Types of Facial Injections
Facial injections are minimally invasive procedures that help correct signs of aging, contour the face, and improve skin quality. Here are the main types:
1. Dermal Fillers (with Hyaluronic Acid)
Add volume and smooth wrinkles.
• Indications: lips, cheeks, jawline, under-eye circles
• Effects: volumizing, contouring, hydration
• Duration: 6–12 months
2. Botulinum Toxin (Botox)
Relaxation of the muscles responsible for expression lines.
• Indications: forehead lines, crow’s feet, glabellar lines
• Effects: smoothing, a more rested appearance
• Duration: 4–6 months
3. Biorevitalization and Mesotherapy
Injection of nutrients (hyaluronic acid, vitamins) to hydrate and revitalize the skin.
• Indications: dull skin, fine lines
• Effects: intensive hydration, radiant skin
• Duration: cumulative effect; requires multiple sessions
4. Skinboosters
Superficially injected hyaluronic acid to improve skin texture.
• Indications: dehydrated skin, lack of elasticity
• Effects: deep hydration, a velvety appearance
• Duration: up to 6 months
5. Profhilo
A high-concentration hyaluronic acid bioremodeler that stimulates collagen and elastin.
• Indications: skin laxity, loss of firmness
• Effects: natural lifting, increased firmness
• Duration: 6–9 months
6. PRP (Vampire Therapy)
The patient’s own plasma is injected to support cellular regeneration.
• Indications: post-acne scars, fine lines
• Effects: regeneration, improved skin texture
7. Injectable Lipolytics
Substances that reduce localized fat.
• Indications: double chin, facial contour
• Effects: fat reduction, improved definition
8. PLLA (Poly-L-Lactic Acid)
A biostimulator that stimulates the body’s natural collagen production.
• Indications: facial volume loss, deep wrinkles, skin laxity
• Effects: gradual volume restoration, increased firmness, natural-looking results
• Duration: progressive results, with effects that may last up to 2 years