Perlane Injections Overview

Perlane, manufactured by Medicis Aesthetics Inc., is an injectable cosmetic dermal filler that has been utilized to soften the wrinkles and facial folds of patients. This is a sister product of Restylane which is a dermal filler as well. Perlane and Restylane both consist of the biocompatible hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar that binds with water to augment the fullness and elasticity of your skin. The filler used in this treatment is made from a from non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA) gel. The difference between the two is that the gel particles of Perlane are larger therefore more efficient in filling in deeper folds resulting to a fuller facial appearance.

This is a famous filler treatment for lip augmentation, facial depressions, and facial scarring. It is as well used to augment the chin, filling the cheeks, redefining the borders of the lips, softening acne scars as well as lessening the severity of nasolabial folds. Perlane can be used by both men and women to achieve a younger appearance.

How Does Perlane Injections Work?

Since Perlane consists of a biocompatible ingredient, an allergy test will not be needed before the treatment. During the procedure, Perlane will be injected underneath the skin using an ultrafine needle. Your physician may use a topical anesthesia to lessen the discomfort during the insertion of the needle. The procedure is said to last for only 30 to 45 minutes. Depending on the area treated, massaging may be utilized to smooth out the filler before it will firm up. Injectable Fillers function through restoring the lost volume of the patient which may be due to aging or perhaps weight loss.

Drawbacks of Using Perlane?

Immediately after the injections, you may experience some swelling, bruising, redness and sometimes pain. This typically subsides after 48 hours or a maximum of 1 week. You may cover the treated area with make-up if you want. You should avoid strenuous exercise, sun exposure as well as drinking alcohol during this time. You can as well resume your usual daily activities. After 2 to 3 weeks, you may need to visit your physician for a check up and addition of fillers if needed.

If you experience sudden, severe pain or any other symptoms that are progressive, contact your physician right away. Another rare side effect which should also be reported is red bumps around the injection site. Few potential complications that may take place include uneven texture of the skin, allergic reactions, tenderness, infection, abscess, scarring as well as skin necrosis. Perlane as well is not given to pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and those individuals taking blood thinners.

Costs of Perlane

Perlane cost from about $550 to $900 per syringe. The quantity of syringes that will be used depends on the depth of the wrinkles as well as the size of the area being treated.  Since Perlane is considered biodegradable, its effects will not be permanent. Therefore, this filler treatment will last only for six months to about a year.

Because of the potential complications, wrinkle creams are still the best choice in removing wrinkles to keep your face young and fresh looking always. Aside from the complications, the cost of such procedure is too expensive plus the duration that it will last is too short considering the amount you will pay. Wrinkle creams are still better for they are risk free, affordable and long lasting as long as applied regularly.