Restylane in San Francisco Bay Area, Oakland, and Walnut Creek California

Restylane filler is used for augmentation of the lips, wrinkles on the face, contouring of the mouth and the cheeks, reducing lines which appear by the mouth and reducing lines under the eyes and around the them and the nose. Restylane is the first, and currently the only, dermal filler approved by the FDA that is made of a biodegradable hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance present in all living organisms. This natural acid provides volume and fullness to the epidermis (i.e., skin). Restylane is produced as a clear gel substance and is injected directly beneath the surface of the skin. Through the introduction of Restylane to the treatment area, the hyaluronic-based gel adds natural volume and lift resulting in smoother wrinkles and less prominent folds. What distinguishes Restylane from other dermal fillers, is the way in which Restylane permeates the dermal tissue and naturally binds to water molecules. Through this action, the modified water molecules assist in achieving and maintaining volume with a natural appearance. Over time, Restylane is gradually degraded by the body and dissolves without any residue or trace. Restylane treatment results are immediately visible and typically last about six months.