Anti-ageing aesthetic medicine: why have anti-wrinkle injections when you get back from holiday?
Written and reviewed by Dr Bernard Hayot, ophthalmologist, RPPS 10003926226.
Aesthetic medicine: the most effective anti-ageing treatments
Exposure to the sun creates microscopic breaks in the skin, which multiply and form deep wrinkles on the face, neck and décolleté, particularly in women. Over time, horizontal and vertical wrinkles appear in sensitive areas where the skin is especially fine and delicate, creating the “sun crease” effect.
Anti-ageing creams are a good preventive measure: they keep the dermis sufficiently hydrated to delay the appearance of wrinkles. Dr Hayot, an aesthetic physician in Paris, adds: “Only aesthetic medicine is truly capable of making sun-induced wrinkles disappear.”
The areas most affected:
- Frown lines (between the eyebrows)
- Vertical forehead wrinkles
- Crow’s feet (at the outer corner of the eyes)
- Vertical décolleté wrinkles (starting between the breasts)
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The view of an aesthetic physician in Paris
Dr Hayot shares the advice you need in order to get rid of wrinkles: “Women are very sensitive to their physical appearance and more and more of them are doing everything they can to stay young and beautiful, but you have to be wary of overly invasive aesthetic medicine practices. I use hyaluronic acid and Botox injections because we now have enough experience of these products to administer them safely.
Bear in mind that products such as collagen, Radiesse and any others not distributed by pharmaceutical laboratories (such as Allergan®), and for which there is no means of traceability, are to be avoided, at the risk of a few setbacks: swelling, redness, fibrosis, inflammation, skin reactions and so on.
The aesthetic physician goes on: “The injectable products I administer to my patients are fully degradable and resorbable, so there are no nasty surprises.
If you regret your hyaluronic acid injection and want to go back, an injection of hyaluronidase, the antidote to hyaluronic acid, will remove the hyaluronic acid that was injected.
Anti-wrinkle injections: indications and precautions
Aesthetic medicine treatments are not to be taken lightly. They are quick and straightforward procedures, but they must be carried out by specialist health professionals. Choose a fully medicalised aesthetic centre that ensures the standards of hygiene and the expertise needed to perform chemical peels, mesolifts and laser rejuvenation treatments.
Finally, make sure that anti-ageing injections are performed by an aesthetic physician or surgeon who specialises in facial rejuvenation treatments.
Rely on the standing and reputation of the aesthetic physician you consult in Paris.
Reviews and comments on social media are often a good indication and can serve as a barometer of confidence in the aesthetic physician you visit. The degree of expertise also depends on their years of practice, specialisation and experience.
The anti-ageing routine: medical cosmetology and aesthetic medicine
Prevention: peels and anti-ageing creams
Prevention is better than cure: tailored peel protocols, with 2 to 3 fruit acid peels at regular intervals, followed by the application of an anti-ageing cream, with SPF 30+ sun protection to maintain good hydration.
Intensive treatment: botox and hyaluronic acid injections, and laser rejuvenation
Your aesthetic physician will assess your indications, the depth of your wrinkles and the elasticity of your skin in order to recommend the most suitable treatment. Hyaluronic acid injections fill deep wrinkles, while botox injections relax the muscles that contract with facial expression.
Afraid of injections and needles? Laser rejuvenation treatments are a good alternative for significantly reducing wrinkles on the face and décolleté.
Maintenance for healthy-looking skin: mesolift and mesotherapy
The mesolift involves superficial micro-injections into the dermis to supply the skin with the vitamins and trace elements it needs. It also stimulates the body’s natural collagen production for supple, healthy-looking skin.
Another option is platelet-rich plasma (PRP) mesotherapy, which involves injecting platelet-rich plasma taken beforehand during a blood test, in order to rejuvenate the face in the most natural, chemical-free way possible. This technique is more costly and must be performed in a medical aesthetic centre.
Everyday beauty: antioxidant serum, anti-wrinkle mask and sun protection
To preserve that youthfulness after aesthetic medical procedures, your aesthetic physician will recommend applying powerful anti-ageing creams which, used together, can work wonders:
– Flavo C Serum – a concentrate of fruit acids for a fresh, even complexion
– C25 Cream – a concentrate of antioxidants to reduce wrinkles
– Phytic Cream (phytic and glycolic acid) – an excellent remedy for the spots that appear after sun exposure.
To find out more about aesthetic medicine treatments, contact an aesthetic physician in Paris.
This page is for information only. It does not replace a consultation: every situation is assessed on examination.