Hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a molecule found naturally in our body, especially in the skin, the joints and other connective tissues.

Its main function is to attract and retain water, contributing to maintaining the hydration, the elasticity and the volume of the tissues.

In aesthetic medicine it is used to restore volumes, improve facial harmony, hydrate the skin and correct certain signs of ageing, always through an individualised medical assessment.

Hyaluronic acid acts in different ways depending on the product used and the treated area. It can restore lost volumes, improve the balance and harmony of the face, define certain facial contours, deeply hydrate the tissues, improve the quality of the skin and attenuate some folds and furrows.

The result must always respect the anatomy and the natural proportions of the patient.

Depending on individual needs, it can be used in different areas of the face and, in some cases, of the body. Among the most usual indications are:

• Lips.
• Cheekbones.
• Chin.
• Jaw.
• Selected dark circles.
• Nasolabial folds.
• Marionette lines.
• Nose (in carefully selected cases).
• Temples.
• Facial hydration through specific formulations.
• Hand rejuvenation.

Each area requires different products and techniques.

It can be indicated in people who wish to recover lost volume, improve facial harmony, correct mild asymmetries, rejuvenate the face, achieve natural lips, improve the hydration of the skin and obtain reversible and personalised results.

The indication must always be made after a medical assessment.

After studying the facial anatomy and the objectives of the patient, the doctor selects the most appropriate product. The treatment consists of small injections made with very fine needles or cannulas, depending on the area.

The session usually lasts between 20 and 45 minutes. In many cases the patient can immediately return to their usual activities.

The results are usually appreciated immediately. However, during the first days there may be a slight inflammation that disappears progressively.

The definitive result is usually assessed approximately at two weeks.

The duration depends on multiple factors: the treated area, the type of product, the individual metabolism, the mobility of the region and the amount injected.

In general terms, the results are usually maintained between 6 and 18 months, although they can vary according to each patient and each indication.

Hyaluronic acid makes it possible to rejuvenate the face, restore volumes, improve hydration, define facial contours, correct small asymmetries, maintain natural results and obtain a reversible treatment.

No. Hyaluronic acid is progressively degraded by the body itself.

If the patient decides not to repeat the treatment, the tissues gradually return to their previous state, without the natural ageing process being accelerated.

Like any medical procedure, mild and transient side effects can appear, among them: inflammation, redness, bruises, local sensitivity and small temporary irregularities.

The infrequent complications can be significant, which is why this treatment must be performed exclusively by doctors with experience and a deep knowledge of facial anatomy.

During the first 24-48 hours it is usually recommended to avoid massaging the area (unless medically indicated), avoid intense physical exercise, avoid saunas and intense heat, avoid intense sun exposure and follow all the recommendations of the doctor.

Yes. It is frequent to combine hyaluronic acid with neuromodulators, collagen biostimulators, polynucleotides, skinboosters, medical lasers and medical peels.

Each treatment acts on a different aspect of facial ageing.

It is advisable to request a medical assessment when you wish to improve facial harmony, observe loss of volume over the years, seek a natural rejuvenation, want to improve the deep hydration of the skin or have doubts about which treatment is most appropriate for you.

• Myth: Hyaluronic acid always produces an artificial appearance. Fact: When used correctly and in the right amount, the objective is to achieve discreet, elegant and natural results.
• Myth: The lips always become excessively large. Fact: The final volume depends on the technique, the product and, above all, the objectives agreed with the patient.
• Myth: Hyaluronic acid stretches the skin permanently. Fact: No. It is a resorbable material that disappears progressively.
• Myth: Once the treatment has started, it must be repeated forever. Fact: No. The patient can freely decide whether they want to maintain the results or not.
• Myth: All hyaluronic acid products are the same. Fact: There are different formulations designed for very specific indications, which is why the choice of product is fundamental.

• Hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally present in the body.
• It makes it possible to restore volume, improve hydration and rejuvenate the face in a personalised way.
• The results are immediate, natural and reversible.
• There are different types of hyaluronic acid for different indications.
• The choice of product and technique is as important as the treatment itself.
• An individualised medical assessment is essential to obtain safe and harmonious results.