Facial skin is crucial to the unique appearance we identify with. In order to maintain the strength and elasticity of the skin, the body produces proteins (mainly collagen) responsible for shaping, supporting, and strengthening the skin’s foundation, which give the skin its volume. The production of supporting proteins naturally decreases over the years, which leads to a decrease in their overall amount in the skin and a reduction in its volume. Since the skin envelope itself remains the same but lacks the volume that filled it, the wrinkles we all know appear on the skin’s surface over time.
As in many other fields of medicine, the field of injections and fillers in aesthetic medicine has undergone many changes and breakthroughs over the years. One of the greatest symbols of aesthetic treatments today is undoubtedly the treatment with hyaluronic acid. It exists naturally in our body, treatments using it are convenient and quick, and the way it is used often provides wonderful results.
The best aesthetic medicine experts recommend hyaluronic acid treatment, which can restore volume to various areas of the face and eliminate wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid injection has become a leading treatment due to its naturalness to our body, its extreme safety, its effective, precise and immediate results, and its contribution to skin care by enriching it with moisture. Here is everything you need to know about the various aesthetic treatments with hyaluronic acid injection.
When most of us hear acid, we imagine a dangerous substance that can dissolve and break things down, but in this case the opposite is true, as hyaluronic acid actually helps preserve organic structures. Hyaluronic acid, or hyaluronan, is actually an organic polymer (a very long molecule with a repeating pattern) that is produced in our bodies and can be found in large quantities in connective tissues throughout the body. The polymer’s unique chemical structure gives it the ability to interact with various proteins and absorb many water molecules. In this way, hyaluronic acid is responsible for important physiological functions in various tissues, for example, thanks to the acid, our joints are more resistant to stress.
Hyaluronic acid also plays important roles in the skin of the face, including repairing skin tissue and maintaining a healthy balance of moisture in the skin thanks to its water-absorbing properties. Over the years, the concentration of the acid in the face decreases, which in turn contributes to a decrease in skin softness, reduced facial volume, and wrinkles. Therefore, treatment using hyaluronic acid injections as a natural filler is effective and safe. The composition of the substance and its effects are natural to our bodies and allow us to restore the natural volume of the face while eliminating wrinkles and restoring a fresh and youthful appearance.
Hyaluronic Acid is also known as hyaluronan and is actually produced and exists in our bodies naturally. Among the purposes of the acid in our bodies is responsibility for maintaining skin volume and the moisture stored in the various skin cells. But as we age, our body produces less and less hyaluronic acid, which is also one of the reasons for the appearance of wrinkles. Injection of hyaluronic acid in various aesthetic treatments allows for the correction of various aesthetic defects and the creation of a younger and healthier appearance.
The hyaluronic acid used in injections and fillers is not exactly the same as the hyaluronic acid produced naturally in our bodies, but this reason is mainly based on the fact that the natural form of the acid will not be preserved over time and will break down relatively quickly; therefore, using various processes in laboratories, the material is made slightly more difficult to break down, thus making it more effective over time.
Hyaluronic acid injections have many advantages that make it a sought-after treatment in the field of aesthetic medicine.
Because it is a filler designed to restore the original facial volume, hyaluronic acid has an immediate effect on the appearance of the face, which is visible immediately after treatment and even improves in the weeks following as the tissue continues to be absorbed.
Due to the fact that the molecule is natural and produced in our body, its injection into the skin does not cause rejection reactions or side effects caused by the introduction of foreign substances. The acid works in a natural way that is familiar to the body, so its metabolism is also safe and does not cause irregular reactions in the tissue.
One of the significant advantages of injecting hyaluronic acid as a filler is its precision, which produces customized and satisfactory results that match the personal requests of each patient. The injection is done in small doses each time, allowing the doctor maximum control and precision while adjusting the dosage and location of injection to the needs of each patient. In addition, the properties of the material act in the body in a natural way that is adapted to each patient’s personal metabolism and restores the desired volume.
Hyaluronic acid injection is a common and popular aesthetic treatment. Among the various treatments that use hyaluronic acid, you can find, for example:
Wrinkles and fine lines that appear throughout the face are a major focus of hyaluronic acid treatment. In addition, the injections can also be used to plump up the lips for the desired look while providing fresh moisture. Furthermore, hyaluronic acid injections have the power not only to eliminate age wrinkles, but to add desired volume to the overall appearance of the face by creating lifted, emphasized, and full cheeks for a youthful and dominant appearance.
Treatment of under-eye bags: The delicate skin around the eyes is easily affected by changes and shows signs of fatigue and aging. The bags under the eyes give the face a tired, older, and less vital appearance. In addition to natural aging, there are a variety of factors that may lead to the formation of these bags, such as accumulated fatigue, poor blood circulation in the area, a lifestyle that is not good for the body, and a genetic predisposition. Injecting hyaluronic acid into the area allows the bags to disappear and give a young, alert, and fresh appearance.
Improving the appearance of the eyelids: One of the factors affecting our appearance of alertness is the position of the eyelids. Over the years, the eyelid muscle weakens and the elasticity of the skin decreases, which leads to drooping of the upper eyelid and the formation of a shadow from the lower eyelid, which gives a tired and heavy appearance. Treatment with hyaluronic acid restores the natural elasticity of the skin and filling the volume allows the eyelids to be lifted for a youthful and vital appearance, without the need for the risks of surgical procedures.
In addition to the well-known effective treatment of hyaluronic acid for improving facial appearance, there are other areas where the use of hyaluronan can be beneficial for skin rejuvenation:
Neck: The neck is exposed to the sun and experiences an increased aging process. The protein fibers that support the skin, collagen and elastin, decline from a relatively early age, resulting in the skin of the neck losing its elasticity, becoming saggy and looking older. Hyaluronic acid injections can firm the neck and rejuvenate its appearance.
Back of the hand: One of the most prominent signs of aging is the appearance of veins on the back of the hand as a result of a decrease in subcutaneous fat and the quality and elasticity of the skin. The healthy, youthful appearance of the back of the hand can be restored by injecting hyaluronic acid, which will provide moisture and elasticity to the skin texture.
It is important to remember that injecting hyaluronic acid will affect the appearance and quality and volume of the skin, but these effects are temporary and will not last forever. Therefore, many women choose to return to injection treatments as needed, which also varies from one woman to another.
A preliminary consultation with the treating specialist before treatment will help you better understand the nature of the treatment, coordinate expectations, and assess the possible results more realistically.
Because hyaluronic acid is natural to the body, the treatment has a high safety margin and is usually free of side effects. Possible side effects are reported to be mild and temporary in nature. These effects include mild redness, temporary swelling, and a feeling of discomfort that passes within a few days. Along with the discomfort or mild pain that is sometimes felt during the injection, several mild effects can occur that pass quickly and on their own. For example, swelling may appear after a hyaluronic acid injection, pain, bruising, and redness that will pass within hours or a few days. However, in very rare cases, and especially if the treatment is not done with high-quality materials and according to strict protocols, the symptoms may not disappear and may even worsen, causing edema after the injection, blockage of blood vessels that manifests as blisters, or infection accompanied by fever. Of course, in such cases, you should contact your treating provider or family doctor as soon as possible.
In very rare cases, hyaluronic acid injection treatment can result in infections, necrosis of the facial skin, chronic swelling, scars, aesthetic deformities, and damage to blood vessels. In the case of damage to the retinal artery, vision can also be impaired.
It is very important to choose a specialist and qualified doctor who is experienced in the treatment procedure in order to prevent medical complications and reduce the appearance and severity of side effects.
Instructions after hyaluronic acid injections are always given by the treating provider and are intended to maintain the results. For example, you should avoid touching or washing the treated area for several hours after the treatment and avoid wearing makeup for 24 hours. Also, when you go to bed, you should sleep on your back to prevent pressure on your face, and you should avoid alcohol consumption and significant physical exertion for 24 hours. Furthermore, you should avoid sun exposure of your face as much as possible and if you do go out in the sun, use creams with a high protection factor.
The skin after treatment is more sensitive. To preserve the results of the treatment, it is recommended to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, scratching the face, and immersion in boiling water in the days following treatment.
The results of the treatment are observed immediately, improve in the following two weeks and last between one and two years. The body eventually breaks down the hyaluronic acid, and this depends on the metabolism of each patient and the injection site (in a place with more movement, such as the lips, the material will break down faster). Therefore, it is recommended to repeat the treatment according to the natural breakdown of the material around once a year to maintain the volume of the skin while adapting the treatment to the changes that occur with age.
Botox involves injecting a toxin that blocks receptors in the muscle and causes it to relax. For this reason, the treatment is only suitable for wrinkles that can be treated through muscle action, while hyaluronic acid has a wider range of aesthetic treatments thanks to its filling properties. In addition, the duration of the effect of Botox is shorter than that of hyaluronic acid injections (only about 3-6 months) and more frequent injections are needed.
Plastic surgery has wide-ranging effects, but because it is an invasive surgical procedure, it carries a higher level of risk, accompanied by recovery times, pain, and side effects that are absent in the case of hyaluronic acid injections. The duration of the injection of the filler is a few minutes with the possibility of an immediate return to normal life, while plastic surgery usually requires a break from routine life and time to acclimatize.
Prices for wrinkle fillers and other interventions with hyaluronic acid vary between doctors and clinics. The price range can range from about 1,000 to 3,000 NIS per injection, depending on a number of parameters such as the type of substance injected, the amount of substance and injections required, the complexity of the treatment and the time it takes to perform it. In addition, the experience, knowledge and reputation of the doctor administering the injection significantly affect the cost.
It should be remembered that this is an intervention that requires in-depth knowledge and excellent familiarity with facial anatomy, along with high aesthetic skill. The choice of the treating physician should be based on his professional abilities and the satisfaction of previous patients.
Professor Guy Ben-Simon’s clinic offers wrinkle filling treatments with hyaluronic acid at a fair price, while ensuring the quality of the treatment and personalization to the patient’s needs.
For more information on this subject, please contact the clinic by phone: 050-2971663.
Apart from mild discomfort, the procedure does not involve pain due to the nature of the needle, local anesthesia, and the naturalness of the absorbed material.
Usually, anesthesia is not required and local anesthesia is sufficient. Sometimes local anesthesia will be offered, especially when the injection is performed in sensitive or painful areas, such as the lips or around the eyes, to ensure patient comfort during the treatment.
Hyaluronic acid injection treatment requires expertise and experience in the field for optimal results and prevention of complications and side effects. Prof. Guy Ben Simon, one of the leading doctors in Israel in the field of oculoplastics, provides a service with a first-class level of clinical professionalism along with a personal approach to each patient. Prof. Ben Simon, a respected expert in aesthetic eye medicine with many years of experience who serves as the director of the Arovat Ha-Ain Plastic Surgery Institute in Sheba, combines treatments around the eye and in the facial area to blur and eliminate wrinkles and folds with proven results.
Hyaluronic acid injection is an aesthetic treatment that can rejuvenate the appearance of the skin and give it full, healthy and fresh volume, as well as shape the appearance of the face in a personalized way. The treatment is fast, safe, has immediate results and a relatively long-lasting effect compared to other injections using a natural substance for our body that prevents side effects.
Considering hyaluronic acid injection treatment? You are invited to contact Prof. Guy Ben Simon , an oculoplastic specialist who serves as the director of the Institute for Orbital Plastic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer, and offers personalized treatments to improve the appearance of the eyelids and eyes along with a combination of aesthetic care for the entire face. Come improve the appearance of your skin with one of the best doctors in the country in the field, who is among the top 100 doctors on the dun100 list of leading doctors.
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