In the lips to generate volume, correct small asymmetries, reduce fine wrinkles and other signs of ageing around the mouth; In the forehead, between the eyebrows and at the corner of the eyes, where patients experience fine or deep wrinkles, various asymmetries or loss of volume; In the chin; In the cheekbones to create and maintain a harmonious proportion of the face; For correction of the jaw line.
Hyaluronic acid injection is recommended for both women and men, from the age of 30 - 35. However, treatment may be recommended earlier in time, depending on the patient's anatomical features.
No special preparation of the patient is required. It is recommended not to wear make-up or remove make-up before the procedure. To reduce the risk of bruising or haematoma, anti-inflammatory medication should be stopped 10 days before the injection, with the consent of the doctor.
The procedure is minimally invasive and generally painless. Local anaesthetic ointments may be applied. A fine needle is used to reduce discomfort during injection. The duration of the procedure varies between 10 - 30 minutes, depending on the number of areas to be treated.
The results of the injection are visible immediately, but the first few days will be devoted to tissue healing. The effect of the injection lasts for 6 - 9 months, depending on the specifics of each patient.
The injection requires no recovery time - it allows immediate resumption of daily activities. The swelling and bruising that appear are normal in the first days after the procedure. Various forms of irritation or local reactions may appear and disappear within a few days.
A slight and reversible paralysis of the treated parts during the procedure. In extremely rare cases, the injected solution may migrate, causing slight facial asymmetries, which may require a new, corrective injection.