The transition from perfect baby skin as a child to older, wrinkled skin of the elderly is a progressive process. This process involves all skin layers (epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue), muscles as well as the bones. The skin becomes thinner, dehydrated and lax as it gradually loses more and more collagen and hyaluronic acid.
Hyaluronic acid is a natural ingredient of human skin. It is produced by fibroblasts which form the structural framework for human tissues. Hyaluronic acid fills intercellular areas and makes perfect environment for skin cells. It is also responsible for stimulating the production of collagen and protecting all skin elements from exposure to free radicals. Hyaluronic acid also contributes to tissue hydrodynamics; it is responsible for the amount of water tied in the skin which makes it an ideal moisturizing factor. However, over time human skin begins to lose its natural resources of hyaluronic acid which affects the work of fibroblasts. Consequently, the amount of collagen decreases which contributes to the loss in its volume. This process can be stopped with a single injection of hyaluronic acid to help your skin regain its youthful look.
The product rich in hyaluronic acid is injected directly injected into the area between the chin and the cheeks. The treatment is performed with a needle which injects proper amount of the product with numerous punctures. It can also be distributed from one puncture with special elastic cannula. This technique allows the doctor to cover a relatively large area with a fan of threads which provides support for the whole area. Both techniques guarantee excellent results. During the treatment the practitioner usually injects 1ml to 2 ml of the product into each side of the face. Some of the product is distributed on the chin, cheeks and the mandible. After the injection, the product is evenly distributed and massaged properly by the practitioner.
After the treatment the furrow between the chin and the mandible is reduced. Face contour is rounded up which gives the face more youthful and relaxed expression. The natural property of hyaluronic acid is to gradually absorb water and increase its volume so the volumising result of the injection is even more distinct many weeks after the treatment. Hyaluronic acid is also responsible for the production of collagen so the final result is replenished volume and younger looking skin.
The results should be expected after 3 to 4 weeks after the treatment. It is usually then that the practitioner together with the patient make the decision concerning additional treatments which are sometimes necessary. It is easier to correct such defects gradually which means that sometimes more product has to be injected after 3 or 4 weeks. It usually takes another 3-4 weeks before the final result can be enjoyed.
