A Hyaluron Pen is a tool that allows for the injection of hyaluronic acid without piercing holes with a needle. Indeed, it is a pen that operates using a pressure system. No needle means reduced pain, and this is a boon for all those who were hesitant due to fear of pain!
What is the hyaluron Pen?
Hyaluronic acid is capable of holding up to 1000 times its weight in water, which is why it has a volumizing and hydrating effect. Its effectiveness varies depending on its cross-linking. If you want to know more, you will find here a short article on hyaluronic acid.
It is thanks to its volatile nature and very small size that hyaluronic acid can penetrate the skin, hydrate it, and restore its volume. These capabilities allow it to be introduced under the skin by a technique known as "barophoresis," which simply means that no needle is used, but only the action of pressure.
Note: It is strongly recommended that the practitioner undergo training in hygiene and asepsis as well as a hyaluron pen training before use. Here is an online training that may interest you: online training for hyaluron pen on hyaluronic expertise
- Before/after hyaluron pen
In these before/after images, the first (front) was achieved with Hyamira Forte, while the one at the lips was done using MyFillerGlips.
Photo credit: Beauty Training Switzerland
- Which hyaluronic acid for hyaluron pen?
For the hyaluron pen as for injections, it is important to choose a quality hyaluronic acid. However, since the Hyaluron Pen penetrates the dermis by pressure, it is generally necessary to use AH gels that are at most moderately cross-linked and concentrated, so that their texture is not too firm in order to penetrate more deeply.
- How to use the hyaluron pen?
It is important to remind you that if you decide to use this tool, it is necessary to undergo training.
But, broadly speaking, initially, it is necessary to load the pen to block the pressure, insert the hyaluronic acid into a sterile vial while taking care to remove and then replace the rod present in the vial, and then screw the vial onto the pen.
Be sure to gently massage the area after each penetration of HA.
Attention, the choice of hyaluronic acid is based on its concentration and cross-linking (the higher this number, the thicker and more volumizing your hyaluronic acid will be).
- Can it be used with mesotherapy products?
Yes, the delivery of active ingredients with the Hyaluron Pen is indeed compatible with mesotherapy.
- Can it be used with skinbooster products?
Yes, as for mesotherapy.
- Can it be used with moderately cross-linked fillers?
Yes, it will be useful for fine to medium wrinkles, but not for deep wrinkles or reconstruction.
- Can it be used with lipolysis products?
With the Hyaluron Pen, the products diffuse between the layers of the skin, with the fat compartments being deeper; we do not recommend using it for lipolysis.
- In which area of the face can I use the hyaluron pen?
The areas where it will be most recommended are the lips, the glabella, and the nasolabial fold.
- How long do the effects of a Hyaluron Pen session last?
The Hyaluron Pen differs from needle or cannula injections in that it can only penetrate the epidermis (the upper layer of the dermis), which is why its effect will never be as strong or long-lasting. The duration of the results is estimated to be between 3 and 6 months depending on the type of hyaluronic acid used.
- Is the Hyaluron Pen prohibited?
It is true that the ANSM has suspended the importation, marketing, and consequently the distribution of certain Hyaluron Pens.
The reasons mentioned are that the manufacturing companies chose a CE certification mode intended for class I medical devices when they should have chosen those for class IIa.
These reasons necessitate the temporary suspension of its marketing.
