Article: Hyaluronic acid filler Restylane approved by the FDA.(Pipeline Previews)

Restylane has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of age-related wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Restylane is made with hyaluronic acid, a naturally found structural component of the skin, creating volume and shape: it also acts as a lubricant and shock absorber in the joints.

Studies conducted by the manufacturer (Medicis Pharmaceutical. Scottsdale. AZ) showed that Restylane is safe and effective for filling moderate to severe wrinkles around the nose and mouth. In the pivotal study, conducted at six medical centers in the United States, 138 patients with nasolabial folds were injected with Restylane on one side of the face and Zyplast, a bovine ...

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