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Restylane SubQ®
What is Restylane SubQ®?
Restylane SubQ® is the brand name for an injectable
form of hyaluronic acid specially formulated for facial contouring
and reshaping. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar that is found in the connective
tissue of our skin and along with collagen forms the building blocks
of healthy tissues. Restylane is the most popular facial filler
in the world today and has bee used in over 9 million treatments.
It has a proven safety record. The result from the treatment is
immediate and will last about 9 to 12 months or longer.
How
do I book for Restylane SubQ®?
You can book directly with the clinic by telephoning 01273
719834 (No
GP referral letter is necessary).
We normally expect patients to have a consultation
with Dr Emerson to assess your skin, suitability for the procedure,
and identify any health problems that could cause potential problems.
It also provides patients with an opportunity to discuss the procedure
in more detail and ask any questions about the treatment. Any consultation
fee is deducted from the procedure fee.
What
does the procedure involve?
The procedure is a semi-invasive procedure and requires an infra-orbital
nerve block to minimise any possible pain and discomfort. There
are four steps to the procedure:
Step
1: The area of injection
is marked using a marker pen to decide on the optimum site for enhancement.
Step 2: Local anaesthetic
is injected inside the upper lip to block the infra-orbital nerves
supplying the cheeks. A small amount is also injected into the skin
of the outer cheek to numb the skin prior to the SubQ injection.
You will then be asked to rest for 15-25 minutes to let the anaesthetic
work effectively. Occasionally, the nerve blocks may need topping-up
with additional local anaesthetic.
Step 3: Restylane SubQ (1.7-2.0 mls) is slowly injected
through a needle to place the filler deep to the muscles and above
the cheek bone. Further product may be placed laterally in the cheek
to further ehance the contour depending on the natural shape of
your cheek.
Step 4: Post-Care Advice and Rest
Why
choose Hove Skin Clinic for Restylane SubQ®?
Dr Russell Emerson is a leading expert in this technique
and runs workshops training other specialists, doctors and aesthetic
staff across the UK. He works closely with Q-Med to ensure that
practitioners around the UK offer patients the highest standards
of care. He is also a lecturer at conferences educating other health
professionals in aesthetic techniques.
What
are the side-effects of treatment?
Almost everyone experiences some discomfort and mild
swelling following treatment. There may be visible bruising of the
cheek and upper lip. The bruising and swelling lasts 3-4 days but
occasionally it may last longer. Your cheeks may feel sore for a
few days until it settles down. Any dsicomfort is best relieved
by Paracetamol and it can help sitting upright to sleep for 2 nights
supported by pillows.
Do
I need to take time off-work?
Restylane SubQ® is a semi-invasive procedure.
We generally advise a minimum of 2-days away from work to recouperate.
Occasionally, it may be necessary to take 5 days off work if you
are anxious about your appearance or are involved in a customer-facing
job. It is best to plan your treatment so that you can recouperate
over a weekend or at a time when you can take a few days away from
work.
What
should I do immediately after treatment?
Patients are advised to rest for 48-hours after treatment
and avoid strenuous exercise that may increase the risk of bruising.
It can help sleeping upright with pillows for two nights. Paracetamol
may be required to reduce any post-procedure discomfort or swelling
that may occur. Arnica may help reduce bruising pre and post treatment.
The swelling will typically settle within 3-5 days in the majority
of patients. Very rarely, it can last up to 2-weeks.
What
are the risks of treatment?
Soft tissue fillers have a proven track record over 15-20 years
and Restylane® products have been used in over 9 million treatments.
As with any sort of injection there can be some bruising and swelling.
It is also possible to have an allergic reaction to the anaesthetic,
although this is extremely infrequent with the Xylocaine and Adrenaline
used by Dr Emerson. As Restylane
is not derived from animals there is little chance of any allergic
reaction which means no skin test is needed before treatment. Despite
this very rarely there can be an allergic response in 1 in 2000
patients which may necessitate treatment with anti inflammatory
medications and rarely prednisolone.
How
much does treatment cost?
The standard fee for Restylane SubQ by needle is £700. This
includes an initial consultation fee of £100 and a two-week
follow-up to assess the results of treatment. The fee relates to
the use of 2 syringes of Restylane Sub-Q (2ml's per syringe). Dr
Emerson prefers to see patients for a consultation prior to the
procedure to assess suitablity for treatment and to explain the
procedure. This provides you with an opportunity to ask questions
about the treatment and ensure that you will benefit. This compares
to typical costs in London that vary from £1000-£1200
for the same procedure. The initial cosnultation fee is deducted
from the procedure fee in those patients proceeding to treatment.
