Vancouver Perlane Treatments Lower Mainland
More about Perlane (PDF)
Perlane filler is the newest member of the Restylane® family of products. Perlane is
a wrinkle filler that restores lost volume and youthful contours, and smooths away deeper wrinkle lines and folds. The difference between Perlane and Restylane is in the size of the hyaluronic acid Hyaluronic acid is a component of connective tissue whose function is to cushion and lubricate. Hyaluronic acid creates volume in the face, giving it a healthy, youthful appearance gel particles and the use of each product. The doctor will assess your wrinkles and folds to see which product is right for you.
How Perlane Works
Perlane gel is injected into the skin with an ultra-fine needle. Perlane's gel particles can reach deeper into skin tissue, which makes it ideal for volumizing and lifting effects. Commonly, Perlane is used to help create fuller lips and to fill deeper facial folds. Its counterpart, Restylane, is more suited for the cosmetic treatment of finer wrinkles and more superficial facial folds and wrinkles.
Indications
Perlane is used for the reduction of:
- deep facial wrinkles
- nasolabial folds Ridges or edges that appear from the root of the nose to the angle of the mouth
- moderate to deep smile lines / frown lines
- lip enhancement
Perlane Advantages
- Relatively painless
Patients typically feel mild discomfort depending upon individual reaction to ultra-fine needles - Long lasting (6 months)
- No down time
- Safe
- Non-surgical, non-invasive
Perlane Efficacy and Safety
Restylane, Perlane's counterpart, has been used by dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 1996 worldwide and is used in over 70 countries. It is the most studied cosmetic filler on the market and the subject of dozens of publications. In clinical studies, there was no difference in the safety of Perlane and Restylane. Over time, the body breaks down and eliminates Perlane, unlike permanent fillers. Perlane leaves no scars or other traces on the face. Perlane is FDA approved.
People with severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis Anaphylaxis: accute, severe whole-body allergic reaction. or presence of multiple severe allergies should not have Perlane treatments. Patients who are using blood-thinning medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, as with any injection, may experience increased bruising or bleeding at the injection site. Please inform us if you are using any blood thinning medications.
There may be some redness and tenderness at the injections site, and some post-injection bruising, or mild swelling, which usually resolves itself within a few days. If laser treatment, chemical peeling, or any other procedure based on active dermal response is considered after treatment with Perlane injectable gel, there is a possible risk of an inflammatory reaction at the treatment site.
