Can you inject hyaluronic acid on your own?

Face treatments based on injecting hyaluronic acid have become extremely popular. They bring tremendous effects but only when performed by a doctor. Unfortunately, such procedures are not the cheapest which is why some women may decide to perform the injections on their own. Is it a good idea? 

Dangerous fake products and injections 

Ladies who wish to improve their beauty by themselves, order hyaluronic acid online, not always from a safe source. They risk taking a dangerous counterfeit to their hands. Hyaluronic acid, which is used in aesthetic medicine offices to fill in wrinkles, can only be bought by a doctor. What’s more, women who decide to inject their face or other parts of the body by themselves are exposed to serious health complications. To use the preparation in the right way and the right place, you need to know human anatomy very well. Incorrect application of hyaluronic acid may result in fever, inflammation or oedema.

Complications after self-injecting treatments

Side effects of self-injecting facial hyaluronic acid can be really severe. The most common complications include erythema, oedema, hematoma, pruritus, herpes, uneven distribution of the product introduced. After unsuccessful or incorrectly performed procedures, you may also have infections, necrosis, blindness, granulomas, venous blockage. Such complications require immediate diagnosis and treatment.

Safe treatment – what is it?

The treatment with the use of hyaluronic acid carried out in a professional office of aesthetic medicine should take into account the patient’s state of health. The doctor should have written permission to carry out the procedure in accordance with the knowledge and in an appropriate manner. The patient must be referred for a follow-up visit and remain under the care of a physician in case of any complications. The office in which we decide to have the treatment done must have certificates and the doctor – appropriate skills and experience. This will all ensure safety and the best possible results.