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RESTYLANE®
in Houston, TX
Houston facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Kridel is considered a leading expert in facial fillers, including non-invasive Restylane® treatments. At FPSA, our physician designs and performs Restylane® treatments tailored to the individual aesthetic goals of men and women. Restylane® is a popular hyaluronic-acid filler that adds volume and hydration to the face and lips to give patients a more youthful appearance. Designed to spread beyond the injection site, it is often used to treat areas where wrinkles are close together.
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About Restylane®
Restylane® is an FDA-approved, hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable filler and is designed to spread beyond the actual injection site for immediate effect with just one treatment. It is used to fill in fine lines and facial creases. A common treatment area for Restylane® is the area where smile lines exist known as the nasolabial folds, the downward crease by the sides of the mouth and for lip augmentation. Young, healthy-looking skin contains an abundance of a naturally hydrating substance called HA. But as you age, sunlight and other factors can reduce the amount of HA in your skin. The lack of HA causes your skin to lose structure and volume, creating unwanted facial wrinkles and folds – like those parentheses lines around your nose and mouth. Using a dermal filler like Restylane® is a safe and effective way to replace the HA your skin has lost, bringing back its volume, and smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds. Restylane® lasts up to a year.
What Sets Us Apart
At FPSA, your Restylane® treatments are performed by board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Russell Kridel, or a registered nurse under the direct supervision of our surgeon. This provides patients with the peace of mind that they are in the hands of a physician who focuses solely on the face and neck and the procedure is done in the safety and comfort of a medical office environment. In addition, Dr. Kridel makes sure patients are comfortable and experience very little discomfort during their treatment session, so patients can be given numbing cream or a dental block if they desire. At FPSA, Dr. Kridel takes facial injections quite seriously and believe it is important for patients to have highly skilled and trained hands that can tailor injections to your specific needs with greater finesse, rather than a one size fits all approach at many medical spas.
Administering RESTYLANE®
Restylane® is administered by Dr. Kridel during an in-office appointment that typically takes about 30-45 minutes. The depth, length, quantity and location of wrinkles varies for each patient. Therefore, the injection treatment, including the dosage and injection location, is tailored specifically to your facial structure and aesthetic goals. Dr. Kridel will mark the specific areas on the face that are going to be treated with a washable marker. Restylane® contains some numbing solution, although some patients desire additional medication. Other than feeling a tingling sensation and some visible redness in the areas of the injections, there are usually no other side effects. There is no downtime and patients can return home or to work after their appointment.
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Alternative Fillers
There have been major advancements in injectable fillers, which can offer a terrific cosmetic solution for patients who desire specific results without surgery. There are many different types of fillers, but the key is that they are all not interchangeable, and can be effective for different areas of the face. Restylane® and Juvederm® are hyaluronic-acid fillers that are similar products by different manufacturers, and can be used interchangeably for fine lines, facial creases and lip augmentation. Radiesse® is a calcium hydroxyapatite for deeper folds. For facial depressions, there is Sculptra®, which is a polylactic acid, or Voluma™, which is a hyaluronic-acid filler. It is understandable how patients may be confused by the large number of options. That is why it is so important for patients to select a highly trained facial plastic surgery specialist, like Dr. Kridel. During your consultation, he will evaluate your facial structure, discuss the various fillers that are available today, and design a treatment plan designed specifically for your aesthetic rejuvenation goals.
What To Expect
The majority of patients who receive Restylane® will notice immediate and often remarkable improvements after their very first treatment with results lasting up to one year. Since hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the human body, Restylane® side effects are very minimal with no missed time from normal activity.
Expected Cost
Restylane® treatment costs vary for each patient depending on the size of the treatment area and the aesthetic goal. Costs range between $600 – $1,200 per session.
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About UsRESTYLANE® Faqs
Restylane® is one of the more popular derma fillers used to add volume to the lips. Juvederm is the other popular filler option. Patients must be 21 years of age to receive this injection. Lip enhancement results using Restylane® typically last up to 6 months.
Restylane® replaces lost volume on the face and can be used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles most commonly found from the nose to the mouth, known as nasolabial folds. These are known as nasolabial folds and laugh lines. Restylane® is also commonly used around the corners of the mouth that extend downward, as well as lip enhancement.
Restylane® treatments will last up to a year, however some patients may choose to return between 5-9 months for a follow-up injection, particularly for the lips. We can set you up on a treatment regimen so that the results remain optimal throughout the weeks and months following each session.
Although fillers, like Restylane®, have proven to be a terrific solution to make skin appear younger, there are other non-surgical options to consider depending on your desired cosmetic outcome, such as wrinkle relaxers, laser skin resurfacing or laser skin tightening or a combination of fillers with one or more of these treatments. However, some patients desire a more permanent solution or have more significant signs of aging that are better addressed with facial plastic surgery. During your consultation for facial rejuvenation with Dr. Kridel, he will do a complete evaluation to provide you with the best solution to meet your specific aesthetic goals.
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On-Site Surgical Facility
Dr, Sean Delaney, Dr. Russell Kridel and Team FPSA provide patients with an exceptional surgical experience at our AAAHC accredited on-site operating facility. Our patients enjoy the comfort, ease and convenience of having surgical and medical aesthetic procedures in our beautiful practice environment. Facial Plastic Surgery Associates’ operating room has been certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Accreditation by this highly regarded, independent organization ensures that our in-office operating room meets the highest quality of standards and safety. This accreditation is similar to the process completed for out-patient surgical facilities associated with hospital systems.
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