Like collagen, hyaluronic acid is naturally present in the skin (56%) and this percentage diminishes with age. Facial wrinkles and creases begin to appear as the underlying collagen and elastin fibers begin to break down and wear out. While this breakdown is part of the natural aging process, it can also result from excessive squinting, frowning and smiling. Restylane ® which is a form of hyaluronic acid or Radiance which is a calcium hydroxylapatite injectable (found in the body's bones) which is used to fill out creases and folds in the cheek area and for facial wrinkles to create volume in the face resulting in a healthy and vital appearance.

Restylane® or Radiance is designed to be injected expertly into the skin to "fill in" or "fill out" these, crevices and facial wrinkles and folds, particularly located in the cheek area. This unique technique "plumps up' out sunken areas and depressions of facial skin so as to restore or re-create the shape of the face itself, which has a tendency to flatten with time and the aging process. Restylane restores volumes lost in the face resulting in a more softer, fuller face that is a characteristic of a youthful and healthy appearance.