Injection therapy against local fat deposits

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 skins structure, moisture and elasticity from within.

Treatment Protocol

Initial series:

• 2-3 treatments
• Interval: 2-4 weeks
• Effect: Gradual over 4-8 weeks

Maintenance (critically important):

• Profhilo/Polynucleotides: Every 4-6 months
• Restylane Vital: Every 6-9 months
• Mesoestetic: Every 1-3 months
• Without maintenance: Effect diminishes over 3-6 months

Specific products:

PROFHILO:

• 2 treatments, 4 weeks apart
• 5 injection points per side
• Spreading effect in the skin
• Duration: 6 months
• Maintenance: Every 6 months

PROFHILO STRUCTURA:

• For more lax skin than standard Profhilo
• Higher concentration
• 2 treatments

SCULPTRA:

• Poly-L-lactic acid
• Stimulates collagen gradually
• 2-3 treatments
• Effect develops over 3-6 months
• Duration: 12-24 months
• NOT immediate effect

HArmonyCa:

• Hybrid product (hyaluronic acid + calcium hydroxyapatite)
• Immediate fullness + long-lasting collagen stimulation
• 1-2 treatments
• Duration: 12-18 months

Procedure

1. Skin cleansing
2. Numbing cream (20-30 min) - optional
3. Marking of injection points
4. Injection with fine needles into dermis (top layer of skin)
5. Multiple small injections across the entire area
6. Massage for even distribution (depending on product)
7. Total time: 30-45 minutes

Duration

30-45 minutes

Pain Level

Low to moderate. Numbing cream can be used. Many small pricks, but minimal discomfort. Some tenderness 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 same day in most cases
• Makeup from next day

Healing Time

• Day 0-1: Small red dots, bumps (2-3 days), redness, possible slight swelling
• Day 2-3: Bumps flatten out, redness subsides, possible small bruises
• Day 4-7: Most normalized, skin starts to look better
• Week 2-4: Improvements in skin quality start to show
• Week 4-8: Gradual improvement continues, optimal effect reached

Side Effects

Very common:

• Small bumps (2-3 days)
• Redness (hours to 1-2 days)
• Small bruises (15-30%)
• Slight swelling (1-3 days)

Common:

• Tenderness in treatment area
• Small bruises lasting 5-7 days

Rare:

• Granulomas (inflammatory reaction - extremely rare)
• Infection (very rare)
• Allergic reaction

Aftercare

First 24 hours:

• Do not touch face unnecessarily
• No makeup first 6-12 hours
• No heat (sauna, steam bath, hot shower)
• No intense exercise
• No massage (unless instructed)

Week 1:

• Gentle skincare
• SPF 50+ daily
• Avoid aggressive products (retinol, AHA, BHA)
• No facial treatments

After 1 week:

• Resume normal skincare gradually
• Continue high SPF

Who is this for

Best suited for:

• Dehydrated, tired skin
• Fine lines and texture issues
• Lacking glow and radiance
• Desire for improved skin quality
• Realistic expectations
• Willing to commit to series treatments and maintenance
• Desire subtle, natural improvements

Who is this not for

NOT suitable for:

• NOT for volume loss (use filler instead)
• NOT for deep wrinkles (use filler or laser instead)
• Pregnancy/breastfeeding
• Active skin infection
• Unrealistic expectations of dramatic change
• Unwilling to maintain

Important Information

Realistic expectation:

• 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 treatment area
• Allergy to ingredients (hyaluronic acid, lidocaine, etc.)
• Keloid formation (relative)

Relative:

• Autoimmune diseases (discuss with doctor)
• Blood thinning medications (increased bruise risk)
• Previous poor reaction to similar products

Warning Signs

Contact the clinic if you experience:

• Increasing redness and swelling after 48 hours
• Signs of infection (warmth, pus)
• Severe pain
• Harder lumps that do not disappear
• Skin changes that concern you

Individual Variations

Large variation in response:

Effect:

• Fast 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 affecting:

• Skin type and condition
• Age (younger skin lasts longer)
• Lifestyle (smoking, stress reduces duration)
• Skincare routines
• Sun exposure

Maintenance

Maintenance plan:

• 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 key to long-lasting effect
• Without maintenance, effect diminishes over 3-6 months
• First year often requires more treatments to build up results