Hyaluronic acid is a natural hydrophilic component of our skin. It is produced constantly, and as it controls the water content of the skin's tissues, it increases its hydration and enhances its ability to regenerate. However, as we grow older, the process of its natural production decreases. This results in the appearance of wrinkles, loss volume and generally skin loosening.
This ageing process can be delayed to some extent by injectable hyaluronic acid fillers. They help our skin to retain water, giving it volume and elasticity and provide deep hydration.
But, which are the most common areas, we use hyaluronic acid fillers?
Hollow (Empty) cheeks/ prominent cheekbones
As we grow older, we lose the fat from our face, our cheeks ''empty'' and our face becomes “heavier“ gaining more volume towards the jaw. The need to restore the volume on the cheeks can be achieved by the use of hyaluronic acid fillers.
In other cases we just want to enhance our cheekbones a bit, which can be achieved by injecting hyaluronic acid fillers with a special technique.
Oval face
Usually, after the 40's we begin to have issues with the shape of our jawline. The first signs of skin loosening (doggy ears), can be treated in this area with the use of hyaluronic acid fillers.
Lip contour and volume
As we grow older our lips gradually lose their volume. The upper lip loosens and becomes thinner, while fine lines appear around the lips, also known as "smoker’s" lines. In other cases, we just want our lips to look more juicy and hydrated. In order to improve our lips, we mainly use hyaluronic acid fillers.
Lines around the nose (nasolabial folds) and sad wrinkles (or marionette’s lines)
We are often concerned about the nasolabial folds as well as the lines going down from the corners of the mouth to the chin, called sad wrinkles. It is worth pointing out that these lines, if left untreated, become deeper, altering the appearance of the face. Very popular treatment to restore them is the hyaluronic acid fillers.
Hollow (Empty) chin
As we grow older our chin tends to "get in". When we restore our "lost" volume we immediately have a youthful appearance to the face.
With special techniques we can "fill", "pull", "turn" inwards or square (in the case of men) the chin, which contributes significantly to the improvement of our appearance, giving a more youthful look. This is accomplished by the use of hyaluronic acid fillers.
Dark circles
Black circles under the eyes make us to look tired and sad. The use of injectable hyaluronic acid fillers restores the lines located at the border of the lower eyelid and the cheek. This treatment is very popular in people aged 35-45. The result is striking and immediately visible.
How often is the treatment repeated?
Treatments with hyaluronic acid fillers, do not have a permanent effect and should be repeated. The result lasts 6 - 18 months and depends on the thickness of the material used, the treated area, the age of the patient and other biological mechanisms.