Hyaluronic acid treatment in Paris
Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in the cells of the human body. It is responsible for skin hydration and texture. Studies show that it gradually diminishes with age, triggering the appearance of wrinkles and loss of facial volume. When hyaluronic acid gel is injected into the body, precisely under the skin, it corrects and fills in wrinkles; it also restores and reconstitutes lost facial volumes.
Hyaluronic acid is a revolutionary, non-surgical wrinkle treatment that combats the first signs of aging. This treatment is one of the most widely practiced aesthetic medical procedures in the world. It is performed daily by Dr Alexis Delobaux in his Paris practice.
Medical principle of hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of our skin which plays a fundamental role in hydrating our skin by attracting water. It is also present in joints, cartilage and the eye. It is used in aesthetic medicine, and is obtained by biotechnological processes that produce synthetic products identical to those produced by the body. The products injected are therefore perfectly tolerated and resorbable. There is therefore no risk of allergy.
A number of factors need to be taken into account when carrying out a hyaluronic acid treatment. The duration of the results and the volumizing effect depend on these factors.
Degree of elasticity and viscosity: a cross-linking agent, BDDE (Butyl Diglycidyl Ether), is used to bind HA molecules together, increasing the gel's elasticity and viscosity. The higher the degree of cross-linking, the longer the effect of the treatment.
Particle size: the larger the particle size, the greater the volumizing effect.
Which parts of the body can be treated with hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid injections are used in the treatment of :
- Face and neck wrinkles: nasolabial folds, bitterness folds, expression lines, perioral wrinkles...
- In lip reshaping by re-contouring the lips
- Filling skin depressions: cheekbones, dark circles, cheeks, forehead, oval of the face.
- Correcting nasal imperfections: smoothing out a bump, improving the tip of the nose...
- In rehydrating the skin, restoring radiance and preventing skin ageing. Â
Course of a hyaluronic acid injection treatment
A consultation with Dr. Alexis Delobaux should be carried out beforehand to establish a diagnosis and a treatment plan. We systematically take medical photographs. During this consultation, an estimate will be drawn up by the doctor, followed by informed consent. A cooling-off period of 15 days must be observed between the consultation and the injection session.
The injection treatment will take place at our aesthetic medicine practice in Bordeaux. You will be comfortably seated in a medical chair. Your face will be cleansed and make-up removed.
The injection will be carried out by Dr. Delobaux according to the treatment plan defined beforehand. The aim is to cover the area of skin to be treated.
The procedure takes between 10 and 45 minutes, depending on the number of areas to be treated.
Our nurse will then give you a makeover so that you can resume your activities.
Side effects
Once the injection has been made, a small reactional oedema, skin redness, erythema, itching or small bruises may appear, to a greater or lesser extent depending on the type of product injected. These are not complications, but normal, classic reactions that disappear spontaneously after a few hours or days.Â
Allergic reactions are rare, but can occur. Granulomas - small, indurated nodules, more or less sensitive, sometimes visible - may appear on treated areas. This is an extremely rare side effect. They fade spontaneously within a few weeks, and correspond to localized inflammation.
Precautions and contraindications to hyaluronic acid injections
The return to social life is immediate.
However, it's best to rest for the first 6 hours, avoiding any major physical exertion. Alcohol consumption, sun exposure, anti-inflammatories, antiaggregant treatments, artificial UV rays, saunas and hammams should also be avoided for a few days.
There are a few cases where injections are contraindicated. In case of :
- Active skin or systemic infection
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Autoimmune diseases
- Taking antiaggregants and corticoids
Hyaluronic acid: results and how long they last
Results are immediate and can be seen as soon as the injection is complete. However, you'll need to wait several days for the effects to be complete.
The duration of the effects of hyaluronic acid varies from patient to patient. Natural resorption takes an average of 6 to 12 months, depending on the characteristics of the product, the patient and the quantity used.
In order to achieve optimum results, it is therefore necessary to carry out maintenance sessions 2 or 3 times a year.
Key facts about hyaluronic acid treatments
- Safe and completely resorbable naturally,
- Virtually immediate results
- Back to immediate social life
- Easy to inject
- Few side effects
After hyaluronic acid injections
The after-effects are simple, with no or very discreet marks, and no social eviction is recommended. Any marks at the injection points are camouflaged by make-up available at the surgical center.
We advise against intense sports and sun exposure for about ten days after treatment.
No special care is required after an injection of dermal fillers. You can resume your professional activities the following day.
Results are visible from the very first days, and take 15 days to set in. Injected areas may feel irregular to the touch, but this always fades as the hyaluronic acid distributes itself throughout the tissues. The average duration is 6 to 12 months, depending on the area injected.
It's important to note that, as with any medical treatment, complications are possible but extremely rare. The dreaded ones are tissue necrosis following injection into a blood vessel, since hyaluronic acid includes this vessel. There may be a scarring reaction around the injected area, manifested by a "granuloma", a kind of small ball deep down. This is exceptional and can be removed through a small incision. An exhaustive list will be given to you during the initial assessment.
