Restylane
Restylane is a family of hyaluronic acid fillers made by Galderma, each formulated for a different area — lips, cheeks, folds, or the under-eye. Results are immediate, last 6 to 18 months, and can be dissolved. Our injector team includes a Galderma national trainer, and fillers are $750 to $990 per syringe at Naficy Rejuvenation Center in Bellevue, Washington.
This page covers the Restylane range. To compare Restylane against Juvéderm, Radiesse, Sculptra and Bellafill, see the facial fillers overview.
What is Restylane?
Restylane is a range of injectable hyaluronic acid gels. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule the body already produces, which binds water and gives tissue volume — so allergy is rare and no allergy testing is needed.
Like all hyaluronic acid fillers, Restylane gives an immediate result and is reversible with hyaluronidase.
Which Restylane product do I need?
The range spans firm structural products and very soft ones, and matching the product to the area is what separates a good result from a visible one.
| Product | Best for | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Restylane-L | Lips and moderate folds | The original formulation, with lidocaine |
| Restylane Lyft | Cheeks, midface, and the back of the hands | The firmest — for lift and projection |
| Restylane Silk | Lip definition and fine perioral lines | The smallest particle size, for delicate work |
| Restylane Refyne | Nasolabial folds and marionette lines | Flexible — moves naturally with expression |
| Restylane Defyne | Deeper folds, chin projection | Flexible but firmer than Refyne |
| Restylane Eyelight | Under-eye hollows and tear troughs | Formulated specifically for the under-eye, and designed to resist the puffiness that has troubled this area with older products |
Refyne and Defyne use XpresHAn technology, which produces a gel that stretches and recoils as your face moves. That flexibility is why they suit the areas around the mouth, where a stiffer product can look correct at rest and wrong when you speak.
Restylane vs. Juvéderm — which is better?
Neither, and any practice claiming one is universally superior is overstating it. Both are hyaluronic acid with long safety records, and the product chosen within each family matters far more than the family itself.
The practical differences are modest:
- Texture. Juvéderm gels are generally smoother and more cohesive; Restylane gels are slightly more granular and hold their shape firmly, which some injectors prefer for precise structural placement.
- Movement. Restylane Refyne and Defyne are specifically engineered to flex with expression.
- Under-eye. Restylane Eyelight was designed for the tear trough specifically.
- Longevity. Juvéderm Voluma and Volux reach up to 24 months; most Restylane products run 6 to 18.
We stock both families, which means the recommendation comes from what suits your anatomy rather than from what happens to be in the fridge.
Before & After Restylane injections. * Individual results may vary.
Where is Restylane used?
- Lips — Restylane-L for volume, Silk for definition
- Cheeks and midface — Lyft
- Under-eye and tear trough — Eyelight
- Nasolabial folds — Refyne or Defyne
- Marionette lines — Refyne
- Chin — Defyne
- Hands — Lyft, restoring volume over the tendons
How much does Restylane cost?
Fillers at Naficy Rejuvenation Center are $750 to $990 per syringe, varying by product.
How many syringes? Lips usually take one. Cheeks generally need two, one per side. Under-eye treatment is deliberately conservative and often uses less than a full syringe per side.
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How long does Restylane last?
Generally 6 to 18 months, depending on product and area. Lyft placed deep in the cheek lasts longest; lip filler is the shortest-lived, because the lips move constantly and have a rich blood supply. The gel degrades gradually rather than disappearing at once.
Does it hurt, and what is the recovery?
Most Restylane products contain lidocaine and topical numbing is used. Lips are the most sensitive area.
Expect swelling and possible bruising for a few days, most pronounced in the lips and under the eyes. Ice, sleep elevated, and avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours. Judge the settled result at two weeks.
Can Restylane be dissolved?
Yes. Hyaluronidase breaks it down within a day or two. We offer dissolving, including for filler placed at other practices — overfilling, migration, under-eye puffiness, or simply wanting to start again.
This matters beyond convenience: hyaluronidase is also the emergency treatment for vascular occlusion, so it must be immediately available wherever hyaluronic acid filler is injected.
What are the risks?
Common and temporary: swelling, bruising, tenderness, and small lumps that settle or can be massaged out.
Less common: asymmetry, visible product or a bluish tinge under thin skin, migration, nodules, and infection. The under-eye is the least forgiving area and the most likely to show any of these.
Rare and serious: vascular occlusion — filler entering or compressing a blood vessel, interrupting blood supply, which can cause skin loss and very rarely vision loss.
Who is a good candidate?
- Volume loss in the cheeks, or folds present at rest
- Thin lips or loss of lip definition
- Under-eye hollowing, where a product designed for that area is appropriate
- Someone who wants an immediate, reversible result
Not a good candidate if the problem is descent rather than volume, if your lines appear only with movement, if a long upper lip means you actually need a lip lift, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Who injects Restylane here?
Five injectors, including Lorin Bates, RN, BSN, a GAIN trainer for Galderma — the manufacturer of Restylane — who provides training to other medical practices on Galderma products and technique.
More than 10,000 filler treatments are performed here each year, within a surgical practice with a board-certified plastic surgeon on site.
Restylane before and after photos
Before and after photographs of Restylane treatment at Naficy Rejuvenation Center. Individual results vary.
Before & After Restylane injections. * Individual results may vary.
Frequently asked questions about Restylane
How much does Restylane cost in Seattle?
At our practice, $750 to $990 per syringe depending on the product. Lips typically take one syringe, cheeks two.
How long does Restylane last?
6 to 18 months depending on product and area. Lyft in the cheek lasts longest; lip filler the shortest.
Restylane or Juvéderm — which should I choose?
Both are excellent and we stock both. Restylane gels hold their shape slightly more firmly, and Refyne and Defyne flex with expression, which suits the area around the mouth. Juvéderm gels are smoother, and Voluma and Volux last longer. The specific product matters more than the brand.
What is the best Restylane for lips?
Restylane-L for volume, Restylane Silk for definition and fine perioral lines.
What is the best Restylane for under the eyes?
Restylane Eyelight, formulated specifically for the tear trough. This area is unforgiving and treatment should be conservative — and frequently the underlying problem is a flattened cheek, which is better treated with Lyft.
What is XpresHAn technology?
Galderma's cross-linking approach used in Refyne and Defyne, producing a gel that stretches and recoils with facial movement so the result looks natural in motion rather than only at rest.
Can Restylane be dissolved?
Yes, with hyaluronidase, usually within a day or two. We offer this including for filler placed elsewhere.
Does Restylane hurt?
Minimally. Most products contain lidocaine and topical numbing is used.
How long does swelling last after Restylane?
It peaks at 2 to 4 days and largely resolves within a week. Judge the result at two weeks.
Can I have Restylane while pregnant?
No.
Next steps
A consultation determines which product suits the area, how many syringes it will realistically take, and whether filler is the right answer at all rather than Botox, Sculptra, or surgery.
Naficy Rejuvenation Center is located in Bellevue, Washington, and serves patients from Seattle, the Eastside, and throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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Medically reviewed by Sam Naficy, MD, FACS, board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
