Restylane
Compounds injected into and under the skin surface to fill in areas of lines and scars are known as dermal fillers. They are used to assist in reversing the effects of aging by returning the skin surface to its more youthful state. Restylane helps to reduce wrinkles, fill in scars, and replace soft tissue that has been depleted by general aging and breakdown of collagen. It is also used to enhance lips or lip lines.
Restylane is the most used and studied dermal filler in the world. It has been FDA approved since late 2003. Made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound found in the human body that helps skin retain its natural moisture, Restylane can replace what is lost in the skin as the body ages in select areas. Restylane is an easily administered, safe non allergenic clear gel that is injected under the skin to fill wrinkles and plump the skin and lips, fill in the hollows under the eyes and contour cheeks. It is able to produce an excellent cosmetic results time after time, with effects lasting up to 6 months. Side effects include redness, swelling, bruising and pain at the injection site, which do not last more than a few days. |
