Hyaluronic Acid in Modern Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery

Hyaluronic Acid in Modern Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery 

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a ubiquitous substance that is found in connective tissues, joints, muscles and in the skin. It is an essential glycosaminoglycan that acts as a network to transfer essential nutrients from the bloodstream to cells. Modern plastic surgery employs various synthetic forms of HA to improve skin aesthetics, to correct joint pathologies and to reconstruct the skin after injury. This chapter outlines some of the important aspects of HA and its implementation in modern reconstructive surgery. 

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