Hyaluronic acid. Many people have probably heard this word before because it is an important component in many skincare products, including cosmetic procedures. But do you know how important hyaluronic acid is to our skin? In this article, we will find the answer to what hyaluronic acid is, how many types there are, and which type is suitable for solving which problems.
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a sugar molecule found in the body. It is important for retaining water, creating moisture, and making the skin look naturally hydrated. It also helps to enhance the function of collagen and elastin to maintain the strength and elasticity of the skin structure.
Although hyaluronic acid is a component that the skin needs, the body's production decreases after the age of twenty. Replenishing hyaluronic acid is a way to bring moisture back to the skin, reducing wrinkles and sagging. In addition, when hyaluronic acid decreases, the function of collagen will also decrease in efficiency. So, can hyaluronic acid that is not created by the body be synthesized? Let's read the next topic.
What are the sources of hyaluronic acid and how do they differ?
Hyaluronic acid comes from two sources. Here is a brief summary:
- Natural hyaluronic acid It is hyaluronic acid that the body can produce on its own. It is found in skin tissue, joints, and eyes, but has a relatively short lifespan in the body because it is rapidly decomposed within a few days to a few weeks and is continuously produced. However, there are many factors that cause the body's production of hyaluronic acid to slow down, such as increasing age, pollution, UV rays, and lifestyle behaviors, which cause the skin to become dry, rough, and more susceptible to wrinkles.
- Synthetic hyaluronic acid Today, hyaluronic acid used in the beauty industry is produced using a biological process to obtain pure, sterile, and safe molecules. These products are certified by standard agencies such as the FDA, ensuring quality and safety in use.
What kind of hyaluronic acid should I use to get real results?
Nowadays, hyaluronic acid injections are one of the most popular skin rejuvenation methods. There are different approaches and results depending on the method chosen. Let's see what the differences are.
- Applying skincare products In skincare products that contain HA, Sodium Hyaluronate is mostly used, which is a large molecule hyaluronic acid (High Molecular Weight HA). It can retain water well, but it only works on the outer skin layer. It cannot penetrate deep into the dermis. It functions to coat the skin and increase the smoothness of the outer skin layer.
- Performing a procedure It is a process of directly adding HA into the skin layer, depending on the type of procedure and the skin structure of each person. Therefore, it can help restore elasticity, fill deep wrinkles, increase moisture from within, and strengthen the skin structure effectively in the long term.
There are also two types of hyaluronic acid used for injection: Non-crosslinked and Crosslinked, which have different properties and uses depending on the treatment goal. If you are wondering how the two types differ, the next topic has the answer.
What is the difference between Non-Crosslinked and Crosslinked Hyaluron?
Hyaluronic acid used in the beauty industry can be divided into two main types: Non-crosslinked and Crosslinked, which have different uses and properties depending on the skin needs.
- Non-crosslinked The fine hyaluronic molecules that resemble soap bubbles spread to enhance skin elasticity and fill in wrinkles to make them look smooth. Restore skin to look radiant, plump, and naturally youthful. It also effectively reduces fine lines.
- Crosslinked It is hyaluronic acid that has been processed to stabilize its shape. It has a strong structure and is stable for a longer time. It is suitable for filling deep grooves, solving facial shape problems, adding volume to the desired facial areas, filling in the cheek grooves, under the eyes, or adjusting the face shape such as chin augmentation, temple filling, adding cheek flesh, and fixing sunken cheeks. The advantage is that it lasts for 8-12 months.
Hyaluronic acid procedures should be considered based on individual skin conditions and problems. At MEGA CLINIC, we have expert doctors to assess and recommend the most appropriate procedures.
What are the hyaluronic acid injection procedures offered at MEGA CLINIC?
Now that we know what hyaluronic acid is, let’s take a look at what procedures MEGA CLINIC offers.
filler injections
- feature Fill in deep wrinkles, adjust the face shape, and enhance fullness.
- Suitable for Concerned facial areas such as under the eyes, cheek augmentation, lip shaping, or chin adjustment
- Pain reduction: Helps shape the face and see results immediately.
- period Lasts for about 8-12 months.
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Juvelook
- feature Fills in shallow wrinkles naturally and stimulates collagen production.
- Suitable for People who have fine lines, deep wrinkles under the eyes, or shallower folds on the neck.
- Pain reduction: It is a non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid, so it can fill in fine wrinkles that crosslinked fillers cannot fill.
- period Results last for approximately 12 weeks. If repeated monthly booster injections are given, the results can last up to 1.5 years.
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Belotero Revive
- feature It has the ability to retain moisture from the inner to outer skin, helping to tighten pores, making the skin look smoother, finer and fuller.
- Suitable for People with dry skin, dehydrated skin, uneven skin, and makeup that doesn't stick
- Pain reduction: Contains Glycerol that helps promote the function of HA to lock in moisture in the skin for longer.
- period Lasts for about 6–9 months.
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Skinvive
- feature Helps draw more moisture into skin cells, making the skin look shiny, moist, glowing, and tightening pores.
- Suitable for People with dry, rough skin, large pores and uneven skin.
- Pain reduction: It is a micro-droplet HA that is evenly distributed over the entire area.
- period Lasts for about 6–9 months.
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HArmonyCa
- feature Replenish + stimulate collagen production with HA + CaHA components.
- Suitable for Those who want both lifting and filling at the same time
- Pain reduction: Instantly tightens skin and stimulates long-term collagen production.
- period Lasts up to 18 months
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Summary: What is hyaluronic acid and which procedure should be chosen?
Hyaluronic acid is a key factor in maintaining skin moisture and elasticity. Hyaluronic acid replenishment is an important option for restoring skin to look bright and youthful again. Each hyaluronic acid procedure has different properties and uses, depending on the skin condition and specific problems of each person, whether it is filling in deep wrinkles, adjusting the face shape, or restoring the overall skin condition.
Anyone who reads this and is interested in having hyaluronic acid injections or would like advice on which method is right for them can consult with our team of expert doctors. MEGA CLINIC You can get it at all 5 branches.
- MEGA CLINIC, aesthetic clinic in Bangkok: Siam Square branch
- MEGA CLINIC, aesthetic clinic in Nonthaburi: Central Westgate branch
- MEGA CLINIC, aesthetic clinic in Lad Prao: Central Lad Prao branch
- MEGA CLINIC, aesthetic clinic in Rangsit, Pathum Thani: Future Rangsit branch
- MEGA CLINIC, aesthetic clinic in Srinagarindra, Samut Prakan: Pak Nam branch
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Reference:
Research on Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging By Eleni Papakonstantinou, Michael Roth, and George Karakiulakis from pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov