Yulia Sergeevna Erokhina, cosmetologist Olymp Ogni, told all about hyaluronic acid.
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a natural component that our body
synthesizes on its own. It is found in all structures and body fluids, including
skin, joint tissues and muscle fibers. The key property of hyaluronic
acid is its ability to attract moisture. Each molecule of hyaluronic acid can hold up to five hundred molecules of water.
Is hyaluronic acid useful?
With age, the body produces less and less hyaluronic acid. This leads to
dehydration of the skin, the appearance of wrinkles and a decrease in tone. Therefore, cosmetologists
call hyaluronic acid for the skin "living water":
1. Hyaluronic acid moisturizes the skin
2. Creates favorable conditions for the functioning of skin cells
3. Activates the production of collagen and elastin, which provide skin tone
4. Promotes rapid cell repair and renewal
The use of hyaluronic acid in cosmetology
1. Care cosmetics
Hyaluronic acid for the face and neck has become one of the key ingredients of many moisturizing cosmetic products. Regular use of products with collagen and hyaluronic acid can significantly improve the condition of the skin, give it radiance and increase elasticity.
2. Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is an injection procedure in which low molecular weight hyaluronic acid is injected into the surface layers of the dermis. Injections of hyaluronic acid in mesotherapy help:
Saturate the skin with moisture
Refresh your face tone
Smooth out facial lines
To even out the skin color
Tighten the oval of the face
3. Biorevitalization
Biorevitalization is another popular injection method using hyaluronic acid. The peculiarity of the procedure is the introduction of a higher concentration of hyaluronic acid into the middle and deep layers of the dermis. The results of hyaluronic acid injections during biorevitalization for the skin:
fighting the signs of aging
improving the structure and tightening
reducing acne marks
smoothing pronounced wrinkles
4. Contour plastic
Contouring is a method of correcting various areas of the face with preparations based on hyaluronic acid, the so—called fillers. Contouring allows you to:
Enlarge your lips
Reduce nasolabial folds
Emphasize the cheekbones
Increase the volume of the chin, emphasize the oval of the face
5. Intimate contouring
This is a procedure for aesthetic correction of the external genitalia. Thanks to the introduction of hyaluronic acid, it is possible to:
Replenish the volume of the labia
Improve the aesthetic appearance of the intimate area
Increase sensitivity
The benefits of treatments with hyaluronic acid
1. Naturalness: the effect of applying hyaluronic acid to the face looks
natural, individual features of appearance are preserved.
2. Safety: hyaluronic acid is a biocompatible substance, after injection
of hyaluronic acid, the risk of allergic reactions is minimal.
3. Long-term effect: hyaluronic acid moisturizes the face for several
months, the results after contouring are preserved for up to a year or more.
4. Low invasiveness: healing after hyaluronic acid occurs quickly.
Tips after Hyaluronic Acid treatments:
1. On the marketplaces you can find many drugs, such as a complex
of hyaluronic acid, vitamins and collagen. Do not take any medications without
consulting a cosmetologist.
2. After the procedures, protect the skin from the sun. UV rays accelerate the destruction
of hyaluronic acid and collagen in the skin.
3. Minimize skin contact. After injections, the barrier function of the skin
temporarily weakens. Try to touch the treated areas as little as possible
within one to three days after the procedure to reduce the risk of infection.
4. If you have done the procedure on the face: the areas around the eyes, cheekbones, lips, then the care includes giving up makeup for two to three days. Decorative cosmetics can clog pores and lead to undesirable consequences.
5. Avoid alcohol. Alcoholic beverages slow down regenerative processes and can
cause swelling. Abstain from alcohol for several days before and after
the procedure.
6. Do not massage. Even if small papules or puffiness appear after injections
, do not try to massage them. This may disrupt the distribution
the drug. The cosmetologist and
the drugs that he prescribes will help to relieve swelling after hyaluronic acid.
7. Give up sports, going to the sauna, solarium, hot baths for a week after the procedure.
Does hyaluronic acid have side effects?
Hyaluronic acid is considered a safe substance because it is natural for
our body. However, like any cosmetic product, it can
cause some undesirable reactions:
Temporary edema at the injection site
Redness in the injection area
In rare cases, an allergic reaction
Remember that adverse reactions after administration of hyaluronic acid are usually short-term and go away on their own. To minimize the risks, choose an experienced
cosmetologist and a clinic that offers only high-quality drugs.
At Olympus Clinics in Moscow, highly qualified cosmetologists, candidates and doctors of medical sciences, doctors of the highest category with more than 10 years of experience perform procedures with hyaluronic acid with the latest generation of drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hyaluronic acid: why do women need it?
Hyaluronic acid effectively moisturizes the skin, fights wrinkles, stimulates regeneration, creates a barrier against ultraviolet light, gives the skin smoothness and radiance.
Do treatments with hyaluronic acid create a rejuvenating effect?
Although hyaluronic acid helps to preserve the youthfulness of the skin, it should not be
perceived as a miracle remedy. Its main advantages include:
minimizing the appearance of wrinkles, increasing skin tone, protecting against premature
aging and improving the overall condition of the skin.
Is it painful to perform procedures using hyaluronic acid?
Usually, the procedure does not cause serious discomfort. Here's what you need to know:
1. Most modern fillers contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic
that significantly reduces pain.
2. Before the procedure, the cosmetologist can apply an analgesic cream to the lips for
additional comfort.
3. Sensations during the procedure are a slight tingling or
pressure.
4. The pain threshold is different for everyone, so some patients may experience
more discomfort than others.
5. After administration, it may hurt a little, swelling appears, but after a few
days the condition returns to normal.
How often can I do procedures with hyaluronic acid?
The frequency of procedures with hyaluronic acid depends on the individual indications for each patient:
1. Biorevitalization: usually the course consists of three to four procedures with an interval of two to four weeks.
Maintenance procedures can be performed 1-2 times a year.
2. Contouring: the effect usually lasts from six months to 1.5 years, depending on the area
of administration and the type of drug. Repeated procedures are carried out as necessary.
3. Mesotherapy: the course may include four to six procedures with an interval of one to two weeks, followed by supportive procedures every two to three months. Remember that the frequency of procedures should be determined by a cosmetologist individually, taking into account the condition of the skin, the age of the patient and the desired effect.
At what age can I do procedures with hyaluronic acid?
The optimal age for starting injections of hyaluronic acid is 25-30 years. It is at this time that the skin begins to experience a lack of collagen and elastin, needs to maintain tone and preserve youth.