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Restylane and Juvederm
To shape lips and smooth wrinkles
and folds )
(Information provided by Lorrie
Klein, M.D)
Smoothing
wrinkles and folds or giving your lips a fuller,
more sensuous form can be easily accomplished
using Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm.
Restylane,
Perlane and Juvederm are gels created from stabilized
hyaluronic acid, a natural material found
in our own bodies. These gels bind with water
then slowly break down and are then absorbed
by the body naturally. In the skin they create
volume, resulting in a natural, youthful appearance.
Most experts agree that Restylane, Perlane,
and Juvederm are the products of choice for
filling most wrinkles and shaping lips.
Restylane
and Juvederm Ultra are used for wrinkle
correction and lip enhancements. Perlane
and Juvederm Ultra Plus are used for shaping
facial contours, correcting deep folds and for
volume augmentation of the lips. Typically lip
treatments last about 4-6 months, while smile
lines and folds last 4-12 months! Touch-ups
are sometimes needed 2-4 weeks after a treatment
to "fine-tune" your results.
During
your treatment:
To make lip treatments more comfortable, we
may inject some lidocaine anesthetic into your
lips immediately before your treatment. These
injections are nearly painless and will make
your Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm treatment
almost painless also. These products are then
injected with a very fine needle into the desired
areas.
What
to expect after your treatment:
After injection, some common, temporary, injection-related
reactions might occur: tenderness, redness,
itching, bruising, bumps, pain or swelling.
If any of these occur, they typically resolve
within a few days. Occasionally they can last
up to 7-10 days after lip injections. It is
recommend you plan your treatments at least
one week before any special events.
- Preparation
for your treatment:
To reduce discomfort with this treatment,
it is highly recommend you apply Betacaine
ointment 60 minutes before your treatment.
Apply it in a very thick layer.
- To
reduce the risk of bruising, you may want
to avoid aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), and similar
medications for one to two weeks before your
treatment.
- Let
your physician know
before your treatment if you have a history
of herpes (cold sores) in this area. A medication
can be prescribed hat will help prevent an
outbreak of this.
- To
reduce bruising you may purchase Arnica Montana
tablets at GNC or other health food stores.
Starting 1 day before your treatment take
as directed on bottle and continue for 2-3
days.
Aftercare:
No special care is needed after treatment, however
it is advised you not to massage the area for
several hours after treatment, as this may displace
the gel. If swelling occurs after lip treatment,
sleeping on two pillows for the first two nights
may help. Ice may also help.
BEFORE
AND AFTER RESULTS OF
INJECTION TREATMENTS
© Copyright 2005
Lorrie
Klein, M.D . No unauthorized
duplication without written consent.
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