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What is Perlane^®?
What is Perlane^® dermal filler used for?
How does Perlane^® work?
Who should not use Perlane^® (Contraindications)?
Risks of Perlane injections
Before Perlane ^® treatment
After Perlane ^® treatment
Do Perlane ^® injections hurt?
How much do Perlane^® treatments cost?
Side effects of Perlane ^®

What is Perlane^®?

Perlane^® is a new cosmetic dermal filler from the makers of Restylane^®. Made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid - a natural substance that already exists in the human body - Perlane^® is completely safe and natural. It is used to restore volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

While Dr Hakimian uses Restylane^® mostly for wrinkles occurring in the superficial layer of the skin, he is using Perlane^® for deeper wrinkles and facial folds.

Perlane^® injections are also ideal for correcting skin texture imperfections such as acne scars, wrinkles and fine lips. Perlane^® is approved by the FDA and it has been used in more than 3 million treatments in over 60 countries.

What is Perlane^® dermal filler used for?

Perlane^® has been found to be a safe dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin. Perlane^® is used to smooth moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds). Perlane^® generally lasts for about 6 months, and you can discuss options and personal preferences with Kamran Hakimian MD at Laser Touch Medical Clinic.

How does Perlane ^® work?

Perlane^® is injected into the skin with an ultra fine needle. It plumps the skin to smooth away wrinkles and folds. Perlane^®’s water-loving nature attracts and binds water molecules to help maintain volume.

Perlane^® is composed of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the body. The hyaluronic acid in Perlane^® is a crystal clear gel that is chemically cross-linked (the long chemical strands are tied together) to delay breakdown by skin enzymes.

Who should not use Perlane ^®?

Perlane^® should not be used by people with previous bad allergies (particularly to certain microorganisms known as gram positive bacteria), to drugs that have required in-hospital treatment, or in people with bleeding disorders.

The use of Perlane^® at sites with skin sores, pimples, rashes, hives, cysts, or infections should be postponed until healing is complete. Use of Perlane^® in these instances could delay healing or make your skin problems worse.

The safety and effectiveness of Perlane^® have not been established in the treatment of lips, in nursing mothers, and in patients under 18 or over 65 years of age. Perlane^® use in nursing could harm you or the nursing child.

Risks of Perlane ^® injections

As with all procedures like this, the injection of Perlane^® carries a theoretical risk of infection and formation of scar tissue.

You may experience skin discoloration (bruising), swelling, redness, tenderness, pain, itching, or small lumps in the area where you are injected. If any of these events occur, the majority usually last less than seven days. If any symptom lasts longer than two weeks, call the doctor who administered the Perlane^® injection.

Inflammatory papules (red or swollen small bumps) may rarely occur. You may need antibiotics to treat them.
If you have had herpes before, an injection can cause the herpes to come back.

The use of Perlane^® in African-American patients can result in hyperpigmentation (darkening of skin color), which may take several weeks to correct.
The safety of Perlane^® used with other skin therapies such as laser, mechanical or chemical peeling, and hair removal has not been established. The use of Perlane^® in these skin therapies may not work or they may damage your skin.

Before Perlane ^® treatment

If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, discuss this with Dr Hakimian at your initial visit at Laser Touch Medical Clinic. He may consider prescribing a medication to minimize recurrence.

Perlane^® requires no pre-testing, but you should take a few precautions before being treated. Avoid using St. John’s Wort, high doses of Vitamin E supplements, aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen prior to treatment, because these may increase bruising or bleeding at the injection site.

After Perlane ^® injection

You should avoid exposing the area(s) treated with Perlane^® to excessive sun or UV lamps, and extreme heat and cold until any redness or swelling has disappeared.

Do Perlane^®injections hurt?

Perlane^® is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle. To help maximize your comfort, you should discuss the use of numbing medicines with your doctor before treatment.

How much do Perlane ^® treatments cost?

Perlane^® is a customized procedure based on your specific needs, so the cost will vary from patient to patient. In general, the cost of Perlane^® is comparable to the cost of similar procedures. Because Perlane^® is long lasting, it may prove to be very economical over the long term. Please ask our staff at Laser Touch Medical Clinic to give you an estimate of the cost. Just call 1-888-LASER-15.

What is the dose of Perlane^®?
The amount used depends on your face and what you would like to have treated. The average patient who has all of the severe wrinkles around the mouth corrected will use less than half of a tablespoon.

Side effects of Perlane ^®

Most side effects like bruising, swelling, pain, tenderness, redness, and itching will usually go away within a week. Call Laser Touch Medical Clinic if you have persistent problems beyond 14 days. Blisters or skin sores may signal that you are having a recurrent herpes infection that should be treated.

You can develop an infection that should be treated with antibiotics. If you experience redness, tenderness, and pain that does not go away you should call any of our clinic location at 1-888-LASER-15.

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