Can Taking Oral Hyaluronic Acid Prolong my Juvederm Treatment?

Question

I love my lips after my juvederm treatment but I seem to metabolize it quickly. Theoretically, could taking an oral HA supplement improve the longevity of my treatment?

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

I have never heard this-  and doubt it will have any effect.  There are “thicker” products than Juvederm-  like Perlane-  and make sure that your Juvederm is the one that lasts longer.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

There is not an oral preparation that has been studied in this regard.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Peter J. Malouf, DO · Answer

Hello,

	While there are no studies to prove this, I dont see how taking oral hyaluronic acid can make your juvederm last longer.  I would bet that most of what you are taking gets broken down by the time it reaches your stomach anyway.  Your body makes hyaluronic acid naturally every 80 hours as it is naturally broken down. The products we use to fill have extra cross-linking in the bonds to slow this process down.

	Best,

	Dr. Malouf

Ryan Greene, MD, PhD · Answer

To my knowledge, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that oral hyaluronic acid prolongs the duration of Juvederm. First of all, the hyaluronic acid would be broken down in the digestion process. And even if it made it past the digestive process, there is no way that it would selectively target a small area of the face.

Robert Brueck, MD · Answer

I do not know of any stidies to show it will effect the longevity of Juvaderm.If you like bigger lips consider a permanent implant or fat injections.That would be the way to go.

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