Without going through the operating room, aesthetic medicine offers treatments to improve the appearance of the face and soften the signs of aging: Botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid fillers, Mesotherapy for the face, Tension threads and peels (with lasers and radiofrequency as support). Each technique has a different purpose and duration, and must be assessed and prescribed by a doctor.
Our face is our most immediate “calling card”: constant facial expressions, the passing of time and external aggressions cause the changes we call facial ageing. Without the need for an operating theatre and in professional hands, there are now medical treatments that help improve the appearance of the face and delay those signs. Among them, Mesotherapy in Girona stands out, as it stimulates the production of your own collagen. Below we review the main techniques and what each one is for.
Main facial aesthetic medicine techniques
Each treatment has a different goal. The duration of the effect is approximate and depends on the area, the product and each person; the doctor specifies it at the consultation.
| Technical | What is it for? | Indicative duration of the effect |
|---|---|---|
| Botulinum toxin | Reduces expression lines in the upper third of the face (forehead, frown lines, crow's feet) | Approximately 4-6 months; repeated to maintain it |
| Hyaluronic acid fillers | They "fill" wrinkles, contour and increase lip volume and define contours | Varies depending on the area and product; approximately between 6 and 18 months |
| Mesoterapia facial | Injects vitamin complexes and hyaluronic acid to induce the skin's own collagen, hydrate and give luminosity | In sessions; progressive effect maintained with follow-up treatments |
| Hilos tensores (polidioxanona) | Tightening effect to improve facial laxity without surgery | Approximately 12 months; the threads are reabsorbable |
| Chemical peel (and laser) | Fades or removes facial blemishes and improves small scars (e.g. from acne) | In sessions; progressive results with maintenance |
There are also other techniques that the doctor will assess: facial radiofrequency, intense pulsed light phototherapy, plasma and platelet growth factors, and regenerative cell therapy, among others.
What each treatment does
Botulinum toxin
Temporarily relaxes the muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles in the upper third of the face, softening the expression. It is one of the most widely used non-surgical anti-ageing treatments.
Fillers: hyaluronic acid
Today's facial implants are very safe and well tolerated. They can fill wrinkles, restore lost volume, shape and enhance the lips and define the contours of the face.
Mesoterapia facial
Through microinjections of proven vitamin complexes and hyaluronic acid, it stimulates fibroblasts to induce the synthesis of the skin's own collagen. It improves hydration, radiance and firmness.
Tension threads
Polydioxanone threads provide a lifting effect and stimulate collagen, useful for improving facial sagging without surgery.
Peelings and laser
Well-indicated medical chemical peels and the latest-generation lasers lighten or remove facial spots (often caused by excess sun) and improve small scars. See the peeling treatment.
Which technique is right for me?
There is no single “best” treatment: the choice depends on what you want to improve. As a general guide:
- Expression lines (forehead, between the eyebrows): botulinum toxin.
- Loss of volume, grooves or lips: hyaluronic acid fillers.
- Dull skin, lack of hydration and radiance: facial mesotherapy.
- Mild-to-moderate sagging: tensor threads and/or radiofrequency.
- Spots and texture: peeling and laser.
Several techniques are often combined in a personalised plan. It must always be assessed and prescribed by a doctor.
Design your face plan with the medical team
Personalised facial aesthetic medicine consultation, in Girona.
Frequently asked questions
Which aesthetic medicine techniques rejuvenate the face?
What is botulinum toxin used for?
What is facial mesotherapy?
Do tensor threads replace a facelift?
How long do the results last?
Are these treatments safe?
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