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# Hyaluronic acid injections

## At a glance

- **Anaesthesia** : Anaesthetic cream possible

- **Procedure** : 15 to 45 min

- **Stay** : At the practice

- **Recovery** : Usual activities the same day

- **Final result** : A few days to 2 weeks

Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in the skin. As an injectable gel, it fills lines and folds. It restores volume to hollow areas and redefines certain contours: lips, cheekbones, chin, dark circles, nasolabial folds. It is intended for people who wish to correct a loss of volume or a line, with a natural result.

## How the procedure unfolds

Before

## In practice

-   In consultation, I analyse your request and the structure of your face.
-   I examine the skin, the volumes and the hollow areas.
-   I collect information about your state of health, your treatments and your medical history.
-   We take photographs for your medical record.
-   I specify the areas to be treated, the product and the quantity planned.
-   I give you information about the product, its effects and its limits.
-   I give you an estimate.

The injections can be done during the second consultation.

During

## The session

The session takes place at the practice. Most products contain a local anaesthetic. An anaesthetic cream can be applied before the session.

-   The skin is disinfected.
-   I mark the areas to be treated.
-   I inject the product with a fine needle or a cannula (a fine blunt-tipped tube), through one or more entry points.
-   I then gently massage the area to distribute the product.

The session generally lasts fifteen to forty-five minutes depending on the treated areas.

After

## Aftercare

-   Redness, swelling and tenderness are frequent for a few hours to a few days.
-   Bruises are possible. They generally fade within a few days.
-   Small irregularities may be felt at first. They most often disappear.

You can resume your usual activities the same day. Avoid make-up on the injection points on the day of the session.

The result is assessed once the swelling has gone down, after a few days to two weeks. A touch-up may be offered at that time if necessary.

Rare complications exist. I inform you about them in consultation. I see you again for a follow-up consultation.

## Duration of the effect

The product is resorbable. The effect is visible immediately after the session. It generally lasts several months to more than a year, depending on the treated area, the product used and your own metabolism. The injections can be repeated to maintain the result.

## What to do to optimize the result?

-   Do not massage or press on the injected areas on the day of the session.
-   Avoid sport, sauna and heat for the following twenty-four hours.
-   Protect the skin from the sun, especially in case of bruises.
-   Moisturise the skin and drink enough water.
-   Stop smoking: tobacco accelerates skin ageing.
-   Report any unusual pain or change in skin colour.

## Social security coverage

Hyaluronic acid injections for aesthetic purposes are not covered by social security. They remain at your expense.

## Pricing

From 300 euros, on estimate given at the end of the consultation.

The SOFCPRE information sheet for your procedure is given to you during the consultation.

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## My advice

-   ### Hydrate yourself and your skin
    
    Drink enough water and unsweetened drinks regularly. Apply a moisturizer to the skin once or twice a day after cleansing.
    
-   ### Protect yourself from the sun
    
    Avoid prolonged direct exposure, cover up and regularly apply total sunscreen protection (UVA / UVB) factor 50 to exposed areas.
    
-   ### You should not smoke
    
    or you should stop smoking as soon as possible. If needed, ask for help to your doctor or a tobacco addiction specialist, there are many methods available to help you in this difficult process.