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Leonard Lu, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Recent answer posted by Leonard Lu, MD

Q: Is hyaluronic acid absorbable by the skin (topical)? asked by JulieKokesch Beverly Hills, CA

A:

Hyaluronic acid is a normal substance found in the body and as such there is normal turnover. It is broken down by hyaluronidase (an enzyme). Not sure why you would put it on your skin; it would be an expensive skin cream! Good Luck!

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EducationUndergraduate and Medical School:
Brown University, Providence, RI
Brown-Dartmouth Program, Hanover, NH and Providence, RI
Post-medical school training Plastic Surgery Training Program, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Professional membershipsAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Hospital affiliations Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Highland Park Hospital, Lake Forest Hospital, Skokie Hospital, Condell Medical Center
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LocationNew Horizons Center For Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa
9843 Gross Point Road
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