Everything You Need To Know About Relfydess

Relfydess is the newest anti-wrinkle injectable on the market and it's genuinely different from anything that's come before it. Faster onset, longer-lasting results, and a first-of-its-kind liquid formulation. Here's everything you need to know.

Relfydess: The Newest Anti-Wrinkle Injectable Available in Christchurch

If you've been following the aesthetics world, you may have heard Relfydess mentioned with a level of excitement that's unusual for a new injectable. That excitement is justified. Relfydess, developed by Galderma, the same company behind Restylane and Dysport, represents a genuine step forward in anti-wrinkle treatment. It works faster, lasts longer, and is formulated differently from anything currently available.

At The Face in Christchurch, we now offer Relfydess as part of our anti-wrinkle treatment options. Here's what you need to know.

What Is Relfydess?

Relfydess is a new anti-wrinkle injectable containing RelabotulinumtoxinA, a highly purified botulinum toxin type A developed and manufactured by Galderma using their proprietary PEARL Technology.

Like existing anti-wrinkle treatments, Relfydess works by temporarily relaxing the facial muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles. What sets it apart is how it's formulated, how quickly it works, and how long the results last.

Relfydess is the first and only ready-to-use liquid neuromodulator created with PEARL Technology, designed to preserve molecule integrity and deliver a highly active, complex-free molecule. Unlike traditional anti-wrinkle products which come as a powder that must be mixed with saline before use, Relfydess arrives in a ready-to-use liquid form, eliminating the reconstitution step and the dosing variability that can come with it.

What Makes Relfydess Different?

There are three things that genuinely distinguish Relfydess from existing anti-wrinkle treatments:

1. Faster onset

Traditional anti-wrinkle injectables typically take 3 to 7 days before any visible effect appears, with full results at 10 to 14 days. Relfydess works considerably faster.

Data from Galderma's trials showed some patients saw visible results as early as Day 1 after treatment, a meaningful difference for clients who want to see results quickly. Across the READY clinical trial program, up to 39% of patients reported seeing effects from day one.

2. Longer-lasting results

Standard anti-wrinkle treatments typically last 3 to 4 months before a top-up is needed. Relfydess lasts significantly longer.

The clinical trial found that Relfydess maintained results for up to six months, with the median time to return to baseline severity for frown lines and crow's feet reported between 24 and 27 weeks. Across the READY program, up to 75% of patients maintained improvements for six months for both frown lines and crow's feet.

For clients currently booking every 3 to 4 months, Relfydess could mean one to two fewer appointments per year while maintaining the same result.

3. Ready-to-use liquid formulation

Every existing anti-wrinkle product on the market comes as a powder that practitioners reconstitute with saline before use. The amount of saline used, the mixing method, and storage conditions can all introduce minor variability in the final product. Relfydess arrives pre-mixed as a ready-to-use liquid, meaning the concentration is consistent every time, every appointment, with no reconstitution required.

This standardisation eliminates reconstitution variability, and every treatment uses the same preparation, consistency that matters for outcomes and safety.

What Does Relfydess Treat?

Relfydess is approved for the treatment of moderate to severe frown lines (glabellar lines) and crow's feet (lateral canthal lines). Like other anti-wrinkle injectables, it works by temporarily relaxing the muscles responsible for these dynamic expression lines, smoothing existing lines and preventing them from deepening over time.

As with all anti-wrinkle treatments at The Face, we will assess your facial anatomy and treatment goals at your consultation to determine the right approach for you.

Is Relfydess Right for You?

Relfydess is an excellent option if you're already familiar with anti-wrinkle treatment and are looking for longer-lasting results with faster onset — particularly if you find yourself rebooking more frequently than you'd like. It's also worth considering if you're new to anti-wrinkle injectables and want to start with the most current formulation available.

Georgia will discuss your options at your consultation, including whether Relfydess, traditional anti-wrinkle, or a combination approach is the best fit for your goals.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

The treatment experience with Relfydess is the same as any other anti-wrinkle appointment at The Face. Your appointment begins with a facial assessment and discussion of your goals. Treatment involves small, precise injections into targeted muscles, quick, with minimal discomfort.

You may start to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, with the full effect visible within the first two weeks. Results can last up to six months, and your injector will advise on your individual maintenance schedule at your review appointment.

Book Your Relfydess Consultation in Christchurch

Relfydess is now available at The Face in Christchurch. Book a consultation with with us to find out if it's the right option for your anti-wrinkle treatment plan.

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