As we age, our faces begin to show the effects of
gravity, sun exposure, and years of facial muscle
movement, such as smiling, chewing, and squinting.
The underlying tissues that keep our skin looking
youthful begin to break down, often leaving laugh
lines, smile lines, crow’s feet, and facial creases. Softtissue
fillers can help fill in these lines and creases,
temporarily restoring a smoother, more youthfullooking
appearance (1). The ideal filler would be
non-permanent but long-lasting, have minimal side
effects, not require allergy testing, be easy to use/
inject, painless upon injection, and cost effective for
both the physician and the patient (2).