What Are the Long Term Effects of Using Hyaluronic Acid Fillers?
asked 11 months ago by welrj
Latest answer by Stephen Prendiville, MD
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Tags: hyaluronic acid, long-term
If hyaluronic acids (juvederm, restylane, radiesse) are injected to the cheeks / face for over 20 years or more, what are the possible side effects? Are there studies for the use of these fillers for that long to determine their safety in long-term use?
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Long Term Effects of Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Before I discuss potential long term effects, I think its is appropriate to define what hyaluronic acid is. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is found in our bodies in the intra-and extracellular matrix. It is form of antigen-free tissue glue, if you will. Therefore, hyaluronic acid is naturally broken down in the body without adverse effects. Hyaluronic acid has been used for years in cartaract surgery and was FDA approved for cosmetic use (Restylane) in 2004...
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