What is a full face in aesthetic medicine?
Hyaluronic acid injections: How to make your face look 10 years younger without surgery?
Hyaluronic acid is a product used as an injection to fill, plump or restore volume to certain areas of the face or body.
“Hyaluronic acid is one of the main natural components of the extracellular matrix of the dermis. It helps to keep the skin hydrated and plump” describes Dr. Caroline Pouget, dermatologist qualified in aesthetic dermatology, laser and cosmetology.
It is injected under the skin of the face – either in the dermis or deep – to correct signs of agingsuch as wrinkles, folds, excessive laxity or loss of volume, and to improve the appearance of the lips, cheeks or even the chin.
Definition: What is the full face in aesthetic medicine?
A full face is a global aesthetic treatment which consists of inject hyaluronic acid into several areas of the face depending on the specific needs of each patientto correct signs of aging, restore lost volumes and harmonize facial features. The idea is to obtain a rejuvenation and a natural plumping effect without altering facial expressions.
For a full face, three to four syringes of products, more or less cross-linked, are used depending on the needs and requests of the person. Dr. Caroline Pouget, dermatologist qualified in aesthetic dermatology, laser and cosmetology
A full face treatment may include the following areas of the face:
– The forehead, in order to fill horizontal wrinkles,
– The frown line located between the eyebrows,
– The temples, to restore roundness to this area which tends to fill over time,
– Cheeks and cheekbones to restore facial volume,
– Hollow dark circles under the eyes,
– The nasolabial folds, to smooth these folds located between the wings of the nose and the corners of the mouth,
– Lips which tend to become thinner over time,
– Bitterness wrinkles to soften the lower part of the face,
– The chin and jaw to reshape the oval of the face.
How does hyaluronic acid age?
When used as an injection for aesthetic purposes (filling wrinkles, restoring volume), hyaluronic acid gradually evolves over time before being fully resorbed by the body.
“It acts upon injection, by attracting and retaining water in the tissues, which gives an immediate volumizing and hydrating effect” describes the specialist. The facial skin appears plumper, wrinkles and hollows are filled.
After two to three weeks, the product integrates and stabilizes in the tissuesand the hydration of the skin reaches its peak and it is at this moment that the result seems the most natural and uniform
Hyaluronic acid being a biodegradable product. He begins to deteriorate slowly from the 4th monthunder the action of an enzyme called hyaluronidasenaturally present in the body. At this stage, the results are still visible, but the volumizing effect may begin to gradually diminish.
Then, depending on the type of hyaluronic acid used (more or less cross-linked, that is to say more or less dense and structured), it will be completely resorbed by the body.
Facial aesthetics without surgery: How long does a full face last?
The effects of hyaluronic acid injections generally last between 6 and 18 months depending on the area treated, the type of product used and the patient's metabolism. Touch-ups may be necessary to maintain results over time.
Several factors vary the effectiveness of hyaluronic acid in tissues.
Some hyaluronic acids are thicker and more cross-linked, allowing them to last longer. This is the case for those used to restore volume to the cheekbones or chin, for example. Dr. Pouget.
THE most mobile areas of the facesuch as the lips, can accelerate product degradationand conversely, the most stable (temples, cheekbones) keep the product longer.
Finally, some people degrade hyaluronic acid more quickly than others, depending on their metabolism, their age or their lifestyle (tobacco, sun, etc.).
Who has the right to perform hyaluronic acid injections?
In France, hyaluronic acid injections for aesthetic purposes are strictly regulated by law. Only qualified doctors are authorized: dermatologists, aesthetic doctors, cosmetic and plastic surgeons as well as some general practitioners who have completed specialized training in aesthetic medicine.
Otolaryngologists (ENT) and maxillofacial specialists can also perform injections to correct cosmetic defects in the head and neck areas.
Price of a full facial
The price of a full face with hyaluronic acid varies depending on several factors, such as the number of areas to be treated, the type of product used (more or less cross-linked) and the experience of the practitioner or clinic.
On average, the price of a hyaluronic acid injection is between €300 to €500 per 1 ml syringe in France.
A full face treatment often requires between 3 to 4 bulbsdepending on the areas to be treated and the desired result. The price can therefore range from €1,000 to €2,000.