Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are non-surgical treatments used to restore volume, smooth fine lines, and enhance facial features. Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin, helps retain moisture, keeping the skin plump and hydrated. Restylane is a premium hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler that rejuvenates the skin by replenishing lost volume and enhancing facial contours. These fillers are highly versatile and can be used for everything from lip enhancement to wrinkle reduction, offering natural-looking, long-lasting results.
Hyaluronic acid fillers like Restylane work by attracting and retaining moisture in the skin, providing immediate plumping effects to targeted areas. Once injected, the hyaluronic acid binds with water molecules beneath the skin, filling out wrinkles, adding volume, and restoring a youthful appearance. The process is minimally invasive and quick, with results visible immediately and continuing to improve over time. As the body naturally metabolises hyaluronic acid, touch-ups are required to maintain the desired effect, typically every 6 to 12 months.
Restylane® fillers are renowned for their smooth texture, safety, and versatility. Whether you’re looking to enhance your lips, define your cheekbones, or smooth out facial lines, Restylane offers a solution tailored to your needs. One of the most popular applications is lip enhancement, where Restylane injections provide subtle, natural-looking volume, helping to create fuller, more defined lips without an artificial appearance. Its advanced formula delivers hydration and lift, making it a top choice for both lip enhancement and overall facial rejuvenation.
Restylane fillers are created with two patented technologies:
NASHA® Technology is engineered for precision and structure. It has a firm gel texture intended for a more pronounced lift, defined contours and deeper wrinkles.
XpresHAn Technology™ fillers are softer and more flexible, made for natural movement and expression.
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Immediately after: You may experience mild tenderness, redness and swelling at the injection sites, which are normal and will resolve quickly. While rare, bruising may occur, which can be covered with concealer. Paracetamol can be taken for any tenderness or discomfort.
Ice Brick: Use an ice brick and gently press over the treated area for 15 minutes every hour in case of swelling.
Pressure & Touching: Avoid touching or massaging the treated area unless specifically instructed to do so. Avoid vigorous massage of the treated area for 48 hours.
Sleeping Position: For the first 24 hours post-treatment, avoid sleeping on your side or stomach to prevent dispersing the product.
Postpone Exercise: Avoid engaging in exercise for 24 hours after your treatment. Physical activity can increase swelling and redness, hindering the healing process.
Stay Local: Long-haul flights must be avoided for 1 week post filler due to edema or swelling.
Delay Treatments & Procedures: Wait for at least two weeks before resuming any dental procedures, including dental cleanings and teeth whitening. During this period, also avoid surgeries or inoculations. Additionally, for at least two weeks after treatment, refrain from any form of hair removal, such as waxing, threading, laser, or IPL, as well as any skin or facial treatments.
No Makeup: Avoid unsterile makeup or facial products for at least 24 hours after the treatment.
Alcohol and Blood Thinners: Avoid consuming alcohol and taking blood-thinning medications or supplements (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil) for 24 hours before and after the treatment to reduce the risk of bruising and swelling.
Natural Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics and results-driven skincare practice, with clinics located across Cape Town in Green Point, Tyger Valley, and Somerset West. Guided by our team of medical doctors and skincare professionals, we provide effective solutions for skin improvement and aesthetic enhancement.
Improve under eye hollows, so you can look how you feel from the moment you open your eyes: refreshed and ready to face the day.
Soften moderate-to-severe smile and laugh lines, also called “parentheses lines,” that extend from the nose and around the mouth toward the chin with Restylane Defyne and Restylane Refyne.
Restore volume and smooth out hollowing in the temples with Restylane Volyme and Restylane Lyft, enhancing the overall balance and youthfulness of your facial features.
Enhance the shape and contour of your nose with Restylane Defyne, providing a non-surgical solution to smooth out bumps and refine your nasal profile.
Create sharper cheek definition or restore natural shape with Restylane Lyft, and Restylane Volyme.
Achieve fuller lips, a more defined lip shape, and smooth lines above the lip with Restylane Kysse.
Soften moderate-to-severe smile lines that develop with aging and extend from the mouth toward the chin and jowl area with Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne.
Achieve a more defined jawline and reduce the appearance of jowls with Restylane Lyft and Restylane Defyne, providing a sculpted and lifted look for a youthful contour.
Enhance chin projection to balance the profile and correct mild-to-moderate chin retrusion with Restylane Defyne.
Smooth out neck lines and improve skin texture with Restylane Skinboosters, giving you a firmer and more rejuvenated neck appearance.
Rejuvenate the back of your hands by restoring volume and reducing the appearance of veins and wrinkles with Restylane Volyme, achieving a smoother, more youthful look.
Restylane Kysse was designed specifically with movement in mind. It’s made with XpresHAn Technology™, an innovative crosslinked hyaluronic acid (HA) gel created for precise, natural-looking results. With the ideal balance of flexibility, support, and a natural feel, you can maintain a full range of expressions.
Restylane Lyft is a safe, effective, and dissolvable HA filler specifically designed to create structure in the cheek area, nose and jawline, by replenishing lost volume for a more youthful-looking appearance.
Restylane Volyme is a dermal filler made of a softer injectable gel, yet firm enough to retain plumpness and volume. Volyme creates natural volume and shape in areas such as your mid-cheeks and temples, and can be used to add fullness to the back of hands.
Restylane Refyne is a dermal filler designed to smooth and soften lines and wrinkles, such as moderate smile lines and lines around the mouth. Designed with XpresHAn Technology™ for flexible refinement of dynamic areas, Restylane Refyne moves with your expressions for natural-looking results.
Restylane Defyne is a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler that helps to soften deep laugh lines, such as nasolabial folds, and can be used to define the shape of the chin, cheekbones and nose.
Restylane Original, also known as Restylane Restylane, is the original hyaluronic acid gel dermal filler. Specifically formulated to act like your body’s own naturally produced hyaluronic acid, Restylane provides support and structure in the lips and smile lines
Restylane Skinboosters restores the natural composition of your skin. It boosts skin elasticity and you will notice a reduction of skin roughness. Your skin becomes smooth and hydrated for a refreshed and healthy look.
1ml of Restylane Fillers | R5,000 |
2ml of Restylane Fillers | R9,000 |
3ml of Restylane Fillers | R13,000 |
4ml of Restylane Fillers | R17,000 |
Here are a few of the most common questions and answers regarding the use of Restylane® fillers. If you have other questions or concerns about treatment, please consult with one of our medical doctors.
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that can help to diminish the appearance of wrinkles while restoring volume and fullness in the face and hands, or to re-shape features to meet aesthetic goals, such as achieving a fuller lip or correcting the appearance of a recessed chin.
There are several types of dermal fillers, one being hyaluronic acid (HA). All Restylane fillers use HA gel technology made of transparent hyaluronic acids, which are sugars naturally found in the skin that help provide hydration, fullness, and elasticity.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps provide hydration, fullness, and elasticity. It diminishes as we age, causing skin to lose volume while increasing the chances for wrinkles and folds to appear.
Results will vary depending on the product, your individual body chemistry (your metabolism) and the amount of product used, but based on clinical studies Restylane fillers last between 1 year and up to 18 months or longer, depending on the type of filler being used.
Restylane is FDA-approved and generally considered safe when administered by a qualified professional. Side effects are typically mild and temporary.
After your treatment, you may experience common side effects, which can include: swelling, redness, pain, bruising, headache. tenderness, lump formation, itching at the injection site. These are typically mild in severity and typically resolve within a few days.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort. The fillers contain lidocaine to help numb the area, and a topical numbing cream can also be used, and for some dermal filler treatments, the injection site will be numbed with local anaesthesia.
Avoid alcohol, aspirin, and other blood-thinning medications for at least 24 hours before the procedure to minimize bruising.
Avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat exposure, and alcohol for 24 hours. Apply ice to reduce swelling and avoid touching the treated area.
Restylane products should not be used by people who:
If you are in good general health and not suffering from any skin infection, you may be a good candidate for dermal fillers. If you are currently suffering from a skin infection or acne breakout, you will need to resolve this condition prior to your treatment.
You should also inform us of any medication that you may be taking that could affect your treatment outcome.
Yes, Restylane can be combined with other treatments such as Botox, chemical peels, and laser treatments for enhanced results.
Results are typically visible immediately after the treatment, with full effects seen within a few days as any swelling subsides.
Most Restylane appointments last less than an hour.
Initial Restylane treatments are usually complete in one or two sessions, as needed. Depending on your individual body chemistry, you will work with one of our specialist doctors to determine a maintenance schedule and to acheive your individual needs and beauty goals.
When comparing Restylane dermal fillers to other popular hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers like Juvederm, Belotero, Teosyal, Revanesse, and Stylage, Restylane stands out for its longevity and customisable approach. Restylane’s unique gel formulation ensures a smooth, natural look that adapts to different facial areas, whether you want lip fillers, cheek fillers, or fillers for wrinkles. Restylane is also known for offering a broad range of products designed to address specific concerns while maintaining consistency in texture and results. Its track record for safety and effectiveness makes it a preferred option over competing fillers in Cape Town’s aesthetic clinics.
Restylane dermal fillers offer long-lasting results, providing a natural-looking enhancement to facial features such as the lips, cheeks, and wrinkles. Their versatility allows them to be used in different areas, delivering smooth texture and consistency while minimising the risk of side effects. FDA-approved and customisable, Restylane skinboosters are based on hyaluronic acid, which not only hydrates the skin but also ensures safe and effective treatments tailored to your individual needs.
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