5 common myths about facial contouring

The vast majority of procedures performed in aesthetic medicine clinics are aimed at rejuvenating the skin of the face. At present, facial contouring – one of the most popular services of cosmetology clinics, with the help of which it is possible to restore the skin relief, disturbed by age-related involutional processes.

According to the results of studies conducted in the USA, among the 12 million of all cosmetic procedures that are performed annually in cosmetology clinics, 1 million are accounted for by facial contouring. Estet-portal.com today dispels myths about such a popular procedure.

Facial contouring: what is important for patients to know

Myths about facial contouring have been created almost from the first days of the introduction of this procedure into the list of services of aesthetic medicine clinics.

Unfortunately, it is the possession of false information about the procedure that can harm both patients and the specialists themselves who perform this procedure.

5 common myths about facial contouring:

Myth #1: Introducing a foreign gel into the skin will inevitably lead to complications

Currently, hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin is used in cosmetology. It is obtained biotechnologically, due to which the risk of allergic reactions and other complications is completely eliminated.  Molecules of just such hyaluronic acid contain modern fillers, so they do not cause acute and chronic inflammatory processes, as well as hypersensitivity reactions. Previously, bioindegradable synthetic implants were indeed used in cosmetology, which was associated with a risk of complications, but modern implants based on hyaluronic acid have almost completely replaced them.

Myth #2: It's better to use auto fat than gel

The introduction of a person's own fat for facial contouring is called lipofilling. This procedure is quite traumatic and requires the introduction of the patient into anesthesia and sufficient experience of the operating surgeon. In addition, after lipofilling, the patient needs some time for rehabilitation.

Contour correction with hyaluronic acid – it is a much safer and less traumatic procedure. The introduction of hyaluronic acid stimulates the natural processes in the body, such as the formation of collagen and elastin, as well as the production of growth factors, due to which the skin condition improves.

Myth #3: facial contouring – this is a very painful procedure

The contouring procedure itself involves injections. Unpleasant sensations during the procedure are comparable to those sensations that a person experiences during ordinary injections. But in most cosmetology clinics, application or conduction anesthesia is performed before contouring, which ensures comfort during the procedure and the absolute absence of pain.

Myth #4: Hematomas appear on the face after the procedure

With regard to this, one thing can be said:  a competent specialist who observes the injection technique does not develop hematomas after the procedure. Hyaluronic acid is injected into the deep and middle layers of the dermis, which eliminates hypercorrection. Pinpoint hemorrhages may be associated with damage to small vessels and completely disappear 2-3 days after injection. The patient should be attentive to the issue of choosing an aesthetic medicine clinic, as well as a competent and experienced specialist.

Myth #5:  the consequences of the facial contouring procedure are irreversible

Hyaluronic acid, which is used for contouring, is also produced by the human body itself, namely, fibroblasts – connective tissue cells. Under the influence of the enzyme systems of the body, both its own and artificially introduced hyaluronic acid are destroyed. Depending on the area of ​​correction and the type of filler, the acid remains in the tissues from several months to several years, after which the patient can repeat the procedure.

Currently, facial contouring using hyaluronic acid is one of the most effective and popular methods for correcting age-related changes.

Competent specialists who work in good aesthetic medicine clinics can easily dispel all myths regarding contour plastic surgery and carry out the procedure as efficiently and comfortably as possible for the patient.