Hyaluronic Acid Hype

With so many nonsurgical procedures for ridding yourself of wrinkles becoming available, it can be difficult to understand all of your options. Smoothing out your wrinkles can make you look younger and brighter, but you do not want to stress out about which method you should use.

Biology of Hyaluronic Acids

Hyaluronic acids such as Restylane, Juvederm, and Perlane are some of the most common types of hyaluronics available. However, the more important question is: What are hyalurons? Hyaluronans are actually molecules that are found in your body naturally. They can be found in the extracellular matrix, or the space between the outside of your cells.

Therefore, it should come as no surprise that hyaluronans have been successful in filling out wrinkles—they naturally pack and firm the space between your cells.

Types of Cosmetic Hyalurons

There are three popular types of hyalurons used today:

• Restylane – which is especially good for the area around the eyes, nose, and mouth
• Juvederm – which is helpful for nose, mouth, eyebrows, eyes, and lips
• Perlane – which contains no animal by-products, meaning low risk of allergic reactions

In 2003, the FDA began approving the usage of hyaluronic acids for cosmetic practices. It can be injected into areas for wrinkle erasing. The acids work by adding volume to the place where they were injected, and the results can last for about six months.

Contact Us

With all of the types of wrinkle fillers available, it can be confusing to decide what is best for you. In addition to the hyaluronic acids listed above, there are even more options such as Botox and surgical procedures.

Don’t give yourself any more wrinkles worrying about what you should use. Contact Austin facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Louis Apostolakis today at 512-329-8989.