Dr. Trussler in Austin now offers Restylane® Defyne™. It is a next-generation gel filler that is designed to naturally smooth deeper expression lines of the face. Restylane® Defyne is an FDA-approved hyaluronic acid gel filler with XpresHAn Technology™ similar to that of Restylane® Refyne™. Restylane® Defyne is effective for deeper creases where Restylane® Refyne™ helps soften superficial smile and laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance which is safe and reliable for long-term correction of facial aging. Restylane® Defyne differs from other hyaluronic acid fillers because of its ability to move naturally with expression in the areas of injection. Patients can expect the effects of Restylane® Defyne to last over one year in the face.
Dr. Trussler of Austin, TX has significant experience with Restylane® Defyne injections and will listen to your goals and evaluate your face to determine if Restylane® Defyne is the right product for your in-office facial rejuvenation.
What Are My Options?
There are numerous types of volumetric fillers to choose from. Hyaluronic acid fillers are natural, safe, and reliable with very few side effects Restylane® Defyne utilizes a new hyaluronic acid technology called XpresHAn™ which allows for even distribution of deeper lines of expression with similar cross-linking which prevents short-term resorption. Patients can now choose between all Restylane®-L products, that all contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic, to minimize the mild discomfort previously associated with this treatment.
Areas Of Treatment With Restylane® Defyne:
Nasolabial folds: (Smile lines) are the lines created at the junction of the cheek and mouth area which extends for the outside nasal area to the corners of the mouth.
Marionnette Lines: Extend from the corners of the mouth to the jaw line.
Upper and Lower Lips: Can be shaped, defined and filled with Restylane® Defyne.
Considerations
Restylane® Defyne injections are ideal for patients looking for in-office facial rejuvenation or volume replacement in deeper facial lines. Restylane® Defyne does not take the place of a facelift but can smooth moderate to deep lines to give a younger refreshed appearance that will last for over one year.
When considering any volumetric filler consider the amount of filler needed to correct each area, as well as combining different fillers for different areas and depths of lines. Restylane® Defyne, just like other hyaluronic acid fillers is reliable and what you see in the office immediately after injection will last long term. Dr. Trussler will listen to your goals and discuss the options and amount of filler needed to treat your desired areas.
Expectations
Through injectable fillers like Restylane® Defyne, patients can achieve a natural, youthful appearance with minimal downtime and few side effects. With realistic expectations and good overall health, most patients are satisfied with the results of this procedure, though volumetric replacement is only one component of in-office facial rejuvenation. Ideal patients should be taking care of their skin with active skin care and/or skin resurfacing, as well as the addition of neuromodulators like BOTOX® or Dysport®. Restylane® is volume dependent, and deeper lines and multiple areas will require multiple syringes of the product. Restylane® Defyne will last over one year, but re-injection may be needed earlier to maintain the volumetric correction.
Restylane® Defyne Treatment
Restylane® Defyne injections are done in the Austin office by Dr. Trussler. After a full face consultation where your goals will be discussed and your face and skin evaluated, a treatment plan will be presented, including the amount of Restylane® needed for each area. Prior to injection, the areas will be anesthetized with topical numbing cream and/or local anesthesia. The skin is cleaned with an anti-bacterial solution before injections to limit any risk of infection. The areas of injections are cooled with ice packs to add to limit any localized bruising or swelling. Dr. Trussler primarily uses fillers with lidocaine and injects with a technique that will be comfortable and reliable. The product is injected under the skin at different depths depending on the area of treatment. Correction is confirmed by the patient with a mirror after the product is placed and massaged by Dr. Trussler.
After Care & Recovery
The results of a Restylane® Defyne injection are visible immediately after the procedure and will continue to improve over the next week as any swelling and bruising subside. The lips may swell more than other areas, but this can be limited to the use of cooling ice packs. Dr. Trussler encourages the use of topical ice packs every 4 to 6 hours for the first 2 days to limit bruising and swelling. Massage is not needed, as this can disrupt the placement of the product under the skin. Physical activity can be resumed the day after the injections.
Most Austin, TX patients see an improvement in the treatment areas and only need one treatment to achieve optimal results. Results may vary and touch up treatments may be required to maintain results, but Restylane® Defyne can naturally smooth lines and wrinkles for up to a year.
Whether you have a question or would like to setup a Restylane® Defyne consultation, Dr. Trussler and his staff are here to help. Please fill out our contact form, or call our Austin office at 512-450-1077 to schedule an appointment. Start your journey to not only looking, but feeling better today!
