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restylane
fine lines, restylane and perlane guide |
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indications
and uses of restylane & perlane |
restylane
& perlane are used for the correction of facial wrinkles,
acne scars, and other soft tissue contour deformities,
and for restoration of the lip border. |
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composition
of restylane fine lines, restylane, & perlane |
restylane
& perlane are made from biodegradable NASHA (Non-Animal
Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid) gel. The hyaluronic acid is
produced biosynthetically by bacterial fermentation. (Hyaluronic
acid is a natural substance that is found throughout your
body. It gives volume to the skin, lubricates the joints
and gives the eyes their shape). |
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formulations
available |
-Restylane
Fine Lines is used to treat moderate wrinkles and lip
enhancement
-Restylane is used for the correction of superficial lines
-Perlane is used for deep folds, facial contours and lip
enhancement |
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longevity of restylane
& perlane |
up to 6 months
in the lips; up to 12 months in other areas of the face |
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cost
of restylane, restylane fine lines, & perlane |
$400
to $1000 per 0.7 cc (Restylane fine lines only available
in 0.4cc syringe, Perlane only available in 0.7cc, Restylane
available in 0.4 amd 0.7cc syringes) |
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allergy testing
for restylane & perlane |
no allergy testing
is required. hypersensitivity in 0.05% of the population |
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anesthesia for
restylane & perlane |
restylane &
perlane do not contain lidocaine; topical (cream) anesthesia,
local injections or a nerve block (for lip treatments)
may be offered |
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recovery after
restylane & perlane injections |
usually return
to activities immediately. lip augmentation may cause
swelling that lasts several days |
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FDA approved? (US)
CE mark? (Europe)
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Restylane is FDA approved. Restylane Fine Lines and
Perlane are not.
CE approval # 0344. (Fine Lines called Restylane Touvh
in Europe)
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available in US? |
Since FDA approval
12/12/03, it is expected to take 30 to 60 days before
Restylane is distributed in the Unites States |
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procedure time
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5 to 30 minutes,
depending on treatment areas |
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contraindications
of restylane & perlane |
none known |
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pros
of restylane & perlane |
no pre-treatment
skin test, little to no downtime, long-lasting but not
permanent, non-animal origin |
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cons
of restylane & perlane |
results
are temporary, higher cost compared to collagen based
injectable fillers, does not contain anesthetic |
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notes |
touch
up treatment may be needed after 2 to 4 weeks for optimal
correction. over-correction is not recommeded. |
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more information |
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