A cosmetic implant comprises a filament made from a biocompatible
elastomer. The elastomeric filament can be injected or pulled under one
or more wrinkles. Once implanted under the wrinkle(s), the filament lifts
and supports the tissue above it. Such lifting lessens (and possibly
removes altogether) the appearance of the wrinkle(s). The biocompatible
elastomeric filament is preferably made from a polyolefinic copolymer
material having a triblock polymer backbone comprising
polystyrene-polyisobutylene-polystyrene, which is herein referred to as
"SIBS"; or alternatively can be made from silicon rubber, expanded
polytetrafluorethelyene (ePTFE), polyurethane, polyolefin, copolymers of
nylon, copolymers of polyester, or elastin.