Facial Fillers 

Fillers are materials which are injected into the skin to plump up the skin and reduce established wrinkles, or to give more voluptuous lips - they can either be used on their own or in conjunction with BOTOX.

Fillers can be temporary or permanent, however, over many years there have been problems with man-made permanent fillers becoming lumpy, or patients no longer liking their plumped lips. At Elanic, we believe that it is safest to use temporary fillers and will only use a patient’s own natural fat if a permanent filler is required.
 

RESTYLANE® (INJECTABLE FILLER)

What is Restylane®?

Restylane® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

What is Restylane® made of?

Restylane® is made of a substance called hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance already found within the body. Its effects can be reversed by another injection and it will eventually be absorbed by the body.

Is Restylane® safe?

Yes. Restylane® has been used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons worldwide since 1996.  After your treatment, you might have some slight redness or swelling, which will last for a few days, and as with most substances rare allergic reactions can occur. 

Precautions

• The safety of Restylane® for use during pregnancy, in breastfeeding females or in patients under 18 years has not been established.
• The safety of Restylane® in patients with increased susceptibility to keloid formation and hypertrophic scarring has not been studied. Restylane® should not be used in patients with known susceptibility to keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring.
• The patient should be informed that he or she should minimize exposure of the treated area to excessive sun and UV lamp exposure and extreme cold weather until any initial swelling and redness has resolved.
• If laser treatment, chemical peeling or any other procedure based on active dermal response is considered after treatment with Restylane® there is a possible risk of eliciting an inflammatory reaction at the implant site. This also applies if Restylane® is administered before the skin has healed completely after such a procedure. 

Can Restylane® be used anywhere on the face?

Restylane® has been used in more than 1.5 million treatments in over 60 countries to correct a variety of wrinkles.

How long does Restylane® last?

Restylane® is proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that Restylane® effects generally last for about six months. The unique NASHA™ technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect until the injected material is nearly gone.

How often should I have Restylane® treatments done?

Having a follow-up treatment before the product has fully dissipated may enhance the lasting effect: recommendations for touch-up or follow-up treatments can be given by our Lead Consultant.

How is Restylane® different from BOTOX®?

Restylane® is a natural, cosmetic filler. In contrast, Botox is a drug that blocks nerve transmission and relaxes the underlying muscles. Many patients have been very pleased after receiving treatment with both products.

Do the injections hurt?

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.

JUVÉDERM ™ (INJECTABLE FILLER)

JUVÉDERM™ is the next generation of facial fillers from Allergan, the makers of Botox. By using a more gel-like hyaluronic acid the effects of juvederm are longer lasting than restylane.

Similar to one of the body’s own natural substances, JUVÉDERM™ is a completely safe treatment. The hyaluronic acid in JUVÉDERM™ simply supplements the body’s age-depleted hyaluronic acid to plump-up lips or to raise the skin and fill in wrinkles and folds.