Marianne, 49
Growing older, I began to lose the full lips that my husband had always loved and I felt as though I was turning into my mother, whose lips are very thin now. Despite these concerns, I wanted to find a solution that was both natural and reversible, in case I didn't like the results. My dermatologist gave me injections of hyaluronic acid: he re-defined and plumped my lip border. This technique would be very painful without anaesthetic, but the results have been great! My lips were a little swollen for a few days but as soon as that subsided I couldn't stop smiling - I feel rejuvenated!
Catherine, 47
When my wrinkles started to bother me, I wanted to find a simple but effective solution, as I wasn't ready for a face-lift. I consulted with an aesthetic dermatologist who told me about botulinum toxin injections. I was a little uneasy about the idea of paralyzing my muscles, but he reassured me. The procedure isn't very pleasant and you do have to wait a few days to see any changes. I am happy with the results: my face looks rested, my wrinkles have faded and it all looks completely natural. The dermatologist warned me that it would only last a few months, so, budget permitting, I'd like to have the treatment again.
Injections are very frequently used as an alternative anti-aging treatment and give excellent results. Each type has its own own protocol and works to erase wrinkles either by putting muscles at rest or by filling or revitalizing dermis.
There are several types of injections :
- botulinim toxin, nicknamed Botox, is the best known, and is designed to erase expression lines by putting at rest muscles that provoke those lines. It is particulurly adapted to treat the lines of the upper part of the face. results are visible after 3 to 5 days after the injection and last 4 to 6 months.
- filler products like collagen or hyaluronic acid make wrinkles disappear by filling out the wrinkle groove. They are particularly used for the lines and volumes of the lower part of the face and for the face ovale. Results are immediate and last around 6 months.
- revitalization products like mesolift restore dermal elasticity and tone and improve skin hydration. Several sessions are necessary for a visible and lasting result.