Restylane in Boston

Restylane provides immediate results that last 6-18 months depending on the area that was treated and the type of Restylane that was used. Clinical studies indicate that lip filler with Restylane Silk can last at least 6 months, while Restylane Lyft lasts from 6-12 months. Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne produce results that last about 12 months. Restylane for nasolabial folds (also called laugh lines or marionette lines) tends to have the most long-lasting effect, typically between 12-18 months.

Most patients can enjoy a prolonged period of time with fuller youthful skin, although your body may eliminate the product slower or faster since each person is different. Over time, the hyaluronic acid (which is naturally present throughout the skin) will be safely and slowly absorbed. As the Restylane effects slowly wear off, you will notice a gradual loss of fullness in the treated area. This is the best time to come in for a touch-up. Maintaining the results will help your skin look great for a long time to come.

When you see our trained providers for Restylane injectables, you can take comfort in the fact that you are in the hands of trained medical experts. Drawing on their respective medical training, our patients can relax knowing they will administer Restylane injections correctly and with limited discomfort.

To make your experience more comfortable, Restylane uses a fine needle. The solution is also mixed with lidocaine, a local anesthetic that makes the treatment almost completely painless. With skilled hands and a comforting bedside manner, our provider will gently perform a series of injections.

The injection itself typically takes less than 15 minutes. Our patients are pleased to see instant results. With dermal fillers, the hyaluronic acid immediately plumps the target site, leaving the face, lips, or hands more youthful in just seconds after treatment.

Restylane risks and complications are low with this safe, well-tolerated procedure. It has no downtime when it is correctly performed by our board-certified Boston area plastic surgeons. Side effects such as swelling and bruising are mild and temporary.

Other common side effects include tenderness and redness at the injection site, lumps or bumps, and itching. These effects generally disappear within the first few hours of treatment. Bruising occurs in some, but not all, patients. Bruising is mild and may be easily concealed with mineral makeup. This is most common in the tear trough area and around the mouth. It is best to book the appointment at least 2 weeks prior to special events for this reason.

The dreaded risk of filler injections is intravascular injection. That is when the filler enters and blocks a small blood vessel, leading to downstream tissue damage. When it comes to facial fillers, our highly skilled providers are well versed in the vascular anatomy of the face, thereby minimizing these risks as much as possible.

Individual variations in anatomy, along with the nature of minimally invasive injections, mean the risks can never be entirely eliminated; However, significant complications are thankfully rare.