Have your lips lost the fullness they had ten years ago? Are the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth deeper than they used to be? Restylane restores the volume that time and gravity take away, and you see the difference before you leave our office.
At Kerin MedSpa & Laser Center in Tuckahoe, NY, board-certified surgeon Dr. Michael Kerin uses Restylane to soften folds, add fullness to thin lips, and rebuild lost facial contour.
What Is Restylane?
Restylane is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler and one of the most trusted names in facial rejuvenation. Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in your body, where it holds water and keeps skin plump. Its production slows with age, and the face loses volume in a familiar pattern: cheeks flatten, folds deepen, and lips thin.
Injecting Restylane puts that volume back. The gel plumps the skin from within for a soft, smooth result that looks like you, not like work. Because the body absorbs hyaluronic acid naturally, the effect fades gradually rather than changing your face permanently.
We carry several formulations, each suited to a different area. Firmer gels lift and contour the cheeks; softer gels refine the lips and finer lines. Dr. Kerin chooses the right one after looking at your face, and he can also compare it with the other dermal fillers we offer, including Juvéderm, Versa, Voluma, and Sculptra.
Is Restylane Right for You?
Most healthy adults who want fuller lips, smoother folds, or restored facial contours are good candidates. Filler adds volume; it will not tighten loose skin or resurface texture. If that is your real concern, Dr. Kerin will tell you honestly and point you to a treatment that addresses it.
A few things we need to know before treating you. Please mention at your consultation if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have reacted to a filler or a local anesthetic before
- Have a history of significant allergies
- Take blood thinners or medications that increase bruising
- Have a breakout or cold sore near the treatment area
- Have ever had permanent filler placed in your face
What to Expect During Your Restylane Treatment
Your appointment with us begins with a personalized consultation. Dr. Kerin discusses your goals and reviews your medical history, allergies, medications, and any previous cosmetic treatments.
From there, he assesses your face at rest and in motion, because the way you talk and smile determines where the filler should go. Once he’s mapped out the placement, he’ll confirm the product, the number of syringes, and the cost with you. Treatment begins only when you’re ready.
We can apply a numbing cream before we start. Most Restylane formulations also come premixed with lidocaine, so the area numbs further as the filler goes in. Dr. Kerin then places a series of small, precise injections with a fine needle or cannula, following the plan you agreed on. Most patients report little more than brief pressure. The whole appointment is typically finished in under an hour.
Recovery and Results
Expect mild swelling for a day or two, most noticeably in the lips. Some patients bruise; many do not. Redness or tenderness at the injection sites settles quickly. Keep your head elevated the first night, skip the gym and alcohol for a day, and follow the aftercare instructions we send you home with.
Filler needs about two weeks to soften and settle, so judge your result then rather than the morning after. If you have a wedding or a reunion coming up, book three weeks ahead and you will walk in looking your best.
Results last anywhere from three months to over a year, depending on the product and the area. Lips move constantly and metabolize filler faster; cheeks hold longer.
Benefits of Restylane
Patients choose Restylane for reasons that are as practical as they are cosmetic:
- Visible results the same day, with no surgery and no general anesthesia
- Little to no downtime, so you can return to work after your appointment
- A gradual approach, since volume can be built over several visits rather than all at once
- Reversibility, because hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved if you change your mind
- Multiple formulations, so the product matches the area being treated
Restylane Cost in Tuckahoe, NY
Your total depends on how many syringes your plan calls for. Dr. Kerin reviews the full cost with you before treatment begins. Ask us about current specials and financing at your visit.
Why Choose Kerin MedSpa & Laser Center for Restylane?
Safe injecting depends on knowing exactly where the facial blood vessels run, and that knowledge comes from training in anatomy, not from a weekend course. Dr. Michael Kerin is a board-certified surgeon, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a RealSelf Top Doctor.
He performs every injectable treatment at Kerin MedSpa & Laser Center personally. Patients come to us from Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Eastchester, Yonkers, and across Westchester County, and more than a thousand five-star reviews say the same thing: he listens, he is honest about what you need, and he never sells you what you do not.
Restylane FAQs
Does Restylane hurt?
Far less than most people expect. Most formulations include a local anesthetic that takes effect as the product is injected, and we can apply numbing cream beforehand. The lips are the most sensitive spot, but the injections themselves take only minutes.
How long does Restylane last?
Typically three months to over a year, depending on the formulation and where it is placed. Areas that move constantly, like the lips, tend to fade sooner than structural areas like the cheeks. Most patients come in for a smaller touch-up rather than waiting for the filler to disappear completely.
Can Restylane be reversed?
Yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase, which breaks the product down within hours. That reversibility is one of the reasons hyaluronic acid remains the most widely used filler category.
Will I look overdone?
Not with the right dose in the right layer. An artificial look comes from too much product, not from the filler itself. Dr. Kerin starts conservatively and brings you back to review, because it is always easier to add than to subtract.
Can I combine Restylane with Botox?
Often, yes. Botox relaxes lines caused by muscle movement, while filler replaces lost volume, so the two address different problems. Dr. Kerin will map out what each treatment can do for you and in what order.
See What Restylane Can Do for You in Tuckahoe, NY
You do not need to arrive knowing which product you want. Come in with whatever bothers you when you look in the mirror, and Dr. Kerin will tell you plainly what Restylane can and cannot fix, what it will cost, and whether it is the right call at all.
Call 914-793-0996 or request your appointment online today.
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