Hyaluronic acid fillers.
Although hyaluronic acids are a relatively new treatment for facial lines and wrinkles, they have provided numerous advances in the area of cosmetic surgery. This article discusses the inherent properties of hyaluronic acid fillers that make them ideal for treatment of facial lines. It encompasses a review of the current literature on U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved hyaluronic acid fillers and the role that each of these fillers currently has in facial cosmetics. This article also discusses the potential pitfalls and adverse effects that can be associated with using hyaluronic acids for filling facial lines. Finally, it serves as an overview of current techniques for clinical assessment of patients as well as administration and treatment of facial lines and wrinkles.
Monheit
Gary D
GD
Department of Dermatology, Total Skin and Beauty Dermatology Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA. monheitgd421@pol.net
Coleman
Kyle M
KM
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects; D005145:Face; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives; D007267:Injections; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid