July 14, 2004 – Plastic Surgeons, are still trying to find the latest and best products for their patients. Many products do not live for the hype and not the best of what is already available. Restylane is available in the United States since January of 2004 was higher than that of collagen faster than the product of choice for facial rejuvenation. Although I offer both, Restylane is outselling the collagen of about 4 to 1, according to Steve Fallek, MD, a plastic surgeon in Englewood, New Jersey.

Restylane ® is a gel that is injected into the skin to add volume to lips and remove wrinkles and folds. Restylane ® consists of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance already present in your body.What is great is that pre-test is required, such as collagen. That the subject's own body there is very little reaction. This means that you can find in the office and have the treatment immediately, according to Dr. Fallek. During treatment, the crystal waters of the Restylane ® gel is injected into the skin in small quantities, with a very fine needle.

The gel produces volume under the wrinkle, which is lifted and smoothed. When enhancing lips or facial contours, Restylane adds volume and shape of the treated area. Treatment with Restylane ® is a very simple and fast. As no pre-test is necessary, treatment can be done immediately. A treatment usually lasts 30 minutes and the results can be seen immediately. Restylane lasts 9-12 months, depending on the patient. In practice, Dr. Fallek are the most common areas treated are the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows), naso-labial folds (nose to the corner of the mouth) and lips, although other sites may be treated.

Most people find, plastic surgery facial, the injections relatively painless. They may sting a bit '. If you like, a local anesthetic can be applied to the treated area before the procedure.