Hyaluronic acid injections are cosmetic fillers used in facial augmentation.

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Hyaluronic Acid Injections

Hyaluronic Acids - Introduction

The hyaluronic acid injection - Hylaform or Restylane - is another filler for use in facial augmentation. Like many other fillers, hyaluronic acid injections help to soften the creases in skin left by time and sun damage. Other names include Perlane and Esthelis. Tiny quantities of the acid are injected into the affected areas via small needles in hyaluronic acid injections. Hyaluronic acid injection works to increase the body’s ability to produce the acid on its own, thus no allergy testing is needed and thus no allergic reactions are to be anticipated.

The Role Of Hyaluronic Acids

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is found in all living creatures and organisms. The acid is found in the connective tissues, cartilage, skin tissue, joint fluids, and in the fluid that surrounds the eye. Hyaluronic acid supplements many bodily processes. The benefits of Hyaluronic acid are numerous. Hyaluronic acid is a jelly-like substance that works to fill the space between the elastin fibers and the collagen. Hyaluronic acid’s job is to help assist in the transport of nutrients from the blood stream to living skin cells. Hyaluronic acid also works to keep the skin hydrated by holding in water. The jelly-like consistency of the hyaluronic acid also works to cushion the joints of the body against damage. As a patient ages, the supply of hyaluronic acid decreases. By using hyaluronic acid injections, the body can restore some of the youthful qualities associated with the proper levels of hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic Acid Injection Treatment

For cosmetic surgery purposes Hyaluronic acid finds many applications. Hyaluronic acid injections can be used in the treatment of frown lines — between the eye brows, smoker’s lines, lines at the corner of the mouth, worry lines, crow’s feet, deeper smile lines, and depressions in the cheek. By helping to correct these problem areas, hyaluronic acid injection can restore a youthful appearance to the patient’s face. Other areas that can be helped by hyaluronic acid injections include the border of a patient’s lips, acne scarring, and other facial scars.

Hyaluronic Acid Injection Treatment – Finding A Surgeon

In terms of finding the best possible surgeon to perform the hyaluronic acid injections, sometimes all a patient has to do is ask others that have had the procedure. If this is not possible, a patient can call the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to see who regularly performs hyaluronic acid injections. And a patient can never be too careful to verify the physician’s credentials. Because hyaluronic acid injections are becoming popular, some people have tried to take advantage of limited budgets and advertised cheaper services. However, some of these ‘doctors’ are not licensed; or they may not have had the proper training to perform proper hyaluronic acid injections correctly. These are very real issues that any patient undergoing a cosmetic procedure should consider and research.

Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Everybody’s Invited For The Treatment

Almost any person will make a good candidate for hyaluronic acid injections. Because the acid used in the hyaluronic acid injections is so similar to the naturally found substance, it is unlikely to cause an allergic reaction in a patient. Some collagen allergy testing can take up to eight weeks, thus putting people off the procedure. There is no need for allergy testing with hyaluronic acid injections in most cases. Patients who are in good health are prime candidates for hyaluronic acid injections, as well as those who can be realistic about the results of their treatment. Discussing the potential outcome with the physician prior to the treatment will help to establish a realistic set of expectations.

Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Procedure

The procedure for hyaluronic acid injections begins with a thorough cleansing of the facial area after which an antiseptic is applied. A local anesthetic may be applied prior to the hyaluronic acid injections. In most cases, the hyaluronic acid will be injected with fine needles or by a threading/tunnel technique. This means that the needle will be withdrawn as the injection is given. The area may be massaged following the hyaluronic acid injections to spread the injected hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic Acid Injections – Aftereffects

Following the hyaluronic acid injections, the patient may experience some redness and swelling at the injection sites for a few hours. Remaining redness and swelling will disappear within a week or so. Multiple treatments may be necessary to achieve the desired look. Overall results will last anywhere form three to nine months, at which point the hyaluronic acid injections can be repeated. Like the hyaluronic acid that is naturally present in the body, the hyaluronic acid injections will also break down in the body after a period of time. Many patients have two to three treatments a year to maintain the initial results, topping off the levels of hyaluronic acid that is present in their body.

Hyaluronic Acid Injections Treatment – Very Less Side Effects

As for side effects or risks associated with hyaluronic acid injections, few are noted due to its presence in nature. Most patients will report some discomfort following the hyaluronic acid injections, but this is a temporary condition. In the rare cases of allergic reaction to the hyaluronic acid injections, the patient may encounter thickened or red nodules at the injection sites. These may be present for weeks or months following the hyaluronic acid injections. The physician will discuss any other possible risks of hyaluronic acid injection during your initial consultation.