Restylane Lyft Beverly Hills
What is it? | Benefits | Cost | Before and After | Preparation | Procedure | Aftercare | Am I a Good Candidate? | Similar Procedures | Risks | Reviews | FAQs
Dermal fillers like Restylane® Lyft have become a popular solution for combating the volume loss associated with normal aging. What makes Restylane Lyft so unique is that it is also approved for volume restoration of the hands in addition to the face.
If you’re looking to turn back the clock and once again obtain a more ageless and lifted appearance, learn more below and consult with our office to find out if Restylane® Lyft is right for you.
What is Restylane Lyft?
Restylane® Lyft is a clear injectable gel solution within the Restylane® family of dermal fillers, which includes Restylane® Lyft, Restylane® Silk, Restylane® Refyne, Restylane® Defyne, and Restylane®. It is composed of hyaluronic acid (HA) and water, which together help to add volume to targeted locations in the deep layers of the face or backs of hands. Other dermal fillers within the Restylane® family are designed with other targeted locations in mind, such as Restylane® Silk, which is formulated to treat more superficial lines like the horizontal lines on the neck.
Restylane® Lyft is frequently used for the temples, jawline, chin, or cheeks where it is injected deep on the bone Contrastingly, for a dermal filler treatment for a patient’s hands, the injection will be made in the dorsum of the hand (the backside of the hand) in the subcutaneous plane (the layer of skin just below the dermis) around 2-5 mm below the skin.
It is important to point out, however, that due to the common inclusion of lidocaine (a local anesthetic and numbing agent) in Restylane® Lyft’s formula, the procedure is typically painless.
Restylane Lyft Benefits
Put simply, Restylane® Lyft is a safe, affordable, and easily reversible, non-invasive cosmetic treatment that eliminates the all too familiar signs of age. The treatment is also often tremendously quick and painless with most treatments only taking around 15 minutes to complete, and due to the inclusion of lidocaine in Restylane® Lyft, patients typically won’t feel a thing.
Restylane® Lyft is also easily reversible with an injection of hyaluronidase, which is an enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid fillers. Knowing this sometimes helps newbies feel more comfortable trying fillers for the first time.
Restylane Lyft Cost & Pricing Structure
The average cost of Restylane® Lyft is around $1,000 per treatment. By comparison, Restylane® Silk, which is specifically designed with the lips in mind, costs roughly $750. Similarly, Juvéderm®, a competing family of products, whose key difference is that they may last longer, can cost upwards of $400-$800 per syringe with multiple syringes needed per treatment.
However, it’s important to keep in mind that the treatment is not permanent with effects of Restylane® Lyft lasting around 9-12 months before a follow-up treatment will become necessary if a patient would like to keep the results of Restylane® Lyft.
Although the procedure is cosmetic and is subsequently not covered by medical insurance, doctors’ offices typically offer a variety of available payment plans. Depending on your unique finances, Restylane® Lyft may seem either reasonable or fairly expensive. Talk with our office, and find out if a Restylane® Lyft treatment plan can suit your needs.
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Before and After Gallery
How the Procedure Works
Before & Preparation
Things to avoid 1 week prior:
- Blood thinners and medications such as aspirin, Motrin, ibuprofen, and Aleve
- Substances that include St. John’s Wort, Gingko Biloba, primrose oil, garlic, ginseng, green tea, and Vitamin E
Things to avoid 2 days prior:
- Wine or alcohol
- Waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or hair removal creams targeted area
- Arnica
During the Procedure
We will examine you to finalize the plan and apply an anesthetic cream to minimize discomfort. Then your hands or face will then be washed and wiped with alcohol. This is important to know in case you want to bring any makeup with you. The syringe’s plunger will be compressed slightly so that a drop of the solution formulates at the end of the needle so that all air pockets within the needle can be removed. The gel will then be injected into appropriate facial areas or the subcutaneous plane on the dorsum of the hand.
Aftercare & Recovery
Things to do 1 hour after treatment:
- Apply an ice pack to the treated area
- Take acetaminophen as needed to reduce pain
- Avoid rubbing, massaging, or picking the targeted area
Things to do 6-10 hours after treatment:
- Avoid excessive heat to the targeted area
- Avoid tanning, sunbathing, hot wax, hot tubs, and saunas
- If you feel a bump, you can massage the area as needed. This will subside as the solution settles.
- Sunscreen and makeup can be applied at this point
- The use of a gentle cleanser is allowed
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Am I a Good Candidate?
Restylane® Lyft could prove dangerous for patients allergic to hyaluronic acid or water. Additionally, if you are allergic to lidocaine or have a history of severe bleeding disorders, a treatment of Restylane® Lyft should be avoided. It is also not recommended to have a Restylane® Lyft treatment if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you don’t have any such allergies and are at least 21 years of age, Restylane® Lyft might be right for you. However, as for all medical treatments, it’s always best to ask your doctor if Restylane® Lyft is safe for you and your unique goals.
Similar & Related Procedures
Juvéderm® family of fillers
- Juvéderm® Voluma® XC: This is the most similar product to Restylane® Lyft, however, its key difference is that it produces more mild results for patients looking for less volume.
- Juvéderm® Vollure® XC, Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC, and Juvéderm® Ultra XC: Each of these products can be similarly applied to the face and more specifically, facial wrinkles and folds.
- Juvéderm® Volbella® XC: This product differs due to its use on the lips and beneath the eyes.
Restylane® family of fillers
- Restylane®, Restylane® Silk, Restylane® Refyne, and Restylane® Defyne: Each of Restylane’s products utilizes their NASHA technology, which allows each of their products to possess a varying particle size that allows for a wide array of uses. For example, Restylane® Silk has finer particles and in comparison to Restylane® Lyft, it is better suited for uses on more mild lines such as the horizontal lines running around the neck.
Side Effects & Risks
Side effects and risks of Restylane® Lyft may include:
- Bruising
- Redness
- Swelling
- Pain including; headaches, tenderness, itching, and aches
- Lumps on the skin
- Red or purple marks
- Bleeding
- Hyperpigmentation of the targeted locations
Restylane® Lyft can additionally be hazardous for patients with a history of severe bleeding disorders.
Due to the typical inclusion of lidocaine in Restylane® Lyft, patients allergic to lidocaine should not undergo the treatment. Lidocaine also poses risks including:
- Arrhythmia
- Muscle pain or stiffness
- Feeling light-headed
- Suddenly feeling hot, cold, or numbness
- Weak or shallow breathing
- A blue appearance to the skin
- Twitching, tremors, and seizures
- Severe anxiety
- Nausea/vomiting
- Drowsiness/dizziness
- Confusion, ringing in the ears, and blurred vision/double vision
Although the risks of Restylane® Lyft can often be fairly minimal, you must ask your doctor if Restylane® Lyft is a safe treatment for you.
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Restylane Lyft FAQs
How long does it take for Restylane® Lyft to settle?
It regularly takes around 1-3 days for Restylane® Lyft to settle beneath the skin. Bruising may typically take up to two weeks to resolve.
What can't you do after Restylane® Lyft?
We don’t recommend putting direct pressure on the areas of injection for 48 hours. Other than that, there are no restrictions.
Does Restylane® Lyft get better over time?
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Can you use Restylane® Lyft under eyes?
No, Restylane® Lyft is designed for cheek, hand, and midface augmentation. Restylane® Refyne is better suited to handle dark circles below the eyes.
How long does Restylane® Lyft last in the chin/cheeks?
As for any location that Restylane® Lyft is injected, it lasts roughly 12 months before a subsequent injection will become required to maintain the effects.
What is the difference between Restylane® and Restylane® Lyft?
The main difference between the two products is that the hyaluronic acid gel particles in Lyft are more cross-linked than those found in the Restylane® solution. This is why certain products are better suited for various targeted locations around the body.
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