WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW…
What kind of patients may require this type of intervention?
Injections of hyaluronic acid are intended for patients wishing to reduce the manifestation of certain signs of facial aging in a non-surgical way performed in a medical office after consultation and not leading to exclusion from socio-professional activities. The expected effect is a natural result that is usually described by others as an attractive look or a fresh complexion.
What is the purpose of this intervention ?
The aging of the face is manifested in the form of two main signs of melting of the face, leading to a gradual sagging of the skin.
The purpose of injections of hyaluronic acid is to impart volume to areas that have lost their own fat while allowing the recovery of volumes of different parts of the face (cheeks, cheekbones, temples) and to naturally tighten the skin due to the action of the mechanical effect. Hyaluronic acid also has a trophic effect on the skin stimulating its continuous moistening.
The most frequently performed types of correction can be divided into four categories :
Furrows: nasolabial folds(from the wing of the nose to the corner of the mouth), folds of bitterness( corner of the mouth from one and the other side of the chin), chin-labial furrow ...
Depressions(lapses) or lack of volume: cheekbones, circles, mandibular contour, cheeks, temporal fossae, back of hands, consequences of scarring (acne, chicken pox, consequences of trauma…)
Wrinkles and small wrinkles: forehead, wrinkles of the lion (between the eyebrows), crow’s feet (at the corners of the eyes), cheeks, chin, wrinkles around the mouth.
Lips: remodel the rim(contour) of the lips, increase them if they are too thin or make them more plump
What you need to know about Hyaluronic acid ?
Injections of hyaluronic acid are performed in a medical office after consultation without the need for preliminary training. Injections are painless and do not lead to loss from a habitual life. Immediate resumption of socio-professional activity is possible immediately after the session. The results are manifested gradually within 15 days.
Hyaluronic acid is currently used as a reference drug used in medical volumetric rejuvenation thanks to:
- its long-standing: used since the 1990
- It is completely absorbable with a duration in situ varying from 8 to 24 months
- Its biocompatibility makes it unnecessary to perform portability tests before carrying out injections(except for some special sites)
- Its side effects are minimal and exclusive
How is the classic session?
- A clinical examination is carried out with the analysis in photographs to compile an individual plan of procedures with the determination of the number of syringes needed.
- Local anesthesia with Emla* cream can be used: apply a thick layer on areas that will be exposed at least 40 minutes before the injection, this will help to reduce the painful sensations of the skin surface
- Disinfection of the area to be intervened
- Injections are performed with the help of micro needles and /or mini cannula with a blunt end
- Massage of injection areas with a soothing and nourishing cream
- Duration of the session: 15-45 minutes
What procedures of an aesthetic nature can be performed in conjunction with this intervention?
This intervention can mainly be carried out simultaneously with 4 additional procedures performed:
- Injections of botulinum toxin(Botox) into the forehead allow a significant and even complete reduction of wrinkles and wrinkles in a state of rest, without affecting the mobility of the forehead in various facial expressions(avoiding the expression of the ”frozen look”
- Temporal lifting performed under local anesthesia can get rid of signs of lowering of the eyebrow, smooth out the crow’s feet and lightly fold the skin in the area of the temple and the outer part of the cheekbone.
- Blefaroplasty of the upper eyelids is performed under local anesthesia, allowing to eliminate the tired look (heavy or sagging eyelids), giving it a more open expression and freshness.
- Lifting of the lower part of the face, performed under local anesthesia makes possible to get rid of the signs of lowering the zygomatic area, which helps to achieve a visible effect of reducing the signs of aging of the middle third of the face, namely, cheeks, cheek sagging and nasolabial folds.
What should I do after the session?
After the session is recommended:
- Apply cold(ice cubes placed in a wet glove) within 24 hours
- Apply a soothing cream prescribed for the face area during first 7 days
- Avoid taking aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs during first 2 days
- Sleep on the back with a slightly raised head during first 2 days
- Avoid squeezing areas exposed during first 5 days( mask or swimming goggles, bathing hats
- Avoid exposure to strong temperature on intervened areas.( sun, hamam, sauna) during first 5 days
The manifestation of local postinjection reactions (ecchymosis, redness) They are benign and completely pass through 2-7 days.
What is the cost of one syringe of hyaluronic acid ?
Mainly we work with gamma of hyaluronic acid preparations Restylane of the company Galderma. The price of injection of one hyaluronic acid syringe is 400 Euros.
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