Perlane® Reading For Men
The newest member of the Restylane Family: Perlane
What is Restylane and Perlane?
Both are cosmetic dermal fillers that replace lost volume and restore youthful contours to the skin to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds)
How do I choose between Restylane and Perlane?
You don’t have to. In clinical trials, Restylane and Perlane were used in the same patients. The hyaluronic acid in both products is made by the same biotechnical process. The difference is in the gel particle size. Perlane gel particles are larger and designed for deeper injection than Restylane. Your doctor will decide which product is right for you.
How does my doctor know when to use Restylane or Perlane?
Your doctor will decide which product is right for you based on an evaluation of facial wrinkles and folds.
How long does Perlane last?
Perlane lasts at least six months, in a majority of patients. The products’ patented stabilization technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect for those time periods.
Is Perlane FDA approved?
Yes. It is approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, like the ones from your nose to the corner of your mouth. Ask your physician whether treatment is right for you.
What should patients do prior to treatment?
Perlane requires no pretesting, but you should take a few precautions before being treated. Avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John’s Wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, discuss this with your doctor, who may prescribe a medication to minimize recurrence.
Does Perlane require an allery test?
No. Perlane does not require an allergy test and can be administered immediately-no waiting is required.
How is Perlane administered?
Perlane is administered by injection to the treatment site. Before treatment talk to your doctor about pain management.
Is any of the material left in the skin after it has dissolved?
No. Over time Perlane products are broken down and eliminated by the body-unlike permanent fillers.
Do the injections hurt?
Restylane products are injected directly into the skin in small amounts by an ultrafine needle. As with all injections, some patients may experience discomfort. To increase your comfort, your doctor will assess your need for pain management and determine what technique is right for you.
How much do treatments costs?
A Perlane procedure is customized to your specific needs, so the cost will vary. In general, the cost is comparable to the cost of similar procedures. Ask your doctor to give a cost estimate based on your particular needs.
When should I schedule a follow-up appointment?
How long the aesthetic correction lasts is very individual. Talk to your doctor about the benefits of scheduling a follow-up appointment in about six months.
What are Restylane and Perlane products made of?
Restylane was the first cosmetic dermal filler made from hyaluronic acid that has been odified slightly to last longer than the body’s hyaluronic acid. In the human body natural hyaluronic acid provides voume and fullness to the skin.
