Restylane

  • By nat rosasco
  • 04 May, 2018

What is Restylane and what are its uses?

Restylane’s main active ingredient is Hyaluronic Acid. This gel form injectable fillers are meant to smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, also provides subtle lip enhancement as well as smoothing lines around lips and can also add lift and volume to cheeks.

Why Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring substance in our skin that provides fullness and elasticity (similar to collagen). As we age, our skin becomes thinner and starts losing fat and elasticity, hence no longer looking plump and full as it did when you were in your 20s.

Factors interfering with the decrease of firmness are:

  • Internal: Genetic and Natural Aging
  • External: sun exposure/damage, smoking, environmental factors, and even sleep positioning.  
  • How does the Restylane injections work?

    The Restylane treatments are done in a medical office and it can take from a few minutes, to 20 minutes depending on the area to be treated and the expertise of the injector.
    The area to be treated gets disinfected, and then the Restylane injection gets applied. The Hyaluronic Acid molecules of the injection attract water making the tissue under the lines and wrinkles elevate naturally. The results are almost immediate and you leave the office looking naturally younger.

    Does Restylane hurt?

    Most patients agree that the injections are almost painless, however the most common comment is redness at the site of injection. A local topical anesthetic can be used before the injection to minimize pain. Inflammation and redness related to Restylane, subside within hours after treatment.

    Are there any restrictions after the Restylane treatment?

    Patients can go back to their daily activities the same day, but it is advisable that patients avoid heat and sun over exposure to avoid inflammation at the site. It is also advisable that patients don’t do any chemical exfoliations or laser treatments right after the Restylane treatments.

    How many types of Restylane are there?

    There are several types of Restylane, upon consultation, your practitioner will be able to tell you which one is the best for your treatment.

    By getting a Restylane treatment, you achieve:

    • Natural looking results by smoothing facial wrinkles / adding volume.
    • Subtle lip enhancement (when applied to lips)
    • Added volume to cheeks and facial wrinkles / folds.
    Give us a call to schedule your consult and get a line of treatment customized just for you.
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    In our past blog post , we talked about what is Regenerative Medicine and the role that Stem Cells play. We are now going to explore more about the uses of Regenerative Medicine and its benefits in different medical fields.

    Uses of Regenerative Medicine

    Through the use of stem cell therapy, doctors are developing completely new ways to treat and manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, nerve disease, bone and joint conditions. It is also utilized to help Skin Trauma Victims, Skin Aging and Hair Regeneration.

     

    Rejuvenation

    Skin is our largest organ and it experiences the most exposure over time, hence suffering from aging. As time passes our skin develops fine lines and wrinkles that can successfully be treated with Regenerative Medicine. Injecting the areas to be treated with your own cells yields great results and minimal risks. The most sought after procedures are:

    - Platelet Rich Plasma . Using a sterile tube, your own blood gets spun by a centrifuge in order to separate the components of your blood; blood cells are divided from the plasma which now contains a higher than normal number of platelets, this is known as platelet rich plasma or PRP.

    These platelets are the cells that promote cell growth and regeneration that when injected into the face, neck, hands or desired area, act as a trigger for your skin to generate collagen growth, tissue regeneration, smoothing and tightening your skin, giving it better texture and tone.

    -Fat grafting & Adipose Cell Therapy. This innovative technique allows for a neat transfer of fat which is rich in mesenchymal stem cells. Adipose derived stem cells, are easily separated from fat tissue allowing for a minimally invasive “natural filler” to be used to plump areas of need or fill in lines and aging skin while stimulating growth factors.

     

    Replacement

    Regenerative Medicine has opened doors to the possibility of replacing damaged organs/cells with healthy ones while overcoming the risks of immunosuppression. In the cosmetic industry, the most sought out regenerative medicine procedures are:

    -Scar Treatment. After trauma, our skin heals itself sometimes leaving scars that can be treated with regenerative therapies followed by the use of Low Level Laser Therapy to promote healing.

    -PRP for Hair Growth. Using the same principle of blood separation by centrifuge, the Platelet Rich Plasma is injected into the scalp activating natural growth factors that stimulate hair growth and slows hair shedding.

     

    Organ Regeneration

    This process involves delivering specific types of cells to sick or diseased organs with the purpose of regenerating organ function. Bone marrow transplants are the most popular type of regeneration, however as science develops, new and improved ways to apply cell regeneration toward the need of organ transplants and organ donation.

     

    Regenerative Medicine provides us with the most cost effective with minimal risks and long term solutions for our health, be it cosmetic procedures, hair loss solutions and even life saving outcomes. At Dr. Yates LifeStyle Med we strive to provide our patients with the best quality of care, give us a call to schedule your procedure!

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