Counteracting volume loss
Volume. We want it in our hair but also in our skin. Because nothing is as beautiful as a fresh and full youthful face, right? Unfortunately, Mother Nature likes to put a stop to that, because as the years go by, we lose more and more volume. Perfectly normal, but no less annoying. The bone structure also changes: the bone tissue disappears and the subcutaneous fat we do still have starts to distribute itself differently. Much has to do with age, although hormonal changes, extreme endurance sports or a strict diet can also cause volume loss.
Treatment:
Volume loss is easily resolved by fillers with hyaluronic acid. With a simple prick, the doctor injects a clear gel that improves the structure and shape of the face, restores volume loss and accentuates facial contours. It can also fill in lips, folds and certain wrinkles. Most often hyaluronic acid is used, a substance that occurs naturally in our bodies and is therefore very safe and well tolerated. Don’t necessarily want to add volume but want to improve skin quality and stimulate natural collagen? Then there are collagen boosters: using micro-injections, the skin is nourished and hydrated from within for a long time. The result is skin that is more elastic, firm and smooth. Ideal for a fresh appearance.
Free intake
Wondering what we can do for you? Make an appointment now for a free facial analysis. During this intake our skin specialists will map your skin and discuss the best way to tackle volume loss.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hyaluronic Acid
Fair is fair: it’s not really pleasant. Injecting hyaluronic acid through a needle can feel unpleasant. If desired, it is possible to numb the skin locally with a cream that makes you feel the pricks less. Often a cannula is also used, a kind of blunt needle that is inserted into the skin through a single puncture. Most people do not experience this as painful, but at most a little annoying.
Nothing, you can just get on with your day and don’t have to deal with any special issues. Just know that with certain techniques you may see a temporary blue spot afterwards.
This treatment requires no specific post-treatment.
With deep fillers, such as in the cheek arch or jawline, you see immediate results. Some injectables take a while to show their full glory. We always discuss this in advance during a consultation.
Depending on your needs and the amount of fillers, we may need to repeat the treatment again. Is it the first time? If so, the body may break down the hyaluronic acid faster, making a repeat recommended.
Sometimes you may see a brief blue spot, although the chance is less when a cannula is used. Swelling is always possible (to a slight degree), although it depends very much on the individual.
This treatment is possible from the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions: Profhilo
Since we inject Profhilo into the skin, it always gives a slightly unpleasant sensation. If desired, we can numb the skin with Emla cream, which will make you feel the pricks less.
After the treatment, you will see small bumps (a bit like mosquito bites) at the site of the punctures. These disappear completely after 24 to 48h, depending on each person.
No post-treatment is required.
With Profhilo, the final result is not immediately visible. Only after two months will you see the final effect.
Is it the first time? Then it is best to repeat the treatment after 4 to 6 weeks (in some cases a third treatment follows, again after 4 to 6 weeks). After that, maintenance every 6 months to a year is ideal.
In some cases, you may see a blue spot at the site of the puncture. Except for some small bumps (similar to mosquito bites), there is no swelling after treatment.
This treatment is possible from the age of 18.
Depending on person to person and skin quality, you can repeat the treatment every 3 to 6 months or every other year.
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