Skin is held tight and smooth by three critical components: collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin. These chemicals combine to create a firm, spongy meshwork under the skin’s surface. The elastic structure keeps the skin surface smooth and firm. As we age, our skin slowly looses the integrity of the meshwork and becomes more susceptible to contour changes, forming deeper wrinkles known as static wrinkles, or “lines at rest”. With the weakness in the underlying support structure, depletion of subcutaneous fat and the loss of elasticity, this results in sagging skin and loss of support of the tissues in our bodies. Fortunately their are innovative cosmetic procedures available without the invasive nature and recovery time of major surgery.

Soft tissue augmentation, through the use of cosmetic fillers, also known as “facial fillers” or “injectables” has become a very popular means to restore volume loss and contour changes.

How it works

Hyaluronic acid is injected into the skin to add volume and create a more youthful appearance. This is an excellent treatment option for deep folds, lip enhancement, facial lines, wrinkle correction, shaping facial contours (cheeks, chin and nose) and smile lines. Hylaluronic acid helps the collagen and elastin maintain the skin’s structure, restores hydration and stimulates cell renewal.

What is Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is a natural occurring polysaccharide (chain of sugars) that is a normal part of the support structure under the skin. Because age depletes hyaluronic acid in the skin, injections can help plump up the tissue underneath the skin to create firmer, smoother, younger-looking skin.