NASHA-Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid exists naturally in all living organisms and is a component of the spaces between the cells of body tissues. It gives volume to the skin and acts as a lubricant in the joints. Hyaluronic acid (HA) was first used commercially in 1942.
In the last two decades, the therapeutic and aesthetic uses of hyaluronic acid have been extended to a number of areas, including treatment of joint pain, use in fertility clinics, and tissue augmentation. In the past few years, biotechnology has been used to develop hyaluronic acid derivatives, which will further increase the potential applications of this remarkable molecule.
With age, the amount of HA in the skin diminishes as cells lose their ability to produce HA.
Nasha (Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid)
Q-Med Esthetics product range RESTYLANE, PERLANE, RESTYLANE LIPP and RESTYLANE TOUCH contain pure Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid (NASHA). This patented gel is the basis of all our products.
Pure
The hyaluronic acid used in the manufacturing of NASHA is biosynthesized from a non-animal source. The raw material for NASHA is manufactured by biotechnological methods in order to obtain a product of high purity. The amount of impurities is minimised by preserving the integrity of the hyaluronic acid producing cells.
Non-Animal
Q-Med's products are made under stringent controls. Our products are non-animal which means there is no risk of transmitting disease or eliciting allergic reaction in patients who are sensitive to common foods, such as beef, chicken and eggs.
Long Lasting
An important advantage of the non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid used in all Q-Med products is the length of time it lasts in the tissues. Without modification, hyaluronic acid would remain in the tissue for only a few days. Our NASHA gel is only stabilized by approximately 1%. This provides long-lasting effects with minimal tissue disturbance. Nutrients, oxygen and hormones are able to pass freely between the gel particles, leaving the skin healthy during its time in the tissue.
Biodegradable
All Q-Med Esthetics products are biodegradable. As the NASHA is degraded, each molecule progressively binds more water. In practical terms it means that the implant volume is maintained until the hyaluronic acid is almost fully degraded. Since the body has its own system for absorbing hyaluronic acid, it disappears over time without a trace.
