In a world where appearance plays a crucial role, the desire to maintain youthful, glowing skin has never been more important. The introduction of advanced facial rejuvenation techniques, such as Harmonyca injection, marks a turning point in the fight against the signs of aging.
With its unique composition combining hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite, Harmonyca offers an innovative solution to restore collagen, improve skin hydration and promote a visibly rejuvenated appearance.
This technique, developed by Allergan and available at the Biolaser medical aesthetic centre in Saint-Louis in Alsace (France), on the border with Basel, is easily accessible to residents of lörrach, Weil-am-Rhein, freiburg im breisgau, Zurich and Lucerne. HarmonyCa promises not only an effective facelift without surgery, but also a deep and lasting restructuring of the dermis.
What is the new HarmonyCa treatment?
HarmonyCa injection is an innovative filler from the Allergan laboratory that combines the benefits of hyaluronic acid with those of calcium hydroxyapatite. This injectable gel is proposed to rejuvenate sagging facial tissue, particularly in the cheeks and oval 1.
Composition of the injection
Harmonyca is composed of a unique combination of hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres. Hyaluronic acid is the flagship product of rejuvenation in aesthetic medicine, used to fill in wrinkles, redefine the lips or restore volume to the cheekbones. Calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres, on the other hand, stimulate the production of collagen by the fibroblasts present in the dermis 1. Thanks to the combined effect of hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite, HarmonyCA makes it possible to beautify the skin of the face and create, in a very natural way, a non-surgical facelift. These two active ingredients, naturally present in our body, each have powerful properties.
Hyaluronic acid
It is a molecule present in 50 to 70% of the skin’s tissues. Its role is fundamental in the structure and support of the skin.
Indeed, it acts like a natural sponge in our body and is able to retain up to a thousand times its weight in water. Hyaluronic acid therefore provides an immediate tightening effect thanks to its diffusion between the collagen fibers of the lower layer of the dermis.
Calcium hydroxyapatite
It is a synthetic product composed of an aqueous gel and microspheres (CaHa), which reinforces the action of hyaluronic acid by promoting its integration into the body, and therefore its durability.
It is made up of microparticles such as calcium and phosphate, which are naturally present in our body. This substance is biocompatible with the human body and resolves over time. The microparticles that make up calcium hydroxyapatite stimulate the production of new collagen and therefore help to restructure the skin by providing suppleness and tone. This process has been recognized for more than 10 years in aesthetic medicine, particularly through anti-aging products such as Radiesse ®.
How the ingredients work
Upon injection, Harmonyca’s weakly cross-linked hyaluronic acid diffuses into the deep dermis and gives an immediate lifting effect. At the same time, calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres will gradually stimulate the fibroblasts which will synthesize collagen and elastin to recreate a dermal framework. After 9 to 12 months, the hyaluronic acid is resorbed but the collagen framework induced by Harmonyca remains.
Purposes of processing
The main indication for Harmonyca is sagging skin on the face, on skin showing signs of aging and a dermis lacking support. This processing aims to:
- Restore an immediate tightening effect with hyaluronic acid
- Produce collagen fibers that will durably remodel the extracellular matrix of the dermis thanks to calcium hydroxyapatite
Harmonyca combines the benefits of hyaluronic acid and hydroxyapatite microspheres, a skin biostimulator, for a visible and long-lasting rejuvenation of the face
The Benefits of Harmonyca Injection
The Harmonyca injection offers many benefits to rejuvenate and beautify the face. This hybrid treatment combines the benefits of hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite for a global and optimal management of skin aging.
- Harmonyca’s weakly cross-linked hyaluronic acid diffuses into the deep dermis upon injection, intensely moisturizing the skin and giving an immediate lifting effect. It restores lost volume, smoothes wrinkles and reshapes the contours of the face for a natural and harmonious result.
- At the same time, calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres gradually stimulate collagen production by the fibroblasts of the dermis. This collagen induction process strengthens the skin’s support structure, improving its firmness, elasticity, and density. The quality of the skin is durably improved, with a tightening effect that lasts even after the hyaluronic acid has been absorbed.
Harmonyca particularly targets sagging skin on the face, restoring a more defined oval and lifted features without excessive volumizing effects. The treatment is suitable for both young skin with premature aging and mature skin requiring overall rejuvenation1. In summary, the Harmonyca injection offers a complete anti-aging solution by combining:
- Immediate hydration and tightening effect thanks to hyaluronic acid
- Long-lasting stimulation of collagen synthesis by calcium hydroxyapatite
- Visible and natural facial rejuvenation, without surgery and with excellent tolerance
Treatment Areas
The Harmonyca injection is particularly indicated for treating sagging skin on the face, especially in the cheeks and oval. This treatment takes into account the face as a whole and is injected in an appropriate way, according to the specific needs of the patient 2.
The main areas affected by Harmonyca injection are usually the middle, lateral and lower parts of the face, including:
- Cheekbones: Over time, they tend to lose volume. The cheekbones are the cradle of the youthful face.
- Puppet wrinkles: Also called bitterness folds, they appear at the same time as the sagging corners of the lips, giving a sad look to the face 1.
- The chin and the mandibular arch: The volume of the chin contributes to the structure and harmony of the features. The mandibular arch is one of the areas usually treated by Harmonyca 2.
The oval of the face as a whole can also benefit from Harmonyca injections. Over time, the oval tends to sag, and this treatment restores more defined contours.
Who are HarmonyCa injections for?
HarmonyCa injections are for people with healthy skin but sagging skin or premature aging. Young skin, as well as mature skin, can therefore benefit from this treatment
How does a HarmonyCa injection session work?
A Harmonyca injection session takes place in several key steps to ensure an optimal and personalized treatment.
Preliminary consultation
Before any injection, a diagnosis is made for each patient to determine the precise areas to be treated and the amount of product needed for an ideal result. This exchange with the expert aesthetic doctor is essential to offer a tailor-made treatment adapted to the needs and expectations of each person. A HarmonyCA injection session is similar to a standard hyaluronic acid session.
Injection process
The Biolaser medical center located in Saint-Louis on the border with Basel and near Basel, Lörrach and Weil-am-Rhein is a reference center in the treatment of Harmonyca injections.
The doctor injects Harmonyca into the dermis using a micro-cannula. The procedure itself is non-invasive and painless : the injected product is composed of an anesthetic. The technique consists of making several injection points strategically distributed for a natural and harmonious result. Typically, a syringe of Harmonyca is injected through the cheek to effectively treat sagging skin.
The duration of the session is about 20 minutes, it depends on the number of areas to be injected. The doctor can then end the session with a light massage in order to spread the product evenly. Possible bruises or edema may appear after the session and only last a few days. These are normal and harmless side effects. Harmonyca injections leave no trace or scar in the long term.
The result is visible immediately after the session, with a lifting and moisturizing effect thanks to hyaluronic acid. The inducing effect of calcium hydroxyapatite, on the other hand, is visible after 3 to 4 weeks and is optimal after 3 to 6 months. The skin is then rejuvenated, firmer and more elastic.
Conclusion
This innovative method at the Biolaser aesthetic center in Saint-Louis near Basel, Zurich, Luzern and Bern offers a double action thanks to hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite, promising a deep and lasting facial rejuvenation. From restoring volume to improving the oval of the face, the benefits of this hybrid treatment have been widely discussed, highlighting its effectiveness in firming the skin while stimulating collagen production.
