Hyaluronic Acid | Dr Benjamin Cozanet Paris

The Origins of Hyaluronic Acid

A molecule naturally present in our body from birth, hyaluronic acid provides skin hydration, suppleness and elasticity.   Over time, the quality and quantity of hyaluronic acid diminishes as fine lines show up, then wrinkles develop, while skin dehydrates and loses firmness, since hyaluronic acid remains one of the main components of the dermis structure (along with collagen and elastin). 

Synthetic hyaluronic acid is a biodegradable filler product used in injections by Dr Benjamin Cozanet at his aesthetic medical clinic in Paris to get rid of wrinkles, restore volume and rehydrate the skin. (Skinboosters)

The treated zones are instantaneously more beautiful and harmonious, which is why hyaluronic acid is the supreme injection molecule to effectively and safely treat wrinkles.

In aesthetic medicine, hyaluronic acid has now replaced animal-based collagen, which was once used in injections as a wrinkle filler. Its bio-compatible and non-allergenic characteristics and its full resorbability (100% biodegradable) guarantee its maximum level of security. Hyaluronic acid does require any prior skin testing.

It provides immediate and natural results, and its long-term degradation is slow enough to be both effective yet ephemeral, facilitating the tracking of the facial aging process.

Hyaluronic Acid: Uses and Benefits

Hyaluronic acid injections are used in aesthetic medicine to beautify and/or rejuvenate the face.

Injected into or beneath the skin, hyaluronic acid fills in all superficial, moderate or deep (advanced) wrinkles, like nasolabial folds, bitterness folds, under-eye bags or circles, the valley of tears, fine lines, perioral fine lines.

Its volumizing power equally treats facial areas which have lost in volume, like temples, cheekbones, cheeks, lips, the facial oval, the chin… and even corrects nose flaws.

In the case of a full facial anti-aging treatment, hyaluronic acid injected into different precise facial zones, delivers a medical “lift” according to the MD Codes, used by Dr Benjamin Cozanet at his medical aesthetic clinic in Paris.

For your information, hyaluronic acid has equally been used in medicine since the 70s in ophthalmic surgery (corneal transplantation, cataract, glaucoma), in ENT (laryngeal surgery), in rheumatology for knee arthritis, in urology, and equally to help in the scar healing process.

Pre-Hyaluronic acid treatment care 

Avoid aspirin, anti-inflammatories, and anticoagulants 1 week prior to any hyaluronic acid treatment.

Avoid any sun exposure and alcohol consumption on the day of the treatment.

Dr Benjamin Cozanet equally recommends that you remove all makeup prior to the injections so he can work with a clean face that can then be thoroughly disinfected.

For greater comfort, an anesthetic cream can equally be prescribed by Dr Benjamin Cozanet if necessary, which must be applied on the treatment zone 30 minutes prior to the injections.

Hyaluronic acid: your step-by-step guide

Hyaluronic acid injections are performed at Dr Benjamin Cozanet’s 1st district Parisian clinic. Documents like the detailed estimate and the informed consent will be handed over to the patient. Photos will be taken before and after the treatment.

After the makeup is removed, the skin is cleaned and disinfected by Dr Benjamin Cozanet, before, during and after the injections.

The hyaluronic acid is injected directly into the skin either superficially or deeply with very thin needles or blunt-tipped microcannulas, leaving absolutely no trace on the skin’s surface. 

The hyaluronic acid used by Dr Benjamin Cozanet also contains an anesthesia (lidocaine) making the injections completely painless.

A massage to the treatment area may be performed at the end of the process, depending on the type of treatment.
The session lasts anywhere from 20-45 minutes, depending on the targeted treatment zone.

Throughout the session, Dr Benjamin Cozanet takes the time to explain the treatment points, the treatment road map and will show you the results on the spot, as they are obtained.

The immediate effects are entirely satisfactory, and you can easily visualize the rejuvenation, the instant glow, and the radiance as they happen.

After hyaluronic acid treatment – Patient Information: Effective aftercare tips / What to Expect

Avoid taking aspirin and anti-inflammatories if possible.

Do not practice any intense sports for the 24hrs following the injections. Avoid saunas, hammams and extreme cold for about a week.

Dr Benjamin Cozanet recommends not mixing hyaluronic acid injection treatments with other heat skincare therapies like peels, lasers, radiofrequency, focalized ultrasounds (Ultherapy Prime), when they target the same treatment zone.

Hyaluronic acid injection results are immediately visible, wrinkles are filled, and volume is restored.

An edema, some bruising and some pain may arise and disappear within 24 hrs. This all depends on the treatment area and the dosage of the injected product.

Certain zones are more innervated or vascularized than others which can sometimes provoke bruises, but these are temporary and do not affect the results.

A short-lived decrease in effectiveness may be observed and goes along with the disappearance of the possible edema (light swelling) after the injections.

No social downtime is required, and you can be back to life straightaway. The results are almost immediate. Many of Benjamin Cozanet’s patients come for injections during their lunch break or in between activities and immediately resume their professional or personal lives.

How soon will I see the results?

Hyaluronic acid injection results are immediate and depend on the quantity of the injected product.

1 session is sometimes all you need, but in certain cases, you must schedule a treatment plan. An initial treatment can require 3-4 needles, and then the following sessions require fewer needles and guarantee longer lasting results.

The goal is to diminish the signs of aging by visibly reducing wrinkles, restoring volume and rehydrating the skin.

“Beautifying the face”, “staying seductive” or “vibrant” are expressions often used by Dr Benjamin Cozanet’s patients.

The treatment’s effectiveness remains visible anywhere from 12-18 months depending on the type of hyaluronic acid used. Dr Benjamin Cozanet exclusively opts for hyaluronic acids issued by the world’s leading laboratories and approved by the FDA in the USA, to guarantee the most durable and best possible results for his patients, without any worry.

What are the most popular aesthetic treatment injections? 

The most frequently performed corrections by injection in the aesthetic medical field can be divided into 4 distinct categories:

Fine lines and wrinkles: forehead, lion’s wrinkle (between the eyebrows), crow’s feet (corner of the eyes), cheeks, chin, “photoaging” wrinkles around the mouth, scars.

Nasolabial folds (from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth), bitterness folds (from the corners of the mouth, on either side of the chin), labio-mental fold….

Lips: redefine the contour, volumize thin lips, making them more plump

Depressions (hollows) or volume loss: cheekbones, chin, facial contour, cheeks, nose, temples, under-eye area...

Hyaluronic acid is also used to hydrate and revitalize the skin through mesotherapy.

Each indication requires a specific hyaluronic acid with set density and elasticity criteria.

Dr Benjamin Cozanet, a specialist in aesthetic medicine for many years now, is an expert in all hyaluronic acid treatment indications. He is one of the top Parisian aesthetic MDs and would be delighted to welcome you to his clinic to perform a careful and thorough study of your face.

Putting patient care first and natural looking results are his top priorities. He remains at your disposal to provide the best possible beauty enhancement tips.