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Name | Restylane |
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is the main ingredient in Restylane L and Restylane Lyft injections. Its purpose is to plump up hollow facial areas and fill in moderate to severe wrinkles and folds. Both products also contain lidocaine to minimize discomfort during the injection. Though they have the same amount of HA and lidocaine, their formulations and intended use differ.
Restylane L has smaller HA particles than Restylane Lyft, and its consistency is thinner and smoother. This makes it suitable for areas where the skin is more sensitive, such as the lips. Its effects last about six months.
Restylane Lyft has larger particles of HA and is thicker, more robust, and provides more dramatic volumizing effects. That’s why it is approved for plumping the midface area and the back of the hands. Its effects last about one year, though many patients report continued results after 18 months.
Since the products are made from hyaluronic acid, they can be dissolved if the patient isn’t happy with the results.
Which Areas Can Be Treated?Restylane-L is FDA-approved to smooth and augment:
Nasolabial folds Marionette lines Corners of the mouth LipsRestylane Lyft is used to treat:
Nasolabial folds Cheeks Midface area Back of the hands