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As we age, our faces begin to show the effects of gravity, sun exposure and years of facial muscle movement, such as
smiling, chewing and squinting. The underlying tissues that keep our skin looking youthful and plumped up begin to
break down, often leaving laugh lines, smile lines, crow's feet or facial creases over the areas where this muscle
movement occurs.
Soft-tissue fillers, most commonly injectable collagen or fat, and recently FDA approved Restylane, can help fill in these lines and creases, temporarily
restoring a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance. When injected beneath the skin, these fillers plump up creased
and sunken areas of the face. They can also add fullness to the lips and cheeks. Injectable fillers may be used alone
or in conjunction with a resurfacing procedure, such as a laser treatment, or a recontouring procedure, such as a
facelift.
Injectable fillers are primarily used to improve the appearance of the skin's texture. They can help fill out
deep facial wrinkles, creases and furrows, "sunken" cheeks, skin depressions and some types of scars. They can also be
used to add a fuller, more sensuous look to the lips.
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