Cosmetic Skin Institute offers Restylane® (which was FDA-approved in December 2003) administration that helps enhance the fullness of lips and nasolabial folds (laugh lines). Other areas of the face include frown lines between the eyes and forehead lines.
Where Botox® does not diminish deep furrow lines, fillers can be added in conjunction with Botox® in order to achieve the desired result. During consultation a through evaluation will be given in order to assess which treatment best fits your needs.
In 1996, Swedish biotechnology company Q-Med created a genetically engineered version of hyaluronic acid (Restylane® and Perlane®). Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide, or natural sugar, that is found largely in the skin. Its primary function is to provide volume and pliability to the skin.
The unique characteristic of hyaluronic acid is its ability to bind with water up to 1000 times its volume. This property makes it ideal as a filler agent, for even while hyaluronic acid filler is being naturally degraded it continues to attract more water to it. This characteristic allows it to hold its shape even longer.
Restylane® is classified as a cosmetic filler. Restylane® is probably the most exciting non-surgical advancement in facial rejuvenation today.
While there are numerous injectable fillers on the market today, many of them have their drawbacks ranging from allergic reactions to short life spans.
Restylane® is considered safe and natural.
