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Galderma Announces FDA Approval of Restylane® Silk as the First HA Dermal Filler Approved for Injection via Cannula


FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Galderma, a global leader focused on medical solutions in skin health, announced today it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the use of a small blunt tip cannula with Restylane® Silk for lip augmentation.2 Restylane® Silk was the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler specifically designed for lip augmentation and the smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth in patients 21 years of age and older and is now the first HA dermal filler to be approved for lip injection via cannula.2 A small blunt tip cannula is a thin, flexible tube with a small opening on the side that can provide an effective means to inject HA dermal fillers in the lips.3 This approval for Restylane® Silk expands the array of approved lip injection techniques for medical professionals.

"In the ever-evolving landscape of aesthetic procedures, medical professionals are continuously looking for new tools and treatment options to ensure our patients are receiving optimal treatment outcomes for their specific needs," said Sabrina Fabi, MD, a San Diego-based Dermatologist. "The ability to use a cannula is a welcome addition to my toolkit, as studies have shown that a small blunt tip cannula demonstrates a suitable safety profile, while achieving the desired fullness to the upper and lower lips."

"A commitment to continuous innovation in support of aesthetic professionals to achieve high patient satisfaction with natural looking results is our core focus," said Alisa Lask, VP & General Manager of Galderma's U.S. Aesthetic & Corrective business. "The Restylane® family currently offers the broadest offering of HA facial dermal fillers in the U.S. With the launch of Restylane® Refyne and Restylane® Defyne earlier this year and this new approval, 2017 is an exciting year for patients and aesthetic professionals who use the Restylane® brands."

About the Cannula Study2
The multicenter, open-label, prospective study was conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of Restylane® Silk in conjunction with the use of a small blunt tip cannula for lip augmentation. The 12-week study took place in four centers across the U.S., with 60 male and female subjects 23 years of age or older. At 12 weeks, 98 percent of subjects were observed to have improvement in both the upper and lower lip by the treating investigator, as assessed by the Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS), a global 7-point scale for aesthetic improvement in appearance.

Following treatment, no severe related adverse events were observed. Furthermore, a vast majority of subjects (81.7 percent) did not experience a treatment emergent adverse event (TEAE). The majority of reported subject diary symptoms were assessed as mild, with the exception of swelling, and the vast majority of all subject diary symptoms were resolved within seven days.

About Restylane®
With over 30 million treatments worldwide and counting4, the Restylane® family of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers is used to help smooth facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (Restylane®-L, Restylane® Refyne, Restylane® Defyne and Restylane® Lyft with Lidocaine), create fuller and more accentuated lips (Restylane® Silk and Restylane®-L), and add lift and volume to the cheeks (Restylane® Lyft with Lidocaine). All Restylane® products work to enhance facial features and give long-lasting, yet non-permanent results.

To learn more about the Restylane® family of products, visit www.RestylaneUSA.com.

About Galderma
Galderma, Nestlé Skin Health's medical solutions business, was created in 1981 and is now present in over 100 countries with an extensive product portfolio to treat a range of dermatological conditions. The company partners with health care practitioners around the world to meet the skin health needs of people throughout their lifetime. Galderma is a leader in research and development of scientifically-defined and medically-proven solutions for the skin, hair and nails.

Strategic brands in the U.S. include Epiduo® Forte Gel, Oracea® Capsules, Mirvaso® Gel, Soolantra® Cream, Cetaphil®, Differin® Gel OTC, Restylane®, Restylane® Silk, Restylane® Lyft with Lidocaine, Restylane® Refyne, Restylane® Defyne, Dysport® and Sculptra® Aesthetic.

For more information, please visit www.galdermausa.com and www.galderma.com.

To earn exclusive rewards, bonuses and discounts on Galderma's aesthetic treatments, join the ASPIRE Galderma Rewards program. To learn more about ASPIRE, visit www.aspirerewards.com.

Important Safety Information

The Restylane family of products includes Restylane®, Restylane-L®, Restylane® Lyft with Lidocaine, Restylane® Silk, Restylane® Refyne, and Restylane® Defyne

APPROVED USES
Restylane® and Restylane-L® are for mid-to-deep injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. Restylane® and Restylane-L® are also indicated for injection into the lips in patients over the age of 21.

Restylane® Lyft with Lidocaine is for deep implantation into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds and for cheek augmentation and for the correction of age-related midface contour deficiencies in patients over the age of 21.

Restylane® Silk is for lip augmentation and for correction of perioral wrinkles in patients over the age of 21.

Restylane® Refyne is for mid-to-deep injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, in patients over the age of 21.

Restylane® Defyne is for mid-to-deep injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe deep facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, in patients over the age of 21.

Are there any reasons why I should not use products within the Restylane® family? (Contraindications)

To ensure a safe procedure, your doctor will talk to you about your medical history to determine if you are an appropriate candidate for treatment. You should not use products within the Restylane family if:

Are there other precautions that I should discuss with my doctor?

What are the possible side effects?

The most commonly observed side effects are swelling, redness, pain, bruising, headache, tenderness, lump formation, and itching at the injection site. These are typically mild in severity and typically resolve in less than 7 days in nasolabial folds and less than 14 days in lips. Serious but rare side effects include delayed onset infections, recurrence of herpetic eruptions, and superficial necrosis at the injection site.

One of the risks with using this product is unintentional injection into a blood vessel.  The chances of this happening are very small, but if it does happen, the complications can be serious, and may be permanent. These complications, which have been reported for facial injections, can include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring of the skin.

As with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.

To report a side effect with any of the Restylane products, please call Galderma Laboratories, L.P at 1-855-425-8722.

The Restylane family of products is available only through a licensed practitioner. Complete Instructions for Use are available at www.RestylaneUSA.com.

© 2017 Galderma Laboratories, L.P. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

[1] RealSelf.com. "Restylane® Silk" Accessed on July 13, 2017. Retrieved from: https://www.realself.com/restylane-silk
[2]Restylane® Silk via Cannula Instructions for Use. Fort Worth, TX: Galderma Laboratories, L.P., 2017.
[3] Zeichner, JA & Cohen, JL. Use of Blunt Tipped Cannulas for Soft Tissue Fillers. J Drugs Dermatol. 2012;11(1):70-72. http://jddonline.com/articles/dermatology/S1545961612P0070X/1
[4] Data on file. Global Launch Learnings. Fort Worth, TX: Galderma Laboratories, L.P., 2016.

Galderma (PRNewsFoto/Galderma)

SOURCE Galderma


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