Restylane

Restylane dermal fillers are a transformative way to rejuvenate your appearance and enhance features without undergoing surgery. Using hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the skin, Restylane fillers enhance facial contours, smooth wrinkles and restore lost volume with long-lasting results.

Conveniently located in Staten Island and serving Brooklyn, Manhattan and the broader New York City and New Jersey area, Dr. Vitolo Plastic Surgery offers personalized consultations to help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Contact us to learn more!

What is Restylane?

Restylane is a range of injectable fillers used to augment facial features and address signs of aging. Hyaluronic acid, the active ingredient in Restylane, helps to attract moisture to the treatment area, promoting a smoother, more youthful appearance. This minimally invasive treatment is FDA-approved and widely celebrated for its immediate and natural-looking results.

Benefits

• Smooths facial wrinkles
• Enhances lip volume
• Corrects nasolabial folds
• Lifts and contours cheeks
• Reduces marionette lines
• Improves skin elasticity

Restylane Products We Offer

The Restylane family of dermal fillers is a comprehensive suite of products designed to meet your unique needs. Each filler within the Restylane line is formulated to target different concerns, offering a combination of flexibility and firmness for beautiful, natural-looking results.

Ideal Candidates for Restylane

Typically, good candidates for Restylane are men and women over the age of 21 who wish to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and folds or enhance their facial features. Ideal candidates may have:

• Nasolabial folds (creases from the nose to the outer corners of the lips)
• Marionette lines (vertical lines from the lips to the chin)
• Thin lips
• Loss of volume in the cheeks
• Under eye hollows

Individuals with bleeding disorders or allergies to gram-positive bacteria proteins should consult their provider before considering Restylane. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should wait before getting dermal fillers.

Restylane Before & Afters

After receiving Restylane injections, the treated areas will appear fuller immediately, effectively softening fine lines and wrinkles. The optimal results of Restylane become fully visible after a few days as any swelling diminishes, revealing a plumper, more youthful look.

What to Expect from Your Restylane Treatment

At your Restylane treatment, you’ll be seated in a comfortable chair while Dr. Vitolo assesses your features and listens to your concerns. Once he’s established the ideal injection sites and quantity of product to use, he’ll make a series of small injections using a very fine needle. Restylane products contain lidocaine, an anesthetic, so you’ll experience minimal discomfort. The entire process typically takes about 30 minutes.

Recovery and Side Effects

Following your treatment, you may experience some temporary side effects like redness, swelling, tenderness and bruising at the injection sites. These typically subside within a few days to a week. To minimize these effects, we recommend applying ice packs and avoiding strenuous activity or excessive sun exposure for a short period. 

While uncommon, more serious side effects are also possible. To minimize risk of adverse effects caused by poor injection technique, be sure to choose a qualified healthcare provider and discuss any concerns you have before treatment.

How Much Does Restylane Cost?

Dermal fillers are typically priced by the unit, so the exact cost of Restylane treatments varies depending on the amount of product needed. For information on our current prices and any current specials, please contact our office.

Related Treatments

Explore more advanced med spa and surgical services at Dr. Vitolo Plastic Surgery:

• Juvederm: Instantly smooth away deep lines and wrinkles with this hyaluronic acid-based filler for a youthful, refreshed look.
• Neurotoxins: Relax overactive facial muscles to minimize fine lines and prevent new ones from forming with targeted Botox injections.
• Scar Less Facelift: Achieve dramatic rejuvenation without visible scars through advanced surgical techniques that refine and lift facial contours.

FAQs

Are Restylane injections safe? 

Hyaluronic acid fillers, like Restylane, are generally considered safe and are FDA-approved for the treatment of facial wrinkles and volume loss. They are made from a substance naturally found in the body, which minimizes the risk of allergic reactions and are known to cause virtually no long-term side effects. However, as with any medical procedure, there are potential risks and side effects, so be sure to discuss your medical history with your provider.

Can I get Restylane if I’ve had other cosmetic procedures? 

Yes, you can receive Restylane treatments even if you’ve had other cosmetic procedures. It is often used in combination with other treatments, such as Botox or laser therapies, to enhance overall results. Inform your provider about all previous procedures to ensure the treatment plan is safe and effective.

How is Restylane different from Botox? 

Restylane and Botox are both used to treat signs of aging, but they work in different ways. Restylane is a dermal filler that adds volume and smooths out wrinkles by replenishing hyaluronic acid in the skin, while Botox is a neurotoxin that temporarily paralyzes muscles to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Restylane treats volume loss and deeper folds, whereas Botox is typically used for expression lines.

What if I don’t like my results? 

If you are not satisfied with the results from Restylane, it is possible to adjust or reverse the effects. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, which breaks down the filler, allowing you to return to your pre-treatment appearance. Alternatively, more product may be used to adjust your results.