What role does hyaluronic acid play in the human body?

Hyaluronic acid is a sugar-derived product found in the human body. It gives the skin its volume and preserves its elasticity. The body naturally produces less and less of it as we age.

Hyaluronic acid is used in aesthetic medicine to hydrate the skin and maintain its elasticity and texture. Hyaluronic acid injections enable the reconstruction of facial volume without puffiness.

There are several types of hyaluronic acid used depending on the area of the face to be treated and the needs presented by patients.

It’s a natural treatment that resorbs itself, just like the one naturally present in the body. This makes the treatment reversible. The effect of hyaluronic acid gradually fades after one year. It is therefore necessary to repeat the injection after a certain time to preserve the effects of the treatment.

Hyaluronic acid also has dermatological benefits, hydrating the skin and giving a new radiance to patients’ faces.

How is hyaluronic acid used in aesthetic medicine?

Hyaluronic acid is injected into the face using a syringe to fill in wrinkles and remove the fissure caused by them. A session generally lasts 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the number of injections required. The results of the treatment are immediately visible, and the patient can resume normal activity as soon as the session is over. It is advisable to massage the treated area after the session to prevent swelling and bruising.

The body has no trouble digesting this product, as it is naturally present in the body. Hyaluronic acid naturally rejuvenates the face for around a year. Different types of hyaluronic acid (of different densities) are used depending on the area of the face to be treated.

Injections can be used to treat :

• Crow’s feet (eyes).
• Forehead wrinkles.
• Lion’s wrinkle (between the eyebrows)
• Nasolabial folds.
• Folds around the mouth
• Fine lines around the lips.

Why isn’t the effect of hyaluronic acid permanent?

Like sugar in the body, hyaluronic acid is naturally present in the human body. As a result, once ingested by the body, the treatment gradually dissolves and its effects wear off over time.
This quality gives the treatment the advantage of being reversible. Nevertheless, to maintain the effects of hyaluronic acid over time, it is necessary to repeat the injections regularly.

How long does it take for the effects of hyaluronic acid to fade?

The duration of the effects of hyaluronic acid depends on several factors:

• The area of the face treated by the injection.
• Age of patient treated
• The quantity and type (density) of hyaluronic acid used during treatment.
• Patient’s skin type.
• The number of wrinkles treated on the patient’s face.
• Patient’s lifestyle (fatigue, medication, alcohol, etc.)
• Patient’s state of health (illness, disorders, sun exposure, etc.)

Generally speaking, the effects of hyaluronic acid fade after 8 to 10 months. After this time, a new injection is required.