Frequently Asked Questions About Cosmetic Fillers

Most people describe the treatment as uncomfortable rather than painful. Restylane now contains lignocaine, a local anaesthetic that numbs the area being injected and helps to reduce discomfort.

The Restylane hyaluronic acid (HA) molecule is virtually identical to that of our natural HA in our skin. This reduces the risk of inflammatory reaction.

Nutrients, oxygen and hormones are able to pass freely between the gel particles, leaving the skin natural and healthy looking. As the gel breaks down, water takes its place and when totally absorbed the gel disappears unnoticed from the body.

Generally 9 months. However, duration depends on many factors, such as skin type, lifestyle and age.

Restylane is approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), the regulatory authority in the USA, whose regulations are said to be even more rigorous than most equivalent regulatory agencies in Europe.

More than 10 million treatments have been carried out since the launch of Restylane in 1996.

Redness, swelling, pain, itching, discoloration or tenderness can occur at the injection site. However, they typically resolve spontaneously within one or two days after injection.

The treated areas must not be exposed to intense heat (including sauna or steam rooms) or extreme cold for the first few days after treatment.