Restylane

Restylane is a dermal filler made primarily from hyaluronic acid (HA) – a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps retain moisture and maintain skin volume. It is widely used in aesthetic medicine for:

• Smoothing static wrinkles (those that appear without facial movement)
• Adding volume to the lips, cheeks, and chin
• Enhancing facial contours
• Improving skin texture and elasticity

Restylane is manufactured by Galderma (Sweden) and is one of the first HA-based fillers approved by the FDA (U.S.), known for its safety and effectiveness.

Restylane comes in several specialized formulations, each designed with different gel consistencies and cross-linking technologies to suit specific treatment areas:

Restylane Eyelight: Specially designed for under-eye injections. Focuses on filling and reducing dark circles.

Restylane Kysse: Specially formulated for lip enhancement, adding volume while maintaining a soft, natural look.

Restylane Volyme: Adds volume and fullness to facial areas such as the cheeks and chin. Common injection sites include: cheeks, temples, chin, jawline, and cheekbones.

Restylane Skinboosters Vital Light: Intended for deep skin hydration (mesotherapy), not for volumizing like traditional fillers.

Restylane Vital: Suitable for thick or aging skin.

Restylane Vital Light: Suitable for thin or sensitive skin, such as around the eyes.

Restylane Defyne: For deep wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and lower jaw contouring.

Restylane Lyft: High firmness, used for lifting areas like the cheeks, chin, and jawline.

Restylane Refyne: Targets dynamic wrinkles and shallow lines, ideal for natural facial expressions. Commonly used to fill lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth.

Restylane (Classic) Lidocaine: Used to fill smile lines, lips, and moderate wrinkles.

Standard Volume of Restylane Most Restylane products are packaged as:

• 1ml per syringe
• Some variants like Restylane Lyft or Restylane Volyme may be available in 2ml options (less common)

Each box typically includes:

• 1 pre-filled syringe of HA gel
• 2 sterile needles (usually 27G or 30G, depending on the product)

Usage Guidelines for Restylane (for certified professionals)

🔹 Preparation:

• Check expiration date and product integrity
• Clean and disinfect the treatment area
• Mark the appropriate injection sites

🔹 Injection technique:

• Inject into the mid to deep dermis, depending on the treatment area and product used
• Techniques may include linear threading, serial puncture, or cross-hatching

🔹 Injection tools:

• Needle: 27G – 30G (included in the package)
• Some practitioners prefer using a cannula to reduce swelling or bruising