What is the hyaluronic acid?

Is an acid that has a strong plumping properties. We do have the small amount of this acid in our bodies. However, when we age, the production of it decreases. The role of this particular acid plays is to hold the water inside our skin. As we age, and we do not have enough of this acid, we also lose water and the skin looks thinner, and less elastic. The ageing spots on our hands are also caused by the lack of this biochemical ingredient. If you are on a strict diet, you also may lose a huge amount of hyaluronic acid and your skin is likely to look saggy and wrinkled.

Since the scientists have discovered the role of this nutrient, the cosmetics products were pumped with it. It was everywhere: in creams and in lotions. Now, we know that using it externally does not give the results we want and that this kind of supplementation has very little effects. When applied on clean, dry skin it works like a good hydrator but it does not shallowing wrinkles or the fine lines. There is another way this nutrient can be used. In very short time, it has become the most popular method of smoothing the face. Both women and men love if for being natural and safe for the body. The qualified beautician injects a small amount of the acid directly in the area where the skin needs to be lifted.

Immediately following the injections, the patient can experience some redness, slight stinging sensation, or bruising in the treatment area. Those symptoms normally disappear within a couple of days. Bandaging is not necessary and most of the patients can go back to their everyday activities right after the treatment. The body will metabolize and absorb the hyaluronic acid over time. Therefore, to maintain the effect, it is important to repeat the treatment after 12 months.

Unfortunately, not everybody can have the hyaluronic acid injection treatment. Patients with autoimmune diseases and and pregnant and breastfeeding women are disqualified. Also if you are curently undergoing cancer treatment, you are not recommended to have the hyaluronic acid injections.