Following the natural contours of your face, NuFace
delivers gentle micro current impulses to strategic locations
diminishing minor lines and wrinkles, restoring the tone and
facial muscles to a more youthful balance.
By increasing cellular blood flow, cell turnover is increased,
leading to increased amounts of collagen, elastin, and connective
tissue. NuFace
assists with skin rejuvenation, delays aging of the skin,
and reduces the appearance of facial wrinkling.
restylane
& perlane are used for the correction of facial wrinkles,
acne scars, and other soft tissue contour deformities,
and for restoration of the lip border.
composition
of restylane fine lines, restylane, & perlane
restylane
& perlane are made from biodegradable NASHA (Non-Animal
Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid) gel. The hyaluronic acid is
produced biosynthetically by bacterial fermentation. (Hyaluronic
acid is a natural substance that is found throughout your
body. It gives volume to the skin, lubricates the joints
and gives the eyes their shape).
formulations
available
-Restylane
Fine Lines is used to treat moderate wrinkles and lip
enhancement
-Restylane is used for the correction of superficial lines
-Perlane is used for deep folds, facial contours and lip
enhancement
longevity of restylane
& perlane
up to 6 months
in the lips; up to 12 months in other areas of the face
cost
of restylane, restylane fine lines, & perlane
$400
to $1000 per 0.7 cc (Restylane fine lines only available
in 0.4cc syringe, Perlane only available in 0.7cc, Restylane
available in 0.4 amd 0.7cc syringes)
allergy testing
for restylane & perlane
no allergy testing
is required. hypersensitivity in 0.05% of the population
anesthesia for
restylane & perlane
restylane &
perlane do not contain lidocaine; topical (cream) anesthesia,
local injections or a nerve block (for lip treatments)
may be offered
recovery after
restylane & perlane injections
usually return
to activities immediately. lip augmentation may cause
swelling that lasts several days
FDA approved? (US)
CE mark? (Europe)
Restylane is FDA approved. Restylane Fine Lines and
Perlane are not.
CE approval # 0344. (Fine Lines called Restylane Touvh
in Europe)
available in US?
Since FDA approval
12/12/03, it is expected to take 30 to 60 days before
Restylane is distributed in the Unites States
procedure time
5 to 30 minutes,
depending on treatment areas
contraindications
of restylane & perlane
none known
pros
of restylane & perlane
no pre-treatment
skin test, little to no downtime, long-lasting but not
permanent, non-animal origin
cons
of restylane & perlane
results
are temporary, higher cost compared to collagen based
injectable fillers, does not contain anesthetic
notes
touch
up treatment may be needed after 2 to 4 weeks for optimal
correction. over-correction is not recommeded.
