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What are hyaluronic fillers?
Facial fillers (also known as hyaluronic fillers) are injectable gels that are used to restore or add volume to the face. Fillers vary in viscosity, which determines the area in which they can be used, i.e. whether to lift or contour an area, create symmetry or emphasize a particular feature such as the lips. Facial fillers are injectable facial implants.
Hyaluron, the natural substance of youth
Hyaluronic acid is omnipresent in our body. It is not only effective in our skin, but also in the synovial fluid, in the intervertebral discs and in the connective tissue – wherever elasticity is important. The body’s own building material promotes wound healing, regulates inflammatory processes and has an antibacterial effect. However, the fact that the substance is currently attracting the attention of the beauty industry is due to its anti-ageing properties: The gel-like disaccharide gives the skin elasticity and suppleness. There, it ensures that water is bound between the individual layers of the skin, which guarantees the supply of moisture. This creates hyaluronic acid deposits that protect the skin from external influences such as free radicals. Around half of the hyaluronic acid found in the body is found in the skin, where it is the ultimate moisturizer and therefore the key to a youthful, fresh complexion.
However, hyaluronic acid is most effective when applied directly where it is supposed to work: under the skin. In contrast to creams, which only reach the uppermost layers of the skin, and food supplements, which our natural enzymes may destroy, an injection of hyaluronic acid reaches the deep structure of the skin and thus ensures long-lasting results. Allergic reactions are extremely rare, as hyaluronic acid is well tolerated as an endogenous substance.
The ageing process takes place in depth
With increasing age, cell renewal naturally slows down. For your skin, this means less collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The first wrinkles become visible and your skin gradually loses its elasticity.
What happens under the skin during the ageing process:
Bone density decreases, causing the facial structure to sag, particularly around the eyes, on the cheeks and in the chin and jaw area. The volume of the soft tissue layers under the skin decreases. The fatty tissue, which in younger years ensures that the skin appears smooth and firm, gradually slides towards the lower half of the face. All these factors can make you feel tired and exhausted, perhaps missing your natural, youthful freshness when you look in the mirror.
Symmetry, balance, harmony
Looking good boosts self-confidence. We spend a lot of time emphasizing our most beautiful features in order to conform to our own ideal of beauty. Although each of us has a different idea of beauty, the perception of a beautiful face is based on scientifically measurable criteria: Symmetry, balance and harmony. These features and the angles shaped by our facial features create contours that are pleasing to the observer.
The triangle of beauty, defined by a wide and open upper half of the face, is perceived as attractive.
High cheekbones with oval bumps create a contoured appearance.
Beautiful lips are equated with a full lower lip and a slightly protruding upper lip.
A defined chin and jawline can emphasize natural beauty.
Give your look a natural freshness boost with hyaluronic fillers!
Naturally beautiful with hyaluronic fillers
Hyaluronic acid-based hyaluronic fillers can be used to shape and contour specific facial features – with an effect that can last up to 24 months, depending on the treatment chosen.
Hyaluronic fillers can give certain areas of the face more volume – the fillers correct the contours of the cheekbones, give them more fullness and define the lip area or even the chin and jawline. Good hyaluronic fillers contain lidocaine, which reduces pain during treatment. There is a wide range of gel formulations to treat the different areas of the face. The effect is visible shortly after treatment
A good skin feel and natural look
Hyaluronic fillers adapt to the natural tissue under your skin. This allows you to maintain your natural facial features, whether you are smiling, laughing or frowning.
Your doctor will view your face in still (static) and moving (dynamic) positions during the consultation to ensure that the result matches your natural appearance.