Restylane® in Salt Lake City, UT
The principal component of the Restylane dermal filler is hyaluronic acid, which is a normal component of human skin. While many changes in the skin occur with the aging process, hyaluronic acid and water content are known to decrease. Restylane seeks to restore this natural component of the skin. Restylane is injected just beneath the skin using a very fine and specialized needle. The skin is first numbed with a topically applied cream and then small amounts of lidocaine are injected around the nerves to the treated area (i.e. a dental block). As long as the area supplied is properly numbed, the procedure is completely painless. As a dermal filler, Restylane can be used in many locations on the face, including within the lips as a lip filler. The most commonly treated areas are:
- around the mouth in the “smile” lines
- in the lips, either in the “whistle” lines or as a plumping agent
- underneath the eyes in the tear trough
- along the jawline
- in the forehead lines