Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm are all dermal fillers and are safe and effective ways to replace the hyaluronic acid lost during the aging process. Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm are all nonanimal-based hyaluronic acid that is used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds almost immediately. The hyaluronic acid used in Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm is a clear gel that is biodegradable and biocompatible with the human form of hyaluronic acid. Each treatment contains the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid available in a dermal filler, allowing aesthetic improvement to last up to six months.
Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm is very effective in improving the appearance of nasolabial folds, marionette lines, lip line crevices (smoker’s lines), forehead lines, frown lines and moderate to severe facial wrinkles. Dermal fillers are is also commonly used to enhance lip fullness.
Frequently Asked Questions
| How is Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm different than other dermal filler based products? |
| Unlike some fillers, Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm is free from
animal proteins, limiting the risks of animal-based disease
transmission or allergic reactions. Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm
is made of nonanimal-based hyaluronic acid called NASHA or
Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is biodegradable
and fully biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid. |
| What is the difference between Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm? |
| The main difference between Restylane and Perlane is that
the hyaluronic acid gel particles in Perlane are larger than
those found in Restylane. This gives Perlane additional ability
to lift and fill the areas of injection that require a denser
formulation. Meanwhile, Juvederm is a more concentrated version
of Restylane. |
| Will I experience any side effects from the treatment? |
| The side effects from Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm are
minimal. In a small percentage of patients, some may experience
slight redness or swelling that many last a few days or longer. |
| How often will I need to repeat the treatment? |
| Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm treatments may need to be
repeated two or three times a year, or about every four or six
months. However, having a touch-up treatment in between can
enhance the lasting effects. |
| How long does a Restylane/Perlane/Juvederm treatment take? |
| The length of the treatment depends on the size of the area
treated. Typically the treatment is completed in half an hour. |
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