Dermal fillers are the go-to procedure for people who want to reduce aging signs or augment features in the lower part of the face. The most popular fillers are based on hyaluronic acid, a sugar compound in the body whose concentration depletes over time, causing our skin to wrinkle and sag. The right amount of …
Kristina Cadwell
February 8, 2022
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4 min read
Dermal fillers are the go-to procedure for people who want to reduce aging signs or augment features in the lower part of the face.
The most popular fillers are based on hyaluronic acid, a sugar compound in the body whose concentration depletes over time, causing our skin to wrinkle and sag. The right amount of hyaluronic acid injected into the treatment area can add volume to the skin, refine facial features, fix asymmetries, and smooth moderate to severe wrinkles and folds.
Restylane is the first hyaluronic acid-based filler approved by the FDA, and one of the most popular fillers on the market. The brand includes products designed for specific facial areas and hands.
This article explains the intended use for each Restylane product, how long it lasts, and how it differs from other Restylane products.
Restylane Types
All types of Restylane fillers are gel injectables based on hyaluronic acid. Each type has the same concentration of 20 mg/mL hyaluronic acid and 0.3% lidocaine to numb the pain and discomfort from the injection.
However, each product differs in flexibility, firmness, and particle size. The difference in consistency indicates its different use.
The following table shows how Restylane products differ based on their FDA-approved uses.
Restylane Type
FDA-Approved Uses
Restylane-L
Used for correcting moderate to severe wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds, lip augmentation, and reducing perioral lines.
Restylane Silk
Used for adding volume to lips and smoothing the perioral lines.
Restylane Kysse
Used for adding volume to lips and smoothing wrinkles above the upper lip.
Restylane Refyne
Used for correcting moderate to severe wrinkles and folds.
Restylane Defyne
Used for correcting deeper lines and wrinkles.
Restylane Lyft
Used for correcting moderate to severe wrinkles and folds, cheek augmentation, and adding volume to the back of the hands.
Restylane Contour
Used for cheek augmentation and restoring volume in the midface area.
Restylane-L
Restylane-L is a hyaluronic acid filler and has larger gel particles designed to lift and add volume to hollow facial areas. It is approved for:
The correction of moderate to severe wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
Adding volume to lips.
Smoothing of perioral lines (wrinkles around the mouth).
The effects of Restylane-L typically last about six months.
Restylane Silk has smaller, smoother gel particles and is suitable for volumizing and adding definition to lips. It is the first FDA-approved lip filler designed for lip augmentation and smoothing the perioral lines.
The effects of Restylane Silk typically last about six months.
Restylane Kysse is a firm and flexible gel with larger gel particles, requiring less material for injection than other Restylane products. It is suitable for lip volumizing and correcting the wrinkles around the upper lip.
The effects of Restylane Kysse last up to one year.
Restylane Refyne is an HA-based gel with smaller gel particles designed to treat moderate to severe wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds and smile lines. It provides greater flexibility to facial features and helps restore a natural, rejuvenated look.
The effects of Restylane Refyne last up to one year.
Restylane Defyne is an HA-based gel with larger particles. It is indicated for the correction of deep wrinkles and folds and chin augmentation to improve the chin profile.
The effects of Restylane Defyne last up to one year.
Restylane Contour is a flexible HA-gel injectable with high lifting capacity. It is indicated for cheek augmentation and restoring volume in the midface area.
The effects of Restylane Contour last up to one year.
If you’re ready to try Restylane, find an experienced medical provider who’ll choose the best type of Restylane filler for your beauty concern and help you achieve your desired look.
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PA Kristina Cadwell graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then completed the Physician Assistant program at A.T. Still University graduating with a Masters of Medical Science degree. Kristina has been working in the Aesthetic Medical field for over 15 years. She is certified in neurotoxin cosmetic injection, dermal fillers, laser therapy, chemical peels, and ultrasound. She is known for producing natural results and has extensive knowledge in nutrition, hormone balancing, microbiome health, diet and exercise. Her latest endeavor is the Vibrant Skincare Line, a microbiome-friendly line of skincare that works with your body. Her passion and the reason she does everything she does? Helping you achieve vibrant skin from the inside out.