Are hyaluronic acid fillers really reabsorbed by the body?

Although the effects of the substance last 1 to 2 years, it may take longer to be absorbed by the body

Recently, the news circulated on the internet of a British woman who, after an MRI, discovered a large amount of hyaluronic acid on her face, despite having last undergone the procedure more than four years ago. The fact quickly became viral among beauty enthusiasts, after all we always hear that hyaluronic acid fillers have temporary effects precisely because they are naturally reabsorbed by the body after some time. So what is the reality?

“Hyaluronic acid is in fact reabsorbed by the body, since it is a substance that we produce naturally. However, when we talk about the need to maintain the operation after one or two years, we are referring to the duration of the aesthetic result and not to the presence of the substance in the body. In fact, hyaluronic acid can take much longer than two years to be completely absorbed by the body,” explains the dermatologist. Paola Pomerantzeffmember of the Brazilian Society of Dermatology.

What it takes?

And exactly how long does hyaluronic acid take to be absorbed? According to the dermatologist, we don’t know for sure.

“More and more studies are being carried out to determine the permanence of hyaluronic acid fillers in the skin. But it is difficult to give a definitive answer, because not all hyaluronic acid fillers are the same,” explains the doctor.

“To be used as a filler, hyaluronic acid goes through a cross-linking process, also known as cross-linking, which forms bonds between hyaluronic acid molecules to make it more resistant to degradation and, at the same time, more solid and dense . As a result, the product is capable of adding volume and is difficult for the body to absorb. Hyaluronic acids from different manufacturers have different degrees of cross-linking and, accordingly, are absorbed by the body at different rates.”

Are there any reasons for concern?

If you have had or intend to have fillers with hyaluronic acid there is no reason to worry, because according to Paola Pomerantzeff the substance, being compatible with the body, is safe and does not cause damage. In fact, it’s exactly the opposite.

“Even if it no longer provides visible aesthetic effects, maintaining hyaluronic acid for more than two years can be useful, as it helps reduce the absorption of fats from the face and stimulate collagen, thus delaying facial aging,” he concludes .

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