Painless Injections? Restylane-L and Juvederm XC have arrived!

Many men and women could enhance their appearance with fillers such as Restylane and Juvéderm; however, they shy away from these treatments because of the needle. At Donaldson Plastic Surgery in Columbus, Ohio this is less of a concern now because the latest generation of fillers has arrived!

Several weeks ago, the company Allergan launched a new and improved version of Juvéderm that contains lidocaine — a numbing medication similar to novocaine. Their studies have shown that 9 out of 10 patients are more comfortable with lidocaine than without, and so far Dr. Donaldson’s patients agree. Procedures that might have otherwise required a nerve block (direct numbing of a facial nerve) can now be done safely and comfortably with the new filler alone.

In the last several days a competitor, Medicis, announced the availability of their latest products: Restylane-L and Perlane-L. These next-generation fillers also contain lidocaine for a more pleasant cosmetic experience. Dr. Donaldson is one of the first plastic surgeons in the country to have them available for his patients.

Whether you have had Juvéderm or Restylane in the past or are curious to try one of them for the first time, you will most likely benefit from the addition of lidocaine to the filling material. Columbus, Ohio plastic surgeon Dr. Donaldson believes that increased comfort is a major advantage, and Juvéderm XC, Restylane-L and Perlane-L are important breakthroughs in cosmetic medicine.