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Our aesthetic center offers aesthetic Botox and hyaluronic acid injections to improve the appearance of your skin and face. Botox helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing the muscles that cause these wrinkles, while hyaluronic acid is used to fill in wrinkles and furrows, improve the contour of lips and cheeks, and to increase volume. lips.

There are several types of aesthetic injections that can be used to improve the appearance of the skin and face:

Botox: This is an injectable product that contains botulinum toxin. It is used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing the muscles that cause these wrinkles.

Hyaluronic acid: This is an injectable product that is used to fill wrinkles and furrows, improve the contour of lips and cheeks, and to increase lip volume.

Clostridium Toxin: This is an injectable product that can be used to improve the shape and size of eyebrows, and to outline eyebrow arches.

Sculptra: This is an injectable product that is used to increase volume and improve the appearance of sagging skin. It stimulates the production of collagen for a lifting effect.

In order to best assist you in choosing your treatment, a medical consultation is necessary before treatment.

It is important to understand your goals and the results you hope to achieve before choosing a type of aesthetic injection. Discuss your expectations with a qualified professional to determine if aesthetic injections are appropriate for you.

Hyaluronic acid is a sugar naturally present in the human body.

It is present in many tissues, such as skin, joints and eyes. It is responsible for the lubrication and hydration of tissues, as well as water retention. It also plays a key role in wound healing and skin cell regeneration.

In aesthetic medicine, hyaluronic acid is used in gel form to fill wrinkles and furrows on the face, restore volume to the cheeks and improve facial contours. It is injected under the skin using a fine needle. Once injected, hyaluronic acid attracts and retains water, which helps fill wrinkles and restore elasticity to the skin.

The effects are generally temporary and can last from a few months to a year depending on the product used and the area treated. There are different types of hyaluronic acid, some are thicker and others more fluid, this allows you to use the product that best suits each area to be treated.

Botox is a product derived from botulinum toxin which is used in aesthetic medicine to reduce facial lines and wrinkles. It is injected into facial muscles to block the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles. This helps reduce muscle contraction, helping to smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

Botox is mainly used to treat forehead wrinkles, frown lines (between the eyebrows), and crow's feet lines (around the eyes). It can also be used to treat migraines, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and to correct certain muscle abnormalities.

The effects of Botox are generally temporary and can last from a few months to six months, depending on the area treated and the dose used. It is important to choose an experienced doctor to perform these injections to minimize risks and achieve the best results.

Hyaluronic acid injections have many positive effects to improve the appearance of the skin and correct facial defects:

1. Filling of wrinkles and furrows: hyaluronic acid is used to fill in wrinkles and furrows on the face, such as frown lines, crow's feet lines and forehead lines.

2. Restore volume to the cheeks: Hyaluronic acid injections can help restore definition and volume to the cheeks, improving the overall appearance of the face.

3. Lip Augmentation: Hyaluronic acid can also be used to increase the size of the lips and make them fuller.

4. Correction of the nasal bridge: Hyaluronic acid injections can be used to correct defects in the nasal bridge, such as bumps or depressions.

5. Temporary effects: The effects are generally temporary and can last from a few months to a year, depending on the product used and the area treated.

6. Quick effects: The effects of hyaluronic acid injections are usually visible immediately after the procedure.

1. Preliminary consultation: Before the procedure, you will meet with the doctor to discuss your aesthetic goals and all available options. You will also need to complete a health questionnaire to verify that you are eligible for the procedure.

2. Cleaning the area: Before starting, the area to be treated will be cleaned to remove any traces of oil or makeup.

3. Anesthesia: Depending on the area to be treated and your pain tolerance, the doctor may use local or topical anesthesia to minimize possible pain sensations.

4. Injection: The doctor will use a fine needle to inject the hyaluronic acid into the target area. He may use specific techniques to evenly distribute the product and to minimize the risk of complications.

5. Massage: Once the product is injected, the doctor may massage the area to distribute evenly and to help smooth the contours.

6. Follow-up: To check that everything is going well and to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

The duration of the procedure varies depending on the area to be treated and the number of injections required, but generally a session lasts between 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Hyaluronic acid injections are generally not very painful. However, sensitivity to pain varies from person to person, so some people may experience some discomfort or pain during the procedure.

To minimize pain, the doctor may use local or topical anesthesia before giving the injections. It is important to discuss your pain tolerance with your doctor before the procedure so that he or she can take appropriate steps to minimize pain.

In addition, doctors at Saint Gery Aesthetic Clinic use specific injection techniques to minimize pain, such as injecting the product slowly and using very fine needles .

The number of injections needed to achieve the desired results depends on several factors, such as the area to be treated, the extent of the desired correction, and the type of product used.

In general, a single session of injections is sufficient to obtain temporary results which generally last from a few months to a year. However, for longer lasting results, it may be necessary to undergo several injection sessions.

You will discuss your aesthetic goals with your doctor before undergoing injections at Saint Géry Aesthetic Clinic. He will then be able to tell you how many sessions are necessary to achieve your goals and what type of product is best for you.

❕ It is also important to note that results are not definitive and follow-up treatments may be necessary to maintain results.

Treatment goals : hyaluronic acid is used to fill facial wrinkles and furrows, restore volume to the cheeks and improve facial contours. Botox, on the other hand, is used to reduce facial lines and wrinkles by blocking muscle contraction.

Mechanism of action: Hyaluronic acid is injected under the skin and attracts water to fill wrinkles and restore elasticity to the skin. Botox, on the other hand, is injected into the muscles to block the transmission of nerve impulses and thus reduce muscle contraction.

Duration of action: The effects of hyaluronic acid are generally temporary and can last from a few months to a year depending on the product used and the area treated. The effects of Botox are also temporary and can last from a few months to six months.

Potential side effects of hyaluronic acid and Botox are generally minor and temporary.

However, as with any medical treatment, there are potential risks associated with the use of hyaluronic acid. These risks may include pain, bruising, redness, swelling, and infections at the injection site. There is also a risk of allergic reactions.

Iit is important to choose an experienced doctor to minimize risks and achieve the best results. It is also important to discuss your medical history and allergies with your doctor before undergoing treatment.