Questions about how the procedure is performed and how long it takes for the face to “deflate” have become more frequent with the popularity of facial blending; understand
The revelation of the result of the actor’s facial harmonization Stenio Garcia opinions divided and has generated a number of doubts about the aesthetic procedure, including its effects and how it is performed. The process has become common among celebrities in Brazil as an alternative to plastic surgery.
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To better understand the procedure and its implications, we spoke with the plastic surgeon Luiz Haroldo Pereira, former regional president of the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery (SBCP) in Rio de Janeiro. Watch:
What procedures are included in facial harmonization?
“Facial Harmonization is a non-surgical, full face procedure. It can be done in two ways. Many times the patient’s desire is to improve the face, as it is a very thin face. Loss of facial fat is a sign of aging, so there’s no point in getting face lifts and stretches if you can’t restore facial volume.
There are two important techniques: fat grafting and hyaluronic acid. The advantage of the graft is that it uses a natural product which, in addition to improving the volume of the face, gives more life to the skin. It is a better and longer lasting procedure, but it must be done by a surgeon. It consists of a small liposuction, to remove and prepare the fat to be replaced. And it takes no more than half an hour.
With the use of synthetic products, such as hyaluronic acid, which is better known, it only leads to an increase in volume. After a year or a year and a half, it will be absorbed and disappear. But it also gives a good result. The problem is exaggerations, which give too much volume and look ugly. As the name says, there must be harmony.“
After harmonization, how long does it take for the face to go down and take on the “definitive” look?
“In the first 48 or 72 hours the volume of the face will appear much larger. But for a hyaluronic acid procedure, for example, it takes at least a week to subside. With fat grafting, it takes three to seven days. After a month you already have a more harmonious result, allowing for a touch-up if necessary.
The areas of the face that usually receive these applications and which bring rejuvenation are the jaw area, the malar region (upper part of the cheekbone) and the eyelids.“
Is there an increase in demand for this procedure? If yes, when did it start?
“Yes, I’d say it’s increased over the past decade. Previously, the demand came from older patients who wanted to look younger. Today we have young patients who don’t want to age, so they start earlier.“
Is it more common in women, men, or both?
“The average remains the same: 80% are women and 20% are men.“
Is there a risk that the body will “refuse” or not adapt to the substances used in this procedure?
“This is very rare. Some patients may respond with inflammatory reactions, but everything in medicine has a complication rate. It can evolve, for example, into residual edema and will need some substances to help dissolve the hyaluronic acid. But most of the time it’s quiet. It is important to know if the patient has a history of allergic reactions or autoimmune diseases.“
Are there any risks in undergoing harmonization or any other aesthetic process after a certain age?
“I don’t see much influence. If the patient takes care of himself, has quality of life and wants to feel good about himself, the procedure is valid.“
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