Facial wrinkles and folds can affect your appearance, but you don't have to sit back and accept them. Old Town Medspa offers Restylane® to erase wrinkles and other signs of aging, leaving you looking younger and feeling more comfortable.
Located in Chicago, IL, Old Town Medspa is led by Drs. Shazel and Nael Gharbi. Both are board-certified in internal medicine and have completed advanced training in laser, light, and radio-frequency technologies. They are also certified in dermal filler training with the International Association of Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine.
What is Restylane?
Restylane is a solution for those bothered by aesthetic signs of aging, such as wrinkles or nasolabial folds (the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth). It is a clear gel composed of hyaluronic acid, the key ingredient for reducing moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles or folds. Restylane can be used to increase volume and fullness to the skin, all the while erasing age lines. Restylane is also approved by the Food and Drug Administration for adding volume to the lips.
How Restylane Works
Following injection, Restylane replenishes hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule that helps regulate water balance. Through this process, it adds volume to the skin, helping wrinkles and lines fade and leaving a silkier, softer look.
Areas Restylane Can Treat
- Nose to mouth lines
- Cheeks and chin
- Between the eyebrows
- Back of the hands
- Lips
Types of Restylane Fillers
Restylane includes a range of fillers for different areas and concerns:
- Restylane Lyft adds volume to the cheeks and can also smooth lines on the hands.
- Restylane Defyne and Refyne are commonly used for deeper facial folds, offering flexibility for natural movement.
- Restylane Silk is formulated for subtle lip enhancement and fine lines around the mouth.
- Restylane Kysse focuses on fuller, softer lips.
- Restylane Contour is often used for cheek shaping and definition.
Each product varies in thickness and formulation, allowing providers to match the right filler to specific goals and facial areas.
Restylane Candidates
Restylane may be a good option for adults who want to address volume loss, smooth facial wrinkles, or enhance features like the lips or cheeks without surgery. Ideal candidates are generally healthy with realistic expectations about their results.
A consultation helps determine if this treatment aligns with your goals, medical history, and skin condition.
What to Expect During a Restylane Appointment
A Restylane appointment involves:
- A consultation to review your goals and identify the areas to be treated.
- Skin cleansing
- Applying a topical numbing agent to improve comfort
- Carefully injecting the filler into targeted areas using a fine needle or cannula
You may feel slight pressure or a mild pinching sensation during the process.Â
The appointment usually takes less than an hour, depending on the number of areas treated. Afterward, you can return to most daily activities, though mild swelling or redness may appear temporarily.
How Long Do The Effects of a Restylane Treatment Last?
One of Restylane’s benefits is its long-lasting results. The exact tenure of the treatment’s effects is determined by the individual’s skin type, lifestyle, and age, among other indicators.Â
The patient’s aesthetic goals will also determine the extent of the treatment plan. Follow-up sessions are typically suggested about every 6-12 months.
Why Choose Old Town Med Spa for Restylane in Chicago, IL?
Old Town Med Spa is led by Drs. Nael and Shazel Gharbi, known as the MD Brothers, who bring over a decade of medical experience and years of hands-on aesthetic practice. As founders and Medical Directors, they have treated thousands of patients since 2015, focusing on natural-looking results with advanced techniques.Â
Both doctors are board-certified in internal medicine and aesthetic medicine and are members of leading cosmetic surgery organizations. Their background includes advanced training in fillers, laser technologies, and facial contouring. Patients benefit from a team that prioritizes precision, safety, and results tailored to individual facial features and goals.
FAQs
Schedule a Restylane Consultation Today
As people age, they grow older, but that doesn’t mean that they have to look older. Restylane is a solution to consider if wrinkles or folds cause you discomfort.
Contact Old Town Med Spa today to schedule a consultation at one of our three locations–River North, Bucktown, or Lincoln Park–and find out if Restylane is right for you. You can also book online.
