Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are a popular non-surgical treatment for reducing wrinkles and adding volume to the face. It might sound fancy, but hyaluronic acid is actually a natural substance already found in our skin. It acts like a sponge, attracting and holding onto water, keeping our skin plump and hydrated.
As we age, our natural levels of hyaluronic acid deplete, leading to a loss of volume and the formation of wrinkles. Here's where HA fillers come in. These injectable gels mimic our body's hyaluronic acid, restoring lost volume and smoothing out wrinkles.
So, who might consider hyaluronic acid fillers? They're a good option for people who want to: Fillers have been on the market since the 1970’s but they only started to make a mark on the aesthetics industry in the 2000’s. Now a new range of smart fillers have been developed by AQ Skin Solutions, which uses cross-linked hyaluronic acid that, for the first time, actually mimics the natural formation of hyaluronic acid chains in the skin. I recently visited Dr Muller Smit from Clear Aesthetics in Durbanville, who explained that by utilising this new technology, smart new fillers ensure longer-lasting results and minimise inflammation afterwards.
He explained that as hyaluronic acid attracts water, it will be attracted to where the filler is injected. Most fillers will pull water unequally, resulting in irregularities and an unnatural look. Smart fillers will pull it to the same level, resulting in a natural smooth .