Looking to get rid of your wrinkles, crow’s feet or aging lines? Cosmetic fillers, such as Restylane®, are used to restore fullness to the skin to decrease facial wrinkles, targeting the lines surrounding the mouth and lips.
At The Mack Cosmetic Center in Tampa, FL, we offer expertly administered Restylane treatments to help you achieve a refreshed, natural-looking appearance with minimal downtime. Our goal is to deliver subtle, elegant results that enhance your features, rather than alter them.
What Is Restylane?
Restylane is a facial filler made of a clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the human body, which was FDA approved in 2003. Restylane is broken down naturally by the body and is biocompatible with the human body.
This dermal filler is used to replace volume loss in the face and can also decrease wrinkles and scars. As we age, our skin loses collagen and elastin, and Restylane can be used to add volume to improve the consistency of the skin.
Restylane® treatments can be administered safely and comfortably in the office setting under topical or local anesthesia. Restylane is a very popular treatment and has been used for more than a decade, treating over 15 million patients.
Benefits of Restylane
Smooths Wrinkles and Fine Lines
Restylane softens the appearance of facial lines by replenishing lost hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that keeps skin supple. It’s especially effective for smoothing out smile lines, marionette lines, and under-eye hollows.
Restores Facial Volume Loss
As we age, volume in areas such as the cheeks and temples diminishes, leading to a sunken appearance. Restylane helps restore youthful contours by filling in these hollow areas with subtle, natural-looking volume.
Enhances Lips and Contours
Restylane is FDA-approved for lip enhancement and can define the lip border, add fullness, and smooth vertical lip lines. It can also sculpt areas like the chin and jawline for improved facial balance.
Delivers Immediate Results With Minimal Downtime
Results from Restylane are visible right after the procedure, with only minor swelling or redness that typically resolves within a day or two. Most patients return to work or daily activities the same day.
Provides Long-Lasting Results
Depending on the specific formulation and treatment area, results can last from several months to over a year. Many patients schedule routine touch-ups to maintain their refreshed appearance.
Customizable to Your Needs
Restylane offers a range of specialized formulas designed for different areas of the face, including the lips, cheeks, and fine lines. We can tailor the treatment to your specific goals for a more personalized result.
Boosts Skin Hydration
Because it’s made with hyaluronic acid, Restylane helps attract and retain moisture in the skin. This can improve overall skin texture, giving it a more hydrated, supple, and radiant appearance.
Supports Collagen Production Over Time
Some studies suggest that hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane may stimulate natural collagen production. This means long-term use could lead to firmer, healthier-looking skin even after the filler dissolves.
Offers a Minimally Invasive Alternative to Surgery
Restylane injections are a non-surgical option that can provide noticeable rejuvenation without the recovery time associated with facelifts or implants. It’s an ideal option for patients seeking natural-looking enhancements without downtime.
Produces Subtle, Natural-Looking Results
Restylane is designed to integrate smoothly into facial tissue, which helps maintain natural expressions and facial movement. The result is a refreshed look, not an overfilled or artificial appearance.
How Restylane Compares to Other Fillers
Restylane stands out in the world of dermal fillers for its versatility, diverse formulations, and well-established safety record. While several trusted fillers are available, Restylane offers unique advantages that make it a top choice among both providers and patients.
Restylane’s firmer gel texture makes it especially effective in areas that benefit from more structure and definition, such as the lips, cheeks, and jawline.
In comparison to Radiesse, which is calcium-based and primarily used for deep volumizing in the lower face and hands, Restylane has the added benefit of being reversible with hyaluronidase. Sculptra, another alternative, gradually stimulates collagen production over a series of treatments but doesn’t provide the immediate results that Restylane offers after just one session.
Whether you’re interested in enhancing your lips, contouring your cheeks, or softening facial lines, Restylane delivers a customizable, non-surgical solution with results that look natural and appear almost instantly.
Types of Restylane We Provide
Restylane
The original Restylane formula is a versatile hyaluronic acid filler used to smooth moderate facial wrinkles and folds, especially around the nose and mouth. It’s also commonly used for under-eye hollow correction and subtle lip enhancement.
Restylane-L
Restylane-L is the Restylane product mixed with lidocaine, which is a local anesthetic. As compared to the non-lidocaine Restylane, Restylane-L provides patients with even more comfort during the treatment.
Restylane and Restylane-L also work very well to add fullness to the lips and also to define the lips and in fact are the only products in the United States that are FDA-approved for lip enhancement.
What to Expect with Restylane Injections
Treatments with Restylane are performed in the office and usually take from 5 to 15 minutes to perform based on the number of vials that are used. Prior to the treatment with Restylane, a topical anesthetic is placed on the areas that will be treated on the face, and just before the Restylane is administered, ice is applied to these areas as well. We find that patients do very well with this treatment protocol.
The injections are performed using a fine needle or microcannula, and most patients describe the sensation as a mild pinch or pressure. Because Restylane-L contains lidocaine, many people report that the area quickly becomes numb during the process, enhancing overall comfort.
Following your treatment, you may notice mild redness, swelling, or tenderness at the injection sites. These effects are temporary and generally resolve within a day or two. Most patients can return to work or daily activities immediately after their appointment.
At The Mack Center, we carefully tailor each Restylane treatment to your facial structure and aesthetic goals, ensuring results that look natural, balanced, and refreshed.
Who Is a Good Candidate for the Procedure?
Good candidates for treatment with Restylane are patients who have noticed loss of volume in their face, which could include marionette lines, corners of the lips, lip volume, and the nasolabial folds. Patients can receive treatment for all of the described areas, or they can just focus on a particular area of concern.
Frequently Asked Questions About Restylane
What Are Realistic Expectations?
For patients undergoing Restylane treatment, a realistic expectation would be to have volume improvement in areas where volume has been lost in the face. The most popular areas are the nasolabial folds, marionette lines, lips, and corners of the lips to achieve a natural appearance.
What Are the Common Reasons Why a Patient Wants Restylane?
Patients present to the Mack Center with complaints of loss of volume in their face, particularly in the nasolabial folds, lips, corners of the lips, and marionette lines below the mouth. We find that patients at the Mack Center want a rejuvenated, natural appearance, and the beauty of facial fillers is that the results can be appreciated immediately following the treatment.
How Long Does It Take a Patient to Recover?
Following treatment with Restylane, we place no restrictions upon our patients. In fact, they can return to work or return to their normal activities that day. We do apply ice immediately following the treatment in the office for a few minutes, and we’ll send ice packs home with the patient to be used that day.
Will I Look Natural?
At the Mack Center, our focus is always on achieving natural results with our patients, either with rejuvenation procedures such as Restylane or with surgical procedures. It is our goal to achieve natural results, and the advantage of in-office procedures such as Restylane treatments is that the patient can appreciate the outstanding results immediately following the procedure.
Why Choose The Mack Cosmetic Center for Restylane Injections?
At The Mack Cosmetic Center, we believe facial rejuvenation should enhance your natural beauty, not drastically alter it. Whether you’re looking to soften fine lines, restore youthful volume, or improve your lips, our approach is guided by subtlety, skill, and a deep respect for facial harmony.
Dr. William Mack is a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon with extensive experience in facial anatomy and non-surgical enhancement. His precise injection technique and artistic eye help ensure natural-looking results tailored to your features.
We take the time to understand your aesthetic goals and customize each Restylane treatment accordingly. Our comfortable and professional setting provides a relaxed, unrushed experience with attentive care from start to finish.
As a multi-year recipient of the Best Cosmetic Surgeon – Best of South Tampa award, we are proud to be a trusted destination for facial aesthetics in the Tampa Bay area. At The Mack Center, you’re not just another client—you’re a valued partner in your self-care journey.
Ready to Refresh Your Look?
Erase your wrinkles today and restore youthful volume with expertly administered Restylane injections at The Mack Cosmetic Center in Tampa, FL. Our experienced team will guide you through the process, answer your questions, and create a treatment plan tailored to your aesthetic goals.
Contact our office today to schedule your personalized consultation. For more information on our facial fillers, visit our facial fillers frequently asked questions page.
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