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Water is the source of all life, and it's key to how Restylane® works in shaping the appearance you desire.
The secret of Restylane is hyaluronic acid, a natural substance already present in the human body, that plays an important role in giving firmness to the skin, shape to the eyes and lubrication to the joints. Hyaluronic acid has the important ability to attract and bind to water molecules to help maintain volume.

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Restylane utilizes NASHA™-Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid-the first stable, biodegradable, non-animal hyaluronic acid. As a non-animal product, there is limited risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction for those who are sensitive to foods such as beef, chicken, or eggs. Restylane contains trace amounts of gram-positive bacterial proteins and should not be used by patients with a history of allergies to such material. Restylane should also not be used by patients with severe allergies manifested by history of anaphylaxis, or a history or presence of multiple severe allergies.
Restylane is fully biocompatible, and treatments can be carried out immediately-with no need to wait for allergy testing.
Once Restylane's crystal-clear gel is injected into the skin, the result is greater fullness and resilience. You have the freedom to look fresher and more youthful, or to shape your features to create a more distinctive personal appearance.
FAQ
What is Restylane?
What is hyaluronic acid?
What is NASHA™ and how does it work?
How is the treatment performed?
How long will the treatment take?
What will I look like after the treatment?
Is Restylane safe?
What is the history of Restylane?
What is Restylane?
Restylane consists of 20 mg/mL of stabilized hyaluronic acid and physiological sodium chloride solution with a pH of 7. All Restylane products are clear, transparent and viscous gels. The only difference between the products is the size of the gel particles. In contrast to some similar products, the hyaluronic acid in Restylane is not produced from animals. This means that there is no risk of animal or human disease being transmitted or allergic reactions being elicited if you are sensitive to common foods, such as beef, chicken and eggs.

What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is found throughout your body. It gives volume to the skin, lubricates the joints and gives the eyes their shape. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is stabilized for a long duration and is not of animal or human origin.

What is NASHA™ and how does it work?
NASHA™ is a unique form of hyaluronic acid, manufactured under the name of Restylane.

How is the treatment performed?
Restylane is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient, and results are practically instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, your physician may anesthetize the treatment area. Restylane is available only through a licensed health care professional.

How long will the treatment take?
A Restylane treatment session is quick and easy. As no pre-testing is required, the treatment can be carried out immediately. A session generally takes 30 minutes, although the time varies depending on the effect you want to achieve.

What will I look like after the treatment?
Immediately after the treatment, you can expect slight redness, swelling, tenderness or an itching sensation in the treated area. This is a normal result of the injection. The discomfort is temporary and generally disappears in a few days. After a lip treatment, the lips may become swollen and look somewhat uneven. This can persist for up to a week. If the discomfort continues, please contact your physician.

Is Restylane safe?
Yes. Restylane has been used safely by dermatologists and plastic surgeons in over 3 million procedures worldwide since 1996. After your treatment, you might have some redness or swelling. This will normally last less than seven days. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappear. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18, you shouldn't use Restylane. Click here for safety information.

What is the history of Restylane?
After many years of research, Q-Med AB, the Swedish manufacturer that licenses out its products to Medicis Aesthetics™ Canada, succeeded in developing NASHA™, a Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid, to replace the loss of volume in the skin. The first product, Restylane, was launched in 1996. Before this, only collagen made from cowhides and hyaluronic acid made from rooster combs had been available.