Restylane Albany and Saratoga Springs New York - Williams Center For Excellence

Smooth out wrinkles with RESTYLANE!

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Restylane is an FDA approved synthetic biodegradable hyaluronic acid used for more than a decade in 60 countries. This natural product can be used help enhance areas such as your cheeks, earlobes, glabella, lips and lip lines, marionette lines, nasolabial folds, tear trough (undereyes) and scars.

Restylane adds volume in two ways: First the gel itself lifts the skin, then the hyaluronic acid attracts and binds with water molecules, providing additional volume. Depending on the area treated, Restylane lasts almost twice as long as collagen injections.

After treatment, any discomfort that patients experience typically fades within a few days. For example, when the lips are treated they may appear swollen and somewhat uneven during the first few days. This look will dissipate as swelling subsides. Normal activities can typically be resumed right away. There are few side effects associated with Restylane including redness, swelling and tenderness. The results of Restylane generally last six months or longer.

Patients should avoid taking aspirin, Motrin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. Johns Wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements for two weeks prior to treatment. This will help to minimize any bruising or bleeding at the injection site.

RESTYLANE

Description

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that exists naturally in the body where its most important function is to carry and bind water. Restylane is manufactured in a laboratory as non-animal, stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA) that does not contain animal protein and so does not require a skin test prior to treatment. FDA approved.

Procedure

Restylane is injected under the skin. Procedure time: less than half an hour.

Safety

Injection-related adverse reactions such as swelling, redness and tenderness might occur. Other adverse reactions are very rare.

Duration

The result is immediate and can last from 4-9 months, depending on the patient.

BOVINE-BASED COLLAGEN INJECTION
(this service is not provided at the Williams Center)

Description

Bovine-based collagen is derived from the hides of cows specially bred for the purpose. As an animal product, collagen has to be tested on the patient as a possible allergen four weeks prior to the treatment.

Procedure

Collagen is injected under the skin. Procedure time: less than an hour.

Safety

Redness and swelling may occur. Allergic reactions are possible in 3 - 4% of patients.

Duration

The result is immediate can last from 2-3 months, depending on patient.

FAT INJECTIONS

Description

Fat injections or liposculpture are performed using the patients own fat cells (autologous fat) taken from unwanted fat deposits.

Procedure

The fat is injected into the muscle.Procedure time: one hour.

Safety

Injection related adverse reactions, redness and swelling. Tenderness might occur, other reactions are rare.

Duration

The reported duration varies, up to several years.

RADIESSE

Description

Consists of Calcium Hydroxyl Apatite suspended in gel. Because this is a normal constituent of bone, the likelihood of a reaction is rare. Not FDA approved for Cosmetic procedures. FDA approved for medical purposes.

Procedure

Radiesse is injected deeper than Restylane.Procedure time: 30-60 minutes.

Safety

Injection related adverse reactions, redness and swelling. Tenderness might occur, other reactions are rare.

Duration

Results can last one year and sometimes longer depending on the patient.

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