Every smile, laugh and frown leaves a permanent record on the face. Examples of these are the deep wrinkles seen on the forehead, the frown wrinkles seen between the eyes when angry, and the lines that extend from the nose to the mouth. Over time, wrinkles and lines are likely to become deeper.
Dynamic lines (caused
by the contractions of the underlying facial muscles, such as
furrows and frown lines) can be dramatically softened through a
series of injections with Botulinum Toxin Type A, better known as
BOTOX®Cosmetic. BOTOX® blocks the nerve impulses to the
facial muscles that control expression lines and relaxes them so
they do not contract. The result is that the overlying skin remains
smoother and unwrinkled.
BOTOX® is a registered
trademark of Allergan, Inc.
Deeper lines that are
present at rest may respond to injectable substances beneath the
skin's surface (e.g., collagen). Many new alternatives are also
being introduced for such problem areas.
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management
Restylane® is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin. It has been used in more than 1.5 million treatments in over 60 countries and is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds.
Restylane® is a cosmetic dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA™ or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. NASHA is completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid.
Restylane® maintains its shape using the body's own moisture. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is hydrophilic or "water loving." As hyaluronic acid gradually degrades, each molecule binds to more water and over time, the same volume can be maintained with less hyaluronic acid. This ability of hyaluronic acid to bind to water is what helps provide lasting results.