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Perlane
Collagen injections are still a popular treatment choice but they have largely been superseded by Perlane, a newer injectable treatment which lasts much longer and leaves your lips feeling natural and soft.
PERLANE also diminishes fine lines around the mouth, which can be especially noticeable in smokers.
PERLANE can be used for shaping facial contours, such as cheeks and chin, correcting deep folds, and for volume augmentation of the lips. The subtle effects can be seen immediately and last around six to nine months.
The big advantage of Perlane is that it is a non-permanent and natural treatment. The fluid injected is a man-made version of a gel, hyaluronic acid, a tissue friendly substance that occurs naturally in the body. This gently, but instantly, fills out the skin to plump up the lips. Lips start to thin out as you age but Perlane helps lips stay young looking and smooth.
How long is a treatment?
The treatment is quick, approximately 30 minutes. The inconvenience of a skin test can be avoided with Perlane because it is a non-animal product, unlike collagen How long does Perlane last? The effects of Perlane also last up to twice as long as collagen. A top up injection of Perlane is necessary once a year to maintain the effects. When top up treatments cease, Perlane biodegrades naturally and safely in the skin - the gel simply disappears.
Is the injection painful?
The injection may prick a little but normally, no anaesthesia is needed for treatment of wrinkles and folds. Most people report that the injection is relatively painless..
Side Effects
Perlane is a safe product. Since hyaluronic acid is naturally present in the body, the skin does not react to the material. With over 100 000 people treated today, only a very small number of reactions have been reported. These reactions may consist of prolonged but temporary redness, swelling, itching or tenderness. Most have lasted for a couple of weeks.
What is the difference between Perlane and Restylane? The difference between Restylane and Perlane is the size of the particle (with Perlane containing more hyaluronic acid). This means that Perlane does a better job of filling deep lines while Restylane is used in fine lines or in thin skinned people.