Restylane® & JUVÉDERM® Injectables in Wichita, KS

What Are Restylane® & JUVÉDERM® Fillers Made Of?

Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® are designed to reduce common signs of aging and enhance facial features. Both are made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance in the skin that provides hydration, elasticity, and volume. As we age, our skin loses its natural elasticity, collagen, and fat, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, and the loss of facial volume.

These two brands are often compared as they offer similar benefits and have the same key ingredient, but there are subtle differences between them.

Both products are FDA-approved and offer a non-surgical way to achieve a more youthful look.

Am I a Good Candidate for Restylane® or JUVÉDERM®?

You may be a candidate for JUVÉDERM® or Restylane® treatments if you want a minimally invasive, temporary solution to combat aging or enhance facial contours and have:

• Mild to moderate wrinkles around the nose, mouth, or eyes
• Volume loss or sagging in the cheeks or jawline
• Thin or thinning lips
• A good understanding of the injectable process
• Realistic expectations for your dermal filler results

Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and others with severe allergies or autoimmune conditions, may not be suitable for injectable fillers.

What Are the Benefits of Restylane® & JUVÉDERM® Treatments?

These cosmetic injectables offer the following advantages:

• Minimally Invasive: Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® treatments are both simple and quick in-office procedures with no incisions required.
• Customizable: These fillers can be tailored to target specific concerns, from smoothing deep creases to increasing lip fullness.
• Versatility: Both fillers can be used in multiple areas, such as nasolabial folds, lips, cheeks, and under-eye hollows.
• Minimal Downtime: Most patients don’t experience any significant downtime, so you should be able to return to your daily activities right after treatment.
• Fast Results: Unlike surgical procedures, dermal fillers deliver virtually immediate results that improve as swelling subsides.
• Natural-Looking Results: Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® offer smooth, natural-looking results that enhance facial features without an artificial or tight appearance.
• Long-Lasting Results: Depending on the patient’s metabolism, the treatment area, and the product used, results can last 6–18 months. Maintenance sessions can extend the longevity of your outcome.
• Low Risk of Allergic Reaction: Hyaluronic acid-based fillers like Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® are biocompatible, meaning they are well tolerated by most patients and have a low risk of allergic reaction.

How Do Restylane® & JUVÉDERM® Work?

Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® injections deliver hyaluronic acid to the dermal layers of skin, where it binds to water molecules and plumps up the treated area. Before treatment, a topical numbing cream or local anesthetic may be used, depending on the number of injections and patient preferences, to ensure comfort.

Our provider will use a fine needle to inject the filler into the targeted areas, and various injection techniques may be used to achieve the best results. The procedure typically takes less than 30 minutes.

What Is Recovery Like After Receiving Hyaluronic Acid Injections?

One of the best things about Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® treatments is that there is little to no downtime, and most patients can return to their daily activities right after the treatment. However, some mild, temporary side effects may include:

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Redness
• Tenderness
• Sensitivity

These symptoms can affect the injection sites, are temporary, and resolve quickly.

To reduce the risk of swelling or bruising from injectables, patients should avoid strenuous activities, alcohol, and medications or supplements that can thin the blood (like NSAIDs or aspirin) for 24–48 hours after treatment. Cold compresses can also help reduce swelling or discomfort.

What Results Can I Expect After Treatment With Restylane® and JUVÉDERM®?

The results of Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® are visible almost immediately or soon after treatment and will continue to improve as swelling subsides. You can expect smoother, more youthful-looking skin with reduced wrinkles, increased volume, and more defined facial contours. JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® can provide dramatic results by eliminating lines and wrinkles while adding volume to make your skin look smoother, firmer, and plumper.

JUVÉDERM® works slightly faster for instant results, while Restylane® takes a day or so for results to appear. The longevity of results for each treatment is difficult to compare, as many factors, including the mobility of the treatment area and the patient’s metabolism, play crucial roles. Results from Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® can last 6–18 months or more, depending on the specific product used and the area treated. For example, results in areas with less movement, such as the cheeks, often last longer than those with more movement, like the lips.

Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® are two of the most popular dermal fillers among those looking for a non-surgical method to reduce visible signs of aging or enhance their natural facial features.

Your Wichita, Kansas, Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® Provider

Our respected, board-certified plastic surgeon will evaluate your skin, discuss your concerns, and determine if dermal fillers are right for you. He picks our non-surgical cosmetic options for their safety and efficacy, while our trained aesthetic professionals are highly-trained injectors.

We offer Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® as well as BOTOX® Cosmetic and other fillers, as part of our full line of non-surgical cosmetic treatments. If you want to learn more about your Wichita filler options, please call (316) 681-2227 or use our online contact form to reach us.