Restylane is one of the most well-known dermal fillers available today for a reason, offering a wide selection of products, each made for different treatment goals. Each product in the Restylane collection has unique properties that allow us to target specific concerns while prioritizing natural-looking results. At Mimi Lee M.D. PA in Little Rock, AR, we use this hyaluronic acid filler to restore volume to areas where natural fat pads have thinned over time. It can also fill in wrinkles that tend to deepen with age and movement. Restylane is a great option for nonsurgical enhancement.
A Closer Look at Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that your body naturally produces to keep the skin, joints, and eyes hydrated and cushioned. It binds to water molecules, helping tissue stay voluminous and flexible. As you age, your natural supply of hyaluronic acid decreases, which contributes to volume loss and skin laxity in the face. When injected as a synthetic gel, hyaluronic acid works similarly by attracting moisture and creating structure beneath the skin. In fillers like Restylane, it holds its shape well and is effective for softening lines and adding definition.
What Makes Restylane Look and Feel So Natural?
XpresHAn Technology™
Some Restylane products are made with XpresHAn Technology™, which moves with your facial expressions. This flexible gel structure allows treated areas to look smooth when your face is at rest and still look natural when you’re smiling, frowning, or talking. It’s especially useful in areas of the face where motion is constant, like around the mouth and cheeks.
NASHA®
NASHA®, short for Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid, is the original technology behind the first Restylane filler. It creates a firmer, more structured gel that holds its shape well in areas where support and definition are needed. This consistency is helpful for lifting folds or adding volume for a more sculpted appearance.
Firmness and Water Affinity
Each Restylane product is formulated with a different balance of firmness and water affinity, depending on where it will be used. Firmer gels offer better lift, while softer ones blend more easily into delicate areas. Those with greater water affinity lead to a plump look that is perfect for lips, while products that go under the eyes have formulations that are resistant to water absorption to prevent swelling. The ability to choose the right texture helps us match the filler to your facial structure and treatment goals.
A Restylane Formulation for Every Feature
Undereye Hollows
Volume loss under the eyes can create a shadowed or sunken appearance that makes you look more tired than you feel. The skin in this area is thin and delicate, so it requires a filler with a smooth consistency that won’t create puffiness or uneven texture. Restylane Eyelight is often used for undereye correction because it integrates well into the tissue while offering subtle support. It can help soften the transition between the lower eyelid and cheek without creating under-eye bags.
Lips and Lip Lines
The lips need a filler that can handle constant movement without losing shape or feeling stiff. Fine vertical lines around the mouth also require a product that smooths without adding too much volume. Restylane Kysse is a Restylane lip filler designed with XpresHAn Technology that moves naturally with your expressions while maintaining soft volume and definition. It can also enhance the lip border, improve symmetry, and smooth fine lines. Restylane Silk can provide many of the same benefits, with NASHA technology for pronounced volume.
Cheeks
As the cheek area loses structure with age, it can flatten and sag or look hollow. Adding volume back to the midface helps restore lift and dimension. Restylane Lyft offers firm support and is useful for deeper injections to rebuild cheek structure. For a softer, more dynamic result, Restylane Contour allows you to keep your dynamic expressions while restoring lost volume. Together, these products give us options for structural lift or subtle shaping, depending on your needs.
Chin
Chin definition can affect the overall balance of the face, especially from the profile. Whether you’re looking to add projection or smooth out irregularities, the chin requires a filler with structure that stays in place. Restylane Defyne is often chosen for this area due to its supportive qualities and flexibility. We use Restylane injections to enhance the chin contour in a way that blends naturally with the surrounding features.
Marionette Lines and Nasolabial Folds
The deeper lines framing the mouth are often some of the first to appear with age and are caused by a mix of volume loss and repeated motion. Treating them requires a filler that can hold its shape while still allowing for normal facial expressions. Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne are both excellent choices, with Refyne offering softer support for moderate lines and Defyne providing deeper correction for more noticeable folds.
Hands
The backs of the hands tend to show aging quickly due to volume loss and thinning skin, which can make veins and tendons more visible. Restoring volume here requires a filler with enough firmness to lift the tissue while still blending smoothly into the skin. Restylane Lyft is FDA-approved for hand rejuvenation and helps create a fuller, more youthful appearance.
Support Natural Aging With Restylane Injections in Little Rock, AR
Restylane offers a wide range of options to address facial volume loss, enhance specific features, and smooth lines with subtle, natural-looking results. At the office of Mimi Lee M.D. PA, we bring extensive experience and a detailed understanding of facial anatomy to every Restylane treatment we perform in Little Rock, AR. With over two decades of experience in aesthetic microinjections, Dr. Lee carefully evaluates each patient to select the most appropriate product and injection approach.
To schedule your appointment or learn more, contact us through our online form or call (501) 588-7824.