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'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 decreases over 3-6 months
Procedure
Skin cleansing
Numbing cream (20-30 min) - optional
Marking injection points
Injection with fine needles into the dermis
Several 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 can be used. Many small stings, but minimal discomfort. Some tenderness afterwards.
Downtime
Minimal downtime:
- Small red dots (hours to 1-2 days)
- Small blister marks 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, redness, possible slight swelling
Day 2-3: Bubbles flatten, redness subsides
Day 4-7: Mostly normalized
Week 2-4: Improvements in skin quality begin to appear
Week 4-8: Optimal effect is achieved
Side effects
Very common: Small bumps, redness, small bruises, slight swelling
Common: Soreness 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 suitable for?
Best for:
- Dehydrated, dull skin
- Fine lines and texture issues
- Lack of radiance and shine
- Desire for improved skin quality
- Realistic expectations
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
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 the clinic if you experience: increasing redness/swelling after 48 hours, signs of infection, severe pain, hard lumps
Maintenance
Profhilo: every 4-6 months. Restylane Vital: every 6-9 months. Without maintenance, results fade over 3-6 months.



