Restylane®/Perlane® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Restylane®/Perlane®  can also be used to enhance the appearance and fullness of lips (lip augmentation). Restylane®/Perlane®  is the first cosmetic dermal filler made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin. The result is instantaneous and produces a long-lasting, natural enhancement.

Recovery Expectations

Wrinkles

Treating wrinkles with Restylane®/Perlane® is fast, safe and leaves no scars or other traces on the face. A Restylane®/Perlane® wrinkle treatment is long-lasting but not permanent. The length of time a treatment maintains its effect is very individual and depends on many factors, such as your age, skin type, lifestyle and muscle activity, as well as the injection technique. Experience shows that Restylane®/Perlane® can be effective for up to one year or more for the treatment of wrinkles. Together with your practitioner, you can draw up a plan for regular future visits to maintain the result. Most patients choose to have a follow-up treatment 6 to 12 months after the initial treatment of wrinkles.

Lip Augmentation

After the injection, the lips often become a little swollen. This means that the result directly after the treatment may not be the final result. (The swelling typically resolves spontaneously within a few days to a week.) To achieve the result you want, it is recommended to have a touch-up treatment 2-4 weeks after the initial session. This will also add to the duration of the treatment effect.