With age, the level of hyaluronic acid in our skin decreases due to exposure to free radicals, research has even shown that women over 50 are estimated to have half the hyaluronic acid they had when they were young. Responsible for retaining moisture in the skin, hyaluronic acid binds to water similar to the way a sponge absorbs water. As a result, it is able to fill the spaces between the collagen and elastin fibers in our skin, making it look and feel more plump and youthful.
When injected, hyaluronic acid fillers can restore volume and add structure to the face at a much faster rate than what can be achieved with an HA-based cream. Because of this, the demand for these types of fillers has increased, leading to the development of new ones with a variety of capabilities to treat different areas of concern on the face.
Dermal fillers, also known as “injectables” or “soft-tissue fillers,” do just what their name suggests: they fill in the area under the skin.