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What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid – also known as Hyaluronan, Hyaluronate or HA – is a substance that is naturally found in the human body, where it acts as a cushion and lubricant in the joints and other tissues. In particular, it's present in high concentrations in fluids in the eyes and in the joints.
Hyaluronic acid has multiple beneficial functions, such as hydrating the skin, stimulating the production of collagen in skin, acting as an antioxidant and free radical scavenger, maintaining skin elasticity and cushioning joints and nerve tissues. It also has an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory function and maintains the fluid in the eye tissues.
Just like other protective agents in the body though, naturally occurring Hyaluronic acid levels decrease over time as we age. It is therefore commonly injected as the main active ingredient of filler treatments for cosmetically filling areas of volume loss or eliminating signs of ageing such as facial wrinkles.
Hyaluronic acid fillers are the most common type of dermal fillers. Juvederm and Restylane are common brand names of injectables based on Hyaluronic acid.
What is hyaluronic acid and how is it used?
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Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, Hyalronic Acid and Sculptra are very popular, quick injectable treatments that can soften facial wrinkles, lines and fill out hollows to recreate the smooth contours of younger skin. Fillers are popular with those seeking a swift, non-surgical solution for ageing skin that has lost volume as the collagen that previously helped to shape and support it has disappeared.
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Miss. Elizabeth Hawkes
An ophthalmic surgeon with a subspecialist interest in oculoplastic surgery, facial aesthetics and cataract surgery.
Dr. Alexis Granite
Dermatologist specialising in skin cancer, skin allergy testing and women’s dermatology such as hormone related skin conditions, acne and hair loss.
Dr. Tamara W Griffiths
A senior Consultant at one of the largest UK Dermatology Centres at Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, where she manages paediatric and adult patients with acute and chronic conditions involving the skin, hair and nails.
Dr. Anjali Mahto
Dermatologist treating acne and other serious skin conditions. Also sees patients with ageing concerns, specialising in injectables and laser treatments.
Dr. Susan Mayou
Dermatologist seeing patients with acne, eczema, and other severe skin conditions, with a special interest in paediatric and cosmetic dermatology
Dr. Nisith Sheth
Dermatologist and Dermatological Surgeon specialising in skin cancer, skin surgery such as Mohs, laser treatments and general and cosmetic dermatology
Mr. Hazim Sadideen
Mr Sadideen is the current British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (BAAPS)/ Scar Free Foundation Aesthetic Fellow based at the Cadogan Clinic.
What is a nasolabial fold?
Nasolabial folds are two deep wrinkles or lines which run from each side of the nose down to the corners of the mouth. They are very common but can vary in severity from person to person.
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