What It Is and How It Can Transform Your Appearance
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
As the years go by, the skin gradually loses its glow, density, and elasticity. Fortunately, modern aesthetic medicine offers impressive solutions for facial and body rejuvenation—one of the most popular being hyaluronic acid treatments.
Hyaluronic acid is a natural, hydrophilic molecule found in the human body. It plays a vital role in maintaining hydration and elasticity in the skin. As we age, our natural reserves of hyaluronic acid decrease, leading to dehydration, the appearance of fine lines, and sagging skin.
This is where minimally invasive injectable treatments with hyaluronic acid come in, offering effective solutions to restore volume, smooth out wrinkles, and rejuvenate both the face and body.
Who is it for?
Injectable hyaluronic acid treatments are ideal for men and women seeking a refreshed, radiant look—free from dullness and signs of aging.
It is recommended for individuals who want to:
- Restore lost facial or body volume
- Reshape facial features (e.g. lips, jawline, cheekbones)
- Deeply hydrate the skin
- Reduce wrinkles, fine lines, and dark circles
- Smooth out scars and imperfections
How Does Hyaluronic Acid Work?
Hyaluronic acid can retain up to 1000 times its weight in water, making it one of the most powerful hydrating agents. It contributes to the production of collagen and elastin, giving skin elasticity, firmness, and vitality.
It also:
- Enhances the skin’s defense against external damage
- Speeds up healing and regeneration
- Provides a visible, natural glow
Because it’s a substance naturally produced by the body, hyaluronic acid is both safe and highly effective.
Application Areas
Face:
- Eyes: Reduces fine lines and dark circles
- Lips: Enhances volume and smooths out wrinkles
- Cheekbones: Adds volume and enhances contours
- Nose: Softens deep lines and reshapes nasal contours
- Nasolabial folds, jawline, and other targeted areas
Body:
- Neck: Smooths wrinkles and fine lines
- Décolletage: Improves texture and corrects acne scars or wrinkles
- Buttocks & Thighs: Improves elasticity, smooths cellulite, adds volume and lifts
- Hands: Rejuvenates and restores a youthful appearance
Treatment Process & Results
The treatment is non-invasive, quick, and virtually painless. It is always performed by a qualified plastic surgeon.
- A topical anesthetic cream is applied to minimize discomfort.
- Hyaluronic acid is injected using a fine needle or cannula.
- The session lasts around 15–30 minutes.
- Results are often visible immediately and continue to improve over 10 days.
- Side effects are rare and minor—usually limited to mild redness or swelling.
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Your surgeon will provide personalized post-treatment instructions. In general, you should:
- Avoid sun exposure, facial treatments, tanning beds, and saunas for at least 7 days
- Avoid makeup or skincare products for 24 hours
- Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated
Use only recommended skincare products
Can It Be Combined With Other Treatments?
Absolutely. Hyaluronic acid can be combined with botulinum toxin (Botox), chemical peels, or other aesthetic treatments for even more targeted and enhanced results.
Cost of Treatment
The cost of hyaluronic acid treatments varies depending on your individual goals, the quantity and quality of the product used, and your skin’s current condition.
Following a thorough consultation, the plastic surgeon will propose a customized treatment plan and provide a clear pricing estimate.
Choosing the right expert is essential to achieving beautiful, natural-looking results.
At KM Plastic Surgery Clinic, Dr. Konstantinos Makrygiorgis offers extensive expertise in non-surgical aesthetic procedures, using the most advanced equipment and medical techniques to ensure safe and visible results.
Plastic Surgeon Dr. Konstantinos Ch. Makrygiorgis
Plastic surgery is the perfect blend of science and art, of passion and technology. Our primary goal is to help you achieve your personal aesthetic aspirations, while also providing you with clear and honest guidance for your benefit. Perfectionists by nature, we are fully committed to your vision to how you imagine your best self. Because perfection is a deeply personal matter, and it doesn’t come in one single form.
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