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Restylane, Hylaform, Perlane and Artecol Injections What does it try to accomplish? The correction of small defects in the skin. It is used to treat fine and deep creases and small depressed scars. It is also effective in temporarily making the lips fuller. How is it done? A special solution of hyaluronan (which is a structural component of the skin) is injected with a very fine needle exactly at the site of the defect, thus filling it out and reducing the depth of the crease or scar. How long does the operation take? A few minutes. How long is the stay in the clinic? Out patient. What type of stitches are used? None. What type of dressing is used? None. Is there any bruising? Unlikely, but it can occur if a small blood vessel is injured by the needle. If this happens the bruising will last for a few days. Is there any swelling? There will sometimes be slight swelling limited to the site of the injections. This generally settles within 24 hours. There can also occasionally be some itching and redness that lasts a bit longer. In the lips particularly, swelling may be uneven producing a slightly lopsided appearance for a few days. What pain will there be? Pain at time of injection only. Where are the scars and how bad are they? None. How long does it take to recover? Within a few minutes. The treated area should not be touched for 6 hours or so after the injection. This helps to prolong the effect of the implant. When is the final result seen? In a few days, when any bruising or swelling will have settled. How long does it last? Two thirds of the injection is likely to be still present at one year after the procedure. Top-up injections can be done at any time. Common Complications
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