What are the properties of hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid appears in products such as masks, washing gels and moisturising creams for a reason. It is a natural ingredient, easily absorbed by the human body. Why? Well hyaluronic acid is an inalienable part of our body's tissues. As a sodium salt, it is found in connective, epithelial or nerve tissues, among others. It is also one of the main components of the vitreous body of the eye and articular cartilage. Its function is to actively participate in the production of collagen and elastin. It is responsible for hydration and water absorption, so using its properties improves the elasticity, tone and nutrition of the skin.
How to use hyaluronic acid?
The use of hyaluronic acid is very wide and it is worth having at least one cosmetic at home that has it in its composition. However, the best results made possible by hyaluronic acid are achieved by injecting it under the skin. Among others, the following are carried out in this way. facial volumetrics. Volumetrics is a facial contouring and slimming treatment. It emphasises the cheekbones, jawline and chin so that the face looks younger and well-defined. At Wellclinic, facial volumetrics are carried out using two products - Stylage and Juvederm. Both preparations have a high concentration of hyaluronic acid in their composition, so the results are strongly visible already after the treatment.
Hyaluronic acid treatments - how to prepare for them?
Hyaluronic acid injection is safe for the body and excludes the occurrence of complications. Its performance is not recommended for pregnant women or people suffering from autoimmune diseases. Others can perform the treatment at any time of the year, adjusting in advance to the doctor's requirements. Before facial volumetrics, medications that could react badly with hyaluronic acid should be discontinued and skin-irritating sunbathing should be avoided.