HARMONYCA FAQs
How does HArmonyCa® work?
HArmonyCa® is injected into the cheeks & jawline using a cannula to fan the product throughout the mid-lower face. The calcium hydroxyapatite works deep within the dermis to kick-start the growth of fibroblasts that form new collagen fibres in as little as one week after injection, creating a firm collagen framework within the skin long after the hyaluronic acid is broken down. Simultaneously, the hyaluronic acid diffuses between collagen fibres of the lower dermal layer, for an immediate lifting effect. HArmonyCa® also includes lidocaine, for a more comfortable patient experience.
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What is a collagen stimulator?
Hyaluronic Acid and Calcium Hydroxyapatite both support your skin’s natural collagen.
Calcium Hydroxyapatite (CaHa) is specially important in this process and can also be described as a bio-collagen stimulator because of how the CaHa interacts with, and stimulates, the skin’s collagen. It works by triggering cell proliferation, which essentially duplicates the production of new collagen and has also been known to improve the elasticity of the elastin fibres.
Usually this new collagen production can be seen quickly, the growth of new collagen can be fast – sometimes as early as one week after the treatment. These results will continue to get better and better over the next weeks and months.
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How many treatments do I need?
One treatment consists of 2 x 1.25ml syringes, one either side of the face. HArmonyCa® is injected into the lower face in one 30 minute appointment. We then recommend a review around 3-4 weeks later. The results of this treatment can last for up to 19 months before you will need treatment again. Some patients may need more syringes depending on the severity of their concern. How many you need will be discussed and recommended at point of consultation.
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Does HArmonyCa® hurt?
HArmonyCa® contains 0.3% lidocaine hydrochloride, an anaesthetic, to reduce pain during treatment. But as with all treatments, pain tolerance can vary between patients.
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Am I suitable for HArmonyCa®?
HArmonyCa® is suitable for patients who are experiencing accordion lines (vertical wrinkles between the ears and lips), lack of firmness or sagging skin, lost volume in the cheeks and mid-face, and mild-to-moderate jowls.
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Is HArmonyCa® safe?
Yes – HArmonyCa® is proudly created by Allergan Aesthetics, a global leader in injectables and the same company that creates our filler range – JUVÉDERM®. HArmonyCa® is only ever administered by a medical injector at sk:n, so you can trust that you are in safe hands.
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What areas of my face can I get treated?
HArmonyCa™ is injected under the skin in the deep dermal and sub-dermal layers in certain areas of the face, this includes the side of the face and around the jawline, but is not injected around the eyes, lips or
mouth.
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What results can I expect?
After treatment, you will notice an immediate lifting effect from the hyaluronic acid which diffuses between collagen fibres of the lower dermal layer. Following treatment, the calcium hydroxyapatite works deep within the dermis to kick-start the growth of fibroblasts that form new collagen fibres in as little as one week after injection, creating a firm collagen framework within the skin long after the hyaluronic acid is broken down. This provides a lifting and tightening effect for 18-24 months following treatment.
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Can I have any other treatments alongside HArmonyCa®?
During your consultation, your medical injector will discuss other treatments you can have alongside HArmonyCa when creating your personalised treatment plan. It works particularly well to complement dermal filler, for example.
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