Restylane Silk is an injectable dermal filler in the Restylane family of fillers created by Galderma Aesthetic. Restylane Silk is the first and only FDA-approved product specifically designed for subtle lip enhancement and the smoothing of wrinkles and lines around the mouth in patients over 21 years of age. Restylane Silk is similar to the other members of the Restylane family of fillers, it is a clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid (HA) – a sugar that is naturally present in your skin. Because of the smaller, smoother particle size than other Restylane fillers, Restylane Silk is specifically designed to provide smooth, natural looking results. The unique particle gel, along with an ultra-fine needle for improved accuracy help give a softer, more precise result. 76% of patients treated with Restylane Silk in a clinical study still had lip improvement 6 months after treatment.
Benefits of Restylane Silk:
- Restylane Silk can be used to treat the vertical lip lines around the mouth, often called smoker-lines or kiss-lines. Restylane Silk is a smooth and silky filler that can be injected close to the surface to treat small wrinkles around the lips.
- With age the lips often thin and lose their natural volume and shape. Restylane Silk can be used to correct age related lip thinning. Correcting the shape of the lips can create an overall more youthful appearance for the face.
- There are many “off-label” uses for Restylane Silk, such as treating superficial lines and wrinkles around the eyes and crowsfeet. Talk to your doctor about your possible Restylane Silk treatment options.
- Some injectors will transfer Restylane Silk into an insulin syringe for even more precise injections, this is especially useful to treat tiny wrinkles around the lips.
- Because of Restylane Silk’s silky consistency it can be used all over the face to “thicken” the skin, or reduce the look of fine lines and thin and crepe skin.
- Restylane Silk is a Hyaluronic Acid injectable filler which means treatments can be done quickly and discreetly. Injectable fillers require little down-time and recovery. Some bruising and swelling may appear immediately after treatment, but usually subsides in about a week or less. Be sure to follow Proper Protocol Before Treatment and Proper Filler Post Procedure Steps to help speed recovery time.
Restylane Silk experiences can vary greatly from person to person. Some pain and discomfort is normal during and immediately after injections. Read more about possible pain from Restylane Silk injections. There are steps that should be taken to reduce pain during Restylane Silk injections.