Hyaluronic acid plays a huge role in maintaining the elasticity and suppleness of the skin. It also maintains volume by attracting and binding to water molecules. Unfortunately, it tends to be quickly metabolized by the body. Because of its major role in youthful skin, however, it is the active ingredient in a number of injectable fillers.

A formula containing hyaluronic acid is considered to be ideal to help in what most injectable fillers are designed for - adding volume. By adding volume, wrinkles and creases may be filled out and facial features and contours can be augmented.

NASHA™ stands for Non-Animal, Stabilized, Hyaluronic Acid. Patented in 1995 by Q-Med AB, a medical device company based in Sweden, this form of hyaluronic acid is the key ingredient in the injectable fillers Restylane®, Perlane® (which has a thicker consistency and targets deeper folds and wrinkles), and Juvederm®, manufactured by Allergan. NASHA™ comes as a clear gel that consists of microspheres. It is created through bioengineering.

The reason why NASHA™ is so effective is due to a number of reasons:

1.Its unique stabilization process gives it the ability to remain in the targeted area for a longer period of time, maintaining its desired volume. As a result, longer lasting results are achieved anywhere from 6 months to over 2 years.

2.Only a minimal amount of modification is performed on the hyaluronic acid in NASHA™, thereby preserving its natural structure. It is also highly viscous. These reasons make it highly biocompatible, enabling it to achieve and maintain volume safely and effectively.

3.NASHA™ can be tailored to target different purposes and areas of the body.

4.Because it is non-animal, there is absolutely no chance that infectious substances can transmit through use.