Restylane® Kysse in Orange County

Your lips play a significant role in verbal and nonverbal communication, expression, and aesthetics. Lips contribute to the overall harmony and balance of your face.

The shape, size, and fullness contribute to facial symmetry and are often associated with youth and beauty. Lips also have a biological function: protecting your mouth and teeth and helping you eat and drink. When you are not satisfied with the appearance of your lips, it can make you self-conscious and impair your self-image.

Restylane® Kysse is FDA-approved filler for use in lip augmentation. We encourage you to call our office today to learn how Restylane Kysse in Orange County can help you achieve the lips you long for.

What Is Restylane® Kysse?

Restylane® Kysse is one of the Restylane products that specifically addresses lip augmentation. It is a clear injectable gel made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound in the body that attracts and holds moisture.

The filler uses XpresHAn TechnologyTM, developed with cross-linked hyaluronic acid. The cross-linking process helps create a smoother, more flexible gel that gives you a natural look and adjusts to facial movement.

The cross-linking stabilizes the molecules to resist degrading and gives varying levels of flexibility. The product integrates more naturally with the skin tissue, which results in more dynamic and natural-looking results with facial expressions.

How Does Restylane® Kysse Work?

Restylane® Kysse uses hyaluronic acid in a formulation designed to enhance lip shape, color, and texture. Hyaluronic acid helps maintain hydration and volume in the area because it binds to water molecules, adding fullness to lips. The cross-linking technology creates smoother and more flexible products that allow lips to move naturally with expression.

Restylane Kysse also gives you a more natural look than other traditional fillers. The minimally invasive treatment involves using a fine needle to inject the gel into the lips. The procedure usually takes 15 to 30 minutes, and the results are immediate. You will have minimal downtime, which makes it a popular choice when you want to improve the appearance of your lips.

What Are the Benefits and How Long Does It Last?

People in Orange County who enhance their lips with Restylane® Kysse find the results last six to 12 months. The duration depends on your metabolism and how well your body absorbs the product. Because it is made from hyaluronic acid, you can instantly reverse the effect by using an enzyme that breaks down the filler. You may need more than one session of the reversal agent to completely dissolve the product.

Restylane Kysse will help reduce the appearance of small lines and wrinkles around the lips, called smoker lines or barcode lines. The treatment can be customized to meet your aesthetic goals. For example, it is often injected in the lower lip or the upper lip to enhance the shape of the double curve of the upper lip, known as the Cupid’s bow.

Restylane Kysse can be used to achieve symmetry by adding volume in an area where a scar or an injury may have caused volume loss. Traditional dermal fillers can add volume, but Restylane Kysse can also improve the texture and color of your lips. At the same time, the product’s flexibility allows you to have a full range of expression.

What Happens During and After the Procedure?

During the procedure, you can ask for a numbing cream to be applied to the lips, which typically takes about 20 minutes to take effect. Restylane® Kysse also contains lidocaine to reduce discomfort during the process. Once the injection is finished, you will receive detailed aftercare instructions that help with healing.

Generally, a cold compress can reduce swelling. It is important to avoid vitamins, supplements, and over-the-counter agents that can increase the risk of bleeding and bruising, such as vitamin E, ibuprofen, St John’s wort, or aspirin.

You should also minimize any strenuous activity or exposure to heat for 24 hours, because this can cause temporary redness, swelling, and itching. If you have a history of cold sores, talk to us beforehand since needle punctures can increase the risk of a cold sore outbreak.

Fill and Reshape Your Lips With Restylane® Kysse in Orange County

When you want to change the size or shape of your lips, you have options. Restylane® Kysse offers a minimally invasive lip augmentation with natural-looking and feeling results and the flexibility to allow full facial movement. We encourage you to call our office today and schedule your consultation with Dr. Sikorski so you can learn more about Restylane Kysse in Orange County.