Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in human skin and is made of polysaccharides. In addition to many other physiological properties, hyaluronic acid has the property of storing water in the skin, which means that the skin looks tight. Fillers containing hyaluronic acid take advantage of this effect: injected into the tissue, they bind water and thus gain volume. That is why the maximum effect of most hyaluronic acid preparations is only visible after about two weeks.

Depending on the area to be treated, the local anesthetic used and the individual pain sensitivity, the treatment can either cause no pain at all or mild to moderate pain sensations.

Depending on which goal is to be achieved, there are various alternatives. The most important is calcium hydroxyapatite, also known as Radiesse. This substance is biodegradable and has a stronger lifting effect than hyaluronic acid. The effect lasts up to a year and a half. Applied to the skin, the substance even stimulates collagen formation. In contrast to hyaluronic acid, Radiesse cannot be dissolved afterwards.

Radiesse is particularly suitable for jawline/jaw development and for volumizing the cheekbones.

Another alternative is polylactic acid. Applied to the skin, polylactic acid stimulates collagen formation, provides firmer skin and corrects skin aging.