"By looking this good (following my treatment with Restylane) I have gained the confidence to fulfil my ambition of traveling and use my creative skills".
LINDA W. 01/08/2005
"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
"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
"I have had this treatment for the last year and am delighted with the results, many of my clients are thrilled with the results too. The changes are subtle and make you look refreshed. Dr Rita lives up to the quote 'Lose 5 years in 5 minutes'."
Margaret A.
Fantastic!
Everyone tells me I look so well
P.A.
"I have been using the Obagi products since Oct 2008 and I have noticed a huge difference in my skin condition. It seems tighter and brighter ans even the fine lines seem less obvious. I would definetely recommend these products."
L.D. 26.02.09
RESTYLANE Touch™
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Dr Rakus is world renowned for her subtle and beautiful lip treatments which add gradual improvement to your face
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Treatment Areas
Restylane Touch is recommended for the treatment of
- lip line
- vermillion border
- smile lines
- worry lines
- oral commisures
- eyes
Read below for
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 Touch and Restylane Lipp™
- Lip augmentation with Restylane, Restylane Lipp 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 Touch 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 Touch 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 Roaccutane 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 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 Touch contains the body's own natural material, hyaluronic acid.
How long will a treatment last?
Restylane Touch 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.
For further information about Restylane Touch 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 have had this treatment for the last year and am delighted with the results, many of my clients are thrilled with the results too. The changes are subtle and make you look refreshed. Dr Rita lives up to the quote 'Lose 5 years in 5 minutes'."
Margaret A.
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.
"After 38 years of mental abuse, I had finally found the courage to leave my marriage. My self-esteem was non existent. I read an article in Tatler magazine about Dr Rita Rakus and decided I would try Muscle relaxing injection and Restylane. The results have been super. I am now happy to face the world on my own, feeling confident and self assured. I have since had treatments to take away fat pouches from my chin. This has also been a great success. Thank you, Dr Rita Rakus".
Catherine D. - age 63, Saturday, 16 April 2005
"By looking this good (following my treatment with Restylane) I have gained the confidence to fulfil my ambition of traveling and use my creative skills".
LINDA W. 01/08/2005
"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.
“My Thermage treatment has made my post-menopausal skin feel pre-menopausal again - plumper, tighter and glowing”
JW 25.09.08
