There are diverse substances on the market for the doctors to choose the best treatment according to the pathology.

It is interesting that there does not exist one substance to treat the whole face, each one of them has its advantages and disadvantages.

In general terms, ARTECOLL and DERMALIVE are similar acrylics that only vary in a transport substance that represents just the 3% of the product. It works for deep and intermediate wrinkles, also for cheekbones and chin.

GORETEX is an implant similar to many thick threads tight together by their ends and comes with a needle to introduce it. It is biodegradable and stimulates the formation of collagen. It is used on the mouth and wrinkles.

Restylane is a filling substance for thin wrinkles with a short durability of 4 to 6 months. It gives very positive results.

RADIESSE is a new product that is injected to swell the lips and to fill the wrinkles. It is a long-lasting product made of Hydroxiapatite with calcium. It has been used as dental, facial, and orthopedic implant.

Botulinum Toxin, which commercial names are BOTOX or DYSPORT, treats the dynamic wrinkles with excellent results for crow's feet, space between eyebrows and front head. Its effectiveness for other parts of the face is still under discussion. It also works for hyperhydrosis on hands palm and on feet, or excessive perspiration areas.

The most used products are listed here; however, many others are constantly appearing on the market.