Restylane® in Grand Rapids, Michigan

The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery has been a leader in aesthetic medicine in West Michigan for over 25 years. We've helped patients from Grand Rapids, throughout Michigan, and across the country achieve results that look authentically beautiful.

Our practice has maintained Allergan Top 100 and Black Diamond status for over a decade, recognition reserved for the top 1% of aesthetic practices nationwide. While Restylane is a Galderma product, this distinction reflects the volume and quality of injectable work performed at our practice.

Injectable treatments are available at both our Grand Rapids location and our Byron Center location. Both offer the same exceptional care and access to top Restylane products.

Restylane results typically last 6–18 months, depending on the product used. Refyne and Defyne can last up to 12 months with proper injection technique and maintenance. Fillers used in high-movement areas (like the lips) tend to metabolize faster than those in relatively static areas (like the cheeks).

Both are hyaluronic acid fillers manufactured by reputable companies (Galderma and Allergan, respectively).

Restylane products use NASHA (Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid) technology or XpresHAn Technology. Juvéderm products use Vycross and Hylacross technologies.

Neither brand is objectively better. The right choice depends on your treatment plan. Our Michigan medical spas offer both Restylane and Juvéderm products, allowing your provider to select whichever will produce the most natural and lasting result for your concerns.

Botox is a neuromodulator that temporarily relaxes muscles to soften dynamic wrinkles (lines that form when you make expressions). Restylane is a filler that adds volume to smooth static wrinkles (lines present even when your face is at rest) and sculpt facial contours. Many patients benefit from combining these treatments.

1. Consultation and treatment planning (15-20 minutes)
2. Topical numbing cream application (15 minutes)
3. Injection process (15-30 minutes depending on areas)
4. Post-treatment ice and instructions (5 minutes)
5. Return to normal activities immediately

Results are visible immediately, though you'll notice some initial swelling that typically resolves within 1–2 weeks. Most patients see their final results by 14 days post-injection.

Restylane has over 20 years of clinical data supporting its safety and efficacy. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in your body, and Restylane products are biocompatible and fully reversible with hyaluronidase if needed.

Long-term studies show Restylane maintains an excellent safety profile over multiple treatments. There is no evidence of cumulative long-term risks when it’s administered by qualified providers like our Master Injectors.

Most patients describe the sensation of Restylane injections as mild pressure or a slight pinch. All our Restylane products contain lidocaine to minimize discomfort. We can also apply topical numbing cream for additional comfort.

We recommend waiting at least 12–24 hours before you apply makeup to minimize infection risk at the injection sites.

You can return to most of your normal activities immediately, though we recommend avoiding strenuous exercise, alcohol, blood-thinning medications and excessive heat (saunas, hot yoga, hot tubs) for 24–48 hours to minimize bruising. You should also avoid touching or massaging the treated areas.

Some unevenness or small lumps can occur in the first few days after treatment, particularly with lip filler. Most of the time, they resolve on their own. If lumps last longer than two weeks, contact our office. We can assess whether the filler needs adjustment or dissolution with hyaluronidase.

Yes. One of the great advantages of hyaluronic acid fillers, and a major reason for their popularity, is reversibility. If you're unhappy with your results or experience a complication, an enzyme called hyaluronidase can dissolve the filler within 24–48 hours.

The cost of a Restylane treatment depends on which product is used, which area is treated, and how many syringes are needed. The only accurate way to determine your cost is through a consultation. During this visit, we will provide an exact quote based on the volume needed to achieve your goals.

XpresHAn Technology is Galderma's proprietary cross-linking method. Cross-linking is the "glue" that binds hyaluronic acid together into a gel.

High cross-linking creates a firm, sturdy gel that’s good for "lifting" areas like the cheeks or chin. Low cross-linking creates a soft, flexible gel used for delicate areas that move a lot, like the lips.

Fillers made with XpresHAn Technology are designed to stretch and flex with your facial movements so they don’t look stiff in high-movement areas.

Restylane requires no formal downtime. Most patients can go right back to work or whatever else their day has in store.

However, you may experience some swelling, redness or bruising at the injection sites for a few days. For this reason, we recommend scheduling your Restylane treatments a week or two before any important events.

Absolutely. We encourage you to browse our before and after galleries for facial fillers and lip fillers to see real patient results from injectable treatments performed at Symmetry Med Spa. These images show what's achievable with skilled injection technique and artistic treatment planning.