Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide, which has very important properties for the most part for the structure of the skin, therefore it is actively used in cosmetology.
Skin changes due to hyaluronic acid are noticeable in the photo before and after the injections.
The role of hyaluronic acid in the structure of the skin and how deficiency leads to aging
The main property of this chemical compound is its ability to retain liquid. The tool in question creates a special shell, which keeps the skin moisturized, saving a person from the appearance of wrinkles.
Due to its ability to maintain water balance, the acid gives the epidermis (outer layer of the skin) elasticity and softness, maintaining a healthy and youthful appearance of the skin for a long time
The molecules of the substance also prevent a large number of microbes from entering the skin, even in the presence of damage - scratches, abrasions.
With an increase in the hydration of the skin, which the substance provides, the aging process is greatly slowed down: the acid helps smooth wrinkles and maintain the youth of tissue cells, as well as their regeneration.
Lack of hyaluronic acid leads to aging: a large number of wrinkles appear, the skin loses its gloss and elasticity, becomes thinner and dry.
Properties of hyaluronic acid injection for skin
Hyaluronic acid injections (the before and after photos presented below prove this) are the most effective for long-term facial rejuvenation. In this form, the substance has even more useful properties.
The main beneficial properties of hyaluronic acid include the following:
- Durability. The substance is also found in various cosmetic products, but their effect quickly wears off. Hyaluronic acid injections keep the skin firm for several years.
- Elimination of wrinkles. HA injections, unlike other cosmetic products, do not just mask existing wrinkles, but actually smooth them out.
- Healthy-looking skin. The visible signs of age-related changes in the skin (flabbiness, dryness, unhealthy complexion) are also eliminated thanks to injections of hyaluronic acid. The clear differences are clearly visible in the photographs taken before and after the injections.
How is the rejuvenation effect achieved? Mechanism of action
The effect of rejuvenation appears due to the ability of hyaluronic acid to retain fluid in skin cells. It works like this: penetrating into the inner layers of the skin, HA molecules attract water molecules to themselves, binding them.
In this way, increased hydration of the skin, and the appearance of the skin becomes better: it tightens, and therefore, wrinkles are smoothed, the complexion normalizes, etc.
Hyaluronic acid injections
There are many cosmetics that contain hyaluronic acid - various creams, masks, gels, etc.
but HA injections are recommended for the greatest rejuvenation effect: with their help, the acid gets into the deeper layers of the skin and retains the effect much longer (the effect can be seen in the pictures before and after the injections).
Biorevitalization
This procedure is one of the types of injection facial skin rejuvenation. HA of mainly animal origin is used as a raw material for injections.
It is noteworthy that for biorevitalization, not pure hyaluronic acid is used, but preparations with its content. They may contain other components important to the skin.
Funds for the procedure are chosen based on what problems need to be eliminated first of all.
Biorevitalization is not a one-time procedure, and in order for the skin to look young, a whole course of injections is carried out, which injected into the upper layers of the skin. The number of sessions depends on the individual characteristics of the skin.
Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy is the second most popular cosmetic surgery for rejuvenation. It should be noted that it is used not only on the face, but also on other parts of the body. There is even hair mesotherapy.
Experts advise not only people with age-related skin changes to take a course of mesotherapy. The procedure is also suitable for those who suffer from excess weight, cellulite, stretch marks (for example, postpartum), etc.
This method of skin improvement not only eliminates external skin problems, but also improves the general condition of the body.
The procedure has several ways of carrying out, however, experts consider the most effective injections of hyaluronic acid (photos before and after are presented in the conclusion of the article).
The mechanism of this procedure is similar to biorevitalization.: drugs with the agent in question are injected into the upper layers of the dermis. The procedure is carried out manually, using syringes with fine needles or other special devices.
For example, popular are mesoinjectors are syringes that allow you to accurately calculate the required dose of the drug and control to what depth the needle is inserted.
Contour plastic
Another fairly popular anti-aging procedure is contouring. As mesotherapy and biorevitalization, this cosmetic surgery removes facial wrinkles, smoothes the skin, gives it a healthy color and elasticity.
The peculiarity of the contour plastics is that they do not just inject preparations with hyaluronic acid, but special devices - fillers - are injected under the skin.
They are very tonic sterile mini-syringes filled with the substance of your choice for injection.
Like any cosmetic procedure, contouring is not a one-time procedure and the effect of its implementation does not last forever, but for a maximum of several years. After that, the course should be taken again.
Injection Results: Smoothing wrinkles, adding volume to lips, cheekbones
All rejuvenation injection procedures are quite effective. The main result of the course of HA injections is, of course, the smoothing of wrinkles: they either disappear completely or become much less pronounced.
The injections eliminate any wrinkles: both expression and age, and also smooth out the formed folds.
Hyaluronic acid injections, before and after photos of which are presented below, also eliminate other skin problems. HA well hides the flabbiness of the facial skin - injections allow you to add volume to the cheekbones, filling them.
Hyaluronic acid injections are also given to the lip area.to make them complete.
Using hyaluronic acid solutions
The non-injecting effect of hyaluronic acid implies its use in the form of various cosmetics. So, there are quite effective solutions of HA.
DNS 1% - a solution that has established itself as the most effective. Copes well with dry skin. To achieve the result, it is necessary to rub the drug into problem areas of the skin 1-2 times a day, in small portions.
It is desirable to combine it with other cosmetics (creams, masks). The cost is about 200 rubles. for 10 ml of solution.
Schnaphil Hyaluronic Pure Extract 100% Pure- another rather popular remedy (solution) based on hyaluronic acid. Apply to problem areas and rub thoroughly into the skin.
The solution makes even very thin and dry skin smooth and firm. Experts do not recommend using the drug very often so as not to damage the skin. 10 ml of solution costs about 300-400 rubles.
Using hyaluronic acid gels (fillers)
Gels based on hyaluronic acid (otherwise fillers) are used only in salon procedures, for example, in contouring. Their area of action is quite extensive.
Fillers perform the following tasks:
- eliminate wrinkles;
- correct the contours of the face;
- mask scars on the skin;
- eliminate folds;
- rejuvenate the face.
Fillers are divided into two types - monophasic and biphasic.
Monophasic gels contain HA particles of the same structure and size. These gels are lighter and spread well under the skin using conventional massage. Monophasic fillers are often used to correct lips and shallow wrinkles. Such gels retain their properties for 5-8 months.
Biphasic (biphasic) fillers contain a high concentration of hyaluronic acid. Biphasic gels are denser than monophasic gels and are more difficult to distribute under the skin. The procedure for distributing such fillers is carried out in several stages.
The advantages of two-phase gels are that they are more durable (last up to 2 years) and are able to solve quite serious skin problems. So, with the help of biphasic fillers correct facial contours and smoothes very deep wrinkles.
Filler prices depend on the manufacturer and brand popularity.
One of the most famous injection fillers is Restylane. There are several varieties of this drug. The right one is chosen depending on the type of problem.
Specialists recommend this brand of fillers also because Restylane gels are safe and over time are excreted from the body in a natural way. The cost of gels of this brand starts from 3,000 rubles.
Princess fillers are also often used in cosmetic procedures. These gels are effective and efficient, and, according to cosmetologists, are safe for the body. Cost - from 4,000 rubles.
Another major filler manufacturer is Juvederm. Juvederm gels are popular around the world and well eliminate all sorts of skin problems. The cost of Juvederm gels starts from 5,000 rubles.
Contraindications from the use of injections
The difference in skin condition is noticeable after the first injection hyaluronic acid. Photos before and after the procedure well demonstrate how effective the HA injections are.
However, despite all the anti-aging properties, hyaluronic acid injections have a number of contraindications.
The main contraindications include the following:
- individual intolerance to HA;
- period of pregnancy / breastfeeding;
- problems with blood clotting;
- diabetes mellitus, hemophilia;
- damage at the proposed injection site;
- taking anticoagulants;
- recent cosmetic procedures (photorejuvenation, peeling, etc.);
- diseases associated with oncology;
- the presence of a pacemaker.
Possible side effects
HA injections can also have possible side effects.
Possible side effects include the following:
- Allergic reactions. They can manifest themselves both in a mild, rapidly passing form (immediately after or during injections), and in a more severe one, up to edema (if there is an allergy to the components of the preparation for injection).
- Hematomas and bruises. They appear due to the penetration of fillers into the skin immediately after injections. Hematomas can also occur due to hemorrhage or incorrect injections, but they usually go away quickly.
- Painful sensations during and after the procedure. Some HA injections can be painful, but the pain is usually short-lived.
- Seals at injection sites. Lumps or bumps appear due to the fact that the substance injected under the skin has a high density and does not immediately smooth out. This reaction also occurs due to the fact that the drug is injected into the upper layers of the skin.
- The appearance of infections. All sorts of infections (fungus, viruses) develop in the body if the procedure was carried out incorrectly.
The cost of hyaluronic acid injections for the face in Russia
The cost of injection procedures for facial rejuvenation (biorevitalization, mesotherapy, contouring) depends on how large the area needs to be corrected, as well as on the number of sessions (set individually).
Injection preparations also have different prices. Nevertheless, the approximate cost of procedures is the same in many regions of Russia.
The cost of hyaluronic acid injections in Russia is as follows:
- Biorevitalization of the facial area costs an average of 8,000-18,000 rubles.
- The cost of mesotherapy injections starts from 6,000 and ends with 15,000 rubles.
- Contour plastic, which is considered the most expensive, is the most expensive: from 10,000 to 30,000 rubles.
Hyaluronic acid injections are the most effective method of facial rejuvenation.
The effect is noticeable after the first procedure, which is proved by the photos taken before and after the procedure, and the beautiful, toned skin of the facial area will delight for a long time.
Helpful videos about hyaluronic acid injections for the face
Specialist's recommendations on the choice of drugs for rejuvenation and the method of their administration:
Features of biorevitalization with hyaluronic acid:
Hyaluronic acid injections. Photos before and after the procedure:
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Hyaluronic acid injections made my face look youthful again. I used to mask wrinkles with cosmetics, but now I happily go without makeup.