To make the skin young-looking again is the objective of any anti wrinkle treatment. However, the result of some treatments can be less than optimal. In face lifts, excess facial skin is removed and the remaining skin is stretched and re-draped over the face and neck, more often than not making the face look unnatural. Botulinum toxin injections paralyse muscles underlying wrinkled skin, which could affect facial expressions and movement. Because of this, dermal fillers like Restylane are becoming more popular.

Restylane is an injectable gel manufactured by the rapidly growing biotechnology/medical device company Q-Med AB in Sweden. When injected into the skin, Restylane replenishes the skin’s natural stocks of hyaluronic acid and stimulates its production of collagen. This in turn improves the skin’s elasticity and texture and reduces the prominence of lines and creases, making skin appear more youthful without creating an unnatural look and without affecting facial expression and facial movement. [Read more...]