Cosmetic Surgery Bakersfield - Restylane^® and Injectable Fillers

Restylane and other Injectables in Valencia

A natural beauty lift.
Impressions of beauty change with time - as do our faces as we age. With RESTYLANE, you can have a natural beauty lift with the body's own material. RESTYLANE is a crystal-clear, non-animal, biodegradable gel based on a natural substance, called hyaluronic acid. The gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The result is instantaneous and produces a long-lasting, natural enhancement, gentle and safe to your skin.

RESTYLANE is made in Sweden, a nation known for health, nature and beauty. Since 1996, more than a million people have been successfully treated in more than 60 countries worldwide.

RESTYLANE
(Stabilized Non-Animal Hyaluronic acid gel (NASHA))

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that exists naturally in the body. Its most important function is to carry and bind water. Non-animal, stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA) does not contain animal protein and does not require a skin test prior to treatment. NASHA is a unique form of hyaluronic acid, manufactured under the name of RESTYLANE.

RESTYLANE is designed for different purposes and effects, from reducing wrinkles and folds to enhancing facial contours and sculpting lips. The treatment often takes less than half an hour. Injection-related adverse reactions such as swelling, redness and tenderness might occur. Other adverse reactions are very rare.

The result is immediate and can last from 6-12 months, depending on the patient and the area that is being treated. Wrinkle treatment tends to last from 6-12 months and lip enhancement for around 6 months.

Click to see Restylane before and after photos, showing the effect of specific amounts of Restylane®
Click here to view an educational video about Restylane from Q-Med, manufacturer of Restylane®

Radiesse^®

Radiesse is a non-surgical facial contouring filler that delivers an immediate, longer-lasting result. Whether you're longing to reverse the common signs of aging or address a health issue that otherwise would require an invasive treatment, you have more options in looking and feeling better with Radiesse. Developed with safety and longevity in mind, Radiesse is a new generation injectable filler that offers superior versatility for both cosmetic and reconstructive use without surgery. What sets Radiesse apart from other dermal fillers? The answer is in its durability, longevity, and versatility. The unique composition of Radiesse provides immediate visual improvement common with other fillers, along with the benefit of long-lasting results. This is because Radiesse is made of very tiny, smooth calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. The microspheres (particles) form a scaffold through which your body's own collagen grows, and this produces the desired long-term effect. These unique advantages make Radiesse the ideal choice for facial shaping and contouring — along with other therapeutic applications.

Radiesse has FDA clearance for the treatment of Oral/Maxillofacial Defects. Radiesse is under investigational studies in the U.S. for the correction of Nasolabial Folds and is currently under Pre-Market Approval review by the FDA.

Juvederm

The newest hyaluronic acid product is Juvederm, another non-animal form of hyaluronic acid, which is currently undergoing FDA trials. It is currently marketed in Europe. Similar to Restylane, it is derived from bacterial fermentation and comes in several different particle sizes and varying viscosities.

Fat Injections

Fat injections or liposculpture are performed using the patient's own fat cells (autologous fat) taken from unwanted fat deposits. There are many variables in this treatment, including the way the fat is extracted, whether frozen or fresh fat is used, the area that is injected, the amount of fat that is used and how deeply the fat is injected. The fat is injected under the skin to treat hollow cheeks, to enhance lips or cheeks or to treat deep folds. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and can take from less than one hour to several hours. Some lumpiness can occur, in addition to injection-related reactions. The reported duration varies from a few months to several years.