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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.

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