Further Information

What to expect from fillers

The most important fact to remember about injectable fillers is that the results are not permanent. Injected material is eventually absorbed by the body. You should not expect the same long-lasting results that may be gained from cosmetic surgery.

Risks related to fillers

When injectables are administered by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor in nature. Still, individuals vary greatly in their anatomy, their physical reactions and their healing abilities. The outcome of treatment with injectables is never completely predictable.

Risks include allergic reaction, infection, abscesses, open sores, skin peeling, bruising, scarring and lumpiness, which may persist over the treated area. Reports of these problems are very rare.

People with a history of cold sores should take extra care and may experience a reoccurrence after filler treatment, although this can be reduced by the use of antiviral medicines. You should discuss this with the surgeon prior to treatment.

Planning your treatment
Facial rejuvenation is very individualized. That's why it's important to discuss your expectations with a certified cosmetic surgeon who has experience with many different types of surgical and non-surgical facial procedures.

Your filler procedure
Your filler injection will take place at our Harley St clinic. The surgeon will discuss with you exactly where you would like to have the filler injected, then he will inject some local aneasthetic into and around the area to which you are having the treatment, to numb the area. Using a syringe, the surgeon will inject the filler material into the specific areas required. The treatment will take around 20 mins.

You can return to normal activities immediately after your treatment, however you will be slightly numb for a few hours until the local anaesthetic wears off.

If you have any further questions or queries about this procedure, please feel free to call and speak to either Dr Roberto Viel, Dr Maurizio Viel or any of our nurses.

Restylane Vital Pen Injector

What is Restylane Vital Pen Injector?
Restylane Vital pen injector is an injectable gel that should always be administered by a trained, medically qualified practitioner. Restylane Vital pen injector enhances your natural looks by restoring your skin’s volume, creating softness and revitalizing your appearance.

Who makes Restylane Vital Pen Injector?
Restylane Vital pen injector is produced by Q-Med AB. Q-Med is a Swedish biotechnology/medical device company with headquarters in the city of Uppsala, near Stockholm, and offices all around the world. After a decade of clinical use, more than 6 million treatments worldwide, continuous research and safety as top priority, Restylane has today been proven, to be safe, effective and long lasting. The company continues to invest in research and development in the interests of further improving patient safety.

What are the benefits of Restylane Vital Pen Injector?
Restylane Vital pen injector can instantly soften telltale aging lines or improve your looks by enhancing your natural features, such as your delicate eye area, backs of hands or décolletage. Restylane Vital pen injector restores volume, improves skin elasticity, and smoothes niggling lines and imperfections. Long lasting but not permanent, Restylane Vital pen injector allows you to stay in control of your looks.

What is the clinical experience behind Restylane Vital Pen Injector?
Restylane Vital pen injector is one of the most tried and tested dermal fillers available today. It is the benchmark for clinical excellence in its field. Its safety and effectiveness is clinically proven and supported by robust clinical data, spanning 10 years. Research and development is continuous.

How does Restylane Vital Pen Injector work?
Restylane Vital pen injector is a crystal-clear gel produced biotechnologically using stabilized, nonanimal hyaluronic acid and water. The hyaluronic acid is a tissue-friendly substance closely resembling the hyaluronic acid that occurs naturally in the body. By replenishing nature’s supply of hyaluronic acid, Restylane Vital pen injector revitalizes and plumps up the skin, instantly diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles, giving a softer look.

What does Restylane Vital Pen Injector treatment involve?
Restylane Vital pen injector is placed onto the skin and a fine needle injects small amounts directly into the area being treated. The gel provides hydration and structure and gives natural volume to smooth away the appearance of lines & enhance facial shape.

The treatment is very quick and often takes around 30 - 45 minutes. Patients should arrive 30 minutes prior to treatment to have a topical anesthetic cream applied to numb the area to be treated. No skin test is required because Restylane Vital pen injector does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.

An initial, intense treatment of Restylane Vital pen injector usually comprises of 4 treatment sessions 3-4 weeks apart, comprising a series of very fine micro-injections. Monthly treatments are recommended to achieve optimum results, with maintenance treatments 4-6 months thereafter.

There are no restrictions on how often you can receive treatment. In fact, you can repeat treatment with Restylane Vital pen injector as often as you feel is necessary.

How long does Restylane Vital Pen Injector treatment effect last?
One of the great advantages of Restylane Vital pen injector is that the effects are long lasting but not permanent. You are always in control of your looks. Duration depends on many factors, such as skin type, lifestyle & age.

Does Restylane Vital pen injector treatment hurt?
Some people may experience the treatment as a mild discomfort. A local anesthetic cream is therefore applied approximately 30 minutes prior to treatment.

Can Restylane Vital pen injector be used if I have had laser treatment or a chemical peel?
If you have recently had some kind of cosmetic treatment, it is recommended you wait until the area is totally healed and the skin is back to its normal condition. This usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.

Is there any downtime with Restylane Vital Pen Injector?
You can expect slight redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, itching and/or bruising following Restylane Vital pen injector treatment. This is the same as you might expect with any type of injection. However, the discomfort is temporary and generally any bruising disappears after a few days.

Are there any risks with Restylane Vital pen injector?
More than 6 million treatments have been carried out since the launch of Restylane in 1996. Some common injection-related reactions might occur after a Restylane injection; they typically resolve spontaneously within one or two days after injection. These reactions include redness, swelling, pain, itching, bruising or tenderness at the injection site. Inflammatory reactions may last for up to two weeks in rare cases.

Are there any side effects with Restylane Vital Pen injector?
Most people can benefit from Restylane Vital pen injector treatment. Some patients may experience small lumps under the skin, following treatment, these will disappear within 5 -7 days. Restylane Vital pen injector should not be used in or near skin sites where there are, or have been active skin disease, inflammation or related conditions. Nor should it be injected into an area where a permanent implant has been placed. Restylane Vital pen injector has not been tested in pregnant or breast-feeding women. During your pre-treatment consultation, you should thoroughly discuss your medical history with your practitioner.