two convenient locations in Alhambra and Santa Ana

Restylane is an injectable that restores volume to your skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Dermal fillers are one of the most effective treatments for reducing signs of facial aging, and in 2023 dermal fillers made up approximately 30% of nonsurgical procedures. (1) At SkinZone Medical, Dr. Hannah Vu has helped many patients enhance their complexions with her innovative treatments and artistic methods.

Contact one of our Southern California offices to schedule a consultation and learn more about how Restylane can improve your appearance:

About Restylane

Restylane is a collection of FDA-approved injectables for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Restoring volume to your skin can improve its radiance, and Restylane contains a cross-linked formula that moves fluidly with your facial expressions for a natural look. The injectable contains flexible hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance in the body– approximately 50% of it is located in your skin. (2)

XpresHAn Technology

Restylane’s patented XpresHAn technology lifts your skin and provides structural support for natural results:

  • NASHA™ is a firm, flexible formula that mimics natural HA and moves fluidly with your natural expressions.
  • OBT™ is a soft, smooth form of hyaluronic acid that distributes itself evenly beneath the skin for a natural appearance.

Benefits

With Restylane, you can enjoy several benefits, including:

  • Balanced facial proportions: Restoring volume to your cheeks and defining your jawline can balance your facial features.
  • Lasting results: If you take good care of your skin, you can enjoy long-lasting results for up to a year.
  • More youthful appearance: Dr. Vu can target different areas during one treatment to help you improve signs of facial aging.
  • Minimal downtime: You can resume most of your normal activities immediately afterward making the treatment an attractive option for patients with a busy lifestyle.
  • Brighter eyes: Enhancing the appearance of sunken eyes can help you look more rested and awake.
  • Comfortable treatment: The lidocaine-infused formula is comfortable and well-tolerated by all skin types.

Restylane Formulas

Restylane® Defyne

Restylane® Defyne is a powerful, flexible formula designed to treat deep lines and volume loss in the lower face. If you would like to define your chin and reduce laugh lines for a sharper facial profile, the formula can help balance your facial features. Dr. Vu can also enhance the shape of your jaw for a heart or oval shape, depending on your preferences.

Restylane® Refyne

Restylane® Refyne is a smooth, flexible formula designed for deep soft lines and volume loss in the mid face. If you would like to fill the hollow under your eyes and reduce laugh lines for a smoother lifted contour, this formula can help balance your facial features. Dr. Vu is a master injector who can enhance the youthfulness of your face.

Restylane® Silk

If you would like smoother lips, this lightweight formula is designed to improve both the texture and volume of your lips for a plumper appearance. With the formula, Dr. Vu can reduce fine lines around the mouth and define your lip line. Dr. Vu can also reduce wrinkles and add volume for a more youthful appearance.

Restylane® Kysse

Restylane® Kysse can enhance the appearance of your lips by providing more volume than Restylane® Silk. The formula can enhance the appearance of a “Cupid bow,” improve lip symmetry and diminish smokers’ lines. We can also reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles that affect makeup application for a plumper appearance.

Restylane® Contour

If you recently lost volume in your face, Restylane® Contour can restore it for a plumper appearance. The long-lasting formula can provide results that last up to a year if you take good care of your skin. The light formula is best for patients who wish to address mild volume loss and signs of aging.

Restylane® Eyelight

To restore volume to the delicate tissues beneath your eyes, Dr. Vu can enhance your appearance with Restylane® Eyelight. When you experience changes to your eyes from aging, it can be difficult because your eyes are one of your most prominent facial features. The firm gel can provide natural-looking volume to improve your appearance for a brighter complexion that helps you look more rested.

Restylane® Lyft (Perlane)

Restylane® Lyft is slightly thicker than Contour to address sunken cheeks and rejuvenate your hands. Volume loss to the face and hands can increase your perceived age, and affect your self-esteem. Dr. Vu can quickly enhance the appearance of your cheekbones with a firm, flexible formula.

Candidates & Consultation

During your consultation, Dr. Vu will need to discuss your medical history and aesthetic goals. Please come prepared to discuss any allergies you have and cosmetic procedures you had in the past. She will examine your skin to determine the best treatment plan for your needs. If you have a lidocaine allergy, this could affect your candidacy and Dr. Vu may recommend an alternative treatment.

Preparation

To prepare for Restylane, you will need to:

  • Avoid blood thinners and stop smoking for several weeks before and after your treatment
  • Discontinue skincare products with retinol, alpha hydroxy acid, or glycolic acid
  • Stop drinking alcohol for 24 hours

In the weeks leading up to your procedure, you will also need to avoid sun exposure to prevent skin damage that could delay your appointment. Wearing SPF and protecting your skin will be important.

Procedure

On the day of your treatment, please arrive without any makeup or face products. Dr. Vu will cleanse your skin, and your injector will administer the formula beneath wrinkles and fine lines to lift and smooth them out. The treatment typically takes less than an hour, and you may resume most of your normal activities afterward.

After Your Treatment

After the treatment, you will need to avoid sun exposure and take good care of your skin while the formula settles. It is common to expect slight redness, swelling, tenderness, or an itching sensation in the treated area for 1-2 days. The discomfort is temporary and generally disappears after a few days. After a lip treatment, the lips may become temporarily swollen for a few days. This is normal and typically resolves as the formula settles into your skin.

Results

You can enjoy an immediate improvement in your appearance. The formula produces long-lasting volume that can last for up to 12 months. Many patients enjoy smoother skin with fewer lines and wrinkles. And after Restylane lip treatment, you can enjoy fuller, more luscious-looking lips.

Additional Med Spa Treatments

Botox

Botox relaxes the muscles that cause repetitive facial movements to prevent fine lines and wrinkles from forming. As you age and the levels of collagen in your skin decline, it is common to notice fine lines and wrinkles begin to form. Dr. Vu can administer the treatment directly into the muscle for smoother skin and a natural appearance. Combining Restylane with Botox can help you prevent further signs of facial aging.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) reduces signs of aging and helps your skin barrier repair itself by increasing the levels of collagen and elastin in your skin. During the treatment, we will take a small sample of blood and purify it to create a nutrient-rich serum. We can administer the formula in areas where you are experiencing signs of facial aging to diminish fine lines, wrinkles, and under-eye hollows. With PRP, Dr. Vu can rejuvenate your skin without synthetics or fillers. If you have an allergy to lidocaine, she may recommend PRP as an alternative. To learn more, see our guide.

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal reduces unwanted hair growth with laser energy that changes the structure of your hair follicle. The laser gently disrupts the hair growth pattern to effectively prevent unwanted hair growth. During the treatment, we can apply the laser directly to your skin with a hand-held applicator. Although you may feel slightly warm during the treatment, it is comfortable and well-tolerated. Afterward, you can enjoy smoother skin and long-lasting results.

The Cost of Restylane in Santa Ana

The cost of Restylane will depend on the size of the treatment area and your desired look. We can discuss your additional aesthetic goals, and provide an all-inclusive quote for your needs. Contact one of our Southern California offices to schedule a consultation and learn more about how Restylane can enhance your appearance. Skinzone Medical serves the SoCal cities from Los Angeles, Arcadia, San Marino, Pasadena, Glendale, Hollywood, Monterey Park, Montebello, Downey, San Gabriel, El Monte, Whittier, Huntington Park, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Cypress, Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Tustin and more! Call us:

FAQ

Does Restylane work for all skin types?

Yes, the natural hyaluronic-acid-based formula is well-tolerated by most skin types.

Will I need more than one Restylane treatment?

Although you can enjoy results after just one treatment, you may need a touch-up appointment in the future if you experience changes to your skin from aging.

How many Restylane injections will I need?

You should only need one treatment to rejuvenate your complexion, and since the treatment is customizable we can treat more than one area in one procedure.
Are there any side effects from Restylane injections?

You should only need one treatment to rejuvenate your complexion, and since the treatment is customizable we can treat more than one area in one procedure. Are there any side effects from Restylane injections?

Some patients have temporary puffiness around the injection site, but this is temporary and quickly subsides.

Can you customize Restylane for my facial features?

Yes, we can customize Restylane for your specific needs and goals. We will analyze your facial anatomy to create a treatment plan for your needs that provides natural-looking results.

References

  1. Guo J, Fang W, Wang F. Injectable fillers: current status, physicochemical properties, function mechanism, and perspectives. RSC Advances. 2023;13(34):23841-23858. doi:https://doi.org/10.1039/d3ra04321e
  2. Valachová K, Hassan ME, Šoltés L. Hyaluronan: Sources, Structure, Features and Applications. Molecules. 2024;29(3):739. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29030739