Most people who follow the aesthetic world at all know the name Botox and that it has something to do with the bacteria that cause botulism. Beyond that, there are people who know the various injectables and those for whom it all becomes a little cloudy.

Even those who’ve heard of various fillers may not know that Restylane^® was the original dermal filler, first approved by the FDA for use in the U.S. in 2006. Along with Juvederm, Restylane^® is one of the world’s most popular fillers. And, like Juvederm, the Restylane^® line keeps expanding.

At Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, we offer the Restylane filler line for our patients.

Natural, not “synthetic.”

If you’re reading Dr. Lonergan’s blog, you’ve probably heard of Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that is responsible for plumping and firming the skin. It does this by binding with nearby water molecules. Because it is made from hyaluronic acid, Restylane^® (and Juvederm) is designated as a “natural” filler. Other fillers such as Sculptra and Radiesse are “synthetic” fillers.

Different Restylane^® fillers for different areas

The Restylane^® line has continued to expand, with different products targeted to different specific issues with facial volume.

• Restylane^{® —} This was the first hyaluronic acid dermal filler, and is still very popular across the globe. It targets marionette lines, nasolabial folds, and other wrinkles by adding volume beneath the wrinkle or crease and pushing the surface skin upward. Its results last from 6-9 months.

• Restylane-L^® — Restylane-L is Restylane^® with Lidocaine added for comfort.

• Restylane^®Silk — Restylane^® Silk is an alternative to Juvederm Volbella. It is used for subtle lip enhancement and the correction of vertical lip lines. It provides results for around six months.

• Restylane^®Lyft — Restylane^® Lyft adds volume to the cheeks and corrects smile lines. It is an alternative to Juvederm^® Results last from one year to 18 months.

• Restylane^®Refyne —Restylane^® Refyne was approved by the FDA in December 2016. This new addition to the Restylane® line (along with Defyne, see below) is used to correct smile (marionette) lines and nasolabial folds. Refyne is specifically formulated to treat mild to moderate lines and wrinkles. Galderma has cross-linked the gel in Restylane^® Refyne and Defyne to help support the patient’s natural expressions — for real-life results that help maintain natural movement when smiling, frowning, or otherwise moving your mouth.

• Restylane^®Defyne – Approved along with Refyne, Defyne also specifically targets nasolabial folds and marionette lines. The difference is that Defyne is designed for use on moderate to severe creases and lines. Both Refyne and Defyne provide results that last up to one year.

Now that you’re a Restylane^® expert, are you interested in filling in some areas where you’ve lost volume? Call us at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery of Delaware, and ask about which Restylane^® filler could be right for you, (302) 656-0214.