CHOOSE YOUR TREATMENT Dermal HydratingTreatments
AKA: HyaluronicAcid Micro-injections. Dermal hydrating treatments are a relatively new concept in the world of aesthetics and have come about in response to the discovery that poor skin tone and texture is as much of a giveaway of ageing as lines and wrinkles.
What is it?
There are two main contenders on the market - Restylane Vital and Juvederm HYDRATE. Both are made from hyaluronic acid, the skin’s natural hydrator, which depletes as we age, and are administered in multiple micro-injections to the skin's surface.
The idea is to give the skin a real hydration boost and promote a glowing complexion, although they can also be used to improve the appearance of acne scars and are particularly suited for use on crêpey, sun-damaged skin on the décolletage or hands.
Some advanced practitioners combine these treatments with Medical Micro-Needling (p 105) for extra plumping effect.
Who does it?
● Plastic Surgeon ● Cosmetic Doctor ● Cosmetic Dermatologist ● Cosmetic Dentist ● Cosmetic Nurse
Who is suitable?
Dermal hydrating treatments are suitable for pretty much anyone and are ideal as a first step for those who aren’t quite ready for Botox or fillers.
What’s the treatment like?
A topical anaesthetic may be applied to your skin, to ensure the procedure is entirely
comfortable.The chosen product will then be administered in multiple tiny micro-injections all over the surface of your skin in the treatment area. Restylane Vital is injected through a specially designed pen-like device, whilst Juvederm HYDRATE uses an ultra-fine needle.
The entire treatment area will be massaged post treatment, to ensure that the product is evenly dispersed, and the whole process should take approximately 30 minutes, depending on the size of the area you are having treated.
What happens afterwards?
There may be some mild redness and swelling, but this will go down very quickly and can easily be covered up - preferably with Mineral Make-up (see p 111) - so you can go about your normal daily activities immediately on leaving the clinic.
The Cosmetic Surgery Guide 87 Will I have a scar?
There is no risk of scarring from dermal hydrating treatments.
Cost From £150 to £500 Skin Drink
How clued up are you on skin hydration?A recent survey by Allergan,manufacturers of dermal hydration treatment Juvederm HYDRATE revealed some interesting statistics...
• 62% of Britons don’t fully understand what it means
to have dehydrated skin and an astonishing 63% don’t associate dehydration with wrinkles
• However 100% of people think it’s extremely important to keep their skin hydrated
•To make sure skin is well hydrated,58% increase their intake of water, 64% of Britons use creams, lotions or moisturiser and one in five use a cream or lotion that’s specially designed for dehydrated skin
• But just 10% of Britons think that creams and lotions are effective in hydrating the skin in the long term and reducing the signs of ageing
• 21% of British people admitted they would consider using injectable dermal hydration treatments
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