The use of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers in the US is steadily growing, according to data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
The data shows that between 2013-2014 filler treatments grew by 8%. This growth is supported by marketplace data what shows US unit sales of HA dermal fillers were up by 17% in 2014.
Dr David Bank, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, said: "These findings are consistent with what I see every day in my practice. Over the past few years, I have noticed a sharp increase in patients asking about non-surgical treatments such as dermal fillers. Patients are looking for aesthetic treatments that are relatively quick."
He added: "HA fillers, like the Juvederm family of fillers, are made from a modified form of hyaluronic acid, which is a natural substance that occurs within the body. Juvederm XC and Juvederm Voluma XC each offer patients natural-looking and long-lasting results."