title: Soft tissue augmentation using Restylane.
abstract: Soft tissue augmentation plays an important role in facial rejuvenation. To accomplish this goal, numerous materials have been used. Hyaluronic acids represent the latest family of products to become available in the United States. This article provides an introduction to the proper use of Restylane, the first hyaluronic acid product to be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for soft tissue augmentation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Biesman
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D005782:Gels / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D007271:Injections, Intradermal / Q000379:methods; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D015595:Skin Aging
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D005782:Gels; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; C445361:Restylane