Los Angeles Restylane

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General information about Restylane
Restylane Pricing & Restylane Specials
Before and After Restylane Photos
What causes wrinkles and folds in the skin?
Is Restylane safe?
How often will I need to get Restylane?
What should I expect when I come to your office for Restylane
Why does it matter who does my Restylane in Los Angeles?

General information about Restylane in Los Angeles
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Restylane is a cosmetic dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, a substance that exists naturally in the human body. It is for this reason that allergy testing is not required. Restylane helps replenish the volume that the skin and lips lose through aging.

Restylane is approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Many people use Restylane to treat the lines that form from the nose to the corners of the mouth, known as nasolabial folds. Restylane can also be used to fill-in other facial wrinkles and folds, or to lightly plump and/or define the lips. The results last for about 6 months for most people -- which is about twice as long as collagen. Restylane treatments are typically scheduled twice a year.

Restylane Pricing Los Angeles
Restylane Specials Los Angeles
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Please review our injectable services and prices on our Injectable Services page. Occasionally we run specials on injectables and send them out to our e-newsletter subscribers. There is a box to subscribe to our emails on almost every page of this website. We are considerate to our list subscribers and try not to send emails out more than every month or two.

Please note that while some offices require you to purchase it separately, Sunset provides numbing cream and/or numbing injections FREE OF CHARGE for all injectable treatments.

Restylane Los Angeles: Before and After Photos
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We generally don't take before and after photos of injectable patients so they can be on their way as quickly as possible after treatment. These photos are courtesy of Medicis Aesthetics, the manufacturers of Restylane.

What causes wrinkles and fold in the skin?
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One factor involved in the development of facial wrinkles is the amount of hyaluronic acid in the skin. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that provides skin with flexibility and volume. As we age, our skin begins to lose some of its hyaluronic acid, which decreases the skin's volume and increases the speed at which wrinkles and folds occur.
           

Is Restylane safe?
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Restylane is one of the most researched products of its kind (dermal fillers). Restylane has been used for over a decade and has a wealth of published studies that indicate its effectiveness and safety. Restylane is FDA approved, and is available in over 70 countries. It has been used in well over 1 million treatments in the United States. Though patients with a history of sensitivity to gram-positive bacterial proteins may need to check with their physician before treatment, there are no animal proteins in the compound and therefore there is no allergy testing required.

How often will I need to get Restylane in Los Angeles?
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You will begin seeing results shortly after your first treatment, and results have been documented in clinical studies to last for up to 18 months. For most, it lasts around 6 months, give or take. Results are unique to each individual and the doctor will be able to evaluate your progress before deciding when another treatment should be administered.

What should I expect when I come to your office for Restylane in Los Angeles?
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Usually numbing cream or numbing injections are used, depending on patient preference. So, you may need to wait for the numbing to take effect. Results are fairly immediate and no downtime is required. Most people experience a little swelling or redness for a few hours afterward. In some, minor redness, swelling or bruising can last for several days or even up to a week, though it's our experience that this is rare.

Why does it matter who does my Restylane in Los Angeles?
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Anyone with a nursing credential and some training can perform injectable services. We keep our prices very competitive, while offering expert injections by only Board Certified Plastic Surgeons. The difference lies in years of specialized aesthetic training, level of experience, physical skill, and an eye for getting a good result that looks natural. For example, even children have nasolabial folds, so these should not be filled in to the point where they don't exist, which would look odd and unnatural. With years of experience in injectable treatments, both Dr. Yamini and Dr. Svehlak are able to effectively gauge the amount of dermal filler to use, the brand/type and exactly where to put it to make it look great.