How are Restylane treatments different from Botox® Cosmetic (Botulinum Toxin Type A)?
Botulinum Toxin Type A is a protein that is injected into muscles to relax them, smoothing lines and wrinkles caused by repeated facial movements. In contrast, Restylane is a dermal filler that is injected just below a wrinkle in order to “fill” it in, smoothing the surface of the skin. How are Restylane treatments different from collagen treatments? Restylane temporarily adds volume to your skin by mimicking the hydrating effects of your skin’s natural hyaluronic acid. Treatment with CosmoDerm® and CosmoPlast® (and bovine collagen) replenish your skin’s lost collagen, restoring skin structure. Can I get treatment with more than one filler? Although the safety and effectiveness of combination use has not been clinically evaluated, there is an emerging trend to use collagen and hyaluronic acid-based fillers in combination to temporarily replace lost structure and volume, smoothing away unwanted lines and wrinkles. Who can inject Restylane? Restylane can be injected by a qualified health
