When treating wrinkles with hyaluronic acid, you should know that it is a natural component of the human body. It is a building block of the “cement substance” found in the intercellular spaces.
When injecting wrinkles with hyaluronic acid, our plastic surgeons in Düsseldorf make use of the fact that it can bind an enormous amount of water, which contributes to optimal volume filling of the wrinkles.
No permanent result is achieved with this substance, as it is subject to natural degradation processes, including by the enzyme hyaluronidase.
The hyaluronic acid used today is synthesized from bacteria and contains no animal proteins, which significantly reduces the risk of allergies. An allergy test is therefore no longer necessary before treatment at the Yuveo Clinic Düsseldorf.
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Special features of wrinkle treatment with hyaluronic acid
The use of fillers is particularly suitable for those patients at the Yuveo Clinic Düsseldorf who are reluctant to undergo surgery but still wish to make plastic and aesthetic changes to their body.
Durability depending on cross-linking
Wrinkle treatment with hyaluronic acid - your options
The wrinkles are generally filled by injecting the hyaluronic acid underneath them. The effect of the filling is immediately visible during the wrinkle treatment in Düsseldorf.
Nasolabial folds, marionette lines
In the area of the nasolabial fold and marionette lines, our plastic surgeons sometimes have to place quite large amounts to fill the hollows.
Mimic wrinkles
Forehead wrinkles and frown lines can also be reduced. However, Btx(Bttx A) is usually used, as these are mimic wrinkles. For these, wrinkle injections with fillers such as hyaluronic acid are used less frequently.
Creases
Fine creases and fine radial mouth wrinkles can be improved with a thin hyaluronic acid product.
This is applied either selectively or crosswise under the skin. However, this thinner hyaluronic acid has a significantly shorter half-life. The effect therefore sometimes only lasts for 3 months, depending on the product.
Frequently asked questions about hyaluronic acid in wrinkle treatment
What should be considered before wrinkle treatment with hyaluronic acid?
Before wrinkle treatment with hyaluronic acid, it is important to assess the achievable result and the wishes of our patients individually on the basis of the findings in order to avoid disappointment.
If the skin has been damaged by years of lack of care, no miracles should be expected from the first wrinkle treatment.
If the skin is severely wrinkled, the wrinkle may already be scarred internally. This may mean that several sessions at the Yuveo Clinic are necessary before the desired result is achieved.
It can also mean that significantly larger quantities of hyaluronic acid have to be injected first, which drives up the costs.
What is the procedure for wrinkle treatment in Düsseldorf?
After an explanation of the effect and possible side effects, the wrinkle injection can begin.
The facial skin is disinfected and then anaesthetized. An anesthetic gel can be used to anesthetize areas that are moderately sensitive to pain.
Depending on the manufacturer, the gel should be left on for 15-20 or 45-60 minutes.
In painful areas, such as the lip, local anesthesia can be administered by injection.
How long does the effect of hyaluronic acid last?
When the hyaluronic acid is broken down depends on its cross-linking. There are various preparations with different durations of action.
The medium cross-linked hyaluronic acid most commonly used for wrinkle injections is effective for 6-12 months.
The thinner materials are well suited for very fine wrinkles, but only last about 3 months.
The shelf life of the currently most viscous hyaluronic acid (Macrolane™), which was intended for smaller breast augmentation among other things, is said to last up to 1.5 years.
How is hyaluronic acid used to treat wrinkles on the face and other areas of the body?
Hyaluronic acid can be used not only to treat wrinkles, but also to sculpt various areas of the face.
Some typical regions for contouring are presented:
How can the lips be corrected?
Lip injections with hyaluronic acid allow good lip correction and lip sculpting. In minor cases, a rejuvenation can be achieved by emphasizing the contours without significantly increasing the volume (so-called “inflatable boat lips” are not to be expected).
When increasing the volume, the upper lip should not be much larger than the lower lip, otherwise an unnatural appearance is to be expected.
Correction of dark circles
Circles under the eyes can also be improved by injecting hyaluronic acid. We inject the material into the lower bone edge of the eye socket. This fills in the missing volume and improves the contour. The color of the lower eyelids, especially the dark and bluish discoloration of the eyelids, cannot be corrected in this way.
Cheek augmentation
Deeper injections in the cheeks make it possible to emphasize them, which positively changes the aesthetics of the face. This is a good option for correction instead of cheek surgery.
Chin correction
Chin augmentation can also be achieved with hyaluronic acid. This is a grateful alternative for patients who are reluctant to undergo chin correction surgery.
Rhinoplasty:
Nose correction with hyaluronic acid can even out bumps and nicks on the nose and slightly lift the bridge of the nose.
Earlobe augmentation
Hyaluronic acid offers people who suffer from small, overgrown earlobes a quick and easy option for correction.
Nipple augmentation with hyaluronic acid
It is also possible to build up or emphasize nipples that are considered too small and inconspicuous with hyaluronic acid. Please also read the article on nipple correction.
Treatment with Macrolane™ – a highly cross-linked hyaluronic acid
The highly cross-linked hyaluronic acid called Macrolane™can be used to contour body shapes.
The most popular area of application was breast augmentation without surgery with Macrolane™.
Calf correction, buttock correction, rejuvenation of the hand and the décolleté are also popular areas of application.
How is the follow-up treatment carried out?
- Some redness and swelling may occur after treatment. Ample cooling leads to improvement.
- Bruising can occur if small vessels are hit. Cooling can also be beneficial here. However, once the bruising is there, it usually takes 10 to 14 days for it to disappear completely.
- Hyaluronic acid can be seen as an “implant”. It is therefore possible that it is palpable. This is particularly normal with larger quantities of the more viscous product (which generally lasts longer).
Fact check
- Practitioners: Dr. Schumann and Dr. Schumann-Averkiou
- Treatment duration: exposure time of the anesthetic gel plus treatment: more than 1 hour
- Anesthesia:
Anesthetic gel, local anesthesia - Hospitalization:
outpatient - Aftercare:
Cooling - Shelf life for medium cross-linked hyaluronic acid:
6 to 12 months
