It is important to support it from the outside in order to revitalize the skin whose moisture need increases due to the drying effect of the sun in summer. Supporting the skin with hyaluronic acid, the water-retaining molecule, from the outside, makes it easier to achieve a more vibrant, bright and refreshed appearance. It is also important to moisturize and repair the skin in autumn and to prepare it for the winter months. Specialist from Güven Çayyolu Surgical Medical Center, Department of Dermatology. Dr. Arzu Gökdemir Yanardağ gave information about the application of “hyaluronic acid”, also known as “youth vaccine”.
What is hyaluronic acid (youth vaccine)?
Hyaluronic acid, the main building block of the skin, is one of the glucosaminoglycan components found in the connective tissue and joints of the body. It forms the cell matrix that gives vitality, brightness, moisture, tone and tension to the skin. Hyaluronic acid is the main active ingredient in moisturizing creams and serums as it is a strong water retainer. It is a molecule that can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water.
What are the symptoms of hyaluronic acid reduction in the skin?
The most important change in the complex physiology of aging; It is a decrease in the amount of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid and deterioration in its quality. The amount of hyaluronic acid in the skin starts to decrease from the age of 25-30. As a result; the skin dries, becomes dull, thinner and gradually lines begin to form. Situations that create oxidative stress such as sun, stress, smoking, and alcohol accelerate this process even more.
Who can get youth vaccine (hyaluronic acid)?
Hyaluronic acid application can be done to anyone, men and women, from the age of 20. Since the skin is its own structural element, it does not cause any side effects. It is an ideal method especially for people who are afraid of procedures such as filling and botox, but want a more vivid, bright, and tonal unevenness on their face. It is strongly recommended to regain the moisture the skin needs nowadays as we leave the summer behind and prepare for the winter.
How is youth vaccine (hyaluronic acid) applied?
The application known as youth vaccine is the process of applying the hyaluronic acid molecule without crosslinking directly under the skin with mesotherapy needles. While this miraculous water-retaining molecule can partially pass under the skin with creams and serums containing hyaluronic acid applied to the skin surface, it is administered directly under the skin with the youth vaccine method. It is recommended to consume plenty of water after the procedure. Consumed water is injected under the skin with hyaluronic acid and the skin; it will show fuller, brighter and younger. In addition, reducing alcohol and smoking after the procedure and using sunscreen cream increase the effectiveness of the application.
It is recommended to apply 2-3 sessions every 15 days for effective results.
Which areas can hyaluronic acid be applied to?
It can be applied on face, neck, décolleté and hands. Within 2-3 days after the application, the skin is bright, lively, lightening in superficial wrinkles and increased skin tone, ie tightness.
Are there any side effects of hyaluronic acid application?
There are no side effects other than temporary short-term side effects such as slight redness, bruising, edema at the injection sites. Since the skin is its own structural element, it does not cause an allergic reaction.
