As our skin ages, it becomes more lax, less elastic, less hydrated and less thick. Skin laxity leads to a formation of wrinkles. The fine lines and dynamic wrinkles gradually turn into static visible lines. These signs of ageing are common targets of aesthetic correction. Currently, there are several options for treatment, but in recent years HA filling has become one of the most commonly performed procedures.

Thanks to this innovative treatment, defying the years is easily possible for women and men alike, since they can look 5-10 years younger.

About HA in a nutshell

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance in the human body, a type of high molecular weight carbohydrate, a major component of several tissues. HA has many important roles, one of which is keeping the skin hydrated by retaining water, but it also supports junction adherence and cartilage cells. In connection with the skin, the outstanding water-binding capacity is worth mentioning, one single molecule can hold up to 1000 times of its own weight in water.

From many years of clinical experience, it has proved unique and effective in treating the ageing face. What is more, HA is completely organic, so there is no need to use synthetic substances.

Choosing HA treatment

Facial ageing produces many changes in the structure and integrity of the skin as well as in other anatomical aspects. Even the skull bones’ structure changes. Fat pads in the face decrease and sink. The ideal heart- or V-shaped face changes into the opposite as if it was turned upside down, resembling an A-shape. So, the aesthetic treatments aim to prevent these changes, or restore the original structure. Our approach to all facial treatment is to think of the face, so we perform wrinkle treatments and volume replacements accordingly. We treat the middle face, the lower third and also the jawline at the same time.

HA can be administered to treat dynamic and static wrinkles as well as to replace volume in the following target areas:

• lips
• chin and jawline
• temples
• forehead
• middle face
• cheekbones
• eyebrows
• marionette wrinkles
• nasolabial fold
• under the eyes
• supermodel look filling: defining and contouring the cheekbone area and chin line

Treatment procedure

During the consultation, our practitioner receives a detailed description of the previous anti-ageing treatments from you. Then you discuss the personalised alternatives. The procedure is quick and since we apply local anaesthetic cream, the pain is minimal. HA is administered via a fine injection or cannula into the target area. The procedure takes about 30-60 minutes and it requires no downtime. Temporary bruising, redness, or swelling may occur, but the risks of side effects are minimal. At our clinic, we use only the highest quality hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero.

Contraindications

The HA filling cannot be performed in case of

• allergy
• infections (E.g.: herpes)
• pregnancy or lactation (breast-feeding)
• specific medication
• coagulation disorder
• autoimmune disease

If you have any questions about wrinkle treatment and volume replacement, please feel free to contact us.