Contraindications for injections with hyaluronic acid: who is strictly prohibited from beauty injections

The female half of humanity has strived to prolong their beauty and youth since past centuries.
And modern girls have not lost this desire.

According to our information, not a single product has yet been invented in the world that could guarantee eternal youth, but today it is quite possible to stop the aging process; current cosmetic methods and methods can do this.

There is one truly effective remedy that will help slow down the aging process - hyaluronic acid.

Procedures based on hyaluronic acid have now become very popular, because if they are used correctly, then you will not experience any health hazards.

The benefits of acid exposure on the body

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that is involved in many vital processes, especially in the joints, as well as in the inner layers of the skin.

The body of an adult weighing 80 kg contains approximately 15 grams of pure hyaluronic acid. Every day this substance goes through complex biochemical processes of breakdown and re-synthesis.

After reaching the age of 25, the body begins to produce the required amount of hyaluronic acid more slowly, which is why the skin loses its former elasticity and ability to accelerate regeneration, and joints often begin to ache.

In order to restore their former “charge of youth”, people are increasingly resorting to procedures for introducing hyaluronic acid into the upper layers of the epidermis.

Course and price of facial injections

Injections with hyaluronic acid are carried out in courses of 3–4 at intervals of 7–10 days. An individual approach depends on the severity of signs of aging and dryness. During the full course, the accumulation of the drug in the skin helps stimulate its own synthesis and activates the immune system.

Prices for “beauty injections” in Moscow and St. Petersburg are shown in the table

The price includes the price of the drug and the quantity consumed.

Types of cosmetic procedures

Due to the fact that this substance is found in literally all human biological tissues, its range of applications is truly wide.

The effectiveness of hyaluronic acid was proven more than 20 years ago by Italian cosmetologists. Today it is widely used to rejuvenate the body and restore its regenerative functions.

Hyaluronic acid has gained well-deserved popularity, so recently manufacturers have been launching entire lines of skin and face care products based on it.

There are even special dietary supplements, drugs in tablets that affect the body from the inside and further improve the condition of all organ systems.

They are intended for oral administration.

For example, a well-known one has released a drug of the same name with hyaluronic acid in the form of capsules; they have a positive effect on the condition of the skin.

Cost of injections

The cost of injections consists of the price of drugs and the work of a specialist. Different clinics have their own prices. They depend on the manufacturer of the substance and the filling capacity of the ampoule. The popularity of the clinic and the qualifications of the cosmetologist also increase the cost.

Prices for injections for contouring:

• “Radiesse” (Germany) – from 11,000 to 13,000 rubles.
• "Restyline" (Sweden) - from 11,500 to 13,000 rubles.

Prices for meso cocktails:

• “Dietbel” (Spain) – 3000 rubles.
• “Stylage Hydro” (France) – 7500 rub.

Prices for injections for biorevitalization:

• “Meso Wharton” (USA) – 11,500 rubles.
• “IAL System” (Italy) – 7000 rub.

Contraindications for hyaluronic acid

Some patients feel that hyaluronic acid injections are harmless and do not have any consequences for the body other than their positive effects.

However, before deciding to undergo the procedure, you should carefully read the list of contraindications to hyaluronic acid injections.

It is strictly not recommended to carry out therapy for the introduction of hyaluronic acid into the skin in the following cases:

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. Until the age of 18.
2. During pregnancy at any stage, as well as when breastfeeding a child.
3. If there is an active herpetic infection in the body (especially in cases where biorevitalization, mesotherapy or other lip augmentation and rejuvenation procedures are performed).
4. If the patient has any cancer.
5. During the period of acute inflammatory processes in the body, in particular on the skin.
6. In case of mechanical violations of the integrity of the skin in the treated area.
7. Provided you have an allergy or acute individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug.
8. In the event that the patient is taking medications that affect blood clotting and narrowing of blood vessels.
9. For diabetes and diseases that suppress the immune system.
10. If you have HIV/AIDS at any stage.
11. If there is profuse acne on the face.
12. In cases where laser peeling or resurfacing of the deep layers of the epidermis was carried out less than 30 days ago.
13. In the presence of artificial implants directly above the treated area.
14. If the patient suffers from mental disorders and disabilities.

Are there any prohibitions on taking hyaluron orally?

There are also contraindications to the use of hyaluronic acid orally.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

1. individual intolerance;
2. bearing a fetus;
3. taking anticoagulants, antibiotics;
4. presence of inflammation;
5. kidney pathologies.

Contraindications for the use of hyaluron in cosmetics

If you use cosmetics that contain hyaluronic acid, you should also familiarize yourself with the prohibitions. But there are not many of them.

Do not use the product if you have an individual intolerance. Also see at what age the manufacturer recommends using the product.

And some tools can work against you. If the air in the room is dry, the cream draws water from the skin. The cream should be applied 2 hours before bedtime. If you go to bed right away, you may get swelling in the morning.

Mistake #1. Not monitoring vitamin D levels

Vitamin D

has a positive effect on insulin resistance and metabolism, the body’s ability to resist acute respiratory viral infections and oxidative stress, and reduces the risk of developing cancer and abnormalities in fetal development during pregnancy. Moreover, “sunshine” vitamin D helps not to feel depressed and reduces pain during childbirth.

In regions with low levels of insolation (including St. Petersburg), vitamin D deficiency is extremely common. However, you should not take it for preventive purposes, since vitamin D is still a steroid hormone. Only after a special laboratory blood test for D-hormone can you find out its level in the body, and then correct the deficiency.

Possible harm to the body

There are such factors of possible harm:

• Increased pain during and after the procedure (this may be due to a high pain threshold or general intolerance to this type of procedure).
• Severe dehydration of the body - this phenomenon occurs when the patient avoided and forgot about the doctor’s recommendations before the start of the hyaluronic acid injection session or during the rehabilitation period after it. If you're dehydrated, you may feel very thirsty, have a dry throat and mouth, and feel a little tightness in your skin. Symptoms usually subside some time after the procedure once normal fluid balance has been restored.
• Irritation, skin rashes, redness on the skin most often appear due to the body's individual intolerance to artificially synthesized hyaluronic acid. It may be accompanied by itching, and in some cases even increased body temperature, nausea, dizziness, and general physical weakness. Sometimes it can appear as a result of a poorly performed procedure for rejuvenation and lifting of the skin, hair, and joints.

These symptoms are temporary and do not pose any particular danger to the body. They usually go away without medical intervention within 2-3 days after the procedure, and the patient’s physical health returns to normal.

Features of hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid is a collective name.
In fact, this is a whole group of substances that are similar in structure and properties. The most valuable thing for cosmetology is their ability to attract and retain water molecules. In fact, with the help of hyaluronic acid, you can successfully combat dehydration and accelerate metabolic processes, since they occur in a humid environment. Hyaluronic acid is produced naturally in the body and is present in all tissues, even bones. But with age, less and less of it is produced. This becomes one of the reasons why the skin begins to age rapidly: it lacks moisture and the cells lack nutrients, which must be supplied in a dissolved state.

Reserves can be replenished. Moreover, the body in most cases perceives hyaluronic acid very favorably. It is considered hypoallergenic, although no one has abolished the concept of individual intolerance, and in a few tenths of a percent of people it occurs and manifests itself as a severe allergy.

The most effective for rapid rejuvenation is the subcutaneous injection of hyaluronic acid. Gels based on it with a dense consistency are used for contouring: correction of nasolabial folds, enlargement of cheekbones, etc.

If you want to put your entire body in order, as well as restore cartilage tissue in the joints, then you can take capsules or tablets with hyaluronic acid.

Side effects (5 cons)

In some cases, severe side effects of drugs based on hyaluronic acid may occur. The most common among them are:

1. Formation of abundant painful swelling at the treatment sites; Sometimes the damaged areas may additionally experience burning, itching or redness of the skin. Swelling may not go away for several days after the procedure.
2. The appearance of extensive hematomas and bruises on the face and body. Most often, they appear if the specialist who performed the therapy with hyaluronic acid turned out to be unqualified or the drug itself was of poor quality.
3. The formation of inflammation on the skin. This appears as a result of low qualifications of the worker who performed the procedure, violation of safety regulations, unsterile instruments, use of poor quality drugs or too superficial punctures of the upper layers of the epidermis.
4. The appearance of spherical seals at the sites of puncture with a needle - fibromas. These neoplasms not only look unsightly, they can also bring discomfort to a person and even remain for life.
5. Formation of scars and keloids after the procedure. They appear on the skin as a consequence of fibroids. Require surgical intervention by a surgeon.

Most often, hematomas and bruises occur in those who abuse tobacco products; In non-smokers, these defects appear several times less frequently.

Question answer

No, such tablets cannot replace injections. In addition, their effectiveness is questionable. The fact is that under the influence of gastric juice this polysaccharide is destroyed.

It is important to report your health status, allergies to anything, or pathologies in the body. It is worth talking about the medications that are used.

This often happens due to the procedure being performed by an inexperienced doctor. In this case, look for another specialist, read reviews about him, and then feel free to go for a repeat procedure. The doctor will be able to correct such complications.

Is it possible to give injections at home?

Although the techniques are considered non-surgical, sterile conditions are required during the procedure, both on the part of the doctor and when processing the room. First aid supplies for allergies are required in the office. It is impossible to create a standard at home. There can be no talk of any injections at home. You should not fall for advertisements or promises of discounts. Usually they are posted by non-professionals, people who have nothing to do with aesthetic medicine and who do not have sufficient experience. The suitability of the proposed drugs is questionable. Only a specialist can truthfully talk about the technique and assess the possible risks.

Doctors' recommendations

You should not always blame the cosmetologists or surgeons who performed the therapy session for everything. Most often, the patient does not adhere to the recommendations given to him before and after the procedure:

• Drinks too little clean water or tries to replace it with juice, tea, soda or coffee.
• Abuses strong alcoholic drinks and nicotine after and before the procedure. These substances cause severe dehydration of the body, cause dryness of the epithelium, subsequently causing side effects.
• Starts using a new cosmetic product for face and body care after the procedure.
• Irritated and injured skin may react negatively to such manipulations and the entire effect of therapy will be lost.
• Actively involved in sports (fitness, cycling, weight lifting). As you know, hyaluronic acid has a kind of “memory”. Within a few days after the procedure, the active substance is distributed over the most damaged tissues, maintaining their structure.
• Strong physical stress on the body provokes an uneven distribution of the active substance and its rapid neutralization.
• Visits a sauna, bathhouse, public swimming pool after the procedure. In this case, it can not only easily be carried under injured skin or cause irritation, but also completely destroy the effect of the drug due to exposure to elevated temperature.
• Sunbathing under the sun, in a solarium. It has long been known that ultraviolet radiation destroys collagen, hyaluronic acid and causes premature aging.
• Uses harsh abrasive cosmetics to cleanse facial skin. Such drugs additionally injure the epithelial covers.

Indications and contraindications for biorevitalization

Indications for biorevitalization are deterioration of the skin condition due to age-related changes, bad habits, negative environmental influences, stress, lack of sleep, etc. Biorevitalization does not help eliminate deep wrinkles, but it copes well with minor problems. Also, the biorevitalization procedure is usually recommended as a preparation for the introduction of fillers, installation of mesothreads or Aptos threads, or after a vacation at sea as a restorative agent and prevention of skin photoaging.

Contraindications to biorevitalization:

• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• bleeding disorders or taking anticoagulants (you must stop taking such drugs a week before the procedure and do not take them for a week after it);
• systemic blood diseases, acute infectious or general diseases, exacerbation of chronic diseases, febrile conditions, high temperature;
• skin diseases in the injection area;
• mental illness;
• tendency to form keloid scars;
• other contraindications (determined after consultation with a doctor).

Expert opinion

• Surgeon
• Cosmetologist

Elsa Borodina

plastic surgeon

Frequent injections of hyaluronic acid lead to stretching of the intercellular space, which in turn aggravates tissue ptosis (“face slips”). Excessive amounts of hyaluronic acid fillers cause severe tissue swelling, followed by ischemia and necrosis with scarring. My point is that all manipulations with hyaluronic acid must be strictly dosed and carried out by dermatologists or plastic surgeons.

Irina Dorofeeva

practicing cosmetologist

Common side effects after dermal fillers are swelling, mild discomfort, and bruising.
Since the procedure involves punctures, there is a risk of infection, which can later be resolved through antibacterial treatment. You may encounter other more unpleasant consequences. However, if the doctor did everything correctly, took into account all the contraindications, and the patient followed the basic rules during the recovery period, you will see a very good result. Hyaluronic acid is an indispensable natural substance for restoring the attractive appearance of the skin, maintaining its elasticity, as well as long-term maintenance of the youth of the whole body.

If you have noticed the onset of age-related changes in your epidermis or are simply dissatisfied with its general condition, we advise you to pay attention to therapy with hyaluronic acid.

This non-surgical method is characterized by its low cost and amazing effect after use, which makes it worthy of attention.

Summing up

Contraindications for hyaluronic acid are indeed few in comparison with other biologically active drugs. This is partly due to its high popularity. According to patient reviews, when procedures are performed professionally, negative consequences and side effects are extremely rare.

When taking internally, it is very important to strictly follow the instructions and avoid overdose . In addition, be sure to take breaks. With a continuous supply of hyaluronic acid from the outside, the body simply stops producing it and then you will have to remain on medication for the rest of your life.

Masks, creams and serums are very effective and absolutely safe for anyone who does not have an individual intolerance to hyaluronic acid. However, it is better to use them in courses and not combine them with injections. Additional intake of this substance into the body should be dosed and cyclical. Only in this case will it bring benefit and not harm.