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Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that gives the skin its fullness and volume. Your body makes hyaluronic acid, which attracts and binds water, keeping the skin looking youthful.
Restylane
Hyaluronic acid is an ingredient in the commercial drug Restylane, which is injected into skin to reduce wrinkles, according to medicinenet.com.
Effects of Restylane
According to the Mayo Clinic, when injected into deep wrinkles, soft tissue fillers such as Restylane plump and smooth wrinkles and furrows, giving skin more volume.
Popularity
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, nearly 1.5 million injections of hyaluronic acid were executed in 2007, making it the seventh most popular cosmetic procedure.
Side Effects
The Mayo Clinic reports side effects to injections of hyaluronic acid include site bruising and temporary swelling and redness.
Time Frame
The plumping effects of Restylane tend to last about six months, according to medicinenet.com.
Source:
MedicineNet.com: Hyaluronic Acid
MayoClinic.com: Wrinkles, Treatments and Drugs
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: 11.7 COSMETIC PROCEDURES IN 2007
More Information:
DovePress: Use of hyaluronic acid fillers for the treatment of the aging face
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