Restylane Injections

One of the most popular alternatives to collagen injections are Restylane injections.

Restylane injections are an FDA approved treatment that can be used to improve the appearance of facial folds and facial wrinkles.

Restylane is made from biodegradable, non animal and stabilised hyaluronic acid, something which is naturally found in the human skin.

As you age levels of hyaluronic acid slowly begin to decline, and this hyaluronic acid is one of the main things responsible for providing volume and fullness to the skin.

Decreasing levels of hyaluronic acid contribute toward the visible signs of skin aging that become more and more apparent the older you get.

This is why Restylane can be such a beneficial skin treatment because it helps to replenish your levels of hyaluronic acid, thereby restoring the natural youthful look your skin used to have when you were younger.

Restylane Before & After Pictures

The before and after pictures shown below should give you some idea as to what Restylane could do for you.

 

Are Restylane Injections Better Than Collagen Injections?

Restylane injections have many advantages over collagen injections, one of which is that they last longer than collagen injections.

Restylane injections typically last between 6 to 12 months, so you won’t have to have as many treatments each year to maintain your results.

Another major advantage Restylane injections have over collagen injections is that it is made from non animal sources.

This means it has none of the complications typically associated with collagen injections, so you don’t have to worry about getting an allergic reaction or having to get numerous skin tests done before your treatment.

Finally, patients who have been treated with Restylane injections report less bruising, swelling, pain and tenderness than those who get collagen injections.

Should You Get Restylane Injections?

Restylane injections are FDA approved, so they are considered to be extremely safe with minimal side effects.

Since Restylane treatments are long lasting and only take about 30 minutes, you may want to consider having Restylane injections if you have previously been considering collagen injections.

Restylane is a very effective treatment for filling in wrinkles, and can also be used to increase the fullness of the lips and mouth area.

Typically you can expect to get much better results than what you would get using Botox or some face lifts, since the results of Restylane treatments appear very natural as they help to plump up your skin from the inside.

Overall the advantages of using Restylane, as opposed to collagen, is quickly making Restylane the preferred choice for cosmetic facial skin improvements.

So if you are looking for a way to maintain a youthful appearance without having a surgical face lift, then Restylane injections may be just what you need!