Which hyaluronic acid injection is right for which age?

Hyaluronic acid injections: at what age? 

Hyaluronic acid has become an essential ally in the field of aesthetic medicine for combating the signs of ageing and enhancing the face. Whether you're 20, 30, 40 or over, there's a suitable solution for every age and every need. But how do you know which hyaluronic acid injection is best for your age? In this article, we'll explore the different types of injections and guide you to the best approach depending on your age and expectations.

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Why opt for hyaluronic acid injections?

L'hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in our bodies. It plays a crucial role in skin hydration and firmness, but its concentration decreases with age. Hyaluronic acid injections help to compensate for this loss, hydrating the skin in depth, smoothing wrinkles and restoring volume to areas where it has been lost. They are appreciated for their immediate effectiveness, their safety and their natural effect.

Hyaluronic acid injections for 20-30 year olds: prevention and enhancement

At 20, skin is still young, so it's dense and hydrated. However, this is the ideal time to start looking after your skin's beauty assets and prevent the first signs of ageing. Hyaluronic acid injections can be used to :

  • Deeply moisturise the skin At this age, it is possible to make micro-injections to boost hydration and bring radiance to the skin. One commonly used technique is the mesoliftThis involves injecting small quantities of low cross-linked hyaluronic acid over the entire face.
  • Correcting minor imperfections Young adults may feel the need to correct certain cosmetic defects, such as dark circles hollows, an asymmetry of lipsor a nose slightly bumpy. Hyaluronic acid injections can correct these small imperfections without surgery.

Hyaluronic acid injections at 30-40: combating the first signs of ageing

Between the ages of 30 and 40, the skin begins to change. Expression lines become more visible, particularly around the eyes and lips. Hyaluronic acid injections help to :

  • Filling in superficial wrinkles the wrinklesincluding nasolabial folds and folds of bitterness can be reduced with injections of moderately cross-linked hyaluronic acid, with results lasting around a year.
  • Add volume to lips and cheekbones Over time, lips lose their volume and definition, and the cheekbones sagging lips. Hyaluronic acid injections can give the lips an attractive contour and shape. Cheekbones can also be reshaped and lifted by injections.
  • Rehydrate and plump the skin Skin ageing: from the age of thirty onwards, it is common to see a loss of radiance and tone in the skin. Injections of low-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, Skinboostersare indicated for rehydrating the skin.

Hyaluronic acid injections at 40-50: restoring volume and restructuring the face

After the age of 40, the face gradually loses its natural volume, particularly around the cheeks, temples and lips. The skin becomes thinner and wrinkles more pronounced. The aim of hyaluronic acid injections is to :

  • Restore lost volume Hyaluronic acid injections can be used to recreate lost volume, particularly in the cheekbones, the cheekbones and the cheekbones. cheeks and templesfor an overall rejuvenation of the face.
  • Correcting facial contours Over time, the oval of the face can sag. The technique of medical lift and targeted injections into the chin are used to reshape the mandibular line and prevent and treat sagging skin.
  • Erase deep wrinkles At this age, wrinkles are often more pronounced. The type of hyaluronic acid used to treat them is fairly reticulated and volumising.

Hyaluronic acid injections at 50 and over: treating sagging skin

From the age of 50, the loss of volume is more significant and the skin tends to sag more. The aim of hyaluronic acid injections at this age is to :

  • Treating sagging skin medical lift technique andBee lift are often combined. It is common to combine injections of Sculptra hyaluronic acid injections.
  • Improve skin texture Hyaluronic acid: hyaluronic acid can also be used to deeply moisturise the skin, reduce fine lines and improve skin texture.
  • Correcting major volume losses Injections: areas such as the cheekbones, temples and lips can be injected to give the face a fuller, younger appearance.

Advice on choosing the right hyaluronic acid injection for your age

The choice of hyaluronic acid injection will depend on a number of factors, including your skin type, your anatomy and your aesthetic goals. Here are the most important points.
Consult an experienced and qualified doctor: It is essential to consult a specialist to obtain a personalised diagnosis and determine the most appropriate treatment.
Be realistic in your expectations: hyaluronic acid injections offer natural, harmonious results, but they are not a substitute for surgery, and certain situations, such as significant skin sagging, remain an indication for surgery.
Plan regular maintenance sessions: the effects of hyaluronic acid injections are not permanent. Maintenance sessions are necessary to maintain the results.

What results can you expect depending on your age?

The results of hyaluronic acid injections vary according to age and the areas treated.
Each age has different needs and expectations:
For 20-30 year olds: an immediate hydrating and radiant effect, with correction of minor imperfections.
At age 30-40: a reduction in the first wrinkles and subtle restoration of lost volume.
At the age of 40-50: an overall rejuvenation of the face with correction of deeper wrinkles and remodelling of the contour.
For those aged 50 and over: a lifting and volumising effect for a more harmonious, rejuvenated face.

Why choose hyaluronic acid injections at any age?

Hyaluronic acid injections are an effective and safe solution for combating the signs of ageing and enhancing the face at any age. Whether it's to prevent the first wrinkles, fill hollows or restore lost volume, there's an injection to suit every need. For optimum results, it is important to consult an experienced doctor, who will be able to advise you and carry out the injections in complete safety.

Photo of doctor Valeria Romano in Geneva

Article written by Dr Romano Valeria

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