Products Hyaluronic acid is commercially available in the form of creams, nasal creams, nasal sprays, cosmetics, lozenges, eye drops or gels, and injectables, among others. The injectables are also combined with local anesthetics such as lidocaine to prevent pain. Hyaluronic acid was first isolated from bovine eyes in the 1930s. Structure and properties Hyaluronic acid … Hyaluronic Acid (Hyaluronan)
General information One of the most obvious signs of the aging process is the formation of skin wrinkles. These are usually caused by a natural decrease in the inherent elasticity and resilience of the skin and the underlying tissue. However, wrinkles can also be caused by soft tissue defects that have nothing to do with … Wrinkle treatment with hyaluronic acid
Risks and costs Compared to surgical facelifting, there are hardly any significant risks associated with wrinkle treatment with hyaluronic acid. Patients with very sensitive skin may experience redness and/or inflammation in the area of the puncture marks following the application. In addition, small blisters can form in the treated areas of the face, but these … Risks and costs | Wrinkle treatment with hyaluronic acid
Aqueous or oily medicines for use on the eye are called eye drops (oculoguttae). The drops are dropped into the conjunctival sac and thus the active ingredient contained in the drug can act locally. Typically, eye drops are used for the treatment of the following complaints: Irritation or Dry eyes (= “artificial tears”) (e.g. hyaluronic … Eye drops
Eye drops against red eye Red eyes can have many different causes. In order to treat them, it is first necessary to determine why the eyes are reddened. Depending on the cause, appropriate eye drops can then be applied or another treatment initiated. This is decided by the doctor. If conjunctivitis is present, the eyes … Eye drops against red eye | Eye drops
Eye drops for conjunctivitis In conjunctivitis, the affected eye is swollen, reddened and often sensitive to pressure. Conjunctivitis can have various causes. It can be allergic, for example to hay fever. Depending on the symptoms, moisturising eye drops can improve the symptoms. Here, for example, so-called artificial tears or euphrasia, also known as “eyebright“, can … Eye drops for conjunctivitis | Eye drops
Eye drops for hay fever Since hay fever is an allergy, anti-allergic eye drops are very helpful against this. As already mentioned in the paragraph “Eye drops for allergies”, it is especially important to block the histamine release. This can be achieved by eye drops containing cromoglicic acid. These eye drops should be used about … Eye drops for hay fever | Eye drops
Eye drops with antibiotic If one suspects a longer lasting illness of the eye due to a bacterial infection, eye drops containing an antibiotic are helpful. An example of a bacterial infection of the eye is conjunctivitis. However, in adulthood a viral cause is more often the reason for conjunctivitis. Therefore, a doctor should clarify … Eye drops with antibiotic | Eye drops
Eye drops with hyaluron Eye drops with hyaluron are often so-called tear substitutes, i.e. eye drops for the treatment of dry eyes. Hyaluronic acid is a natural fluid reservoir which, for example, binds the fluid in our connective tissue and provides the necessary elasticity of the skin. This function is then also used as an … Eye drops with hyaluron | Eye drops
Introduction Wrinkles are seen by most people as an unsightly blemish, although these visible skin imperfections are a perfectly normal reaction during the aging process. They are caused by an increasing loss of the inherent elasticity and resilience of the skin and underlying tissues. The beginning of the 25th year of life is widely regarded … Wrinkle treatment with ultrasound
Costs As wrinkle treatment with ultrasound is a purely plastic, aesthetic measure, it is not covered by either statutory or private health insurance. The patient has to pay all costs independently. Furthermore, the patient must also pay for all follow-up costs. This means that if complications (e.g. inflammation) occur after the treatment and further measures … Costs | Wrinkle treatment with ultrasound
Are there any risks? An ultrasound treatment for wrinkle reduction does not normally present any danger on healthy tissue. The sound waves favour the absorption of the applied cream into deeper skin layers where it can develop its effect. Most ultrasound devices work with a frequency of 1 MHz or 3 MHz. The lower the … Are there any risks? | Wrinkle treatment with ultrasound
