22 HOW TO TREAT : HYALURONIC ACID TISSUE FILLERS ausdoc . com . au
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22 HOW TO TREAT : HYALURONIC ACID TISSUE FILLERS ausdoc . com . au
Figure 2 . High- and low-molecular hyaluronic acid .
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Figure 3 . Muscles of facial expression .
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INDICATIONS FOR HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS
BOX 1 shows HA fillers ’ indications .
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Volume deficiency
HA can be used to add volume ;
this can be advantageous where volume deficiencies truly exist . These include congenital issues of
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hypoplasia of features , such as the chin or midface , or significant asymmetry that may be congenital or acquired . 28
Subtle forms of volume
deficiency commonly occur — detracting from the appearance of the individual — and can be well remedied , at least temporarily , by the judicious use of volume
enhancement . A common form of acquired volume deficiency occurs with post-acne scarring ; a very accurate improvement of individualised scars and more severe