PRODCEDURES:
Chemical Peels
The Obagi Blue Peel System
JUVEDERM
RESTYLANE
BOTOX ® Cosmetic
RADIESSE

PRODUCTS:
The Obagi Nu-Derm System
NIA 24
Scarguard ScarCare
LATISSE™
Glo Minerals Makeup

Who Should Use Restylane:
Men and women who want to restore volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds).

With time the lines on our faces change. The skin's natural materials, like collagen and elastic tissue, slowly diminish resulting in the deepening of our normal lines and folds as well as flatting of our cheek area and lips. Restylane is now used to place in these areas giving a safe, fast, and natural looking improvement. Restylane is approved to be administered in the U.S. and has over 2 million users in 70 countries.

Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds . Dr. Thao will inject the Restylane into the skin areas using an ultrafine needle. The treatment will fill out lips and cheeks and improve facial wrinkles and facial folds. The improvement you will achieve will last usually 6-7 months. There will be gradual fading of the results at which point you can return for another treatment. Treatments are typically done twice a year.

Restylane is the first and only cosmetic dermal filler made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that already exists in the human body and is used to provide volume and fullness to the skin. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA tm or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is biodegradable and completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.

Restylane requires no pretesting, but you should take a few precautions before being treated. Avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John's Wont, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because these may increase bruising or bleeding at tile injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence.

Restylane is different from Botox. Restylane is a natural, cosmetic filler. Botox is a drug that blocks nerve transmission and relaxes the underlying muscles. Many patients have been very pleased after receiving treatment with both products.

If you would like to learn more about Restylane, we invite you to call our office to schedule a cosmetic appointment with Dr. Thao.

Your Consultation - Restylane
An initial consultation is required for all skin care procedures and certain products. We invite you to schedule a private consultation with Dr. David Thao, one of Minnesota's top board certified plastic surgeon, to explore your skin care treatment options. During the Restylane consultation all aspects of your proposed treatment will be discussed including preparation, relative risks, recovery, range of fees, and financing options. David Thao Plastic Surgery in Minnesota is committed to caring for the whole person by educating, nurturing and comforting our patients in a safe, professional environment.