Hyaluronic acid is a common cosmetic product frequently used clinically for injection fillers to achieve plumping and hydrating effects. Many women choose hyaluronic acid fillers to enhance facial aesthetics. However, misconceptions about hyaluronic acid persist, such as believing it causes facial stiffness or is addictive. Women should clarify these concerns before injection to avoid unnecessary confusion.
What key questions should you understand about hyaluronic acid?
1. Will my face become stiff after hyaluronic acid injections?
Generally, facial muscle abnormalities do not occur after injections. If you experience facial stiffness, it's often due to initial discomfort from the first treatment rather than muscle impairment. Without other unusual symptoms, there's no need for excessive worry. Once the hyaluronic acid integrates with the underlying skin fat, the stiff sensation will subside.
2. Can hyaluronic acid injections become addictive?
Some women who receive regular injections assume it creates dependency. However, hyaluronic acid is not a hormone and does not cause physical dependence. Its effects typically last between six months to a year. Once gradually metabolized and absorbed by the body, the skin returns to its pre-injection state.The desire to repeat injections at this point stems from unfamiliarity with the new appearance, not dependency.
3. Can I not wear makeup after hyaluronic acid injections?
If you've just had hyaluronic acid injections, avoid makeup for 24 hours post-procedure. Makeup contains heavy metals that can enter the skin through the injection sites and cause damage. Additionally, makeup requires removal and cleansing, but you must avoid water contact for 24 hours after injections. Therefore, wait two days for your skin to recover before applying makeup.
4. What should I do if too much hyaluronic acid is injected?
Some women experience over-injection when they haven't thoroughly discussed a plan with their doctor beforehand. In such cases, there's no need to panic—the doctor will reshape the area based on the actual situation. Generally, if the injected area appears overly prominent after treatment, hyaluronidase can be used under medical guidance to address it.
5. How can I extend the duration of hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is gradually absorbed by underlying skin cells, making it non-permanent and requiring periodic injections. Its retention time varies by individual physiology. However, women can adopt practices to prolong its effects, such as maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, avoiding hot compresses, and minimizing pressure on the eye area to prevent accelerated absorption and reduced longevity.
Important reminder: While hyaluronic acid offers simple, fast results, thorough understanding before injection is crucial for successful outcomes. Not everyone is suitable for hyaluronic acid injections—it is contraindicated for breastfeeding women, those with chronic illnesses, and individuals with poor blood clotting.