Juvederm® XC, Restylane® & Prevelle® Silk

Hyaluronic Acids

Juvederm XC®, Restylane®, and Prevelle® Silk are all hyaluronic acids.  These are FDA approved dermal fillers that present less invasive treatments to achieve a reduction in visible lines and wrinkles. These medications mimic the naturally occurring hyaluronic acids found in the human body.  Dr. Elisa Burgess offers these treatments in her Lake Oswego, OR office to patients wishing to reduce the appearance of moderate to severe facial wrinkles. There are multiple reasons people chose to undergo these treatments, including:

• To reduce moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds
• To add structure and volume to the skin
• To restore a youthful appearance before advanced aging requires more invasive procedures

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Am I an ideal candidate for Juvederm XC®, Restylane®, or Prevelle® Silk treatments?

Patients who struggle with moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds are ideal candidates for hyaluronic with designing a  treatment plan that best suits your individual facial goals. Possible Juvederm XC® treatment areas include: corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds), smile lines, or “parentheses” around the mouth, as well as “marionette lines" at the corners of the mouth.  Restylane® adds volume and fullness to areas such as the skin folds that run in the nasolabial folds, as well as the lips.  Prevelle® Silk is an injectable soft-gel filler that provides a smoothing effect to overall facial lines and wrinkles and it is often used for the lips. acidtreatments.  Dr. Burgess can assist you

What will the treatment be like?

Before the treatment begins, the carefully chosen injection site is cleaned with an antiseptic. Using a special technique, the solution is injected into and below the dermis (a level of the skin). Once injected, the solution binds with water and combines with the naturally occurring hyaluronic acid in the skin. Topical anesthetics may be applied, but some of the treatments contain lidocaine to manage pain. Following injection, the injection site may be massaged to better position the product.

What should I expect following the treatment?

Following the procedure, the injection site may feel overly full. Temporary swelling, redness, discoloration, or itching may be experienced at the injection site and usually lasts less than a week. A risk of infection also exists as with any injection procedure.  Placing an icepack over the swollen area may control any swelling.  For 24 hours, the patient should avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and sun or heat exposure.

Results usually last six to twelve months and touch-ups may be required to maintain the desired result.  The Prevelle® Silk may not last as long but may be good for first time users.

Individuals interested in correcting wrinkles and folds with Juvederm, Restylane®, and Prevelle® Silk are encouraged to contact the office of plastic surgeon Elisa Burgess MD FACS in her Portland-area office.