The new Restylane Lipp treatment gave my lips an amazingly natural and soft look.
They look beautyfull and the treatment lasted for months. Really great.
Nora MC.
“ Over the years Dr. Rakus has kept me going - I don’t know what I would do without her! Part of her charisma is her cool, confident and quiet approach to every treatment I have had and, as a mark of the trust I place in her I am having a Thermage treatment today."
AS 25.07.06
"I couldn't imagine entrusting anyone else, but Dr. Rakus with my face. After my Thermage even my mother has noticed how well I look".
R.K. 04.07.06
"Since I started my treatment with Dr. Rakus I can now look people in the face. My confidence has soared!"
JS 03.07.06
"I can't get over all the comments I've had about how much
younger I'm looking and my friends can't put their finger on it. " Have
you had any surgery?" But they can't see the scars.
I'm thrilled!"
Shalani M.
Restylane Perlane™
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Treatment Areas
Restylane Perlane is recommended for the treatment of
- vermillion border
- lip augmentation
- smile lines
- oral commisures
- cheek augmentation
- nose to mouth folds
- chin dimpling
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A full confidential medical consultation will be conducted at your first appointment.
LIP TREATMENT
Lips need to suit your face and for a good treatment I may need to treat the area around the mouth.
Lips collapse with age, strengthening the top lip with subtle enhancement can improve the overall appearance of the lower part of the face.
There are two types of results to be achieved: lip enhancement and lip rejuvenation (lipstick bleed lines and drooping corners). In both cases you may need to have more than one type of treatment to get the result you are looking for.
- Lip line with Restylane
- Lip enhancement with Restylane Lipp™
- Lip augmentation with Restylane and/or Restylane Perlane
The injected crystal-clear NASHA gel gives natural volume under the wrinkle, which is lifted up and smoothed out.
Lips are subject to swelling and more prone to bruising. If it is your first treatment, I would advice that you find a quiet time in your diary as the swelling after the treatment can last for 2-3 days. Please refer to the links on the right for pre- and post-treatment advice pages and recovery time indications.
The initial treatment is usually maintained with occasional follow-up treatments.
OTHER TREATMENTS
Restylane Perlane is intended for shaping the contours of the face, e.g. the cheeks.
When shaping the contours of the face the crystal-clear NASHA gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts. A treatment takes a few minutes and the results can be seen immediately.
A touch-up treatment within 2-4 weeks after the initial treatment may be necessary to achieve an optimal correction.
The initial treatment is usually maintained with occasional follow-up treatments.
Please refer to the links on the right for pre- and post- treatment advice pages and recovery time indications.
How long will a treatment last?
Restylane Perlane is long lasting but not permanent You always have a choice to continue or change the combination of treatments - and the procedure can be repeated as often as you like.
Most patients choose to have a follow-up treatment 6 to 12 months after an initial treatment of wrinkles. When the lips have been treated a follow-up treatment is normally needed after about 6 months.
A touch-up treatment within 2-4 weeks after the initial treatment may be necessary to achieve an optimal correction.
Clinical experience indicates that follow-up treatment normally require a smaller amount of the product.
PRE-TREATMENT advice
- Pregnancy and breast feeding are contra-indications to treatment.
- Alcohol intake should be reduced at least 24 hours before treatment.
- Medication such as aspirin may cause bruising as will high doses of vitamin E.
- Treatment cannot be performed until ceasing Accutane medication for 6 months.
- Sun beds, waxing, electrolysis and laser should be avoided at least 48 hours before treatment.
- Pain sensitivity may be heightened at certain times (pre-menstrual or following excessive alcohol intake)
- Bruising may be reduced by taking Arnica tablets two days before treatment.
- Risk of cold sores may be reduced by the use of
Zovirax® tablets.
The above are some commonly asked questions before treatment.
POST-TREATMENT advice
Immediately after the treatment with Restylane Perlane there may be slight redness, swelling, tenderness and an itching sensation in the treated area. This is a normal result of the injection. If the inconvenience continues or if other reactions occur, please contact your physician.
The treated area should be massaged gently for 30 seconds morning and night for 2 to 3 days.
The initial swelling after treatment may last longer. Some patients experience swelling for about a week. This means that the result directly after the treatment should not be seen as the final result.
Avoid touching the treated area 6 hours after the treatment. After that the area can be gently washed with soap and water and light make-up can be applied.
Until the initial swelling and redness have resolved, do not expose the treated area to intense heat (e.g. solarium and sunbathing) or extreme cold.
If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another eruption of cold sores.
If you are using aspirin or any similar medication, be aware that these may increase the bruising and bleeding at the injection site.
Restylane Perlane contains the body's own natural material, hyaluronic acid.
For further information about Restylane Perlane and Q-Med
visit
www.Restylane.co.uk
FREE CONSULTATION call +44 (0) 20 7460 7324 or contact Dr Rita Rakus
Visit our Restylane FAQs page
"I can't get over all the comments I've had about how much
younger I'm looking and my friends can't put their finger on it. " Have
you had any surgery?" But they can't see the scars.
I'm thrilled!"
Shalani M.
Dr Rakus believes in a healthy mix of grooming, BOTOX®, Restylane and lust for life
"I am very pleased my daughter-in-law found Dr. Rakus's clinic. Without doubt this is the most excellent service in all aspects I have ever encountered anywhere in London or Europe. I shall definitely return."
S.E.G. 18.11.05
"I love my subtle new lips, which my friends in New York admire because they look so natural"
LC, March 2005
Rita Rakus. Her perfectly plumped lips are said to be soft enough to pass the ultimate "kiss test", and she travels all over the country with her syringes of wrinkle-fillers such as Restylane Perlane and Restylane. One socialite, who makes special trips to see her from Oxfordshire, says: "I wouldn't let anyone else come near my lips, except my husband".
"I love my subtle new lips, which my friends in New York admire because they look so natural"
LC, March 2005
"My treatment made a fantastic difference, giving me back my youthful appearance thanks to the Lip Queen of London"
Melanie S., September 2003
"I knew I wanted to have some work done, but I wanted to know I was in good hands. I sought impartial advice and met with Wendy Lewis, the New York aesthetic consultant. She recommended Dr Rakus - she was right. I know I'm in safe hands and my treatments have been effective without side effects and have drawn many compliments".
Susan BP 15.12.05
