Hyaluronic acid for nasolabial folds: before and after photos

What is hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is synthesized in the human body. Like a sponge, it binds and holds water molecules in cells. With age, the concentration of hyaluronic acid decreases, which negatively affects the condition of the skin, which inevitably loses its elasticity, becomes dry, flabby, and becomes covered with a network of expression lines and then age-related wrinkles. The first signs of withering appear already at the age of 25.

After 30 years, microcirculation is disrupted and regeneration processes slow down; after 40, the face begins to sag, and by 60 years it is covered with a scattering of age spots and a network of pronounced wrinkles.

Factors that accelerate the aging process:

• frequent stress is the scourge of the 21st century;
• lack of vitamins and microelements in the body;
• non-compliance with the principles of proper nutrition - the predominance of fried, salty, smoked, sweet, spicy, fatty foods in the diet;
• chronic lack of sleep;
• smoking and alcohol;
• the influence of unfavorable environmental factors - frequent chapping and tanning;
• insufficient skin care;
• drinking low quality water.

Over time, the level of production of the body's own hyaluronic acid decreases - the skin becomes dehydrated, becomes thin as parchment, and prone to damage.

Functions of hyaluronic acid

The importance of hyaluronic acid for the human body cannot be overestimated:

• improves metabolic processes, accelerates metabolism, eliminates swelling;
• promotes the removal of toxins from the body, dead cells and their waste products;
• accelerates regeneration processes and has an anti-inflammatory effect, and therefore is actively used in medicine;
• prevents the occurrence of ophthalmological, reproductive and joint problems;
• stimulates blood microcirculation, and therefore the speed of transport of nutrients to the tissues of the body;
• being an antioxidant, it prevents premature aging, is a modulator of facial and body contours;
• increases skin resistance to adverse environmental factors, including protection from exposure to sunlight;
• activates the immune system, protecting against pathogenic microorganisms;
• by retaining moisture in the cells, it improves skin turgor, prevents its thinning and damage, and therefore is actively used in cosmetology.

Hyaluronic acid is the most important step on the path to beauty and youth

Methods for replenishing hyaluronic acid deficiency

Despite the fact that the elixir of eternal youth has not yet been found, everyone can maintain beauty and health for many years by adhering to the right lifestyle.

To compensate for the deficiency of hyaluronic acid in the body, you can add to your diet foods with a natural content of this substance or that contribute to its natural production - rich meat broths, jellied dishes and jellied meats, fruit jellies, citrus fruits, apricots, tomatoes, cabbage, nuts, rose hips, blueberries, currants, green tea. But when creating a menu, you should take into account the presence of chronic diseases and consult a specialist.

The most restless young ladies resort to alternative methods:

• swallow handfuls of miraculous capsules with hyaluronic acid;
• tons of cosmetics (creams, serums) containing hyaluronic acid are applied to the skin;
• they get “beauty injections” in beauty salons.

Indications for use

The presence of the following signs is a reason to think about the advisability of hyaluronic therapy:

• the appearance of facial and age wrinkles in the nasolabial area;
• dry and dehydrated skin;
• dull complexion;
• decreased skin turgor;
• ptosis of the facial skin (shavers, sagging);
• strengthening the skin after extremely rapid weight loss;
• age over 35 years.

The use of filler injections is justified if you want to correct the contour and texture of the skin, as well as when you reach age, when its compensatory abilities are irrevocably reduced

After a competently carried out procedure, you can forget about cosmetic defects for a period of six months to a year, after which you will have to visit the cosmetologist’s office again to maintain the effect.

Contraindications

Due to the relative youth of the method, it has not yet been established how injections of hyaluronic acid act even on a healthy body when used regularly. Most often, a biosynthesized substance is used for procedures, which is the safest, but still toxic. What impact it will have and what mechanisms it will trigger is not entirely clear. But experts identify a number of contraindications, in the presence of which it is recommended to leave the nasolabial folds alone and not take risks:

• age up to 25 years;
• individual intolerance and allergic reactions;
• period of pregnancy and lactation;
• autoimmune diseases;
• infectious and viral diseases in the acute phase;
• hypertension and angiopathy;
• oncological diseases;
• connective tissue pathologies;
• tendency to form keloid scars;
• skin diseases;
• the presence of moles and inflammation in the injection area;
• recent chemical or laser peeling in the area of ​​intended intervention;
• blood clotting disorder;
• taking blood thinning medications;
• the presence of permanent fillers, for example, silicone.

If you ignore these factors, you can significantly worsen existing problems and acquire new ones. It's no secret that beauty requires sacrifice, but health and life in this case are an unreasonably high price.

Many people fear that hyaluronic acid injections can cause cancer. In fact, the substance can provoke the growth and metastasis of an existing tumor. But no qualified surgeon will carry out hyaluronic therapy without first examining the patient.

Malocclusion

The time of formation of nasolabial folds is significantly determined by the cause of their manifestation. If, with normal skin turgor at the age of 22-26 years, folds visually begin to appear not only with a strong smile, then most likely the reason is an incorrect bite, and not muscular or gravitational aging of the skin. This problem is solved by the orthodontist by correcting the horizontal bite and increasing volume in the lower jaw.
Then, when the problem is corrected, the face will “pull up” along the muscle arcs and the nasolabial folds will almost completely disappear. Naturally, in this case, you need to seek the help of doctors as quickly as possible and you will not need any additional interventions.

If small creases remain in the nasolabial area after correcting the jaw volume and bite, they can be easily tightened with shallow injections of hyaluronic acid. This drug can be used from a very young age; the acid is not addictive and, with proper care and initial normal turgor, may not need “replenishment” for a long time.

Causes of nasolabial folds

With age, the subcutaneous fat layer shrinks, and excess skin, thinning and losing elasticity, slides down under the influence of gravity - the face begins to break. In addition to the general factors that contribute to the loss of pristine beauty, freshness and accelerate the aging process, there are a number of reasons that cause the local problem of nasolabial folds:

• facial muscle tone;
• active facial expressions;
• hereditary factors (genetic predisposition);
• lack of facial skin care;
• anatomical features;
• malocclusion;
• sudden weight loss.

The tendency to develop nasolabial folds may be a cost of some professions (actors, conductors, vocalists) that require active articulation

Cosmetic procedures against nasolabial folds

Beauty salons offer a huge variety of techniques to combat wrinkles.

Experts consider the following methods to be the best for removing nasolabial folds on the face:

1. Biorevitalization is aimed at saturating the facial skin with hyaluronic acid using injections. It copes with nasolabial folds, improves the overall condition of the skin, makes it elastic and smooth.
2. Contour plastic surgery is highly effective . The procedure is completely painless and has no contraindications. Injections of hyaluronic acid remove not only fine wrinkles, but also deep ones.
3. Radiofrequency lifting has an effect on all types of wrinkles. Leaves skin smooth and toned. There are no scars left after the procedure, so those around you will only notice the effect of smooth, wrinkle-free skin.
4. Peeling is considered the most gentle cosmetic procedure. It has an effect on fine wrinkles and improves the appearance of the skin.

Cosmetic procedures should be performed by specialists in beauty salons using modern equipment.

The effect of injections on nasolabial wrinkles

Thanks to the gel structure of the substance, injections of hyaluronic acid will help restore the missing tissue volumes in the nasolabial triangle area, filling even the deep grooves on the surface of the skin. Being harmoniously integrated into the structure of the skin, fillers do not disrupt the natural processes occurring in the skin, and after several months they are absorbed and removed from the body. In addition, unlike Botox, the use of hyaluronic fillers does not disrupt facial expressions.

Thanks to the effects of hyaluronic acid, a cosmetologist will be able to:

• moisturize the skin;
• nourish the deep layers;
• eliminate flaking and dryness;
• improve contour, relief and complexion;
• restore skin firmness and elasticity;
• smooth out facial and deep wrinkles of the nasolabial triangle;
• create a protective film on the surface of the skin, thereby protecting the skin from external influences;
• in the long term - prevent the appearance of acne, thanks to the cleansing effect of the substance.

The desired effect will not take long to arrive. Nasolabial folds will be erased from the surface of the face, as if with an eraser, and exhausted, tired skin will be transformed, smoothed out and filled with radiance, once in the hands of a qualified specialist.

Injections of hyaluronic acid will literally help solve the problem of nasolabial folds overnight, smoothing the skin and restoring its lost elasticity

Nasolabial folds: what are they?

Basically, nasolabial folds are deep furrows-wrinkles running to the chin through the cheeks from the wings of the nose.
Unlike wrinkles on the forehead or near the eyes, a group of muscles is responsible for the formation of nasolabial folds, which pass through various zones, the influence of which must be exerted only in a complex. Nasolabial folds can be quite clearly visible, with part of the cheek overhanging the furrow or more “repressed” when the fold is crossed by a network of wrinkles, despite the shallow depth.

Preparation and carrying out the procedure

Despite the low trauma, in order to avoid possible complications, hyaluronic acid injections should be prepared in advance.

During the first examination, it is necessary to inform the doctor about your medical history, the presence or absence of allergic reactions to drugs and the medications you are taking, after which an action plan is outlined and the necessary tests are taken. In turn, the doctor must provide the patient with complete information about the procedure, including possible complications and side effects.

A few weeks before the intervention, under the supervision of a specialist, the patient begins to take immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory drugs and vitamin complexes, and, if necessary, medications that strengthen blood vessels. For example, vitamin K reduces the risk of bruising; for the same purpose, Troxevasin gel can be applied a few days before the procedure.

It is recommended to eliminate bad habits at least a few days before injections.

On the day of the procedure, it is prohibited to take medications that thin the blood, anti-inflammatory and painkillers: Paracetamol, Aspirin, Citramon, Nurofen and their analogues. For the same reasons, you should not plan the procedure a week before and during critical days, because blood clotting at this time is reduced, which means bruising and swelling cannot be avoided.

Having given written consent to the procedure, the patient hands over his face to the doctor

The procedure itself lasts from 15 minutes to 1 hour. First, the doctor can numb the nasolabial area, after which he applies an antiseptic. For injections, a sterile disposable syringe is used, which the doctor must open in front of the patient. Needling of the problem area is combined with massage for better distribution of the substance. Then the injection sites are again treated with antiseptics and lubricated with agents against inflammation and swelling (Traumeel cream, Panthenol foam).

Important! The patient must personally verify what substance is being administered to him, study the label, expiration date and storage rules. The injection drug must have a certificate and permission for use in the Russian Federation.

People who are too delicate can be reassured: the skin in the nasolabial area is less sensitive than the skin of the eyelids, so injections will cause minimal discomfort. In the first days after the procedure, redness and discomfort are quite natural. For speedy rehabilitation, it is necessary to provide rest to the damaged areas.

Video: procedure for introducing hyaluronic acid into nasolabial folds

Prices

The cost of injections primarily depends on the chosen drug, as well as the concentration of the active substance in it. How much the procedure will cost you will also depend on how many injections you will receive in one procedure. And, of course, the clinic you choose and the qualifications of the doctor will play an important role in the cost of the session. The table below shows the approximate price range for hyaluronic acid injections into the nasolabial folds.

Possible consequences

Like any intervention, “beauty injections” can lead to undesirable consequences. You need to be prepared for the following unpleasant surprises:

• edema and hematomas. May occur due to injury to the smallest capillaries and vessels with a needle;
• painful sensations. Within a few days after the procedure, there is a period of adaptation of the body to the substance;
• formation of inflammation or scar. This happens if the procedure is carried out by a non-professional or in conditions that do not meet sanitary and hygienic standards;
• the appearance of papules (nodules), granulomas, protrusion of filler if the substance was injected into the upper layers of the skin in large portions;
• vascular embolism. If the drug is injected too deeply, it can cause compression of the blood vessels and, as a result, necrosis of adjacent tissues. This condition requires immediate qualified assistance;
• development of fungal, bacterial infections and exacerbation of latent ones, for example, herpes, or the appearance of warts and papillomas;
• increased pigmentation;
• allergic reactions, hypersensitivity.

Filler protrusion, inflammation and hematoma are an indicator of incorrect injection technique

There is no need to worry if swelling, redness and papules persist on the first day - this is a natural reaction of the body to the impact, but subsequent deterioration of the condition will be a reason to contact the cosmetologist who performed the injections. In general, the procedure is tolerated quite well by patients, serious complications are quite rare, but forewarned is forearmed.

Precautionary measures

In order for the rehabilitation period to go smoothly and without complications, it is necessary to highlight a number of taboos:

• in the first days, the use of makeup and skin care products is prohibited;
• visiting the solarium, sauna, swimming pool will have to be postponed;
• do not wash your face with hot water, do not eat hot food;
• exclude physical activity;
• do not go out in the sun without sunscreen with maximum protection;
• avoid drafts;
• refrain from scrubs, peeling and facial massage;
• avoid active facial expressions.

Such restrictions will help reduce the risk of possible complications, but this is only half the success - the choice of a doctor and the location of the manipulations is very important.

Only a plastic surgeon or qualified cosmetologist in a clinic or salon with a medical license has the right to inject hyaluronic acid.

If you follow these simple recommendations, the procedure will go like clockwork, the face will recover within a week and will delight its owner with clear lines, smooth contours, smoothness and radiance of moisturized skin.

Recommendations during the rehabilitation period

Removing nasolabial folds with hyaluronic acid is half the battle. It is important to follow the rules of the rehabilitation period in order to preserve and maximize the effect of the procedure:

• the skin needs rest for 24 hours after injections ;
• visiting the sauna, solarium, beach is allowed after 7 days;
• sunscreen with an SPF factor of at least 30 to the treated area
• apply decorative cosmetics the next day;
• peeling, facial cleansing and other procedures can be carried out a week before injections and 7-10 days after them.

During the rehabilitation period, it is important to maintain a normal drinking regime (about 2 liters of water/day).