What are Restylane® & Juvederm® Fillers?
Restylane® and Juvederm® in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts are both hyaluronic acid based fillers that are used in the face. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in the human body, and does not require any allergy testing.
How do Restylane® & Juvederm® Work?
After being injected below the skin, Restylane® and Juvederm® lift and improve the appearance of wrinkles, hollow areas, and scars. This technique results in a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Where are they used?
Both Restylane® and Juvederm® can be used to add fullness to a large selection of areas on and around the face. These areas include: the cheeks to restore fullness, in the chin and jawline to soften the appearance of wrinkles, in earlobes to plump the lobe, in the nose during a rhinoplasty, in the face to treat marionette lines and wrinkles along the sides of mouth, in the upper and lower eyelids, and more.
Will injections hurt?
There is little to no discomfort associated with these fillers. A numbing medication can be applied topically to the treatment area before treatment. Additionally, there is numbing medication mixed in with both Juvederm® and Restylane® to further eliminate any discomfort.
When should I expect results?
Results from these hyaluronic fillers are immediate, and will improve after any swelling subsides.
Redensity Patient 49
A woman in her early 80s who is shown before and again, 2 weeks after 100 units of Daxxify to the forehead and 1 Redensity to the upper lip At rest she actually has a few mm of eyebrow elevation. The skin has a better appearance, something that patients are noticing after Daxxify that we don’t have an explanation for yet.
The redensity to the upper lip shows a nice improvement of the dynamic lines (sometimes called “smokers lines”) with a “whistle” view, but no fullness of the lips at rest. At 2 weeks she still has a small bruise.
Redensity Patient 48
A woman in her later 50s is bothered by dynamic lines of the upper lip (“smokers lines”) and wants an improvement but does not want the fullness of the upper lip. She is shown before and a few months after one syringe of Redensity to the upper lip. No significant difference at rest but a dramatic difference with the pursing of the lips.
Redensity Patient 47
A woman in her later 50s wanted to improve the “smokers lines” of the white portion of the upper lip as well as correct some age-related collapse of the vermillion. But she still wanted a soft, natural look. She is shown before and again, 1 month after one redensity to the white portion of the upper lip and 1 Kysse to the vermillion.
Redensity Patient 32
Redensity is the first filler that is approved for dynamic lines of the lip. Our patient in her late 50’s is shown before and 2 weeks after the placement of Redensity to the upper lips. It does not add bulk to the lip at rest, but dramatically supports the soft tissues with motion. It is another Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid filler from Revance and is the newest addition to their portfolio of Resilient Hyaluronic Acid fillers
Redensity and Filler Patient #46
A delightful woman in her early 70’s who is bothered by the tired and aged appearance of her face. As we age, we lose volume in the face. She has had additional bony volume loss because of dentures. She is shown before and again, 5 weeks after initial correction with Botox to the corrugator muscles ( “ the 11’s”) and procerus muscles, as well as the placement of Resilient Hyaluronic acid ( RHA) to the corrugator lines and cheeks. The RHA is “resilient” and highly flexible, moving as she moves her face in animation so that she has a natural appearance at rest and with smiling and talking.
How long do results last?
Restylane® and Juvederm® injections will last four to six months.
What should I expect during recovery?
Downtime required varies on the areas treated, and will be determined during your consultation with Dr. Hall. Different areas of the face will have different reactions, such as bruising or swelling. However, these reactions are commonly covered with makeup after treatment. It is advised that the injection area not be massaged, rubbed, or irritated for at least one week. Bending, straining, and lifting should be avoided, and patients should sleep with their head elevated for optimal results.
Dr. Hall demonstrating a Juvederm Ultra injection at a recent Allergan Master Class for Injectables in Boston.
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