Mirror mirror who is the most beautiful? Every woman wants to be the most beautiful in the kingdom; aesthetic medicine was born to meet this demand.
HISTORY
In 1934 hyaluronic acid was discovered in the vitreous humor of the bull's eye; the exceptional properties of this molecule determined its use in numerous medical specialties.
The hyaluronic acid used in aesthetics is chemically synthesized, it is a medical device benefiting from the CE (European Community) Marking.
In recent years, we have seen a certain enthusiasm for “fillers”: “fillers” or injectable fillers based on hyaluronic acid.
WHAT IS HYALURONIC ACID?
It is a product naturally present in the body and which is used to moisturize the skin but with age its production is reduced, the volume of the face can diminish and its suppleness decrease.
Filler injections then make it possible to naturally fill in deep wrinkles, increase the size of the lips, lift the cheekbones, treat sunken temples or even reshape the contours of the face.
The advantage is that it is natural and is not recognized by the body as a foreign body. It also degrades over time and therefore does not accumulate in the body, hence its reversible nature.
Hyaluronic acid used in fillers is a medical device controlled by the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (Ansm).
WHY USE HYALURONIC ACID?
Over time, the skin becomes dehydrated, dries out and the signs of aging become more and more obvious: bitter folds, nasolabial folds, fine lines, wrinkles, sagging skin, loss of facial oval, etc.
Furthermore, collagen production decreases, leading to a loss of density of the dermis. Subcutaneous fat tends to slide slowly downward, and can also decrease in volume, which will have an impact on the overall appearance of the face, particularly on the cheeks and cheekbones.
But age is not the only criterion to take into account, there are also eating and behavioral habits such as tobacco, alcohol, beauty routine, pollution and genetics.
Note that the natural production of hyaluronic acid decreases on average by 6% every 10 years.
WHAT ARE AH’S OBJECTIVES?
They are diverse: restore volumes, deeply hydrate the skin, frown lines, crow's feet, nasolabial folds, bitter folds, vertical cheek wrinkles, hollow dark circles, valley of tears, loss of volume of the cheekbones, jowls, lips.
The application areas are wide. We can therefore inject hyaluronic acid on the face, neck, décolleté but also in the hands to make the veins less visible or in the pads of the feet to improve walking comfort in high heels.
The hyaluronic acid constituting the fillers will be presented in the form of a transparent gel that is more or less crosslinked (i.e. more or less viscous). Its use will depend on the greater or lesser crosslinking of the hyaluronic acid. Highly cross-linked hyaluronic acid will be used for deep wrinkles and to restore volume. Conversely, weakly crosslinked hyaluronic acid will be used to fill fine and superficial wrinkles or dark circles :
- Fluid : to fill in fine wrinkles around the mouth and at crow's feet as well as fine lines. Dark circles under the eyes, more or less deep, are often synonymous with a tired look. The skin around the eyes is very thin and fragile. It is marked by the effects of fatigue, but also with age. In question ? The microcirculation of skin drainage which deteriorates and promotes bags or hollows under the eyes, and at the level of the “valley of tears”.
- The filling of dark circles is done with a slightly cross-linked hyaluronic acid, therefore quite fluid, because the area is delicate such as Hyamira soft 15 mg HA or INFINI S 20 mg HA or DIVES fine lines 16 mg HA
- Moderately dense : to fill nasolabial folds, bitter folds, to correct an imperfection of the nose or to reshape the lips; such as Hyamira basic with 20 mg of hyaluronic acid or Infini M with 21 mg of HA or DIVES universal 20 mg of HA.
- Very dense : generally used to correct the loss of volume linked to aging by creating cheekbones, or chin, lips, remodeling the oval of the face; such as the Hyamira forte with 25 mg of hyaluronic acid or the Infini L with 24 mg of HA and Infini XL with 26 mg or DIVES volume 24 mg of HA.
The use of the filler technique is less expensive than a facelift, faster, less traumatic (no need for surgery with anesthesia, scars and possible after-effects). Using fillers gives immediate results. The lifespan of resorbable fillers is between 8 and 12 months, depending on the skin type.
In case of lip augmentation, it is recommended to apply an anesthetic ointment or cream before the injections.
POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS
Temporary slight swelling is possible, as well as bleeding, hematomas.
The areas most affected by this type of injections are:
- Nasolabial folds (on each side of the mouth)
- Upper lip wrinkles
- Bitterness lines (from the corners of the mouth down)
- Jugal wrinkles (vertical in the middle of the cheeks)
- Crow's feet wrinkles (if they are deep enough)…
The expected effects and consequences of a hyaluronic acid treatment?
The definitive effect is obtained 10 to 15 days after injection.
The results of the injections are immediate. In certain circumstances, the treated areas may be slightly swollen for three days following filler injections.
Are there any contraindications to hyaluronic acid injections?
As a precautionary measure, HA injections should not be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women. Certain acute and significant autoimmune or inflammatory diseases, hepatitis C
After your injection session
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It is advisable not to put anything on your skin that is not recommended by your practitioner for 12 hours following the treatment,
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Avoid dental treatments, any other type of cosmetic procedure
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Avoid all sporting activities for 2 hours following the injections
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Do not expose yourself to the sun if there are post-injection bruises
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No excessive facial massage in the 24 hours following the injections
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Avoid extreme temperatures (intense cold, sauna or hammam, etc.) for two weeks following treatment
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Avoid anti-inflammatories in the 4 hours following the injections
Skinboosters
HA is also used to deeply hydrate the skin. This is the mesolift technique which consists of performing multiple small injections in the dermis, where wrinkles form. Because skin that is well hydrated in depth is skin that ages well.What is the Skinbooster?
“skin boosters” which are part of the latest innovations in aesthetic medicine. The principle is simple but nevertheless revolutionary. It consists of injecting very fluid hyaluronic acid under the skin with a cannula for intense, deep hydration. Restore vitality to the skin and repair damage linked to aging without changing facial expression for a natural result .
Indications for Skinboosters
The first effects of age, smooth superficial wrinkles and improve the quality of their skin from the age of 30.
- For younger skin, Skinbooster will prevent aging, protect cellular capital, deeply hydrate the dermis and delay the appearance of wrinkles.
- For mature skin, the Skinbooster will restore tone and density to the skin. The face feels rejuvenated and more radiant.
The treated areas
This Anti-aging treatment particularly targets areas exposed to UV such as the face, neck, décolleté and hands.
The expected results
Skinboosters have the advantage of offering immediately visible results without changing the appearance of the face. From the first session, the skin is tightened, firmer, smoothed and deeply hydrated.
As the Skinbooster sessions progress, the skin regains firmness and radiance
At home, to prolong the effects of an injection
You will use cosmetics such as:
- Argireline cream with botox effect
- The complete anti-aging face serum
To drink (intended to deeply hydrate the skin and deeply redensify the dermis) :
Dietary supplement :
Anti-aging food supplements which are equivalent to 15 food supplements that can be found in pharmacies
And peels:
Based on hyaluronic acid such as mandelic peeling
Home treatment will prolong the effects of the injections. These cosmetics are also recommended apart from hyaluronic acid injections for their very effective anti-wrinkle and moisturizing effect.