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 volumizing treatment, but focuses on improving the skin's structure, moisture and elasticity from within.
Treatment protocol
Introductory series:
2-3 treatments
Interval: 2-4 weeks
Effect: Gradually over 4-8 weeks
MAINTENANCE (Critical):
Profhilo/Polynucleotides: Every 4-6 months
Restylane Vital: Every 6-9 months
Mesoestetic: Every 1-3 months
Without maintenance: The effect fades over 3-6 months
Specific products:
PROFHILO:
2 treatments, 4 weeks apart
5 injection points per side
Scattering effect in the skin
Duration: 6 months
Maintenance: Every 6 months
PROFHILO STRUCTURE:
For more sagging skin than standard Profhilo
Higher concentration
2 treatments
SCULPTURE:
Poly-L-lactic acid
Gradually stimulates collagen
2-3 treatments
Effect develops over 3-6 months
Duration: 12-24 months
NOT immediate effect
HARmonyCa:
Hybrid product (hyaluronic acid + calcium hydroxylapatite)
Immediate fullness + long-term collagen stimulation
1-2 treatments
Duration: 12-18 months
Procedure
Skin cleansing
Numbing cream (20-30 min) - optional
Marking injection points
Injection with fine needles into the dermis (the top layer of the skin)
Several small injections over the entire area
Massage for even distribution (depending on product)
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%)
- Mild 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 (2-3 days), redness, possible slight swelling
Day 2-3: Bubbles flatten, redness subsides, possibly small bruises
Day 4-7: Mostly normalized, skin starts to look better
Week 2-4: Improvements in skin quality begin to show
Week 4-8: Gradual improvement continues, optimal effect is achieved
Side effects
Very common:
- Small balls (2-3 days)
- Redness (hours to 1-2 days)
- Small bruises (15-30%)
- Mild swelling (1-3 days)
Usual:
- Tenderness in the treatment area
- Small bruises that last 5-7 days
Rare:
- Granulomas (inflammatory reaction - extremely rare)
- Infection (very rare)
- Allergic reaction
Aftercare
First 24 hours:
- Don't touch your face unnecessarily
- No makeup for the first 6-12 hours
- No heat (sauna, steam room, hot shower)
- No intense exercise
- No massage (unless instructed)
Week 1:
- Gentle skin care
- SPF 50+ daily
- Avoid aggressive products (retinol, AHA, BHA)
- No facials
After 1 week:
- Resume normal skin care gradually
- Still high SPF
Expectations & Safety
Who it's for and safety information
Who is this suitable for?
Best for:
- Dehydrated, tired skin
- Fine lines and texture issues
- Lack of radiance and shine
- Desire for improved skin quality
- Realistic expectations
- Willing to undergo a series of treatments and maintenance
- Want subtle, natural enhancements
Who is this not suitable 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
- Unrealistic expectations of dramatic change
- Unwillingness to maintain
Important information
REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS:
- Improves skin quality, NOT shape or volume
- Subtle effect
- Requires series + maintenance
- Best for dehydrated, tired skin
- Not a dramatic transformation
Product types:
- SKINBOOSTERS (Hyaluronic Acid): Restylane Vital, Profhilo, Seventy Hyal - deep hydration
- AMINO ACIDS AND PEPTIDES : Jalupro SuperHydro, Sunekos - stimulates collagen and elastin
- VITAMINS AND MINERALS : Mesoestetic series - antioxidants and brightening
- POLYNUCLEOTIDES (PN) : Vitaran II, Pluryal - DNA fragments, anti-inflammatory, regeneration
- EXOSOMES : Latest technology - growth factors and signaling molecules
Contraindications
Absolute:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Active skin infection in the treatment area
- Allergy to ingredients (hyaluronic acid, lidocaine, etc.)
- Keloid formation (relative)
Relatives:
- Autoimmune diseases (discuss with doctor)
- Blood-thinning medications (increased risk of bruising)
- Previous bad reaction to similar products
Warning signs
Contact the clinic if you experience:
- Increasing redness and swelling after 48 hours
- Signs of infection (heat, pus)
- Severe pain
- Harder bumps that don't go away
- Skin changes that worry you
Individual variations
Large variation in response:
Effect:
- Rapid response (30-40%): Visible improvement after 2-3 weeks
- Average (40-50%): Improvement after 4-6 weeks
- Slow (10-20%): Subtle effect after 6-8 weeks
Duration:
- Short (3-6 months): 30-40%
- Average (6-9 months): 40-50%
- Long (9-12 months): 10-20%
Factors that influence:
- Skin type and condition
- Age (younger skin lasts longer)
- Lifestyle (smoking, stress reduces duration)
- Skincare routines
- Sun exposure
Maintenance
Maintenance schedule:
- Profhilo/Polynucleotides: Every 4-6 months
- Restylane Vital: Every 6-9 months
- Mesoestetic: Every 1-3 months
- Sculptra: Every 12-24 months after initial series
- HARmonyCa: Every 12-18 months
Important:
- Regular maintenance is the key to long-lasting results
- Without maintenance, results will diminish over 3-6 months
- First year often requires multiple treatments to build results
