Hyaluronic acid is a holy grail skincare product, known for its moisture-retaining properties. However, did you also know that it’s a key ingredient of most dermal fillers? We’re going to further explain what this miracle substance is and what its benefits are as a filler.
What Is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a chain of sugar molecules. It’s found naturally in the human body, in places like the skin, joints and eyes, where it stimulates the production of elastin and collagen. It also helps skin to retain moisture and heal. Over time, we lose HA. As we age, we lose around 70% of our natural hyaluronic acid. Therefore, it makes sense to inject it and top up supplies as they are lost.
How Do HA Fillers Work?
Injecting a hyaluronic acid gel under the skin performs a few jobs. It restores lost volume and plumps up the areas where it’s applied. This can reduce the appearance of wrinkles as the skin has more support. Its moisture-retaining properties also give the skin a softer, more natural appearance.
Although most fillers are made with HA, that doesn’t mean they are all the same. In fact, there are over 160 dermal fillers available on the market today. Each one is tailored to target a specific concern, so it’s important that your injector knows their products well.
What Areas Can Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Improve?
- Lips: Hyaluronic acid fillers can add volume and definition to thin or uneven lips. They’re perfect for creating a fuller, more symmetrical look, improving the natural shape.
- Cheeks: Fillers can restore lost plumpness that occurs with age, lift sagging skin, and create a more contoured, youthful look. This treatment is especially beneficial for those whose faces appear skinny.
- Nasolabial Folds: These are the deep lines that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Hyaluronic acid fillers can soften these lines, creating a smoother transition between the cheeks and the lower face. This helps achieve a more youthful appearance.
- Under Eye Hollows: Dark circles or hollows under the eyes can make you look tired or older than you feel. These hollows can be restored, giving a brighter, more revitalised look by smoothing out the under eye area.
- Jawline and Chin: Hyaluronic acid fillers can improve the contours of the jawline and chin, providing more definition and balance to your facial features, especially if you have a weaker chin or jowls.
- Marionette Lines: These lines run from the corners of the mouth down towards the chin. Fillers can diminish the depth of these lines, giving a smoother, more uplifted appearance.
The Benefits Of Hyaluronic Acid Filler
The obvious benefit of choosing a hyaluronic acid filler is the immediate changes to your appearance. If you have concerns about wrinkles, these can be reduced almost instantaneously with one treatment. You can also increase the size of your lips, reshape the appearance of your nose and contour your face with fillers. In fact, there are so many cosmetic uses for filler nowadays that you could almost give yourself a full makeover!
As well as changing your appearance, HA filler also plumps and hydrates the skin, meaning that you’ll have a softer look.
What Areas Can Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Improve?
Hyaluronic acid fillers usually last between 6 to 18 months. However, this depends on the specific product used, the area treated, and variations in metabolism. In areas with more movement, such as the lips, fillers may wear off faster, often lasting around 6 to 9 months. In more sturdy areas, like the cheeks or under eye hollows, results can last closer to 12 to 18 months.
Over time, the body naturally breaks down the hyaluronic acid, gradually reducing the effects of the filler. Maintenance treatments can help the results become long term and keep the desired appearance.
For Hyaluronic Acid Filler, Choose Lumineux Aesthetics
Jacqui is a registered nurse with over 30 years of experience. She can consult with you and listen to your concerns, before prescribing an appropriate treatment. Her experience means she handles many different fillers with expertise, so you can be reassured you’ll get the results you want. Get in touch today to discuss your treatment.
