Restylane Lyft

Restylane Lyft

Kitagawa Dermatology offers treatment plans for many kinds of skin disorders, including Restylane Lyft dermal filler injections to treat the particularly deep lines, creases, and wrinkles that occur due to aging, sun exposure, and more. Patients wanting to have their facial creases or lines smoothed out or softened turn to Dr. Kitagawa and his superb staff about their specific concerns and to receive medical advice and treatment plans.

For more information about treating deep, troublesome facial creases with dermal filler, contact Kitagawa Dermatology today. Kory Kitagawa, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified cosmetic and medical dermatologist in Honolulu. He is a native of Oahu and is noted for his compassion, easygoing nature, and expert quality skin care.

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What is Restylane Lyft Filler?

Restylane Lyft is an effective hyaluronic acid dermal filler designed to correct the deeper facial folds and wrinkles that occur, such as the lines running between the nose and the mouth, called nasolabial folds.

Restylane Lyft is part of a class of dermal fillers that are composed of hyaluronic acid gel particles. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body, and when the body begins to lose its supply of hyaluronic acid, the skin can sag and lose volume. For this reason, it is a common facial wrinkle treatment option to help replenish the lost supply of natural hyaluronic acid and restore the skin’s volume. If needed, hyaluronidase can be used to reverse the effects of the dermal filler.

After injection, the filler absorbs the body’s natural stores of water and expands like a sponge. This fills in the empty areas beneath the skin that give wrinkles their depth and appearance. The skin immediately looks fuller, rejuvenating the face with more volume and radiance. The result is a more youthful, glowing appearance.

Restylane Lyft is a particularly effective dermal filler treatment for improving large nasolabial folds and the deep, unwelcomed “worry” lines on the forehead. The hyaluronic acid dermal filler is also effective in plumping the lips.

How Long Does Last?

Since the hyaluronic acid gel in Restylane Lyft is biocompatible, patients are not subjected to an allergy test before treatment. As part of the treatment, injections are administered beneath the skin with a very fine needle. Many patients report no pain or even discomfort; however, patients with an aversion to needles can request a topical anesthetic to numb the skin. The dermal filler procedure itself typically takes 30 minutes or less.

The results can be immediately noticeable, but how long they last depend on the person. Normally, though, patients can expect the results to last around six months.

Because the dermal filler is administered with a fine needle, injections should only be done by a specialist like Dr. Kitagawa.

Dermal Filler Side Effects

After the fine line treatment procedure, there is almost no downtime. Most patients are able to drive themselves back home or to work and continue their normal day with minimal discomfort and interruption.

As for dermal filler side effects, patients often experience swelling and redness around the injection site. Skin tenderness, soreness, or pain have also been reported. Other side effects can include bruising, itching, and the appearance of small, red bumps. Regardless of which side effects occur, most patients report that they are easily tolerable. Should side effects persist after seven to 10 days, contact Kitagawa Dermatology in Hawaii for a follow-up visit.

To learn more about wrinkle fillers, please visit WebMD.com.

Restylane Lyft vs. Restylane: Which Is Better for You?

With the variety of dermal fillers on the market, visitors to Kitagawa Dermatology often ask which one is best. Regarding Restylane Lyft and Restylane, this is particularly so, as they are sister products both manufactured by the same company, Galderma. Choosing which is better for you depends on you, your specific condition, and a few other factors.

In many respects, the two wrinkle treatments are virtually identical. Both contain the same hyaluronic acid, both utilize ultrafine needles to administer treatment, and both are designed to target nasolabial lines, yet can be used for facial lines elsewhere on the face. They even produce similar side effects. Finally, both products produce results lasting about six months.

However, the acid particles in Restylane Lyft are slightly larger. As a result, Restylane Lyft is a more common treatment for deeper, more pronounced wrinkles, lines, and creases. On the other hand, it also means that it is not the better choice for lip augmentation.

Patients wanting lip treatment should choose Restylane. Patients concerned with any deeper lines and facial wrinkles should choose Restylane Lyft, while those with more moderate or even fine wrinkles and creases should choose Restylane.

Both treatments have sparkling safety records with virtually no down time. Because there are so few distinctions between Restylane and Restylane Lyft, consult with the staff at Kitagawa Dermatology in Hawaii to determine the best cosmetic services for you.

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Restylane Lyft fine line treatments can produce natural-looking results for all skin types and colors. Anyone wanting to reduce particularly deep facial lines and creases with an injectable filler should consider this treatment for results that turn heads.

For information about dermal filler treatments, contact a qualified medical dermatologist in Honolulu like Dr. Kitagawa. He and his staff have years of experience and expertise in diagnosing troublesome skin issues and suggesting proper treatments.

For a confidential and personalized consultation, visit Kitagawa Dermatology online or call 808.533.4434 today. Their office is located in the Kuakini Medical Plaza in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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