Can skincare products with hyaluronic acid (HA) be used as a substitute for HA fillers or HA skin boosters?

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The short answer is no. The reason being is because when we inject fillers, we inject to different layers of the skin and it penetrates further.

But for topical creams with hyaluronic acid properties, I would say there are 2 factors that will determine how well it absorbs. Obviously it will be less wild compared to the injection but it does not mean it does not work.

Firstly, let's say number one would be the driver, which stand for the specific molecules in the product that helps to drive the hyaluronic acid into the deeper layer of the skin.

Secondly, depending on the molecules of the hyaluronic acid, low molecule or high molecule, that will again affect how deep our skin absorbs it. So, I won't say it can be substituted but I think it can work as an adjunct to fillers.

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Can excessive Hyaluronic acid fillers be dissolved 1 year later?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers can be removed using Hyaluronidase (Hyalase). Usually 1 session is needed. However, for HA fillers that still remain even after 1 year, more sessions may be needed for best results. Hope that this helps!

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How does having injectable skin boosters regularly affect the long term skin barrier function and potential for scarring?

When performed by a qualified doctor using small calibre sterile needles in an aseptic environment, there is negligible long-term negative effects on the skin barrier function. The risk of scarring will be very low. However, if you have a pre-existing skin condition such as eczema, do let your doctor know beforehand so that a thorough assessment of your suitability and overall skin condition to undergo injectable skin booster can be made. This also applies to those who are prone to excessive scarring such as keloid-prone.

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