If you want to smooth out your wrinkles, there are several options including topical serum creams, Botox injections and fillers such as Restylane. Restylane contains hyaluronic acid which is a naturally occuring substance in our bodies. Hyaluronic acid is responsible for plumping our skin and providing the fullness to the skin. Unlike Botox which is a toxin injected into the skin to paralyze facial muscles temporarily, fillers such as Restylane contain non-animal biodegradable compounds that are used to fill the wrinkles. The hyaluronic acid is safely absorbed into the skin as the effects of the treatment wears off.

Generally Restylane is supposed to have fewer side effects such as allergic reactions or leaking of the toxin to other parts of the body as in the case of Botox. The FDA has warned Botox users about the leakage of the toxin to surrounding areas and this is considered a known risk with Botox.

Many cosmetologists claim that the results are visible faster with Restylane and they last longer when compared to Botox or other methods. The procedure is very simple and can be performed using ultra think needles without any pain.

Some precautions have to be taken as with any procedure to reduce chances of excessive bleeding. Talk to your cosmetologist and get all the details before you go in to get the injections.