Hyaluronic acid fillers are among the most widely used treatments in aesthetic medicine. Read our guide to find out what they are used for and how they work.
With the increasing focus on caring for one’s appearance, this treatment has established itself as an effective and non-invasive answer to correct different imperfections.
Its success lies in the very nature of hyaluronic acid (HA). A biocompatible and moisturising substance that integrates perfectly into the skin tissues, promoting a natural and harmonious result.
However, despite the popularity of dermal fillers, it is essential to understand exactly what they are and how they work in order to make informed choices.
The aim of this guide is to provide a comprehensive overview of hyaluronic acid benefits, duration of results and safety considerations. It is aimed at both patients and practitioners.
Hyaluronic acid fillers are one of the best alternatives to cosmetic surgery for correcting facial skin imperfections.
As we have already mentioned, the hyaluronic acid benefits are linked to the characteristics and properties of this substance. It is a molecule naturally present in the human body that plays a crucial role in maintaining skin hydration and elasticity.
One of the main characteristics of hyaluronic acid is its ability to retain water (up to 1,000 times its weight) ensuring deep and prolonged hydration.
Indeed, with age, the body’s production of HA physiologically decreases, leading to skin dryness, loss of volume and the formation of wrinkles.
That said, the main hyaluronic acid benefits include:
- Deep hydration;
- Improved skin texture;
- Stimulation of fibroblasts to increase collagen production;
- Reduction of wrinkles;
- Restoration of facial volumes;
- Immediate and natural results without invasive intervention.
One piece of information that potential patients should be aware of is that they are biocompatible fillers and, therefore, at very low risk of long-term side effects.
What makes the difference is solely the quality of the injection used and the competence of the aesthetic doctor performing the treatment.
We mentioned that hyaluronic acid fillers are biocompatible fillers. This means that they are also reabsorbable by the body.
Periodic touch-ups will therefore be necessary to maintain the results over time.
That being said, the duration of hyaluronic acid benefits depends on several factors: quality and specific formulation of the filler, area treated, manual dexterity of the person performing the treatment and the patient’s individual metabolism.
Generally speaking, dermal fillers can last between 6 and 12 months. In this gap, the injection technique and the quality of the product used are decisive.
High-quality products and an experienced hand can help prolong the duration of effects.
In addition, usually areas with greater mobility, such as the lips, tend to metabolise hyaluronic acid more quickly than less mobile areas (cheeks or temples).
Finally, the patient’s lifestyle also plays a role in maintaining results over time. A healthy diet, not smoking and knowing how to behave during sun exposure can make all the difference.
There is no precise answer to this question because there is no specific age at which to start treatment with hyaluronic acid fillers.
The most balanced approach is one that does not exclusively take into account age. One should also assess what the objective condition of the skin or the presence of particular blemishes negatively affect the individual’s self-perception.
What we advocate in Foliage are the values related to “cyclic maintenance of beauty”. We therefore encourage improving the physiological well-being of the skin, yet without distorting one’s features or chasing artifactual results.
Our vision and mission is to support people in making the best of their age, without having to look unnaturally young. And that is what we do with our fillers.
We have outlined the hyaluronic acid benefits, explaining how these benefits are closely linked to the quality of the product used.
Selecting only the best performing and safe hyaluronic acid fillers is therefore essential for the patient and for all those involved in this ever-expanding market.
Choosing Foliage by Phitogen products means having a complete line of 100% Made in Italy injectables, obtained exclusively from pure hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin.
Our exclusive 2CORE technology allows us to develop a product with unique biophysical characteristics, highly homogeneous, easy to inject and with a minimal risk of allergic reactions. The Foliage range of hyaluronic acid fillers consists of products that differ in the degree of hyaluronic acid cross-linking and in their intended use. This allows us to offer targeted answers for each type of blemish and skin type.
Becoming a Foliage by Phitogen distributor means seizing the opportunity to offer the market a superior product in terms of both performance and safety.
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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