What Is Injectable Hyaluronic Acid?
Injectable hyaluronic acid (HA) is a versatile treatment that restores architecture first and then volume, if needed, enhancing contours with very natural-looking results. HA naturally occurs in our skin, maintaining hydration and structure. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen and less HA, resulting in deflation first and then descent of our skin and underlying support tissues. These changes contribute to the development of wrinkles and volume loss that changes how light reflects off our features, and the signs associated with aging.
At BelleSante by Kristine Romine, MD, we use advanced injectable hyaluronic acid fillers specifically designed to mimic your body's natural HA. When strategically and artistically placed by our expert injectors, these sophisticated products restore lost architectural structure first and then volume, which softens the appearance of shadows and lines, reestablishing your reflection to your more youthful age.
Injectable Hyaluronic Acid Offers Distinct Advantages That Make It One of Our Most Requested Treatments
You are a good candidate for the use of injectable hyaluronic acid if you wish to:
- Have immediate restoration of lost architectural structure
- See softening of static lines and wrinkles
- Replace lost volume experiencing our proprietary micro-droplet technique
- Experience a “Cheek Lift”
- Subtly enhance your facial contours
- Improve symmetry and softness, and experience our “Lovely Lips” treatment
- Erase dark circles beneath your eyes
- Refine your lower face for a “Snatched Jawline”
At BelleSante, we use injectable HA in our practice every day to replace what is naturally lost with each birthday party. It is one of our most versatile tools and an important component of our BelleSante Exclusive Treatments for comprehensive rejuvenation, including our BelleSante Skin Gym quarterly “fitness sessions,” which maintain your youthful, healthy, beautiful and always “Event Ready” skin!
Your Treatment Experience at BelleSante
Your journey begins with a comprehensive expert consultation where we discuss your goals, assess your facial anatomy and evaluate how various factors — including loss of volume, loss of structural support, and skin laxity — contribute to your concerns. This thorough evaluation allows us to create a comprehensive personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs while enhancing your natural beauty.
On the day of your treatment, you'll be welcomed into our serene treatment space. We begin by explaining our unique comfort measures, including our soothing "TAP-esthesia" technique, calming CBD drops and guided breathing exercises that help reduce any anxiety you may feel. Our Injectable hyaluronic acids are also formulated with lidocaine to minimize discomfort.
Kristine Romine, MD or Sara Romine, DNP, FNP-C, will carefully analyze your facial anatomy in various positions and expressions to identify the optimal injection points. Then, using our proprietary micro-droplet technique, we will strategically place the injectable hyaluronic acid to restore lost structure and lost volume (fine-tuning) and enhance your youthful contours. Patients are thrilled with their immediate results and are surprised by how quick and comfortable the process is, especially with our advanced comfort measures in place.
Recovery & Results
After your injectable hyaluronic acid treatment, you can return to your daily activities immediately, though we recommend avoiding laying on your face, as well as excessive heat and alcohol for 48 hours. Some patients may experience mild swelling, redness, or bruising, which typically resolves within a few days and can be minimized by avoidance of blood thinners and following our aftercare instructions.
You'll notice immediate improvement upon looking in the mirror after one side of the face is treated. Everyone LOVES to see their “halftime show!” Results continue to improve over the following weeks as the product fully integrates with your tissues and attracts moisture. Your natural-looking enhancement is subtle, yet significant, leaving others noticing you look refreshed, but never obvious or overdone. After your treatment is complete, we always prepare you for the rest of your day by guiding you through the application of your ideal personalized KRMD Skin Care regimen.
To maintain optimal results, we recommend scheduling a follow-up every three to four months, depending on the product used, the amount of product used and how your body metabolizes it. We also utilize injectable HA for “fine-tuning” along with biostimulators for foundational support as part of our Exclusive BelleSante Skin Gym “workout sessions” allowing you to “Age in Reverse” and always be “Event Ready!”
