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Hyaluronic acid is a clear, gel-like substance that our bodies produce naturally. The largest quantities are under the skin, in the connective tissues, and the eyes. The primary function of hyaluronic acid is to retain water to keep the tissues plump, moist, and lubricated.
The levels of hyaluronic acid in your body decrease over the years, contributing to the physical signs of aging. HA injections reverse these changes by replenishing hyaluronic acid beneath your skin.
Most patients find the injections highly tolerable, but lidocaine (a topical anasthetic) can be used to reduce discomfort.
Safety should come first when considering any medical procedure. Improper administration of dermal filler can cause bruising, infection, pain, discoloration, lumps, swelling, or exaggerated results.
The best way to ensure your safety is by visiting a board-certified surgeon or dermatologist for your dermal filler injections. Certification proves that the doctor completed the proper training to administer treatment.
They renew your appearance by softening facial creases and wrinkles, enhancing shallow contours, and augmenting the lips.
The results last six to 12 or more months as the skin gradually absorbs HA molecules.
Hyaluronic acid in skincare products breaks down rapidly. The body can metabolize it in about 48 hours. To prevent quick degeneration of hyaluronic acid in regular dermal fillers, manufacturers cross-link HA chains with suspended chemical protein chains.
A high-grade filler like RHA requires fewer chemical proteins, minimal modifications, and specialized manufacturing processes. The resultant product highly resembles the naturally occurring hyaluronic acid in our bodies.