RestyLane Silk is a lip plumper that is injected into the lips under the skin by a doctor. Restylane Silk can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the lip area, enhance and plump the lips, and can even the lips for symmetry on the face.
Restylane Silk’s effects will last 9-12 months after the initial procedure, and will need to be repeated to keep the effects fresh. The best effects of the procedure are visible about 1-2 weeks post injection.
Restylane Silk has a high success rate and has great testimonials on their site from satisfied customers.
What Is RestyLane Silk made from?
Restylane Silk is made from hyaluronic acid and lidocaine. It is an injection to be administered at a doctor’s office by a Restylane Silk certified physician. It has smaller particles than regular Resty Lane products, and is designed for the lips specifically.
Restylane Silk is injected into the lips where you and your physician decide you need the most work. It can enhance the features of your lips, smooth wrinkles around the lips, help shape the lips, and can enhance and fill in thin lips.
First you will have a consultation for Restylane Silk to determine your wants and needs for your augmentation. Once you decide on the results you are seeking and determine what you are looking for, you will make an appointment with your doctor to receive the injections.
Initially, there may be some minor side effects, and you may not be able to see the full effects right away. These include redness, bruising, irritation, swelling, tenderness, and others. Doctors recommend for you to let your lips heal for a couple of days to assess how the product looks and affects you.
This product is not recommended for those with sensitivities to other cosmetic products or those who have overly sensitive skin. Because of the minor risk of infection, Restylane Silk is not recommended for those who have a hypersensitivity to amide-type local anesthetic or are pregnant or breastfeeding
After you are satisfied with you results, you will need to revisit your doctor and possibly re inject your lips as the hyaluronic acid naturally dissipates into your skin.
Over time, Restylane Silk will break down and the effects will fade, but the rate of the break down can vary from person to person. To discuss how this product will affect you, please consult a physician that offers Restylane Silk.
The results from Restylane Silk are proven: 98% of patients saw some sort of improvement to the fullness of their lips within 14 days of their injection (restylanesilk.com, 2016).
77% graded their Restylane Silk results as at least one full point higher than their original lips on a scale of 1-5, and nearly 60% of patients saw their results last to 6 months after treatment. (restylanesilk.com, 2016).
What are the risks of Restylane Silk?
There are very few serious risks with the use of Restylane Silk. Just like with any other cosmetic augmentation, there are risks associated with the procedure that it is important to educate yourself on before using Restylane Silk. While the potential side effects are minimal, there is a slight risk of any of the following:
Swelling – swelling can be due to injection under the skin; typically resolves in 3- 7 days after injection
Tenderness – tenderness can be due to injection under the skin; typically resolves 3-7 days after injection. Lidocaine is in the injection to minimize pain and tenderness, but will wear off and may show new signs of tenderness after the procedure
Bruising – bruising at injection site and possibly around the site of injection due to injection; typically resolves 3-7 days after injection
Pain – pain at injection and possibly around the injection site; typically resolves 3-7 days after injection. There is lidocaine in the injection to reduce pain, but pain may also result from the injection after the procedure is done
Redness at the injection site – redness can be due to injection under the skin because of irritation to the skin from the injection; typically resolves 3-7 days after injection
Infections – infections due to Restylane Silk can have a delayed start, meaning that they may not be immediately apparent. These infections are rare and vary in severity, and your doctor can go over what symptoms to look for that indicate a possible infection
Scarring at the injection site – may not be immediately apparent until after healing. The tissue around the injection site can possibly scar, especially if you are prone to scarring. To discuss the risks of you scarring from Restylane Silk, please consult your doctor
Necrosis – Necrosis is very rare but serious side effect. Necrosis is the skin around the procedure site dying and falling away. Is very rare, but can be serious. Please consult a doctor to learn about the risks of necrosis.
Restylane Silk is not meant for patients under 21, and is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. This is not medical advice and is not meant to be a replacement for a consultation regarding Restylane Silk. Please consult a doctor with questions of how Restylane Silk will affect you.
