» I have deep frown lines between my eyebrows that I’d like to fix, but I am worried about the toxicity of the chemical fillers...
Submitted by Admin on Mon, 06/06/2011 - 16:00
Question:
I have deep frown lines between my eyebrows that I’d like to fix, but I am worried about the toxicity of the chemical fillers. What are the long terms effects on health and skin after using these injectable fillers? Answer:
I almost exclusively use injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers in the face. There are several products available which work well. This is composed of a naturally occurring substance found in the skin and is not made from animal products. Although mentioned as a potential risk, I have never seen an allergic reaction to this product after injection. There are studies which suggest that this type of filler stimulates collagen formation which is desirable in long-term reduction of wrinkles. This is an absorbable filler that lasts approximately 10 months. I know of no long term deleterious effects after injection of HA fillers. |