HA Dermal Filler Patient Information

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- The majority of brands are made from hyaluronic acid

- Immediate results

- Minimal downtime

- Lasts 6-18 months depending on the product, treatment site, lifestyle factors and the individual.

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What is Hyaluronic Acid?

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Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar chain molecule found in all skin and soft tissues throughout the body, identical across species. It attracts and binds water in the skin, providing volume and hydration, but also ‘cushioning’ and supporting collagen and elastin fibres and providing a medium, or carrier, for chemical messages between the cells.

Dermal fillers are manufactured, usually through fermentation and cross linking with proteins to produce a clear, sterile gel for injection into the skin.

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In the UK, there are over 160 brands on the market due in some part to weak regulation.  Not all hyaluronic acids are the same, each brand has a range of ‘tissue tailored’ products designed for specific results. One size does not fit all. At this clinic we use only tried and tested brands. If you have a particular brand you prefer, please discuss with us.