One of the most requested and utilized anti-aging techniques on the market is the application of dermal fillers. New research has revealed that hyaluronic acid (one of the main proteins in the skin) may aid in the production of collagen.

An article in February’s issue of the AMA journal, Archives of Dermatology states that the presence of hyaluronic acid in dermal fillers may well help to partially ‘restore the structure of sun-damaged skin. The result was obtained from a study of eleven volunteers with an average age of 74. Many of the dermal fillers currently used to treat wrinkles contain hyaluronic acid; the molecules of hyaluronic acid work by binding to water in the skin resulting hydration and firming of the skin.