Where did your baby face go - the full cheeks, wide eyes and adorable mouth that everyone used to comment on while you blushed prettily? Eventually all the fat cells and other natural “plumping” materials under the skin disperse, and this affects your youthful appearance. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to renew and replenish the face, to reduce wrinkles and restore that youthful glow. One of the newest is Restylane.

A Filler Like No Other

Two of the body’s natural “fillers” are collagen and hyaluronic acid. The collagen that is commonly injected under the skin to diminish lines is taken from cows and may cause allergic reaction. The hyaluronic acid used in this way used to be found in roosters and presented the same problem. Restylane is a chemical carbon copy of human hyaluronic acid in the form of a clear gel (technically called NASHA, Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid). One of the benefits of Restylane is that it can be administered by injection without allergy testing or excessive pain.

Another of the benefits of Restylane is that, because the body recognizes its chemical composition, the injections can hold in natural moisture and keep the desired shape longer. One set of injections can last six months, or more, without any “booster” needed. During this time, the chemical is absorbed safely into the body, so there is no chance of rejection and very little of infection. Doctors recommend that you renew your Restylane injections before the previous ones have completely dissipated.

Time and Expense of Restylane

Speed of administration and recovery are two more benefits of Restylane. The shots may take as little as five minutes, or up to an hour, depending on how large an area is being treated. Swelling and redness are gone in about a week and there is no unsightly bruising or stitches.

Restylane is most effective as filler for lips (to prevent lipstick from “bleeding” into the lines) and the creases between the nose and lips (known as nasolabial folds). However, it can also be used to fill out the cheeks and smooth wrinkles between the eyebrows and across the forehead.

If you are considering a cosmetic procedure, here is the really good news about the benefits of Restylane: value for money. Restylane gives you six months of a smooth youthful face for hundreds of dollars, not the thousands, or even tens of thousands that surgery can cost. Even with the cost of renewing the injections, Restylane should definitely be high on the list of possible treatments for those looking for an affordable option.

To learn more about plastic surgery procedures such as liposuction, nose job, or breast reduction, schedule a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon in your area.