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Hyaluronic acid (Restylane, Juvederm, Succeev)

Moisturising and refreshing of lip colour with hyaluronic acid (Restylane Lip Refresh) Hyaluronic acid (Restylane, Juvederm, Succeev)

What happens to our rose lip colour?

Our lips usually start losing their rose colour and volume relatively early. When our patients turn 30 -35 years old, they often say they miss fresh, luscious look of their lips. Although it is too early to undergo any volumising treatments at this age, you can still try and refresh the colour of your lips.

What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a natural ingredient of human skin. It is produced by fibroblasts which make the structural framework for human tissues. Hyaluronic acid fills intercellular areas and makes perfect environment for skin cells. It is also responsible for stimulating the production of collagen and protecting all skin elements from exposure to free radicals. Hyaluronic acid also contributes to tissue hydrodynamics; it is responsible for the amount of water tied in the skin which makes it an ideal moisturizing factor. However, over time human skin begins to lose its natural resources of hyaluronic acid which affects the work of fibroblasts. Consequently, the amount of collagen decreases which makes human skin lose its volume. This process can be stopped with a single injection of hyaluronic acid to help your skin regain its youthful look.

Products rich in hyaluronic acid

There are many products rich in hyaluronic acid. Brands available on the Polish market include: Restylane, Juvederm, Succeev, Stylage, Teosyal. Each of the brands offers a wide variety of different texture, such as Restylane Vital (light texture), or Juvederm Voluma (rich texture).
Products rich in natural hyaluronic acid (Juvederm Hydrate) are mainly used for mezotherapy which instantly improves hydration and rejuvenation of skin. Other similar products are additionally supplemented with glycerine, glicerol and mannitol which make the product perfect moisturizers.
There is a variety of different dermal fillers depending on the area to be treated. Certain parts of the face are filled with cross-linked hyaluronic acid which gives the product the right texture and durability. Using products with appropriate amount and cross-linking on different parts of the face helps to achieve the desired effects. Sometimes a combination of fillers is used on a particular area to achieve the perfect result.

Products which are used at Ekoderm as dermal fillers all have a proven track record for safety and so you can be assured that they are perfectly safe. We use world’s best known brands such as Restylane, Juvederm and Succeev.
Every client is unique so at Ekoderm our practitioners make sure that the best possible treatment is chosen for each individual client. In order to refresh the lip colour we choose from a wide variety of products: Restylane Vital, Restylane Lip Refresh, Juvederm Hydrate, NCTF HA, UP GRADE.

How does the treatment work?

The treatment involves injecting product rich in hyaluronic acid (Restylane Lip Refresh, Juvederm Hydrate, NCTF HA) directly into the red pigment of the lips. It is performed with a needle which injects tiny amounts of the product. It can also be distributed from one puncture on each corner of the mouth with special elastic canniula, which makes it possible to distribute the product evenly under the lower and upper lips. After the injection, the product is evenly distributed and massaged properly by the practitioner.

Do I need local anaesthetic?

Our usual practice is to apply an anaesthetic cream (Emla) 30-40 minutes before the injection. We can also inject the puncture sites with local anaesthetic which is normally used in dental surgery so that the area feels numb and discomfort is kept to minimum. In any case, however, the practitioner needs to be informed about possible allergic reactions.

Who is the treatment for?

The treatment is designed for any woman who wishes to bring back the youthful fresh look to her lips, but is not willing to have any volumising treatments. This usually happens at the age of over 35-40. The treatment can also be performed a few months after a volumising treatment, that is often when the patient feels the colour of her lips need to be refreshed again (maintenance treatment).

What are the results?

After the treatment the lips look visibly firmer with improved colour depth. The lip zone becomes moisturized and the red pigment of the lips is enhanced while the size and shape of the lips remain unchanged. The result is fresh, younger looking lips.
When do I see the final results of the treatment?

The results should be expected after 2 weeks after the treatment. It is usually then that the practitioner together with the patient make the decision concerning additional treatments which are sometimes necessary.

How many treatments do I need to see satisfactory results?

Younger patients, under 35 years of age, are usually satisfied with a single injection of 0,5 ml to 1ml of hyaluronic acid. To see satisfactory results, older patients (40-45 years old) usually require another treatment performed 2 to 4 weeks after the first injection. The treatment can be done in series of 3-4 performed every 3-4 weeks, which is recommended for women during recovery from illness, smokers or women who have been under stress.

How long do I see the results of the treatment?

Satisfactory results, which have been achieved after 1 to 2 treatments, can usually be enjoyed for 3-5 months. This period of time depends on the patient’s age, the kind of the filler as well as the patient’s lifestyle and their general physical condition. It must be emphasized that smoking can significantly diminish the results of the treatment.

How often do I need to repeat the treatment?

The treatment, or the series of 3-4 treatments, should be repeated every 3-5 months, depending on how long the patient is satisfied with the results.

Contraindications include

  • Oversensitivity to any of the ingredients, especially hyaluronic acid,
  • Autoimmune disease,
  • Susceptibility to keloids,
  • Skin bacterial infection,
  • Herpes virus,
  • Pregnancy and breast-feeding,
  • Teenagers under 18,
  • Other dermal filling treatments performed on the same area.
     

How do I look just after the treatment?

Immediately after the treatment you should expect the area to be a little swollen, red and tender which is caused by the filler and swelling. Puncture sites are still visible but these will disappear soon. Shortly after the treatment hematocele and bruising may occur but these usually disappear within a few days. Bruising sometimes takes a couple of days to develop and 10-14 days to change colour and resolve with no further damage to the final result.

Before the treatment: guidelines

There is no need for any preliminary medical preparation, but patients have to be in good physical condition. One week before the treatment patients should not take aspirin or any other medication that decrease coagulability. Patients who tend to suffer from herpes should prophylactically take acyclovir (Heviran tablets 400 mg twice a day) two days before the treatment.

After the treatment: guidelines

After the treatment you should apply a thin film of soothing gel and massage the area twice a day (use: Cicalfat, Cetaphil MD, Cicaplast Baume B5, Sensicure). If bruising occurs, it can be treated with Auriderm, Ortholan Vein, Lioton 1000 or Reparil.
Finally, when redness, tenderness, hardening and bruises clear, patients can discontinue medication and resume their usual skin care practices. It is recommended that patients use high quality skin care products with sun filter SPF50+.

How can I keep the result for longer?

At Ekoderm we believe the aftercare is just as important as the treatment itself which is why we advise patients to look after their skin properly on a daily basis. You can do it by using moisturizing and oiling lip balms with high factor sun protection that will protect against both UVA and UVB radiation (SPF 30-50+), as well as products which contain antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E or flavonoid. We also advise our patients to take diet supplements which contain vitamin C, vitamin E, coenzyme Q10 and flvonoid. It is important to refrain from smoking which is responsible for accelerating ageing processes and greatly diminishes all results of aesthetic treatments which have been achieved so far.

Recommended supplementary treatment

We recommend that our patients also have lip filling with hyaluronic acid as the treatment can be performed during the same procedure. The treatment can be followed by another skin rejuvenating therapy. This will help to stimulate skin for better production of collagen. The therapy includes a series of medical skin peels (especially designed for the lip zone) along with mezotherapy with hyaluronic acid (Juvederm Hydrate) or products rich in multiple ingredients (NCTF HA, NEWEST, UP GRADE). Peels and mezotherapy should be repeated a few times every 2 to 4 weeks. Another therapy we recommend is an intensive regenerating treatment REGENERIS.

Who can perform treatments?

At Ekoderm all treatments are performed by experienced doctors trained in aesthetic medicine who have been given appropriate certificates.

  • PLN
  • 1000 Juvederm Hydrate (1 ml)
  • 700 NCTF HA (1 ml)
  • 1000Restylane Vital (1 ml)
  • 700UP GRADE (1 ml)

Other treatments

Ekoderm offers

  • laser wrinkle reduction

  • photorejuvenation

  • elimination of discoloration (Cosmelan)

  • elimination of wrinkles (Restylane, Juvederm, Botox)

  • non-surgical facelift

  • modeling of facial contours

  • skin revitalization (peelings, mesotherapy, Regeneris)

  • dermatoscopy constituent

  • treatment of hyperhidrosis

  • treatment of alopecia

  • HPV vaccination