The term "light touch" refers to an injection technique that favors a gentle approach, using small amounts of hyaluronic acid to achieve very subtle and natural results. Unlike more invasive techniques or curative injections aimed at restoring the face, light touch is based on a strategy of prevention and gradual improvement.
The fundamental principle of this approach is not to alter the natural appearance of the face, but rather to revive the skin and prevent the first signs of aging. By treating key areas of the face such as the cheekbones, lips, eye contour or jawline, it is possible to achieve a fresher appearance, without the intervention being noticeable to others.
Young patients, often between the ages of 20 and 30, favor this method not only to prevent wrinkles, but also to correct slight facial imbalances or to bring Skin Radiance to their face without any major transformation.
This approach is increasingly appealing to young patients who are concerned about their appearance, but want to avoid a very noticeable effect.
Les traitements “light touch” en médecine esthétique sont devenus une tendance majeure, notamment auprès des jeunes patients souhaitant prévenir les signes de l’âge sans modifier radicalement leur apparence. Ces procédures consistent à injecter de petites quantités d’hyaluronic acid sur plusieurs
zones du visage, offrant ainsi des résultats subtils, naturels et harmonieux. Cette approche douce et minimaliste permet d’améliorer l’apparence générale du visage tout en conservant une expression authentique et sans sur-correction.
The light touch procedure offers several benefits for patients who want to care for their skin while maintaining a natural appearance.
• Prevention of signs of aging : one of the main advantages of light touch treatments is that they help prevent the signs of aging before they become pronounced. By filling fine lines as they appear and deeply hydrating the skin, hyaluronic acid helps maintain the elasticity and firmness of the face. This technique is preventive and avoids the need for more invasive treatments in the future.
• Subtle and natural results : light touch is particularly appreciated for the subtle results it provides. The injections are light and evenly distributed across several areas, ensuring a natural look without excessive alteration of facial features.
• Correction of asymmetries : in addition to preventing signs of aging, light touch is used to correct slight facial asymmetries or to enhance specific areas. For example, a slight injection of hyaluronic acid in the cheekbones can restore facial harmony or enhance an area lacking volume, while remaining discreet.
• Improved skin texture : hyaluronic acid is an excellent natural moisturizer, making it a major asset for improving the texture and quality of the skin. Injections using the light touch technique deeply hydrate the skin, improve its elasticity, and provide immediate Skin Radiance. Patients often notice softer, smoother, and more luminous skin after the treatment.
• Reduction of wrinkles and fine lines : although young patients often use this technique for prevention, the light touch method is also effective in reducing the appearance of early wrinkles and fine lines, while maintaining a natural and expressive look.
• Quick recovery with no social downtime : this procedure requires no recovery time. After a session, patients can immediately resume their normal activities without interruption. There is generally very little, if any, redness or bruising, and results are visible as soon as the product is injected.
Injections using the Light Touch procedure can be performed on several areas of the face, depending on the patient’s needs. The most commonly treated areas are :
Cheekbones
Over time, the cheekbones may lose volume and appear flatter. Flat cheekbones can also be constitutional. Light touch injections help restore a bit of projection to the cheekbones while maintaining a natural effect. This also provides a lifting effect to the face, redefining its structure without the need for more invasive procedures.
Lips
Subtle hyaluronic acid injections in the lips are very popular, particularly among young patients who wish to slightly increase their lip volume without making them too full. This technique also helps to restore the definition of the lip contour or correct slight asymmetries, while maintaining a natural look.
Dark circles
dark circles can make the face appear tired, even in young individuals. They can be filled in to restore freshness to the eyes, without altering facial features.
Forehead wrinkles and glabellar lines
For patients beginning to show forehead wrinkles or fine lines between the eyebrows (frown lines), des micro-injections d’acide hyaluronique peuvent lisser ces zones tout en conservant une certaine mobilité du visage. Cette technique est idéale pour les jeunes patients qui souhaitent prévenir les rides d’expression sans immobiliser complètement leurs muscles, en ayant recours à la toxine botulique.
L’ovale du visage
Light touch injections can also be used to redefine the jawline or tighten the oval of the face, particularly in young patients who wish to enhance facial structure without a drastic change.
La popularité croissante de la procédure Light Touch parmi les jeunes patients est liée à plusieurs facteurs.
• Prévenir le vieillissement plutôt que le corriger : contrairement aux générations précédentes qui avaient tendance à commencer les traitements esthétiques plus tard, les jeunes d’aujourd’hui sont plus proactifs et cherchent à prévenir les signes du vieillissement plutôt qu’à les corriger une fois installés. Les injections permettent de traiter les premiers signes, retardant ainsi l’apparition des rides plus marquées.
• Un changement discret, sans transformation majeure : l’une des principales raisons pour lesquelles les jeunes patients sont attirés par le Light Touch est la possibilité d’obtenir un changement subtil et progressif sans transformation radicale. Ils préfèrent garder un visage naturel, tout en profitant des bienfaits de la médecine esthétique.
• Des traitements personnalisés et adaptés à chaque patient : les jeunes générations apprécient également le fait que les injections de la procédure Light Touch peuvent être personnalisées en fonction des besoins spécifiques de chaque patient. Cela signifie que les zones à traiter et les quantités d’acide hyaluronique injectées peuvent sont ajustées pour répondre aux attentes et aux désirs de chaque patient, en fonction de sa morphologie et de ses objectifs esthétiques.
A Light Touch session is relatively quick, typically lasting between 15 and 30 minutes, and is performed in a medical office. Here is how a typical session unfolds :
Initial consultation : before the injection, a consultation is conducted to determine the areas to be treated and to ensure the patient’s expectations are achievable.
Skin cleansing : the skin is carefully disinfected to prevent any infection.
Hyaluronic acid injection : small amounts of hyaluronic acid are injected into the predefined areas using a fine needle or a cannula.
The results are visible immediately after the session, with a subtle and natural effect. It is possible to resume normal activities right after. There may be slight redness or mild swelling, but these quickly subside.
At Dr. Romano’s clinic in Geneva, a syringe of hyaluronic acid is priced at 600 CHF. Tear trough treatment with hyaluronic acid is offered at 750 CHF per syringe, while lip injections are charged at 650 CHF per syringe.
Botulinum toxin injections vary according to the number of areas treated and the patient’s sex, due to differences in muscle strength. For women, one area is billed at 300 CHF, two areas at 450 CHF, and three areas at 600 CHF. For men, the rates are 350 CHF for one area, 500 CHF for two areas, and 650 CHF for three areas.
Les micro-injections d’acide hyaluronique offrent des résultats naturels, progressifs et sans éviction sociale. Elles permettent de préserver les volumes, d’hydrater en profondeur et d’améliorer l’élasticité de la peau sans modifier les traits du visage. Contrairement aux techniques plus invasives, elles présentent moins de risques, une récupération rapide et peuvent être ajustées au fil des séances.
Oui, les injections en faibles doses sont particulièrement efficaces pour prévenir les premiers signes du vieillissement, comme les ridules, la perte d’éclat ou la déshydratation. Elles stimulent la production naturelle de collagène, améliorent l’élasticité cutanée et aident à maintenir la fermeté du visage, tout en conservant un aspect naturel.
Il est recommandé de commencer les micro-injections dès l’apparition des premiers signes de vieillissement, généralement entre 25 et 30 ans. À cet âge, les traitements visent à hydrater en profondeur, maintenir la fermeté et prévenir les ridules. L’approche préventive permet de ralentir le processus de vieillissement et de conserver un teint éclatant plus longtemps.
Les résultats des micro-injections d’acide hyaluronique durent généralement entre 6 et 12 mois, selon le métabolisme du patient, la zone traitée et le type de produit utilisé. Des séances d’entretien régulières sont recommandées pour maintenir les résultats et préserver la qualité de la peau.
