Hyaluronic Acid is a substance that is naturally produced by our bodies.

It's primarily used to treat lines around lips, and can also be used to plump up the cheeks. Sometimes, it's used for hand treatments or to diminish some little scars.

How Do Soft Tissue Fillers Work?

The most popular and safe dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid (HA).

This is a molecule that’s produced naturally inside our bodies that creates the cushioning and moisturizing environment for our collagen and elastin in the dermal layer of the skin.

Over time, with age, our bodies produce less hyaluronic acid, leading to sagging skin, less firm skin, hollow areas, and aging signs like folds and wrinkles.

Dermal filler treatment integrates into your facial tissue to attract and bind surrounding water molecules for added volume in the specific area.

The consistencies and particle sizes of each filler differ among products and brands, making each one more or less suitable for certain uses.

This is why it’s important to have a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist like Dr. Krant to know exactly which dermal filler procedure might be right for your facial anatomy, aging signs, and goals from treatment.

What is hyaluronic acid fillers?

Hyaluronic acid fillers (HA fillers) are a type of dermal filler with the key ingredient within the filler itself being hyaluronic acid. 

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that is extremely hydrophilic, meaning that it attracts water, which helps to keep the skin hydrated and plump.

However, as we age, production of hyaluronic acid decreases along with production of collagen, which contributes to the formation of dry, wrinkled, loose skin. 

Hyaluronic acid fillers can be used as a way to reverse these signs of the natural aging process. 

Depending on the thickness and formulation of the filler itself, HA fillers can be used on many areas of the hands and face, including the lips, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, glabellar lines, chin, jawline, under eye hollows, and midface. 

The effects of the treatment can be seen immediately and can last for between one to two years for a full facial enhancement.