FDA OKs New Wrinkle Filler Perlane
Perlane Reaches Deep Layers of Skin, Maker Says By Miranda Hitti
May 4, 2007
WebMD
Medical News
May 4, 2007 -- The FDA has approved a
new wrinkle filler called Perlane for the treatment of moderate to
severe facial folds and wrinkles.
Perlane is made by Medicis, which also
makes the wrinkle filler Restylane. Both products contain hyaluronic
acid.
"The primary difference between
Restylane and Perlane is that the hyaluronic acid gel particles in
Perlane are larger than those found in
Restylane," says Medicis in a May
2 news release announcing the drug's approval.
Medicis says Perlane's larger gel
particles can reach the deep layers of the skin, offering "enhanced
volume and lifting power."
"Perlane has been used safely by
dermatologists and plastic surgeons since 2000 outside the U.S.," says
Medicis.
Perlane should only be administered
under the supervision of a licensed practitioner, says Medicis.
Perlane's effects last for about six
months, according to Medicis, which says it will begin shipping Perlane
in the next 30 days.
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