How Long Does Restylane Last?

If you want an advanced aesthetic boost that addresses significant volume loss, look no further than Restylane at Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa in Overland Park, KS. Our certified estheticians will help you achieve a lasting, fierce beauty that will leave you wondering why it took you so long to take the plunge.

Of course, you deserve only the best and want the most durable treatments to help you reach and maintain your beauty goals. So, how long do the results of treatment last? If you’re on the fence about Restylane, you won’t be in a minute: keep reading to find out more!

The durability of Restylane’s results varies on a case-by-case basis. The results may last you 18 months and last your sister 20 months. You may find that your first results last for two years, but when you come in for a followup treatment, those results only last 22 months. Among the factors affecting the durability of results include:

Your age
Your overall health
Your skin health
The formulation you chose
Your lifestyle
Environmental factors, like pollution

What Can I Do to Make the Results Last Longer?

As a good general rule of thumb, the results will last longer the healthier your skin is. This means you should focus on keeping your collagen and elastin healthy and strong. To accomplish this, eat plenty of colorful fruits and vegetables and make at least a quarter of your plate or bowl protein.

You should also regularly apply a sunscreen that protects from both UVA and UVB rays. Don’t just assume the sunscreen you use protects against UVA rays. If you don’t wear sunscreen because you can’t stand the smell, try a powdered, odorless sunblock. Just make sure it has a sun protection factor of at least 55 if you have fair skin or 30 if you have dark skin.

Is There Anything Else I Can Do?

When you hit age 30, your skin’s production rate of collagen and elastin slows drastically. Unfortunately, collagen creams aren’t the most effective because they don’t penetrate your skin very well unless you first receive a cosmetic treatment such as Rejuvapen microneedling. With that being said, there are more effective ways to boost your skin’s production rate of these essential fibers.

For example, we offer several laser treatments that are FDA-approved to safely and effectively boost collagen production and promote cellular turnover. Such treatments will add several months to the duration of your results. Just make sure that you don’t schedule them within seven days before your dermal filler treatment.

Which Formulation Is Right for Me?

At Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa in Overland Park, KS, we offer our clients three formulations to address any and all skin concerns they may have. These are Defyne, Lyft, and Silk.

During your initial consultation, we will assess your underlying facial structures and ideal aesthetic to determine which formulations are appropriate for your unique needs. While most of our clients only need one formulation to achieve their facial skin goals, it’s not unusual to need two formulations. Here is a brief overview of what they do and how long they last:

Defyne

Defyne is the formulation designed to address laugh lines. These are moderate-to-severe lines, wrinkles, and folds that start at the corners of your mouth and spread outwards. Manufactured with state-of-the-art cross-linking technology, this hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler lasts around a year.

Because you tend to use the muscles between your nose and mouth less frequently, when you use this product to address deep nasolabial folds, the results will typically last around two years. It can also be used to correct asymmetry around the nose by adding the right amount of volume in just the right places.

Lyft

Lyft is the formulation most sought after by women and men who have experienced significant weight loss. It is used as a non-invasive cheek augmentation technique. This durable formulation adds volume to sunken, gaunt, or hollow cheeks while lifting and tightening sagging cheek skin.

You will look like a brand new version of yourself for roughly 18 months after receiving this treatment. If you come in for a short maintenance treatment at six months, you can enjoy results that last two years or more. This formulation is also used to erase wrinkles on the backs of the hands caused by illness-related volume loss.

Silk

Silk is the appropriate formulation for you if you are concerned about asymmetrical lips or thin lips. It can also be used to treat smile lines and marionette lines around the corners of the mouth. Because you move your mouth so frequently, the results of treatment only last around six months. But if you stay hydrated and don’t smoke, you can extend those results.

How Should I Prepare for Treatment?

Because of how non-invasive this anti-aging treatment is, there isn’t a lot of preparation required in advance of treatment. The most important “rule” to adhere to is discontinuing the use of any medications or nutritional supplements that can thin your blood. For example, NSAIDs, Coumadin, Plavix, garlic supplements, and fish oil supplements are all off-limits.

If you have a history of cold sores, take a preventative medication in the 10 days leading up to your treatment date. Your treatment may be postponed if you are suffering from an active skin infection, active acne flare-up, or sunburn on the day of your treatment. To mitigate your risk of sunburn before treatment, limit your time spent outside between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Is There Anything Else I Should Do or Avoid Doing?

If you decide this is the right aesthetic service for you, we will give you a comprehensive list of pre-treatment instructions during your initial consultation. Regardless of which dermal filler is right for you, you should avoid alcohol in the 24 hours leading up to your treatment due to its blood-thinning properties.

What Can I Expect During Treatment?

Every treatment starts with the treatment area being gently sanitized with a gentle, powerful alcohol-based antiseptic. To make your treatment end sooner, we strongly encourage you to come in with a clean, bare face. Wash your face gently with warm water and a gentle facial cleanser and don’t wear any makeup or jewelry.

If you’d like, we can numb the treatment area so you don’t feel the fine-gauge needle penetrate your skin. Otherwise, we will carefully mark the injection points and make the injections. The number of injections we will administer depends on how many areas are being treated and the required dosage. The depth of the injections will depend on your facial structure.

What Can I Expect After Treatment?

After treatment, you will experience no downtime or recovery period. Because neither general anesthesia nor sedation is required for treatment, you will not need to be observed after treatment. Once you schedule your follow-up session, you are free to return to your regularly scheduled day. The results of the treatment are visible immediately.

Is There Anything I Should Avoid After Treatment?

It is important to keep your blood pressure as normal as possible after treatment. To achieve this, avoid strenuous exercise, extreme heat, and extreme cold. It is also important to wear sunscreen after treatment and avoid direct sunlight. Finally, do not receive any type of massage on the day of your treatment session.

How Many Follow-Up Treatments Will I Need?

You will only need one treatment session to achieve your ideal results. However, you will want to schedule a quick maintenance session between 4.5 and nine months after your first session. This alone will extend the results of your initial treatment by 50%.

If you opt for a formulation that usually lasts two years, nine months is a good time to come in for a short maintenance treatment. The dosage will be smaller and the treatment won’t take as long. However, it is a key step in keeping the results of your treatment ideal. If your treatment results are expected to last around six to 18 months, come in at 4.5 months.

Am I a Good Candidate for This Dermal Filler?

During your initial consultation, we will review your medical history and assess your current health to ensure this is an ideal dermal filler for you. We will also conduct a physical examination to assess the underlying structures of your face, like your skin and muscle tissues.

Finally, you will have the opportunity to describe your ideal look or share pictures of what you’re looking to achieve. Because hyaluronic acid is a chemical compound that exists naturally in your body, there is no risk that you are allergic to the treatment. However, certain medical conditions, such as an active skin infection or pregnancy may preclude you as a good candidate.

What if This Dermal Filler Isn’t Right for Me?

If this isn’t the right dermal filler for you, you may be a better candidate for a different dermal filler. At Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa in Overland Park, KS, we also offer the entire collection of Juvederm’s dermal fillers. These include Juvederm Voluma XC for the cheeks, Juvederm XC, and Vollure XC for the mouth and Volbella XC and Ultra XC for the lips.

It is important to note that the “XC” at the end of each formulation indicates lidocaine is one of the ingredients. If you think Juvederm is a better option for you and you are allergic to lidocaine, let us know during your initial consultation. We are more than happy to accommodate your allergy by providing a formulation without lidocaine and numbing the area with ice.

What if No Dermal Filler Is Right for Me?

If your wrinkles are caused by muscle hyperactivity rather than volume loss, you are a better candidate for neurotoxins. The two injectables we offer in this category are Dysport, which features the active ingredient abobotulinumtoxinA, and Botox Cosmetic, which features the active ingredient onabotulinumtoxinA.

These neurotoxins smooth wrinkles and erase fine lines for up to four months by blocking electrical impulses sent to your muscles from your nerves. This relaxes the hyperactive muscles that cause the skin to wrinkle and fold. These injections take no more than 20 minutes to complete and you can see the results within one to three days of treatment.

Discover How You Can Look Fiercely Beautiful Today

Restylane is one of the most popular anti-aging treatments on the market because of how durable it is. Depending on the area and aesthetic concern you are trying to correct, the results can easily last up to two years.

To discover which formulation is right for you, or learn how you can extend the duration of your results, please contact us today at Advanced Aesthetics Medical Spa in Overland Park, KS to schedule your initial consultation. Whether you need one formulation or several, we will tailor an advanced aesthetic treatment plan to help you look fiercely beautiful.