Hyaluronic acid is well known for its hydrating, anti-aging, and regenerative properties. It is a natural component produced by the human body. Specifically, it is a high molecular weight polysaccharide synthesized by fibroblasts in the dermis, just like elastin and collagen molecules. Therefore, it is considered a natural substance, primarily found in the skin, eyes, and joints, and is responsible for hydrating the skin and eyes, as well as protecting the joints. In fact, it is an extremely hydrophilic component, which is why it is directly associated with skin hydration and the maintenance of its elasticity. Finally, it is a non-invasive treatment.
Hyaluronic acid is primarily used on the body to improve body contour or to fill hollow deformations and scars. Specifically, it can be applied to smooth wrinkles in the female décolleté, enhance the contour of the buttocks,
and restore lost volume in areas requiring natural filling, in order to achieve a firmer appearance and shape. It is also used on the calves (gastrocnemius muscles), arms (triceps), and abdominal muscles.
The treating dermatologist is responsible for assessing the patient’s skin needs and recommending the appropriate treatment. However, hyaluronic acid application on the body is mainly intended for individuals who wish to enhance a specific area of their body without undergoing surgical intervention.
The treatment is not recommended for individuals with:
- Dermatological conditions in the treatment area
- Blood clotting disorders
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Immunodeficiencies or cancer
Following the treatment, minor bruising, localized swelling, small lumps, and discomfort at the injection site may occur. These symptoms typically subside within the first few days after the application. Over time, the body metabolizes and absorbs the injected material. Results are immediate after treatment; however, the duration of effect varies depending on the individual’s physiology.
Injectable body hyaluronic acid is composed of the same stabilized hyaluronic acid used in over ten million facial treatments, with no life-threatening incidents ever reported. Its safety is certified according to the standards governing medical devices. According to the manufacturing company of the product used by dermatologist S. Theocharis in the clinic, it is approved and certified, meets all necessary European standards (CE mark), and undergoes regular testing and inspections to ensure its high quality and safety.
Here comes the good news. Hyaluronic acid treatment is one of the few procedures for which, if the final result is unsatisfactory, there is a way to reverse it. The removal is achieved by administering its antidote, hyaluronidase. Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid and is used in medicine to facilitate the absorption of certain drugs. When injected directly into the area where the synthetic hyaluronic acid was placed, it dissolves it immediately. Hyaluronidase is safe and acts only on synthetic hyaluronic acid, without affecting the body’s naturally occurring substance.