If you are searching for a subtle, effective way to reduce the effects of aging, Perlane injections may be your best option. Wrinkles can remind you of the years that have passed you by, and if you are tired of viewing your personal history every time you look in the mirror, consider gentle modifications to your skin that will leave you looking younger, fresher, and healthier than you have looked in years. Perlane is a dermal filler that injects hyaluronic acid gel particles under the skin in order to fill folds, wrinkles, and the sunken appearance of cheeks. Similar to Restylane, Perlane particles are larger and more deeply injected under the skin. According to Paula Gilmartin of Dermalounge, Perlane says is used for deeper folds, the cheek and jawline.
Perlane uses a naturally occurring substance in the skin called hyaluronic acid. It provides elasticity and fullness, which is lost in the skin over time. The injections restore this elasticity in a natural way. Following the injection, the hyaluronic molecules bind with water in the skin, creating a plumpening effect. The acid molecules love water and attract it to the area of the injection, and the effect of this lasts about six months.
An injection of Perlane is perfect for the area between the nose and lips, especially the naso-labial folds. Potential patients who are otherwise healthy and have clear skin are ideal candidates for the procedure. Since the injections involve a reintroduction of acid particles into the body, you may experience a mild reaction in those susceptible to chemical responses. Those who rarely or never suffer from reactions to cleansers, lotions, and makeup will more than likely have no problems using Perlane. Most users have reported they are happy with the effects of the injections. They are pleased with both the safety and the ease of the procedure, and since the product contains no animal proteins, risk of animal-based diseases and allergic reactions is limited.
Even with limited risk, there are a few things to be aware of if you are considering Perlane injections. You should understand the results are not permanent and treatments will need to be administered about once every six months to maintain your enhanced appearance. The treatments range in price from $500 to $1,000, which can be costly over an extended period of time. If you do react poorly to the injections due to a protein allergy, there is little that can be done to calm your skin’s response. Potential patients should take into account their medical history and whether they are typically prone to allergic reactions. This will prepare you for the possibility of a negative reaction to Perlane.
More common and less serious reactions include redness, swelling, bumps, pain, bruises, and tenderness in the area of the injection. These reactions typically last about seven days. Those who suffer from bleeding disorders will not be eligible for Perlane injections. If you are currently experiencing skin conditions such as sores, rash, acne, cysts, hives, or infection, you will be asked to delay treatment. Some Perlane users develop inflammation papules following their treatment and need to go on antibiotics.
Since the success of Perlane injections, as well as most medically-oriented skincare treatments, depend a great deal on the skill and experience of your clinician, choose your service giver carefully. Gilmartin reports that most mishaps during skincare procedures occur when the technician does not know how to operate the equipment properly. When interviewing medical spas, ask a lot of questions and be sure you have done research on the procedures you are considering. The clinician should be able to thoroughly explain the procedure and will speak candidly with you about possible reactions. Beware clinics that assure you something is so safe, there are never reactions to it. You should understand both pre- and post-care before agreeing to the treatment, and you should share with the clinic any medical disorders, allowing them to assess your potential response to Perlane.
While Perlane injections may not be the skincare choice for everyone, it does provide an alternative to traditional face lifts for those looking to smooth wrinkles, lines, deep crevices, and folds. It is a safe and affordable solution, that can be given in a dermatologist’s office or medical spa. Dermalounge offers Perlane treatment in a medical spa environment that users find relaxing and professional. If you would like to restore your youthful appearance, success may be just a treatment away.
