There are many forms of injection therapy that exist to remove wrinkles and lines in the face. Although they all generally serve the same purpose, each type of injection is different, so you should know about all of them before you decide on just one. Aside from Botox, collagen, and Restylane, there is one more injection therapy that you should know about before you choose the one that works for your needs.
Perlane is an injected cosmetic filler like the other three types of treatment that are available. It is used to decrease lines and wrinkles and can also be used for lip augmentation and facial scarring removal or diminishing. The compound is a stabilized hyaluronic acid gel, and contains no animal products. The substance naturally occurs in the skin and other tissues, which means there is no need to test for allergies or reactions before using this treatment method. By supplementing the natural supply of hyaluronic acid that the body loses with age, this treatment can decrease the visibility of wrinkles, lines, and facial scars by up to 80% in most cases.
The use of Perlane, like other injection therapies, is only a temporary solution. Therefore, injections will need to be repeated within six to twelve months, depending on your specific situation. However, this treatment has been shown to last longer than other injection therapies, which might make it a better option for some people. Perlane does not make your face numb when it is used. It can be used in conjunction with Botox, which numbs the facial muscles that make wrinkles, but the job of this filler is to reduce the look of wrinkles and lines, not to deter them from forming.
Common uses of the Perlane injection include facial wrinkles, smile lines, worry lines, smokers lines, chin augmentation, lip enhancement, cheek depression filling, and softening scars. There are many other uses for this injection therapy, but they are less popular and will need to be discussed with your doctor before any injections are done. Perlane is essentially the same thing as Restylane, but has a larger concentration of the naturally occurring hyaluronic acid that your body loses with age. It is used for larger areas and treatments, while Restylane is better used for smaller areas and upkeep of previous injection therapies.
Perlane is more expensive than Restylane because of the increased amount of the active ingredient. On average, you can expect to pay about $300 to $700 per syringe, depending on where you get the procedure done and how much of the filler you actually need. While some therapies like this work by filling gaps and diminishing lines, others work to neutralize muscles that cause wrinkles and lines which keeps them from appearing. Knowing which treatment is best for you will involve a discussion with your doctor to determine what needs done, the results you realistically expect, and how much you can afford to spend on the injection treatments. These considerations will help your doctor to determine which injection treatment is best for your needs.