As we age, our skin and tissues lose tone and flexibility, the first gray hairs, the first wrinkles and expression lines appear, and our skin loses shine and vitality. All these signs are the sign that the years pass and, although it is a natural process that does not make us more or less ugly and ugly, there are those who prefer to hide the effects of age by resorting to some tricks and remedies.
In recent years, the hyaluronic acid filler for the lips - although also for other areas of the face - has become a trend, one of the most demanded aesthetic medicine interventions. And it is that the technique has been perfected a lot over the years and has ceased to be an accessible method only for celebrities. What's more: it's not just women who turn to it anymore, men do too.
Surely you know someone who has used hyaluronic acid to fill their lips and, if not, you will know of famous people who have done it. The result? More harmonious lips, with a more uniform shape and with more volume. And is that hyaluronic acid is not only a remedy for thin and shapeless lips. The reshaping that you achieve with this easy intervention completely changes the expression of your face to give it a softer and more sophisticated look. Do you want to know what it consists of?
Hyaluronic acid is one of the substances most used in aesthetic medicine for the prevention of wrinkles, the correction of expression lines and, ultimately, the maintenance of youth. But why is it so in demand? Because the results are very natural and, being present in our cells, it creates a structure under the skin that gives volume and fills out these wrinkles. And it is that the skin of the face is one of the most delicate and, since we use it day, after day, after day to laugh, gesture, speak and eat, it is easier to appreciate the signs of age.
Lip reshaping with hyaluronic acid, what does it consist of?
Being a substance secreted by our body naturally - it is known as a polysaccharide of the type of glycosaminoglycans and is present, above all, in the joints, cartilage and skin -, hyaluronic acid is a substance used in numerous surgical procedures esthetic. For this reason, the results are very satisfactory, the application is very safe and side effects are very rare, as it is biocompatible.
Hyaluronic acid lip filling is a very minimally invasive procedure that, unlike other interventions, does not require surgery. It is, therefore, a very easy and very fast method that, of course, must be carried out following a series of tips and recommendations. Thus, experts advise that hyaluronic acid be applied respecting the natural shape of the lips. That is, although it is the ideal method to give them volume, correct irregularities and give them a more harmonious and fleshy shape, it should not be applied outside of the natural line. This will allow the final result to be natural and fit with our facial features.
As it is a treatment that does not require surgical interventions, but simply a series of injections or infiltrations that do not require anesthesia, lip filling does not require subsequent rest or incapacitate the patient to live their later life normally.
How is hyaluronic acid applied?
Before injections, the skin must be clean and of course free without makeup. Although it is not a surgery that requires anesthesia, it is advisable to use an anesthetic cream that prepares and relaxes the area. It should be left to act for 20 or 30 minutes. After this time, the doctor will prepare to do the injections with a syringe. These are very fast injections whose results can be seen almost instantly. This allows you to design and reshape the lip on the fly.
What are the advantages of this treatment?
If you are concerned about pain, you will be happy to know that hyaluronic acid injections are painless and also do not cause discomfort in the days after. On the other hand, its application is very fast, which is why so many patients decide to use it to exploit the natural beauty of their face.
As we have already said, the results are very natural - as long as you put yourself in the hands of a qualified professional and follow all their instructions. That is why you should make sure that the doctor you go to knows the technique perfectly.
On the other hand, the application of hyaluronic acid on the lip helps reduce stains and excess pigmentation in the areas that surround it, ensuring that the skin maintains hydration, looks smoother, smoother and juicier. In addition, it fulfills a preventive function since, When it comes into contact with the collagen and elastin of our skin, it makes it stay smoother and slows down the appearance of more wrinkles in the lip area.
How many sessions are necessary?
Hyaluronic acid lip filling sessions typically last 10-15 minutes. This is precisely another reason why this intervention is so in demand: It is very simple.
Of course: being a substance of natural origin and present in our body, our tissues end up absorbing hyaluronic acid, for which its effects disappear over time. In other words, they are temporary and not permanent effects. This can be considered an advantage or a disadvantage but, in any case, it does not happen with other products. If you want to maintain the effects of hyaluronic acid in the long term, you will have to undergo more infiltrations, and the number of sessions will depend on the appearance and shape you want to give your lips.
On the other hand, it won't be necessary –And it is not recommended– undergo more than two sessions a year. Thus, for the next appointment you can wait between 6 and 8 months. In all cases it will depend on the patient's metabolism and how the product is absorbed.