Hyaluronic acid – carefully tailored to you
Would you like a fresh, rested appearance, softer wrinkles or a little more fullness in your cheeks and lips? We are glad you are here. Together, we will look at which changes could enhance your individual appearance.
Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body and binds water. As a filler, it can soften wrinkles and add volume. We offer you a personal consultation at our practice in Berlin.
What hyaluronic acid can do for you
With hyaluronic acid, we can restore lost volume and accentuate contours, for example in the cheeks, chin or lips. We always consider how your facial features work together. Your wishes and the condition of your tissue determine where treatment makes sense.
The consultation also includes an open discussion about possible risks. Swelling, bruising, inflammation and allergic reactions can occur. Nodules or filler migration are also possible later on. Rare vascular occlusions can cause tissue necrosis and loss of vision. We explain which risks are particularly important for your treatment.
Botox injections selectively relax certain muscles. Hyaluronic acid, on the other hand, adds volume and can soften wrinkles that are visible even when the face is relaxed. Sometimes the two treatments can usefully complement each other. However, for significantly sagging skin, additional volume alone is not enough.
When you will see changes and how long they last
You may see initial changes immediately after treatment. The result is easier to assess once the initial swelling has subsided. With hyaluronic acid fillers, the visible effect often lasts around six to twelve months – shorter or longer depending on the product, area and tissue. Before a touch-up, we look together at your face and your previous treatments: a diminishing visible effect does not mean that the material has already broken down completely.
What your hyaluronic acid treatment costs
The costs depend on the area treated and the amount and type of filler. During your personal consultation, I will explain the costs of the treatment planned for you.
An overview of possible treatment areas
Various areas can be considered for the treatment of wrinkles and volume loss. Together with you, we assess which of these are relevant to your concerns.
- Nasolabial folds between the nose and the corners of the mouth
- Tear troughs under the eyes
- Lines at the corners of the mouth (marionette lines)
- Lip contours
- Lip filler injections
- Fine lines around the mouth
- Depressed scars
- Sunken cheeks
- Volume in the cheekbone area
- Facial contours
- Jawline contours
- Chin wrinkles
- Lip wrinkles
How your treatment proceeds
First, we listen to you: What would you like, and what would you like to preserve? We examine your skin and facial proportions and discuss pre-existing conditions, medications and previous treatments. Other methods may also be discussed, such as the vampire lift as an autologous blood treatment, which, unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, does not build volume.
We inject the filler precisely into the areas discussed beforehand. We adapt the technique to your tissue and the area. In the eye area, such as the tear trough, a blunt cannula may be used for this purpose.
It is important to me that you can understand the possibilities for your own face. Is it about fuller cheeks, a softer wrinkle or a more defined lip contour? We discuss each desired change and consider how it would affect your proportions. We also explain what can be achieved with filler injections and where another method would be more suitable. This allows you to take your time to decide.
Less material – For a more natural appearance
What matters to me is how harmonious your face looks. A subtly accentuated lip contour or a little more fullness in the cheek may be exactly the change you want. Hyaluronic acid also binds water; I take this into account when deciding on the amount and placement. We proceed carefully and assess how things develop before deciding on further volume. Our shared goal is a fresh, natural appearance.
My goal is a result that suits your personal appearance.
The right filler for your treatment goal
Hyaluronic acid fillers differ in their firmness and pliability. We select them to suit your tissue and your goal – for example, for softer nasolabial folds or more lip volume. A surgical lift, by contrast, tightens sagging tissue.
Good to know: Hyaluronic acid fillers are gradually broken down by the body. Permanent fillers, by contrast, remain in the tissue and can cause long-term inflammation that is difficult to treat. Only have fillers injected by qualified medical professionals.
Support after your treatment
We discuss with you what is good for your skin after treatment. Plan for some rest: swelling and bruising may temporarily limit your daily activities. If we recommend cooling, please never place ice packs directly on your skin.
If you notice unusual symptoms: Have pain, numbness, pressure or increasing swelling assessed promptly by a doctor. If you experience severe pain or visual disturbances, seek medical help immediately or go to an emergency department.
Your checklist for the initial period:
- Avoid make-up on the treated areas at first.
- Take a break from exercise and strenuous activities as discussed with us.
- Avoid hot showers and baths, saunas and sunbathing at first.
- Make sure to use sun protection with a high sun protection factor.
We tailor the duration of these breaks to your treatment and healing progress.
After lip filler injections, we also explain how long you should refrain from smoking, hot food and drinks, and kissing. Do not massage lumps or hardened areas yourself. Have such changes assessed by a doctor, even if they appear later.