Benefits of hyaluronic acid in aesthetics and its uses

There is a lot of talk about hyaluronic acid in facial aesthetic medicine, as a filler material for a wide variety of treatments and as an essential cosmetic product to achieve hydrated and youthful skin, but what do you really know about hyaluronic acid? Do you really know its benefits and its applications?

What you should know about vitamin injections for the face

1. What exactly is hyaluronic acid?
2. In which areas can hyaluronic acid be applied?
3. How do vitamins work on the skin?
4. What are the benefits of facial vitamins?

1. What exactly is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in different tissues of our body: skin, tendons, cartilage, vitreous body of the eyeball… And depending on the area where it is present, it can fulfil one function or another, such as preventing contact between bones, helping to cushion, transporting nutrients…

But one of the most important functions for which hyaluronic acid is known (and for which its use has become widespread) is its moisturising action, thanks to its ability to attract and retain water molecules, which allows it to provide greater volume to the area treated with this material, recovering the smoothness of the skin. The fact is that the body naturally loses its ability to produce hyaluronic acid. Therefore, as we age, the skin loses hydration, as well as elasticity and firmness.

So in addition to deeply moisturising, hyaluronic acid has the ability to repair the skin and fight against the visible signs of ageing, making it an essential active ingredient in anti-ageing treatments, as well as preventive treatments for younger skin. But are these the only advantages of hyaluronic acid? Certainly not:

What are the benefits of hyaluronic acid?

• It fills in areas that have lost volume over the years and due to the effects of the sun.
• This same action helps to fill wrinkles on the face immediately, visibly reducing them.
• Contributes to keeping the skin supple thanks to its ability to retain moisture, giving it a more youthful appearance.
• Smoothes the appearance of the face and helps to redefine the contours and improve projection in multiple areas.
• Promotes the healing process, making it an effective product to help repair the skin.
• This also means that its application can improve both skin tone and texture.
• It stimulates the production of collagen cells, which is what promotes skin cell regeneration.
• It is a biocompatible and reabsorbable material that degrades, so it does not usually generate rejection.

3. Where is hyaluronic acid applied?

Thanks to the benefits we have just mentioned, hyaluronic acid has been used safely for some time in facial cosmetics as well as in personalised aesthetic medicine treatments to treat facial skin and improve the appearance of:

• Periorbital wrinkles, known as crow’s feet.
• Dark circles, to eliminate sagging and reduce the appearance of dark circles.
• Nasolabial folds, common expression lines.
• Cheek wrinkles, as well as smile wrinkles.
• Marionette lines of both the upper and lower lip.
• Labial commissures, to rejuvenate the ends of the lip.
• The lip border, with the aim of outlining and defining the contour.
• The Cupid’s bow, seeking symmetry and definition.
• Lip volume, giving a juicier appearance without losing naturalness.

4. How is hyaluronic acid applied?

The hyaluronic acid used in aesthetic medicine is a dermal filler material, i.e. a gel substance that is applied by means of micro-injections at different depths depending on the results to be obtained and the objectives of the treatment.

The micro-cannulas used to apply the material allow it to be deposited in very specific areas of the face. However, it is essential to know the application technique in order to achieve the desired results, hence the importance of using centres and clinics specialised in medical-aesthetic facial treatments.

This filler material is synthesised in the laboratory and the result is a biocompatible component that can be reabsorbed by the body itself. However, in some cases there may be people who present an allergy and have allergies to the administration of this material, which is why it is essential to take a medical history beforehand.

5. Which treatments include facial vitamins?

Mesotherapy with vitamins is a great option in aesthetic medicine facial treatments to improve hydration, reverse and prevent skin ageing, correct acne marks and eliminate facial blemishes. The application session lasts between 15 and 30 minutes, after which you can go about your normal life. In addition, they combine well with other fillers such as hyaluronic acid or botulinum toxin type A, so the treatment can be customised according to the needs of the skin and the objectives to be achieved.