Restylane Lyft

What makes Restylane Lyft different is the average size of the particles and the depth of injection. On average, the gel particles in Restylane Lyft are larger than those in Restylane. Restylane Lyft is a good choice for wrinkles that benefit from a deeper injection into the skin. During your consultation, Dr. Krachman will decide which product is right for you.

MAJOR CREASES and WRINKLES

Restylane Lyft™ is used for smoothing and filling the larger creases.

Before treatment

Avoid using aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (such as ibuprofen), St John’s wort, or high doses of vitamin E supplements.  These agents may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site.

Talk with Dr. Krachman if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores. She may prescribe a medication to minimize recurrence.

After treatment

Use cold compresses to reduce swelling.

Avoid touching the treated area for the first six hours following treatment, so you do not accidentally injur your skin while the area is numb. After six hours, the area can be gently washed with soap and water.

Avoid exposure to intense heat (sun lamp or sun bathing).

Reduce the risk of facial cold sore recurrence that could be caused by needle punctures. Talk with Dr. Krachman about medications that may minimize an outbreak.

Avoid taking aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St John’s wort, or high doses of vitamin E supplements for one week after treatment. These agents may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site.

After your treatment, you might have some swelling, redness, pain, bruising, and tenderness. This will normally last less than 7 days. Contact Dr. Krachman if you experience side effects beyond 14 days — and ask about follow-up appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can Restylane and Restylane Lyft be used?
Either Restylane or Restylane Lyft can be used to help restore volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Ask Dr. Krachman which is right for you.

Restylane can also be used in other moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as lipstick lines (perioral rhytides), the area just below the nose and above the upper lip; the corners of the mouth (oral commissures); and marionette lines that extend downward from the corners of the mouth to the jawline.

How often should I be treated?
Restylane has been clinically proven to provide results that last up to 18 months, with only one follow-up treatment at either 4.5 or nine months. Dr. Krachman can work with you to help you establish your Restylane Regimen. Restylane Lyft results may last at least six months after a single treatment.

When will I see results?
Restylane or Restylane Lyft can instantly replace lost volume to help restore youthful contours, so you’ll see results immediately following your treatment.

How much Restylane will I need for full correction?
Due to the individual needs of each patient, it is important to discuss your full correction with Dr. Krachman. However, in a clinical study where patients recieved full correction during the initial treatment of their Restylane Regimen, the average volume was 2-3 mL per patient.

Are there any reasons why I should not be treated with Restylane or Restylane Lyft?
You should not be treated with Restylane or Restylane Lyft if you have previously had bad allergies, particularly to certain microorganisms known as gram-positive bacteria or to drugs that have required in-hospital treatment; or if you have a bleeding disorder. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18, you should not use Restylane or Restylane Lyft.

What should I tell my healthcare professional before having a Restylane or Restylane Lyft treatment?
You should tell Dr. Krachman if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores. She may prescribe a medication to minimize recurrence. You should also tell her if you have recently used aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St John’s wort, or high doses of vitamin E supplements. These agents may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site.

What are some of the common side effects?
After your treatment, you might have some swelling, redness, pain, bruising, and tenderness. This will normally last less than 7 days. Contact Dr. Krachman if you experience side effects beyond 14 days — and ask about follow-up appointments.