The Complete Guide to Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

Clare McLoughlin
By Clare McLoughlin

Clare McLoughlin is an Independent Nurse Prescriber and advanced procedure aesthetic nurse and trainer with more than 16 years’ experience.


Hyaluronic acid fillers are an incredibly popular treatment option in clinics and there are certainly several reasons for this. Not only do they provide a solution to a number of common concerns relating to the ageing process (namely fine lines and a loss of facial volume), but this non-invasive treatment option can also be used to remedy concerns related to self-confidence.

But how exactly can they perform so many different actions?
This is all thanks to their key ingredient, hyaluronic acid (HA). Delving Deeper Into Hyaluronic Acid Fillers HA is a substance that has been used for over 50 years now but it’s become increasingly popular in recent years. This is partially due to the fact that skincare companies have launched countless new topical HA products, but we’re focusing on hyaluronic acid fillers today.

It’s used in dermal fillers because of its effectiveness and the fact that it is a substance that occurs naturally in the body, which means it is much safer than products that have been used in the past to make fillers, such as bovine collagen and other chemical agents. Hyaluronic acid molecules enter the skin to bind with collagen and water molecules to increase hydration from the inside out. As a humectant (a substance that absorbs moisture), it has an innate ability to retain much more than its own weight in water. This is one of the many reasons why those who have lost volume in their face often turn to hyaluronic acid fillers to restore their features to what they once were.

A Closer Look at Hyaluronic Acid Fillers and Ageing
Stores of hyaluronic acid decrease with age but it’s important to remember that this specific type of molecule isn’t just found in the skin. As well as maintaining skin health, it also promotes wound healing and increases bone strength. It can also be found in the joints, where it acts as a cushion and a lubricant, and it can also be found in the fluids in the eyes. However, hyaluronic acid fillers will have no impact on the HA in other areas of the body but they can be used to aid the effects of the ageing process on the skin.

The gradual loss of hyaluronic acid as a result of the natural ageing process can contribute to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

A Closer Look At Hyaluronic Acid Fillers And Ageing

As previously mentioned, it also plays a role in the loss of facial volume over time. When paired with a natural decrease in subcutaneous fat, the result is often sunken cheeks. HA fillers can be used to reduce the signs of ageing, improving the appearance and firmness of the skin with excellent results

 

Other Uses of HA Fillers

From ageing to improving facial symmetry, fillers serve many purposes for both men and women. Although women’s faces age differently from men’s after around the age of 50, they are often faced with an array of the same concerns, they simply

appear at a different rate. In men, there’s often some hesitance to receive treatment from professionals but this doesn’t need to be the case as most clinics are well-versed in dermal filler treatments for men.
Hyaluronic acid fillers can be used to improve confidence in people who don’t wish to target the signs of ageing too. For example, they can be used to alter the appearance of the nose without going under the knife in non-surgical rhinoplasty procedures. What’s more, hyaluronic acid fillers can be used to gently shape an individual’s lips to correct issues relating to asymmetry or volume loss. It’s
important to remember that lip fillers don’t necessarily need to be used to correct concerns, they can also be used to enhance a person’s natural features.

If you want to read more, the experts at Consulting Room really know what they're talking about and have put together some dermal filler, fine lines and wrinkles, nose reshaping and lip filler treatment FAQs just for you. 

If you have more questions, you can use the dermal filler, fine lines and wrinkles, nose reshaping and lip filler treatment questions feature to talk to our panel of trained medical experts. 

If you're keen to get started with any of these treatments right away then you're in luck - those clever folks also have a list of trusted, accredited dermal filler, fine lines and wrinkles, nose reshaping and lip filler clinics in your area.

Many thanks to the author of this blog Clare McLoughlin who founded Appearance Based Medicine in 2004, driven by a desire to provide advanced facial rejuvenation solutions and aesthetic treatments to patients in Marlow, Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas. 

People choose Appearance Based Medicine because of the top-quality and personable service that they receive, and always leave the clinic with a welcome boost to both their inner confidence and outer radiance. 

Call Clare McLoughlin now on 01628 303 020 or visit www.ab-med.co.uk

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