Restylane in NYC

Restylane® is a family of FDA-approved hyaluronic acid fillers that restores volume, smooths lines, and defines the lips and facial contours. Double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Yael Halaas offers Restylane in NYC and Westchester for results that look refreshed, never overdone.

Restylane Results Guided by a Facial Plastic Surgeon and Physician Educator

Dr. Halaas approaches every Restylane treatment with a surgeon's understanding of facial anatomy. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and she has trained thousands of physicians in her injectable techniques. Dr. Halaas has also worked with Galderma, the company behind Restylane, and serves as a clinical investigator for new aesthetic treatments.

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What Is Restylane?

Restylane is a line of dermal fillers made from hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule your skin produces naturally to hold moisture and maintain volume. When injected beneath the skin, the gel adds support where volume has thinned with age, softening folds and restoring shape. Most Restylane products also contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic that keeps treatment comfortable.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, dermal fillers are medical devices approved for specific uses in adults 22 and older, such as smoothing nasolabial folds and adding volume to the lips, cheeks, chin, and backs of the hands. Because hyaluronic acid breaks down gradually, Restylane results are temporary and can be adjusted or dissolved if needed.

Restylane Products Dr. Halaas Uses

Each Restylane product has a different gel firmness and flexibility, so Dr. Halaas selects the formula based on the area she is treating and the result you want.

Restylane Lyft

Restylane Lyft is one of the firmest gels in the Restylane family, which gives it strong lifting ability. Dr. Halaas uses it to restore volume in the cheeks and midface, soften deeper folds, and improve hollow areas. Restylane Lyft is also approved to add volume to the backs of the hands, making veins and tendons less visible.

Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne

Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne are flexible gels designed for areas of the face that move, like the laugh lines around the nose and mouth. Refyne is suited to moderate lines, while Defyne's firmer gel addresses deeper folds. Both move naturally with your expressions.

Restylane Kysse

Restylane Kysse was developed specifically for the lips. It adds shape and fullness, enhances lip definition, and softens the fine vertical lines above the upper lip. Kysse's flexible gel lets the lips move and feel natural.

Areas Restylane Can Treat

Restylane treatments in New York City can add volume and smooth lines in several areas of the face and hands, including:

Nasolabial folds (laugh lines)
Marionette lines at the corners of the mouth
Lips and the lines around the mouth
Cheeks and midface contours
Tear troughs under the eyes
Chin and jawline
Backs of the hands

Benefits of Restylane

Restylane offers a quick, minimally invasive way to refresh your appearance. Key benefits include:

Visible results immediately after treatment
Short appointments, often under 30 minutes
Little to no downtime
Natural-looking volume that moves with your face
Fuller, more defined lips
Softer creases around the nose and mouth
Improved cheek and chin definition
Adjustable results, since hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved

Am I a Candidate for Restylane?

Good candidates for Restylane want to restore lost volume, soften lines, or enhance their lips without surgery. You may be a candidate if you:

Are 22 or older and in good general health
Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
Do not have a bleeding disorder or an active skin infection in the treatment area
Are not allergic to lidocaine or the proteins used in hyaluronic acid fillers
Have realistic expectations for what filler can achieve

If significant skin laxity is your main concern, Dr. Halaas may recommend a facelift or a combination plan instead.

Why Choose Dr. Halaas for Restylane in NYC?

Dr. Halaas is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where she teaches residents. She earned her medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in the top ten percent of her class and was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Her undergraduate degree in art history from Columbia University informs her eye for balance and proportion.

Because Dr. Halaas also performs facial surgery, she understands how the face ages beneath the surface. That perspective helps her place Restylane precisely and avoid the overfilled look some patients fear. She sees patients at her Manhattan office on East 56th Street and her Westchester office in Scarsdale, and she consults in both English and Spanish.

"Dr. Halaas did Restylane injections under my eyes. I was super happy and will definitely be returning for future injectables. She is very skilled and personable. I highly recommend her."

Allison W.

What to Expect From Restylane Treatment

Consultation and Cost of Restylane in NYC

Your Restylane journey begins with a consultation, in person or virtual. Dr. Halaas will assess your facial structure, discuss your goals, review your medical history, and recommend the products and amount of filler that suit you. The cost of Restylane depends on the number of syringes and which products you need. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the national average physician fee for a hyaluronic acid filler treatment was $715 in 2023. Pricing in Manhattan is often higher, and your quote will reflect your personalized plan. Financing options are available.

The Restylane Treatment Experience

After cleansing the skin, Dr. Halaas can apply a topical numbing cream if you prefer. She then injects Restylane with a fine needle or a blunt-tipped cannula, shaping the gel as she works. Most appointments take 15 to 30 minutes.

Recovery and Aftercare

Recovery after Restylane is minimal, and most patients return to their routines the same day. Mild redness, swelling, bruising, or tenderness at the injection sites may last several days. For the first 24 hours, avoid alcohol, strenuous exercise, heat, and prolonged sun exposure.

How Long Does Restylane Last?

Restylane results commonly last from six months to a year or longer, depending on the product, the treatment area, and your metabolism. Areas that move a lot, like the lips, tend to break down filler sooner. Many patients schedule touch-ups every six to twelve months to maintain their results.

Restylane vs. Other Dermal Fillers

Restylane is one of several filler families Dr. Halaas offers, and the right choice depends on your anatomy and goals. She may recommend Juvéderm or Teoxane RHA fillers for similar concerns. For gradual collagen stimulation, Sculptra or Radiesse may be a better fit. Many patients combine filler with neuromodulators like Botox for complete rejuvenation.

Restylane FAQs

How long does a Restylane treatment take?

Most Restylane treatments take between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on how many areas are treated.

Is Restylane painful?

Most patients feel only a brief pinch. The lidocaine in most Restylane products, plus optional numbing cream, keeps treatment comfortable, and Dr. Halaas's gentle technique helps minimize discomfort.

When will I see my Restylane results?

You will see a difference immediately. Final results appear within about two weeks, once any swelling settles.

Can Restylane be dissolved?

Yes. Because Restylane is made of hyaluronic acid, it can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase if you want to adjust or reverse your results.

What are the risks of Restylane?

Common side effects include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, and tenderness. Rarely, filler can be injected into a blood vessel, which the FDA notes can cause serious complications. Choosing an experienced injector with advanced knowledge of facial anatomy, like Dr. Halaas, significantly reduces this risk.

Can I get Restylane if I'm pregnant?

No. Restylane has not been studied in pregnant or breastfeeding patients, so Dr. Halaas recommends waiting until after you have finished breastfeeding.

What is the difference between Restylane and Juvéderm?

Both are hyaluronic acid filler families with products for the lips, cheeks, and folds. They differ in gel texture and flexibility, and Dr. Halaas chooses between them based on the area and the effect you want.

Schedule Your Restylane Consultation With Dr. Halaas in NYC

If you are ready to restore volume and refresh your features, Dr. Halaas can create a Restylane plan tailored to your face. Contact our Manhattan or Westchester office to schedule an in-person or virtual consultation for Restylane in NYC.

This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon. Outcomes, risks, and suitability vary from patient to patient.

Sources

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 2023 Cosmetic Procedures Average Cost

Written by Dr. Halaas