Overview & Procedure
What the treatment is and how it's performed
What It Is
Superficial injections of hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids or other active ingredients to improve skin quality. This is not a volume-giving treatment, but focuses on improving the skin structure, moisture and elasticity from within.
Treatment Protocol
Initial series:
- 2-3 treatments
- Interval: 2-4 weeks
- Effect: Gradual over 4-8 weeks
MAINTENANCE (Critical):
- Profhilo/Polynucleotides: Every 4-6 months
- Restylane Vital: Every 6-9 months
- Mesoestetic: Every 1-3 months
- No maintenance: Effect decreases over 3-6 months
Procedure
- Skin cleansing
- Numbing cream (20-30 min) - optional
- Marking of injection points
- Injection with fine needles into the dermis
- Multiple small injections over the entire area
- Massage for even distribution
- Total time: 30-45 minutes
Duration
30-45 minutes
Experience & Recovery
Pain level, downtime and healing
Pain Level
Low to moderate. Numbing cream may be used. Many small stings, but minimal discomfort. Some soreness afterwards.
Downtime
Minimal Downtime:
- Small red dots (hours to 1-2 days)
- Small bruises possible (20-30%)
- Slight swelling (1-3 days)
- Social Downtime: 0-2 days
- Can work the same day in most cases
- Makeup from the next day
Healing Time
Day 0-1: Small red dots, bumps, redness, possible slight swelling
Day 2-3: Bumps flatten out, redness subsides
Day 4-7: Mostly normalized
Week 2-4: Improvements in skin quality start to appear
Week 4-8: Optimal effect is reached
Side Effects
Very common: Small bumps, redness, small bruises, slight swelling
Common: Tenderness in the treatment area
Rare: Granulomas, infection, allergic reaction
Aftercare
First 24 hours: Do not touch your face unnecessarily. No makeup for the first 6-12 hours. No heat. No intense exercise.
Week 1: Gentle skin care. SPF 50+ daily. Avoid aggressive products.
Expectations & Safety
Who it's for and safety information
Who Is This For
Best for:
- Dehydrated, tired skin
- Fine lines and texture issues
- Lack of radiance and luster
- Desire for improved skin quality
- Realistic expectations
Who Is This Not For
NOT suitable for:
- NOT for volume loss (use fillers instead)
- NOT for deep wrinkles (use fillers or laser instead)
- Pregnancy/breastfeeding
- Active skin infection
Important Information
Improves skin quality, NOT shape or volume. Subtle effect. Requires series + maintenance.
Contraindications
Absolute: Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active skin infection, allergy to ingredients
Relative: Autoimmune diseases, blood thinning medications
Warning Signs
Contact clinic if you experience: increasing redness/swelling after 48h, signs of infection, severe pain, hard nodules
Maintenance
Profhilo: every 4-6 months. Restylane Vital: every 6-9 months. Without maintenance, results fade in 3-6 months.
