Hyaluronic Acid
The mainstream hyaluronic acid brands mainly include Q-Med’s Restylane and Allergan’s Juvederm. A newer product is the high-concentration hyaluronic acid Cleviel, produced in South Korea. Hyaluronic acid is a natural polymer present in our bodies and can be found abundantly in the eyeballs, joints, and skin. It resembles a transparent gel and functions to lubricate and lock in moisture.
Hyaluronic acid can be injected into the skin to lift the skin layer and can be used to adjust the shape of the nose (nose augmentation), adjust the chin (chin augmentation), make the lips full and sexy (lip augmentation), and reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and nasolabial folds. Also, small amounts of fine-particle hyaluronic acid can be injected into the skin surface to moisturize and tighten the skin, commonly known as ‘hydration injections’ in the market.
Our bodies will gradually absorb the injected hyaluronic acid, and the effects can last from half a year to two and a half years. It is one of the best beauty treatments for modern women.