Restylane Kysse is an injectable gel used to add fullness to the lips and help smooth the wrinkles around the upper lip. The injection contains hyaluronic acid (HA) which is a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body. However, the HA contained in Restylane Kysse has been formulated to last longer in the body than the naturally occurring HA. Restylane Kysse also contains 0.3% lidocaine to help reduce pain during the procedure.
Who is a Candidate?
Patients must be at least 21 years of age to qualify for the procedure. Restylane Kysse is contraindicated for patients with the following conditions:
- History of severe allergic reactions or multiple severe allergies
- Previous allergic reactions to HA fillers
- Allergy to anesthetics, such as lidocaine
Patients experiencing skin sores, rashes, pimples, hives, cysts or infections should postpone the procedure until their skin has healed, as Restylane Kysse may worsen skin problems and delay healing. Patients should also be aware that they may be at increased risk of bruising or bleeding at the injection site if they have a bleeding disorder.
How to Prepare for the Procedure
To decrease the risk of bruising or bleeding at the injection site, patients should stop taking the following:
- St. John’s Wort
- High doses of Vitamin E supplements
- Aspirin
- Other NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen
Before the procedure, patients should consult with the provider if they:
- Have other skin treatments scheduled soon after the injection, such as laser, mechanical or chemical peeling, microneedling and hair removal, as this may cause inflammation
- Are on a therapy to decrease the body’s immune response, as this may increase an individual’s risk of infection
- Have a history of excessive scarring
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
What to Expect During the Procedure
Your provider will begin by cleansing the skin. Next, a cream or ointment will be used to numb the injection site. Your provider will then make the first injection and pause to allow the anesthetic ingredients of Restylane Kysse to numb the area around the injection. This is intended to help reduce discomfort.
Additional injections may be made based on your treatment goals. Once the final injection has been made, your provider will gently massage the area to help distribute the dermal filler gel evenly.
After the Procedure
Patients should minimize sun exposure and avoid extreme hot or cold temperatures until redness or swelling has disappeared. Exposure to heat and cold may cause temporary swelling, redness and/or itching at the injection site.
Potential Side Effects
Patients may experience temporary injection site responses, such as:
- Redness
- Pain/tenderness
- Firmness
- Swelling
- Lumps/bumps
- Bruising
- Itching
- Discoloration
Other (rare) potential risks include:
- Infection
- Scarring
- Change in skin tone
- Cold sores
- Vision changes
- Unintentional injection into a blood vessel, which may cause the following complications:
- Stroke
- Temporary scabs
- Vision abnormalities, or blindness
- Permanent scarring of the skin
BEFORE & AFTER
Individual results vary. These photos show one person’s results and are not a guarantee of your results.