Newport Beach Plastic Surgery | Dr. Hendrick's Blog

Lines and Wrinkles in the face suggest aging, stress or both. To maintain a youthful appearance, there are many cosmetic treatments available that add volume and smooth out fine lines.

Restylane® and BOTOX® Cosmetic are very popular treatments that each has its own distinct advantage. Restylane® is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved non-animal, biodegradable, clear gel based on hyaluronic acid that plumps up fine lines, fills depressions and shapes lips, chins and cheeks.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is another FDA approved treatment that is derived from the bacterium clostridium botulinum. BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into the targeted area with a fine needle and inactivates those muscles that cause wrinkles. BOTOX® Cosmetic smoothes fine lines and is used mainly to remove frown lines, laugh lines and forehead lines. In essence, any wrinkle produced when a muscle moves is a good candidate for Botox.

Static wrinkles or Creases (Ones that are present at rest) respond better to injectable soft-tissue fillers , such as Hyaluronic Acid Gels or some of the newer semi-permanent fillers.

Although both treatments are FDA approved, Restylane® is a natural substance and contains no animal ingredients. The effects of Restylane® last up to one year, while the effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic last from three to six months.

Both treatments produce good results, but vary according to the patients’ requirements, condition and circumstances of treatment. Dr. Hendricks is the only one qualified to recommend which treatment is best for you.

Perhaps you need questions answered about which treatment is best for you? Please contact Dr. Douglas L. Hendricks of Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery today to schedule a consultation that could start you on the road to a more youthful and fresh appearance.