Hyaluronic acid fillers: history and overview.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have many favorable characteristics that make it a popular injectable filler device. Its minimal immunogenicity and relative ease of use has helped HA become the most commonly used injectable filler today. A brief history of injectable fillers, the various injection techniques, and legal ramifications are discussed. A review of the most recent literature compares the efficacy and safety of HA to other injectable filler substances.
Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California, USA.
Ji-Eon
JE
Kim
Jonathan M
JM
Sykes
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000266:history / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000266:history; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000266:history / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007271:Injections, Intradermal
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; C526061:Juvederm Ultra; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; C445361:Restylane