What
if we told you that there was
a new method for smoothing wrinkles
and enhancing lips that was
completely natural with no risk
of allergic reaction? What if
we also told you that the effects
would last for 4 to 8 months
and then
dissolve into water and depart
your body without leaving a trace?
Well, it's all true with Restylane and Perlane, two
cosmetic fillers by by Q-Med
Laboratories. Restylane
and Perlane are non-animal based
products derived from hyaluronic
acid (present in all living organisms)
in the form of a clear gel. Restylane
is now FDA
approved in the US. Once
injected into
the skin, it works with the body's
own hyaluronic acid to create
Restylane is classified
as cosmetic fillers. Restylane
and Perlane are probably the most
exciting non-surgical advancements
in facial rejuvenation today.
While there are numerous injectable
fillers on the market today, many
of them have their drawbacks ranging
from allergic reactions to short
life spans. Restylane and Perlane
are safe and natural.
In 1996, the biotechnology company
Q-Med of Sweden created a genetically engineered version of
hyaluronic acid (Restylane and Perlane). Hyaluronic acid is
a polysaccharide, or natural sugar, that is found largely
in the skin. Its primary function is to provide volume and
pliability to the skin. The unique characteristic of hyaluronic
acid is its ability to bind with water up to 1000 times its
volume. This property makes it ideal as a filler agent, for
even while hyaluronic acid filler is being naturally degraded
it continues to attract more water to it. This characteristic
allows it to hold its shape even longer. |