Hyaluronic acid fillers at a glance
- Session15 to 45 min
- AnaesthesiaCream or local
- Social downtimeNone
- ResultImmediate
- Duration of effect8 to 24 months
- PriceFrom €350
Hyaluronic acid is a molecule naturally present in the skin, which attracts and holds water. Injected as a gel, it fills wrinkles and folds, restores or creates volume (lips, cheeks, chin, jawline) and hydrates the skin. The injection is carried out at the practice in Cannes, in 15 to 45 minutes, with an anaesthetic cream or local anaesthesia, with no social downtime. The result is immediate, final in 3 to 4 days, and lasts 8 to 24 months; the product is resorbable.
Price: from €350 per syringe; the consultation before the injection is free.
Hyaluronic acid, Botox or a lift: what is the difference?
| Hyaluronic acid | Botox | Lift | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action | Fills the line or restores volume | Relaxes the muscle that creates the line | Repositions sagging tissue |
| Lines treated | Established or gravity-related lines, volumes | Expression lines (forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet) | Sagging of the jawline and neck |
| Session length | 15 to 45 min | 10 to 15 min | 1 to 4 hours in the operating theatre |
| Social downtime | None | None | 7 to 21 days |
| Duration of result | 8 to 24 months | 2 to 6 months | 4 to 12 years |
| Price | From €350 per syringe | From €250 | €3,000 to €15,000 |
Which areas can be treated?
| Area | What the injection corrects | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lips | Plump, redefine the outline, smooth fine lines | €350 |
| Tear troughs and tear trough valley | Fill the hollow under the eye (has little effect on the colour) | €350 to €550 |
| Cheeks | Redefine a cheekbone that is not very prominent or has become hollow with age | Depending on the number of syringes |
| Temples | Restore volume to hollow temples | Depending on the number of syringes |
| Nasolabial folds, marionette lines, cheek lines | Fill the folds and gravity-related lines | Depending on the number of syringes |
| Sides of the cheeks | Restore volume to hollow cheeks | Depending on the number of syringes |
| Upper lip lines | Smooth the fine lines above the upper lip | Depending on the number of syringes |
| Labiomental fold | Fill the fold between the lower lip and the chin | Depending on the number of syringes |
| Jawline | Redefine the jaw, soften early jowls | €550 to €1,100 |
| Nose (non-surgical rhinoplasty) | Small bump, hollow, slight asymmetry | €350 |
| Chin | Receding, narrow or short chin | €350 |
| Forehead, frown lines | Line that persists after Botox | Depending on the number of syringes |
| Tail of the eyebrow, hollow upper eyelid | Slight lift of the eyebrow, less hollow eye | Depending on the number of syringes |
| Earlobes | Restore volume to sagging earlobes | Depending on the number of syringes |
| Hands | Rejuvenate thin, bony hands | Depending on the number of syringes |
All areas
Sixteen areas of the face where hyaluronic acid can be injected. Tap an area to show it on its own.
A hollow upper eyelid is not treated by blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), which would make the hollow-eyed appearance worse, but by a hyaluronic acid injection or by facial fat grafting (lipostructure). At an advanced stage of sagging, the jawline calls for a face and neck lift (cervicofacial facelift).
Hyaluronic acid is also used to hydrate the skin (mesolift) or to tone it (skin booster).
From what age?
- To rejuvenate the face: generally from 30 to 35.
- To enhance a natural feature (thin lips, underdeveloped cheekbones, hollow tear troughs): earlier, at any adult age.
Needle or cannula?
The cannula is flexible with a rounded tip: it does not cut the tissue. It allows an area to be treated from a single entry point, with less bruising and less pain. Some patients nevertheless prefer the feel of the needle, and the cannula is sometimes unsuitable for certain areas. The choice is made area by area. With a needle, the gel can be injected into the epidermis, the dermis or the fatty tissue; with a cannula, injection is only possible into the fatty tissue.
- 1Fine needle with a sharp tip: several injection points; injection possible into the epidermis, dermis or fatty tissue
- 2Straight cannula with a blunt tip: a single entry point, the area treated in a fan pattern; injection possible only into the fatty tissue
How does an injection work?
- ConsultationFree before the injection, at the practice, 101 rue d’Antibes in Cannes: examination of the face, choice of areas and number of syringes, written quote.
- SessionAt the practice, in 15 to 45 minutes, after an anaesthetic cream or local anaesthesia; injection with a needle or cannula, using CE-marked products whose efficacy and tolerance have been assessed.
- Touch-upSometimes needed within the following month: free if there is an imperfection.
What is the recovery like?
- Pain: the injection is only slightly painful.
- Bruising: not systematic, mild and short-lived (a few days).
- Slight swelling for 2 to 4 days, which slightly overcorrects the result at first.
- Social life: no social downtime.
- Immediate result, final in 3 to 4 days.
- Duration of effect: 8 to 24 months, depending on the cross-linking of the product, the area, skin type, age and lifestyle. Injections are repeated on average once a year.
Where will you be?
14 days after the session
What are the risks?
The most common side effects are temporary bruising and swelling. More rarely: small irregularities or nodules, an inflammatory reaction or infection. In exceptional cases, the product can block a blood vessel; this is an emergency, treated by injecting hyaluronidase, an enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronidase can also be used to correct a result you are not happy with.
Contraindications: pregnancy and breastfeeding, an active skin infection in the area, certain autoimmune diseases.
Choosing a qualified, experienced and reputable surgeon reduces these risks, and can even eliminate some of them.
Optimising the result
For harmonious rejuvenation, hyaluronic acid can be combined with other techniques: Botox and chemical peels in aesthetic medicine; a facelift, eyelid surgery or facial fat grafting (lipostructure) in surgery. Combining Botox and hyaluronic acid forms a non-surgical mini facelift (€1,500 to €2,500).
Dr Médard de Chardon’s experience
- Qualified plastic surgeon in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery; university diploma (DU) in injection and filler techniques (Paris VIII University).
- Practising in Cannes since 2011; member of SOFCEP (French Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), SOFCPRE (French Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery) and ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery).
- More than 12,000 filler injections.
Before and after photos
Light lip injection with hyaluronic acid
Injection of a thin upper lip
Injection for hollow cheeks and tear troughs
Injection of the cheeks and tear troughs with hyaluronic acid (Emervel Volume)
Injection of hollow, dark tear troughs
Hyaluronic acid injection (Restylane), 1 cc into each tear trough
See all the hyaluronic acid filler before and after photos
How much do hyaluronic acid fillers cost in Cannes?
| Area | Price |
|---|---|
| One syringe | From €350 |
| Lips | €350 |
| Nose (non-surgical rhinoplasty) | €350 |
| Chin | €350 |
| Tear troughs and tear trough valley | €350 to €550 |
| Jawline | €550 to €1,100 |
| Non-surgical mini facelift (Botox and hyaluronic acid) | €1,500 to €2,500 |
The consultation before the injection is free; the touch-up is free if there is an imperfection. Cosmetic injections are not reimbursed by French national health insurance (Assurance Maladie).
Book an appointment: +33 (0)4 93 68 86 68 or Doctolib.
Frequently asked questions about hyaluronic acid
How long does a hyaluronic acid filler last?
The effect lasts 8 to 24 months depending on the product, the area treated, skin type, age and lifestyle. The product is gradually absorbed; injections are repeated on average once a year.
Is a hyaluronic acid injection painful?
It is only slightly painful: an anaesthetic cream or local anaesthesia is used, and most products contain an anaesthetic. The cannula further limits pain and bruising.
Hyaluronic acid or Botox: which should I choose?
Botox relaxes the muscles responsible for expression lines (forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet). Hyaluronic acid fills established lines and restores volume. The two are often combined.
Can I return to my activities straight after a hyaluronic acid injection?
Yes, there is no social downtime. Slight swelling may last 2 to 4 days, and bruising, which does not always occur, a few days.
Is hyaluronic acid dangerous?
It is a resorbable product that is very well tolerated. Serious complications are exceptional; they must be treated without delay, in particular with hyaluronidase.
How much do hyaluronic acid fillers cost in Cannes?
From €350 for one syringe. Some areas have a fixed price: lips, nose or chin €350, tear troughs €350 to €550, jawline €550 to €1,100. The consultation before the injection is free.