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We tested it for you: hyaluronic acid injections
Yes, we dared! Or rather, one of our colleagues who's less afraid of needles. In this article, Fanny explains everything you need to know about hyaluronic acid facial injections and their anti-aging benefits, from procedure to results and prices.
What exactly is hyaluronic acid?
At Oh My Cream, we know all about hyaluronic acid, and for good reason. THE most powerful moisturizing molecule available. A veritable water sponge, naturally present in our bodies, it ensures plump skin and a fresh complexion. The problem is its production drops by 6% every 10 yearsThis leads to skin slackening and the first wrinkles around the age of 30. That's why it's mainly used in cosmetics: it's found, for example, in our Moisturizing Serum or our SOS Maskor in the form of dietary supplements, and of course... in aesthetic medicine! Fanny and Ellie have tried their hand at the famous injections and give you their assessment.
Hyaluronic acid injections to slow aging by Fanny
"When we brought up the idea of writing an article about injections in the office, I volunteered right away even though I admit I had quite a few preconceived ideas: Does it hurt? When you put your finger in, is it for life? And above all, I didn't really know what would be right for me. OK, I've got a few complexes: dark circles, eyelids that droop a bit... But do I really need it?".
The "MD CODES" injection technique by Doctor Olivier Claude
My appointment was made, and I would soon receive my diagnosis. More than a diagnosis, I was about to realize that hyaluronic acid injections are certainly one of the best tools in the prevention They wouldn't transform me (or change my appearance, or take away my expression lines), but they would enable me to "age better" by preventing my face from sagging and becoming a little sad over the years...
Who is this method for?
You can start at around age 30, as soon as the first changes to the face occur, secondary to the loss of bone and deep fat, which leads to sagging of the face.
On which areas can it be used?
It all depends on your personalized analysis, but in most cases you need to start at the top, respecting the "inverted cone of youth" to to treat the causes of aging, not its consequences :
A- Upper support: cheekbone and temple (3ml)
B- Centro-facial support: under the cheekbone and labio-chincial fold (3ml)
C- Cervico-facial support: for the jaw-line between chin and mandibular angle (4ml)
* The ml are indicated to give you an idea of the price below ;-)
How does it work?
The approach of Doctor Olivier Claude is different from anything I've ever heard or read on the subject... His customized technique consists of harmonize the contours of the face by injecting the 3 key zones which act as a "support" and "reshape" the oval of the face. The promise? An immediate "plump" effect and the restoration of our positive emotions (enhanced eyelids and eyebrow tails, smoothed nasolabial folds, lifted corners of the mouth, better defined jaw line).
How often?
Hyaluronic acid completely resorbs in over 2 years. The exact duration depends on the products used, the technique and the metabolism of each patient. In practical terms for the first year 2 to 4 sessions for facial supportthen in subsequent years 1 or 2 per year for maintenance.
Results of hyaluronic acid injections?
A real "coup de frais"! In fact, it's me for the better as if I'd slept 12 hours straight, looked 3 years younger and lost 1kg... Without having swollen, removed or filled anything and, above all, without it "showing". What's even crazier is that, with this technique, there's often no need to apply local treatments afterwards, as they naturally diminish the signs of the passing of time (dark circles are less pronounced in my case, for example).
Rate
Expect to pay €500 for 1ml.
MD CODES" injection technique
by Doctor Olivier Claude
124 Rue de la Faisanderie,
Paris 16th district
Phone number: +33 (0)1 45 01 64 16
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Article published on September 30, 2021.
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