Hyaluronic acid, due to its properties, is an essential component in aesthetic medicine. Read the guide to find out how to use it.
In the aesthetic field, it is recognised as one of the main agents for antiaging treatment and more. Indeed, thanks to its versatility and biocompatibility, its application has expanded considerably over time, going beyond the simple correction of wrinkles and fine lines.
This substance, naturally present in connective tissues, used in the form of fillers, makes it possible to correct imperfections that until a few years ago were the exclusive prerogative of cosmetic surgery.
In this guide we will explore the different applications of HA, illustrating its benefits and providing practical guidance for optimal use to ensure safe, natural and long-lasting results.
In particular we will focus on:
- What is hyaluronic acid?
- Why use hyaluronic acid
- How to use hyaluronic acid
- Using the anti-ageing filler
- How to use hyaluronic acid fillers on the lips
- Removing wrinkles with anti-ageing fillers
- How to reduce dark circles under the eyes naturally
- How to straighten the nose with cross-linked hyaluronic acid
- How to tonify the skin with fillers
- Reducing scars on the face with hyaluronic acid
- How to have perfect cheeckbones with cross-linked hyaluronic acid
- Using the anti-ageing filler
- When to use cross-linked hyaluronic acid?
- Where to find hyaluronic acid fillers in Italy?
Before analysing its possible uses, it is important to know what hyaluronic acid is.
It is a polysaccharide molecule naturally present in our connective tissues, particularly in the dermis. It is produced by fibroblasts, the connective tissue cells also responsible for the production of collagen and elastin.
HA is characterised by its ability to bind and retain water, up to 1000 times its weight. This makes its role essential in keeping the skin soft, elastic and well-hydrated. It also stimulates the production of collagen, a protein that is essential for the structure of the skin.
With the physiological ageing process, the body’s natural production of HA gradually decreases. This decrease is one of the main causes of deep wrinkles on the face, loss of volume and sagging skin.
These dynamics are behind the widespread use of anti-ageing fillers to remove wrinkles and tone the skin.
HA is widely used in aesthetic medicine for its biocompatibility, which ensures safe and well-tolerated treatments for patients.
The fillers injected into the dermis are in fact resorbable. This means that the body will metabolise them naturally over time and that the risks of side effects are very low.
Moreover, these risks are exclusively linked to the quality of the product and the competence of those performing the treatment. It is therefore essential to only go to doctors who specialise in aesthetic medicine and who use quality injectives.
The fact that HA is a molecule already present in the dermis means that it integrates harmoniously into the tissues, guaranteeing extremely natural results.
At the same time, its versatility allows treatments to be customised to each individual’s specific aesthetic needs with immediately visible and long-lasting effects.
Finally, the treatments are non-invasive and allow patients to immediately return to their daily activities.
As we have already said, the effects of hyaluronic acid on the face mean that this molecule is widely used.
However, the method of use must be assessed by the aesthetic doctor in relation to the type of blemish, the patient’s age and the desired objective. In this sense, we reiterate the importance of treatments being performed by qualified professionals to ensure maximum safety and to obtain natural, harmonious results.
The choice of application technique will depend on the depth and extension of wrinkles – in the case of anti-age fillers – or on the need to volumise and/or correct specific areas of the face.
In this sense it is possible to distinguish between:
- Dermal fillers: ideal for correcting deep wrinkles and furrows, restoring/increasing volume and redefining facial contours. In these cases a cross-linked substance injected at different depths is used, depending on the area and blemish to be treated.
- Biorevitalisation: to restore shine, firmness and tone to the face and to repair tissues. In this case, linear hyaluronic acid injections are used to deeply moisturise the skin, improve its elasticity and stimulate collagen production.
As we will see in detail in a moment, HA can be used to correct many imperfections.
Among the most commonly felt aesthetic problems for women and men alike is skin ageing.
Thanks to its exceptional skin regeneration and hydration capabilities, hyaluronic acid is the anti-ageing filler par excellence.
In fact, unlike other aesthetic treatments – such as botox – these fillers act on the structure of the skin itself. In this way they restore the lost proportion and stimulate collagen production.
In addition, HA’s ability to retain large amounts of water ensures optimal levels of moisture in the skin, reducing signs of dryness, typical of mature skin.
The extremely natural results of anti-ageing fillers make it possible to achieve a fresh and rejuvenated appearance without chasing after artificial results.
As we will see in a moment, anti-ageing fillers can be used to fill and plump different areas of the face.
The use of hyaluronic acid on the lips is one of the most popular procedures to enlarge lips that are too thin or to correct their shape or any asymmetries.
This type of treatment is generally requested regardless of the patients’ age.
The first step is the initial assessment by the aesthetic doctor, who will have to analyse the shape and proportions of the lips, while listening to the patient’s expectations.
The application of fillers on the lips requires precision and expertise to achieve natural and harmonious results.
Results are immediately visible and stabilise over the following 5 to 7 days. The duration is variable between 4 and 12 months depending on the individual response, the quality of the substance used and its correct administration.
As the name suggests, the function of a filler is to ‘fill in’ and this is exactly what happens when hyaluronic acid is used to remove wrinkles.
There are different types of wrinkles, each of which has specific characteristics. HA anti-age fillers allow the aesthetic physician to tailor the treatment to the specific areas of the face and the type of wrinkles to be treated.
As we have already explained, HA is part of the skin structure, specifically the dermis.
This is why, when injected into the dermis, anti-ageing fillers directly fill in wrinkles and fine lines, creating a volumising effect that relaxes the skin and makes furrows less visible.
By also acting on collagen production, they also improve skin structure in a lasting way (6 to 12 months).
Dark circles under the eyes are a widespread aesthetic problem in both women and men.
Genetic factors, fatigue, stress and skin ageing are behind the appearance of dark shadows under the eyes, which make the eyes appear old and dull.
Probably not everyone knows that HA is also a valid remedy for reducing hollowed-out dark circles under the eyes in an effective and minimally invasive way. Fillers are injected precisely into the under-eye area to fill depressions and improve the appearance of dark circles.
Treatment with fillers for dark circles under the eyes not only reduces dark shadows under the eyes, but also improves the texture and radiance of the skin, resulting in a more rested and youthful appearance.
Contacting a specialised aesthetic doctor and using a quality HA makes the cons of dark circles filler practically non-existent.
An aquiline nose, or in any case one that is out of proportion to the overall economy of the face, really risks compromising the appearance and self-esteem of the wearer.
The good news is that rhinoplasty is not the only possible solution. In fact, hyaluronic acid offers a non-surgical solution for straightening a nose with a hump.
More precisely, the aesthetic doctor will inject the filler into specific areas of the nose to improve its symmetry and overall appearance.
In particular, rhinofiller proves particularly effective for correcting small humps, lifting the tip of the nose or evening out irregularities in the nasal dorsum.
The advantage is that the results are immediately visible and recovery time minimal, unlike the traditional surgical approach. Moreover, as it is a resorbable filler, the final result can be adjusted over time.
Genetics, sudden weight loss or, more generally, the inexorable passing of time, have among their consequences sagging facial skin.
Hyaluronic acid proves to be an excellent option for toning the skin, improving its elasticity and firmness.
As we have repeatedly said, HA anti-ageing fillers, injected into the dermis, stimulate collagen production and deeply moisturise the tissue. In practice, it acts like a sponge that retains water and gives the skin a fuller, plumper appearance.
There are also injections of varying densities, from very soft and fluid to heavier and volumising. This makes it possible to find the most suitable solution in each case for firming facial skin.
The results are immediately visible and continue to improve in the days following treatment and then stabilise.
Hyaluronic acid is also an effective treatment for eliminating scars on the face.
Among the properties of HA is that it fills and regenerates skin tissue. Thus, once injected into the scars, the filler fills in the skin depressions while stimulating collagen production and improving skin elasticity.
In this way, it smoothes the skin surface and reduces scars on the face, making them less visible.
This remedy is particularly effective, for example, for acne-related consequences on the face, for reducing varicella scars and for post-surgical scars.
The procedure is minimally invasive, with results that are visible immediately and improve over time.
High, voluminous cheekbones are a popular aesthetic trend among individuals of both sexes and regardless of age.
In order to obtain perfect cheekbones, HA is injected into the deep dermis through very fine needles or by means of tipless microcannulas. The latter technique is less traumatising for the skin and allows the aesthetic physician to distribute the product more evenly through a single access hole.
The difference between before and after cheekbone fillers is immediately visible and will stabilise within about 15 days.
The duration is approximately between 9 and 11 months, after which further treatments will be necessary to maintain the results. This reabsorbability, as we have said, also allows for eventual adjustments to have perfect cheekbones that meet the patient’s expectations.
From what we have seen so far, it emerges that fillers are extremely versatile treatments that can successfully correct various skin problems.
They are, therefore, an extremely effective alternative to cosmetic surgery, with the advantage that the results are reversible and the risks of contraindications and side effects very low. From this point of view, let us remember, what makes the difference is exclusively the quality of the injection used and the competence of the doctor performing the treatment.
Once these essential conditions are met, it can be used in total safety, precisely by virtue of its nature as a substance already present in our bodies.
So, in conclusion, HA can be used in all those cases where the patient wishes:
- Non invasive procedure performed on an outpatient basis;
- Immediately visible and long lasting results;
- Natural effect;
- Possibility of correcting or modulating results;
- Solution free of contraindications and side effects.
An experienced and qualified aesthetic doctor will be able to choose the best hyaluronic acid filler considering the area to be treated and the imperfection to be corrected.
In conclusion, it is clear that the quality of the HA used in aesthetic treatments is an essential variable to consider. This is for the patient and for all practitioners involved in this ever-growing market.
For aesthetic doctors, it is therefore essential to find a reliable distributor who can guarantee a pure substance.
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HA Foliage is an undersized monophasic gel that, thanks to the low-temperature production process employed, maintains intact the characteristics of the one present in the body. In fact, it is free of protein residues, nucleic acids and solvents and the risks of side effects are very minimal.
Moreover, thanks to our innovative 2CORE technology in the patenting phase, we are able to offer a complete and versatile range of fillers. Different products that differ according to the degree of viscosity, particle size and areas to be treated, to offer targeted answers to every need.
Foliage is the result of 20 years' experience of Phitogen Beauty Labs - a leading group in the production of hyaluronic acid-based injectables. Foliage distributes a complete range of high-performing intradermal products.
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