With age, the facial oval gradually loses its natural tension and sharpness. This phenomenon results from a combination of deep transformations : depletion of fat compartments, skin laxity, reduction of dermal density and bone resorption. The face tends to look heavier, contours become blurrier, jowls appear, and the boundary between the face and the neck becomes less defined. Contrary to what is often believed, this sagging is not limited to the skin. It is a three-dimensional ageing process that affects the deep structures of the face, modifying its organisation and dynamics.
Aesthetic-oriented medicine today makes it possible to correct these signs of sagging without resorting to surgery. Rejuvenating the oval with hyaluronic acid injections is based on an anatomical, logical and progressive approach to volumes, with one main objective : restoring the youthfulness of the face without altering its features or modifying its identity.
The hyaluronic acid is the reference tool for rejuvenating the facial oval, thanks to its dual action. On the one hand, it deeply hydrates and improves skin quality ; on the other hand, in its more structuring formulations, it restores support in areas where tissues have sagged.
Resorbable, biocompatible and adjustable, it makes it possible to recreate anchoring points and reposition volumes.
The goal is not to create an artificial contour, but to repair what time has altered. This distinction is essential : it is not pure aesthetic remodelling, but a respectful and discreet rejuvenation in balance with the face.
Rejuvenating the facial oval with hyaluronic acid involves treating areas where support has been lost, particularly in the cheekbones, the lateral part of the cheeks, the temples and the chin. When these deep structures no longer play their role, the lower face sags.
By injecting hyaluronic acid correctly into certain strategic areas, it is possible to indirectly correct the loss of definition of the oval. This slight repositioning of volumes provides a natural lifting effect, without adding volume or modifying facial proportions. The face appears more rested and more toned, without seeming altered.
Hyaluronic acid, when injected using a technical, precise and strategic approach, can produce a true lifting effect, often called medical lifting or liquid face lift. Unlike surgery, which pulls the skin, this method aims to restore the face’s natural anchoring points in order to gently retighten the tissues. It is not about filling, but about restructuring.
This approach takes on its full meaning with the 8-point lift technique, developed by Dr Mauricio Di Maio, one of the pioneers of modern aesthetic-oriented medicine. Based on the MD Codes, it consists of injecting hyaluronic acid into strategic facial areas — cheekbones, zygomatic and parotid regions, nasolabial fold — to restore volumes, provide support and reposition tissues.
By restoring these anchoring points, the face naturally regains its architecture, tension and balance. The oval becomes sharper, the jowls soften, and the transition between the cheek and the neck is more defined. The result is harmonious and faithful to the patient’s proportions.
The Abeille Lift represents an innovative approach to rejuvenating the facial oval, based on a micro-structuring injection technique that imitates the principle of alveolar support, similar to a honeycomb structure. This method aims to progressively restore the definition of the lower third of the face by depositing small quantities of hyaluronic acid at precise points, methodically distributed according to a three-dimensional mesh. Unlike classic volumising injections, the goal is not to project or modify the contours, but to reinforce the cutaneous tissue, particularly the dermis and subcutaneous layer, by giving it back thickness, cohesion and density. This reorganisation of the skin provides a natural tightening effect, greater resistance to gravity and a progressive improvement in the definition of the facial oval. The result is subtle, progressive and particularly suited to patients seeking light tightening, without additional volume.
Hyaluronic acid injection along the jawline can be performed according to two complementary approaches, chosen depending on the degree of sagging and the desired result.
The first approach consists in depositing a firm, highly cohesive and volumising hyaluronic acid in contact with the bone. This deep injection compensates for bone resorption linked to ageing and restores the initial structural support. By restoring volume at the bony level, the anatomical support points responsible for the sharpness of the oval are recreated, while restoring the natural tension of the tissues.
The second approach is based on the use of Skinboosters, injected more superficially into the dermis. Thanks to their hydrating and biostimulating action, these formulations improve skin density, thicken the skin and generate a visible tightening effect. They strengthen the jawline and offer discreet rejuvenation, without adding volume.
The thoughtful combination of these two techniques makes it possible to act both on the deep structure and on the quality of the skin, ensuring a natural, harmonious and long-lasting result.
The rejuvenation of the facial oval with hyaluronic acid injections does not aim to transform, but to restore the face’s natural harmony. Hyaluronic acid gives back volume, tone and support to areas that have sagged over time, and improves skin quality. When injections are performed with precision and subtlety, they do not alter the identity of the face : they reveal it.
The result is visible but discreet. The surroundings perceive a general impression of freshness, harmony and youth. The jawline is sharper, the facial contour appears more structured, and proportions are rebalanced, while the expressions unique to each face are preserved.
This type of treatment is part of a modern approach to aesthetic-oriented medicine : respectful, natural and personalised. The face does not look “injected”, but simply more rested, firmer and better defined. A successful treatment does not attract attention, but enhances the natural beauty of each face.
In Geneva, the price of a hyaluronic acid injection to reshape the facial oval is 600 CHF per syringe. The number of syringes required depends on several factors : volume loss, skin laxity, skin quality and, above all, the therapeutic strategy defined during the consultation. Some patients need only projection work on the chin or jawline, while others benefit from a more complete treatment plan, including a global tightening based on the principles of the Liquid Face Lift or the MD Codes.
For refined skin or skin lacking firmness, Skinboosters are offered at 400 CHF per syringe. They do not modify volumes but densify the skin, thus improving the definition of the oval in a discreet and natural way.
It is important to understand that the final cost does not depend solely on the number of syringes, but also reflects the technicality of the injection, the physician’s expertise and the personalisation of the treatment.
With age, the skin loses collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. The tissues loosen, the volumes shift downward, which leads to a sagging of the oval, the appearance of jowls and a loss of definition of the jawline.
Hyaluronic acid restores volumes, redefines the facial contours, repositions sagging structures and stimulates deep skin hydration. It gives back tension and support to the facial oval without surgery.
Depending on each face, the treatment may involve : the cheekbones and temples (to reposition volumes), the jawline, the chin, the jowls, the nasolabial folds and the marionette lines.
To women and men from 30–35 years old who notice mild to moderate sagging, a loss of jawline definition or the appearance of jowls, without wishing to undergo aesthetic surgery.
Yes. When the treatment is performed with precision and adapted to the morphology of the face, the result is natural and harmonious, without a “puffy” or frozen effect.
The session lasts on average 30 to 45 minutes : facial analysis, explanation of the treatment plan, injections.
The treatment is not very painful. Hyaluronic acid contains a local anaesthetic, and a numbing cream can be applied for added comfort.
The results last between 12 and 18 months on average. They vary depending on skin quality, the patient’s metabolism and the type of hyaluronic acid used.
After-effects are minimal : redness, swelling or small bruises may appear, but they usually disappear within a few days. There is no social downtime.
Hyaluronic acid injections are non-invasive, adjustable and leave no scars. They are suitable for mild to moderate sagging.
Surgical lifting is intended for more pronounced sagging and offers long-lasting results, but it involves a surgical procedure and a recovery period.
