Description
Clinical Description
Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine is a stabilised hyaluronic acid (HA) skin booster designed for deep skin hydration, elasticity support, and overall skin quality improvement. Developed using NASHA™ (Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid) technology, the product is intended for intradermal implantation to improve skin texture, luminosity, and hydration in areas affected by age-related dermal changes. The inclusion of lidocaine is intended to support patient comfort during injection procedures.
This skin booster is commonly used by aesthetic practitioners for facial rejuvenation and treatment of areas demonstrating reduced elasticity or dehydration, including the face, neck, décolletage, and hands. Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine differs from traditional volumising fillers because its primary objective is dermal revitalisation rather than structural augmentation. The gel formulation provides gradual hydration support while integrating into the dermal matrix.
What Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine Is Similar To
Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine belongs to the category of injectable skin boosters and biorevitalisation products intended to improve hydration and dermal quality rather than create significant volumisation. It is commonly compared with products such as Profhilo® and Juvederm® Volite because these treatments are also designed to address skin hydration, elasticity, and texture irregularities.
Compared with Profhilo®, which contains hybrid cooperative complexes of hyaluronic acid with high diffusion characteristics, Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine uses NASHA™ stabilised HA gel technology that remains more localised within the treatment area. This may allow practitioners greater placement precision in targeted regions.
Juvederm® Volite similarly focuses on long-lasting hydration but utilises Vycross® technology and differs in rheological profile and injection characteristics. Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine is generally positioned as a skin quality treatment rather than a volumising dermal filler.
This comparison is provided for clinical orientation only and does not imply interchangeability.
Treatment Areas / Indications
According to manufacturer and distributor information, Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine may be used in the following areas:
- Face
- Cheeks
- Perioral area
- Neck
- Décolletage
- Dorsal hands
The product is intended for improving skin hydration, elasticity, and texture in areas affected by age-related dermal changes.
Usage / Administration (IFU-Only Section)
Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine should only be administered by qualified medical professionals trained in aesthetic injection procedures and aseptic technique.
Injection depth:
Intradermal injection.
Volume per injection site:
Not provided by manufacturer.
Needle gauge:
Typically supplied with fine-wall needles; exact gauge may vary by packaging and distributor. Specific gauge not consistently provided in public IFU documentation.
Frequency / number of sessions:
Treatment schedules vary according to practitioner assessment and patient indication. Detailed protocol not provided by manufacturer in publicly accessible documentation.
Professional-use disclaimer:
The device is intended for professional medical use only and should be administered under appropriate aseptic conditions.
Some practitioners apply serial puncture or micro-depot injection methods; these techniques are not included in the manufacturer’s official IFU.
Ingredient List
- Stabilised non-animal hyaluronic acid (NASHA™ technology)
- Hyaluronic acid concentration: approximately 20 mg/mL
- Lidocaine hydrochloride: 0.3%
- Phosphate buffer
- Sodium chloride
- Sterile water for injection
Presentation & Longevity
Presentation:
- 1 × 1 mL prefilled syringe
- Sterile packaged injectable gel
- Includes lidocaine-containing formulation
Longevity:
Treatment duration and maintenance intervals may vary according to patient characteristics, injection protocol, lifestyle, and skin condition. Clinical outcomes are generally maintained through periodic maintenance sessions. Precise longevity range not provided by manufacturer in publicly accessible documentation.
Shelf life:
Not provided by manufacturer in public-facing product literature.
Safety Notes / Contraindications
Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine should not be used in patients with known hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid, lidocaine, amide-type local anaesthetics, or any formulation component.
Additional precautions include:
- Avoid use in areas with active skin infection, inflammation, or herpes outbreaks.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless clinically justified.
- Use cautiously in patients with autoimmune conditions or severe allergies.
- Intravascular injection must be avoided due to risk of vascular complications.
Temporary injection-site reactions such as swelling, erythema, tenderness, bruising, or itching may occur following treatment.
Regulatory Status
Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine is marketed as a medical aesthetic injectable device in multiple international markets. Public distributor documentation references CE-marked regulatory status for professional medical use.
UK availability may depend on distributor compliance and local regulatory guidance.
FDA approval status for this specific formulation may vary by region and indication.
FAQ
What is Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine used for?
Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine is a hyaluronic acid skin booster developed to improve hydration, elasticity, and skin texture through intradermal injection. Unlike volumising fillers, its primary function is dermal revitalisation and moisture retention rather than structural augmentation. Practitioners commonly use the product on the face, neck, décolletage, and hands to address visible skin ageing and dehydration.
How does Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine work?
The product contains stabilised non-animal hyaluronic acid formulated using NASHA™ technology. Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains water molecules within the dermal layer, supporting hydration and improving skin quality appearance. Lidocaine is included to help reduce injection discomfort during treatment sessions. The gel integrates gradually into the tissue following intradermal placement.
Is Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine a dermal filler?
Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine is classified as a skin booster rather than a traditional volumising dermal filler. While it contains stabilised hyaluronic acid similar to filler products, the formulation is intended to improve skin hydration, smoothness, and elasticity rather than create substantial contouring or volume enhancement.
How long does Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine last?
Longevity depends on factors including patient metabolism, treatment area, injection technique, and maintenance schedule. Public manufacturer documentation does not specify an exact duration for all patients. In clinical practice, practitioners may recommend repeat or maintenance sessions to support continued hydration and skin quality outcomes.
How does Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine compare to other skin boosters?
Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine is often compared with products such as Profhilo® and Juvederm® Volite. All are injectable HA-based skin quality treatments, although they differ in HA technology, rheology, and tissue integration characteristics. Restylane® Vital with Lidocaine uses NASHA™ stabilisation technology, which may provide more targeted placement compared with highly diffusive HA formulations.
