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Fillers and injectables are used in the beauty industry for the treatment of lines and wrinkles by adding volume from the inside, according to an article in Wanted, which highlights a bioreabsorbable filler by Genop called Ellansé, which treats the underlying cause of facial ageing by stimulating collagen production. The effects are said to be gradual and give natural-looking results that can last between one and four years. It can be used on the jaw line, brows, cheeks, chin definition and also for nose reshaping.