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Restylane®

Restylane is a cosmetic dermal filler that restores facial volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds. Commonly uses include reducing the depth of the parenthesis lines around the mouth, reducing the fine lines of the upper lip, and restoring the volume of the lips and cheeks to make them fuller. Juviderm and Restylane are both made of hyaluronic acid, a natural body product.

  • Reduce the depth of the parenthesis lines around the mouth
  • Reduce the fine lines of the upper lip
  • Restore volume of cheek and lips
  • Contour the nasal shape in the one-hour rhinoplasty procedure

Restylane has been used in over 2 million treatments in over 60 countries. It is often used in conjunction with Botox to provide a nonsurgical cosmetic make-over of Dr. Chang’s patients. The product lasts on average about 4-6 months; and therefore only needs to be schedules 2 to 3 times per year.

Dr. Phillip Chang is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with offices in Loudoun ( Ashburn and Leesburg ) and Fairfax ( Reston ) Virginia. Dr. Chang specializes in nonsurgical and surgical cosmetic enhancements including the use of Botox, Juvederm, Dysport, Radyiesse, and Laser Resurfacing.

Ideal uses for Restylane include:
  • Camouflaging the wrinkles and lines of the lower eyelid
  • Replacing lost volume to the upper cheek and cheek
  • Reduce the depth of the parenthesis lines around the mouth
  • Reduce the fine lines of the upper lip
  • Contour and shaping of the nose in the one-hour rhinoplasty procedure
The Importance of Collagen and Facial Volume in the Aging Process

Healthy young skin contains collagen that gives it volume, flexibility and strength. As part of the aging process, your own natural collagen breaks down, diminishing facial volume. This loss of elasticity and volume results in the wrinkles, facial lines and skin laxity that rob your skin of its youthful appearance.

When you make the choice to restore facial volume and rejuvenate your appearance, choose beautiful and natural results that last. Restylane delivers immediate results that can last up to a year.

How Restylane Can Reduce the Aging of the Lower Eyelids

Aging of the lower eyelids usually results from volume loss from the front of the cheek bones and the descent of cheek fat. These changes cause darkening of the eyelid as the orbital bone becomes more visible as well as thinning and lengthening of the lower eyelid, which then causes wrinkling of the thin eyelid skin. I use Restylane directly injected into the cheek eyelid junction to restore the lost facial volume, which reverses many of the negative changes. This procedure by itself takes several years off the appearance of the eyelids and cheeks. I then use Radiesse, Juvederm, or Sculptra to add to the volume of the lateral cheekbone, which reduces the appearance of the crows feet lines.

How Restylane Can Improve the Appearance of Skin Laxity and Facial Lines

The general loss of facial volume as well as the loss of mature collagen leads to loose sagging skin and extra facial lines (imagine a balloon that loses its air). I use Restylane to restore general facial volume and to restore youthful roundness to the face and to take out the slack of the loose skin. Some patients with more significant laxity will benefit from a mini-facelift. Alternative fillers include Radiesse, Juvederm, Sculptra, and Fat Transfers.

How Restylane Can Improve the appearance of the Parenthesis Lines (Smile Lines)

The parenthesis lines (smile lines) are the lines extending from the nose to the corner of the mouth medial to the cheek. These lines result with increasing skin laxity and the descent of the lateral cheek. Restylane can be used to refill the lost volume within this crease giving a more youthful appearance. Alternative fillers include Radiesse, Juvederm, Sculptra, and Fat Transfers.

How Restylane Can Improve the Appearance of Fine Lines of the Lip

The general loss of lip volume as well as the loss of mature collagen leads to loose sagging skin and extra lip lines (imagine a balloon that loses its air or a plum that dries out). I use Restylane to restore volume in the upper lip above the vermillion border to take out the slack of the loose skin. Alternative fillers include Juvederm.

How Can Restylane Improve the Appearance of the Marionette Lines

The marionette lines are the lines extending from the corner of the mouth to the chin. These lines result from increasing skin laxity and the descent of the lateral cheek. Restylane can be used to refill the lost volume within this crease giving a more youthful appearance. Alternative fillers include Radiesse, Juvederm, Sculptra, and Fat Transfers.

How Can Facial Fillers Improve the Appearance of the Jowls

The jowls result from the descent of the fibro fatty tissue of the lateral cheek. Jowls cause the lower face to look square, losing the youthful roundness of the face. I use Restylane, Juvederm, or Radiesse to fill in front of the jowl and behind the chin to reduce the appearance of the jowl. An additional improvement can be achieved by addition facial fillers to the cheeks.

How Can Facial Fillers Improve the Appearance of the Nose

I first developed a procedure I called the Nonsurgical Nose Job in 2003. Using Radiesse, Restylane, or Juvederm, I can sculpt a nose without the need for a formal nose job (rhinoplasty). This technique is most appropriate to treat a nasal hump, a nose that needs more tip definition, or a nose that is too flat.

Restylane Summarized:
  • Restylane is a cosmetic dermal filler which (along with Radiesse, Juvederm, Sculptra, and Fat Transfers) restores facial volume and fullness to the skin, and corrects facial wrinkles and fullness.
  • Restylane is a gel made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. Your
  • Results can last up to 9 months to a year
  • Juvederm and Restylane are the preferred facial fillers for the plumping of the lips

Dr. Phillip Chang is a board certified plastic surgeon with offices in Loudoun ( Leesburg ) and Fairfax ( Reston ) Virginia. Complimentary consultations are offered at Aesthetica Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Center as well as Radiance Salon and Medispa. Dr. Chang sees patients from Virginia, Maryland, and DC. Areas including Winchester, Frederick, Leesburg, Ashburn, Chantilly, Sterling, Middleburg, Fairfax, Reston, and Vienna.

Other nonsurgical options offered by Dr. Chang at Aesthetica in Loudoun and Fairfax Offices: Treatment links include:

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