Filling the hip dip with hyaluronic acid #33657
HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS
Lisbon, Porto and Cascais
Treatment summary
- Objective: to prevent and treat wrinkles, restore volume and improve facial contour.
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Anesthesia: local anesthetic
- Duration of results: 9 to 12 months
- Recovery: no recovery time
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a substance that exists naturally in our bodies and, among its many functions, promotes tissue regeneration, which is reflected in the quality and health of our skin.
When we are young, due to the presence of larger amounts of Hyaluronic Acid, our skin is characteristically smooth, elastic and with well-defined facial contours. As we get older, the natural levels of Hyaluronic Acid in our bodies decrease, giving rise to some complaints:
- Sagging
- Expression wrinkles
- Loss of volume
- Poorly defined facial contours, especially in the malar region (cheekbones) and mandible
- Dry and dull skin
How does hyaluronic acid work?
When Hyaluronic Acid is injected into the skin, the body’s ability to fix water molecules to the treated area increases and, as a result, the volume of the area where it was injected also increases. Hyaluronic Acid is therefore used to promote skin rejuvenation, as it restores lost volume, improves elasticity, reduces sagging, smoothes and prevents the appearance of expression wrinkles.
What kind of wrinkles does Hyaluronic Acid treat?
- Nasolabial folds ("Chinese moustache")
- Perioral wrinkles ("barcode")
- Labiomental grooves ("marionette lines")
- Lip commissures (drooping lip corners)
Hyaluronic Acid for a more harmonious face
In addition to treating wrinkles, Hyaluronic Acid is used to improve facial contour:
- Lips (increase volume and define contour)
- Cheekbones (to increase volume and define the contour)
- Filling in dark circles (improving deep dark circles)
- Nose (disguise the hump, raise or lower the tip)
- Jawline (define and project)
- Chin (increase volume and project)
- Hand, neck and décolleté rejuvenation
Botox® or Hyaluronic Acid?
Which is best for me?
Hyaluronic Acid and Botulinum Toxin are different substances that act in different ways and for different purposes.
While Hyaluronic Acid fills in and improves facial contours, Botox® reduces the force of muscle contraction and acts on dynamic wrinkles (forehead, between the eyebrows and crow’s feet).
The most suitable treatment depends on your initial characteristics and what you want to treat. During your consultation, you will be given a plan designed entirely to suit you.
Clinical cases
Before and after hyaluronic acid fillers
Procedure
How long does Hyaluronic Acid last?
The effect of Hyaluronic Acid lasts between 9 and 12 months, depending on the area of the face where it is applied. However, as new applications are made, the duration of the effect tends to increase due to the improvement in the levels of Hyaluronic Acid present in the skin.
A tailor-made treatment and prevention plan
The first step to fillings with Hyaluronic Acid is a consultation with one of our aesthetic medicine specialists.
In this first assessment, a personal and individualized plan will be designed to treat and prevent skin ageing and improve the balance and harmony of the face.
Care after treatment
Filling wrinkles with Hyaluronic Acid does not require any recovery time, but it is important to take certain precautions into account:
- Avoid direct sunlight for 24 hours
- No exercise or other exertion for 24 hours
- Carefully massage the area where the Hyaluronic Acid has been applied
- Apply ice or cold compresses to the treated area to reduce swelling
Medical Specialists
Dr. Ana Mendes Gomes / Aesthetic Medicine
License nr. 55658
For Dr. Ana Gomes, aesthetic medicine isn’t about changing people. It’s about preserving their identity, respecting their individuality, and helping them feel good in their own skin.
A physician certified in Aesthetic Medicine by the Portuguese Medical Association, she completed her postgraduate training in Aesthetic Medicine at the Complutense University of Madrid in 2017. She is also a specialist in General and Family Medicine and holds a postgraduate degree in Sports Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Porto. This background provides her with a comprehensive view of health and the individual, which is reflected in a rigorous, personalized medical approach centered on the individual needs of each patient.
He is exclusively dedicated to aesthetic medicine, taking an integrated approach to the face, body, and skin quality. His practice combines scientific knowledge, aesthetic sensibility, and personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s characteristics, expectations, and goals.
She believes that a truly beautiful result is one that looks natural. That is why he prioritizes treatments that improve skin quality, restore firmness, redefine the contours of the face and body, and promote harmonious aging—always respecting each person’s anatomy, expression, and identity.
He stays up to date on the latest scientific developments by regularly attending international conferences and training sessions, with the goal of incorporating the most recent advances in aesthetic medicine into his practice, always with a critical eye, scientific rigor, and an evidence-based approach.
More than just providing treatment, he values the relationship of trust he builds with each patient. He believes that the best results are those that go unnoticed by others but make all the difference to those who experience them.
Dr. Catarina Duarte / Aesthetic Medicine
License nr. 51027, specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
He obtained his Master’s degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medicine in Lisbon and then specialized in Otorhinolaryngology at the Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon, where he joined the teaching staff as a free assistant. His training in Otorhinolaryngology had a strong component in head and neck surgery, but also in Rhinology, Otology and Pediatric Laryngology.
At the end of his internship, he dedicated himself to further training in functional and aesthetic surgery of the nose (Rhinoplasty and Rhino-septoplasty). During this time, he did an internship in head and neck oncology at the Otorhinolaryngology department of the IPO in Lisbon and an internship in otology and skull base at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. He subsequently undertook several fellowships with world-renowned surgeons in the field of Rhinoplasty / facial plastic surgery, namely:
- Lusíadas Hospital with Dr. José Carlos Neves
- Cuf Hospital with Dr. Diogo Carmo
- American Hospital Istanbul with Dr. Teoman Dogan
- Yeditepe University Hospital Istanbul with Dr. Emre Ilhan
- DF Star Hospital Brasília with Dr. Fernando Nakamura
- Guillarte Madrid Clinic with Dr. Guillarte
He also worked at the Vila Franca de Xira hospital, where he consulted in the sub-specialty of Rhinoplasty / facial plastic surgery and Roncopathy / sleep apnea. She also works at the Armed Forces Hospital.
She is certified in Aesthetic Medicine by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM) and performs all kinds of minimally invasive facial treatments such as botulinum toxin, collagen biostimulators, hyaluronic acid, microneedling, PDO threads, peels, among other treatments.
Dr. Rita Leite / Aesthetic Medicine
ORDER OF MEDICIANS: registration no. 48069
Doctor with a Master’s Degree in Medicine from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the New University of Lisbon (FCML), specialist in Radioncology at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology, Francisco Gentil (IPO).
Between 2010-2013 he worked at the MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC) in Texas, the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and the National Cancer Institute (INCA) in Rio de Janeiro. In 2014 she was a Hospital Assistant at the IPO and since 2015 she has been a Hospital Assistant at the Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Lisboa Central (CHULC). In 2020 she graduated in Aesthetic Medicine from the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine (SPMEc).
Although his passion for Aesthetic Medicine first arose from strengthening the self-esteem of cancer patients – oncoaesthetics – he now has a huge passion for the skin, our largest organ, and for looking at it as a whole, especially preventatively.
The main aim of his approach is not just to rejuvenate, correct asymmetries or improve the quality of the skin, but to contribute to a pleasant and attenuated ageing process, reducing the effects of time, with natural results that maintain the patient’s identity.
He is a member of the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine (SPMEc), the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SPME), the Portuguese Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (SPRO), the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO), the Spanish Society of Radiotherapy Oncology (SEOR), the Portuguese Society of Gynecology (SPG) and the Portuguese Society of Senology (SPS).
Dr. Cristina Moreira / Aesthetic Medicine
ORDER OF MEDICIANS: registration no. 52742
With a Master’s degree in Medicine from NOVA Medical School since 2011, Dr. Cristina Moreira believes that from the general comes the specific, integrating a broad vision of medicine with a focus on detail and individualized treatment. With a clinical and academic background of excellence, she combines the precision of Surgery with the subtle art of Aesthetic Medicine.
He began his medical career in General Surgery and went on to specialize in Stomatology and Oro-Maxillary Surgery, where he developed differentiated skills in head and neck surgery.
His passion for Aesthetic Medicine was born in parallel with his hospital activity and since 2019 he has dedicated himself to this area, in which he completed a Master’s Degree in Regenerative Aesthetic Medicine and Anti-Aging from the Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid.
Her clinical practice focuses on naturalness, tissue regeneration and long-lasting results, using individualized protocols: she combines injectable procedures such as hyaluronic acid, botulinum toxin, collagen biostimulators, among others, with state-of-the-art technologies such as laser, ultrasound and microneedle radiofrequency.
In addition to her clinical practice, she maintains a strong link to teaching and scientific research, and is a trainer for Fotona®, in workshops on Laser applied to Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine, as well as a trainer in workshops on injectable medical procedures. She has published more than 30 scientific articles and presented more than 80 scientific papers at national and international congresses.
At Skin Boutique, Dr. Cristina Moreira combines knowledge, technique and sensitivity to offer a safe, effective medical experience adapted to the individual needs of each patient.
Professional affiliations:
- Effective member of the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SPME no. 607)
- Effective member of the Portuguese Society of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Medicine (SPMEC no. 538)
- Member of the Association of Portuguese Stomatologists (AMEP)
- Member of the Governing Bodies of the Portuguese Society of Oral Surgery (SPCO)
Dr. Catarina Guerra / Aesthetic Medicine
ORDER OF MEDICIANS: registration no. 71355
Dr. Catarina Guerra built her career in Aesthetic Medicine with solid, international training, having completed specializations and fellowships in Portugal, Spain, Italy, England and Brazil. This global experience has given her contact with innovative techniques and protocols of excellence, which she now applies in a differentiated and personalized clinical practice.
In addition to her care work, she is also trained in general and family medicine.
Recognized for her continuous updating and scientific rigor, she also collaborates as a national and international trainer, namely in the postgraduate course in Aesthetic Medicine at the University of Alcalá.
He is responsible for organizing courses in applied ultrasound and complication management, areas that are fundamental to the safety and quality of medical practice.
At Skin Boutique, Dr. Catarina combines technical knowledge with an empathetic approach, valuing natural beauty and promoting the integral well-being of each patient.
Dr. Carolina Saldanha Medo / Aesthetic Medicine
ORDER OF MEDICIANS: card no. 68553
She completed her Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon in 2019 and her Specific Training Internship in General and Family Medicine in 2025.
Her dedication to a holistic approach to well-being led her to the field of Aesthetic Medicine, where she completed her postgraduate degree in Aesthetic Medicine at the University of Alcalá in 2020. She also completed additional training in hormonal balance and longevity.
Dr. Carolina believes that true aesthetics comes from balance and that each intervention should respect the individuality and natural harmony of each face.
Her practice combines scientific rigour and medical sensitivity, promoting subtle, safe and elegant results, with the aim of enhancing authentic beauty and promoting healthy and conscious ageing.
Dr. Catarina Correia / Dermatology
ORDER OF MEDICIANS: registration no. 63759
Dr. Catarina Correia believes in a Dermatology that goes beyond the visible skin, seeing the skin as a reflection of the balance of the organism as a whole. Her approach is based on a global and personalized assessment, always taking into account the close interaction between the skin and the rest of the body, the individual needs of each patient and the specific characteristics of each skin. His clinical practice is based on the latest scientific evidence, with the aim of providing rigorous, safe and adapted medical care, promoting natural and sustainable results.
He completed his Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto and his Medical Internship in Dermatovenereology at the Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Lisboa Norte.
He complemented his specific training in Dermatology with internships in Aesthetic Dermatology and LASER, as well as in Trichology (Hair Diseases), at the Dermatology Service of the Ramón y Cajal Hospital in Madrid, and in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at the Pedro Hispano Hospital.
Her clinical activity encompasses General Dermatology – including acne, rosacea, eczema, screening and assessment of pigmented and non-pigmented skin signs, spots and lesions – Hair and Nail Diseases, Dermatological Surgery and Laser Therapy. It is also dedicated to skin rejuvenation procedures, including LASER CO₂, LASER Fotona, microneedling radiofrequency and Ultraformer, among others.
He regularly participates in national and international courses and congresses in the specialty and areas of differentiation, including Trichology, LASER, Surgical and Aesthetic Dermatology, Dermatoscopy, General and Pediatric Dermatology.
She is the author and co-author of 35 articles published in international scientific journals and has given more than 100 presentations at congresses, conferences and scientific meetings.
He is a member of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology (SPDV) and the European Society of Dermatology.
Frequently Asked Questions
HYALURONIC ACID FILLERS
Hyaluronic acid treatments are minimally invasive, with a very low risk of complications. As it is a substance naturally present in our bodies, the risk of rejection is minimal. However, for the treatment to be carried out safely, we recommend choosing an accredited clinic. At Skinboutique, all treatments are carried out by doctors who are specialists in aesthetic medicine and have proven experience.
Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid is almost always well tolerated and is associated with brief discomfort. To make the experience more comfortable, an anesthetic cream can be applied to the most sensitive areas.
The results of hyaluronic acid fillers are noticeable immediately after treatment. However, due to swelling, you should expect the final result after at least 15 days.
The effect of the treatment lasts between 9 and 12 months, depending on the area of the face where it is applied. Generally, the duration of the effect tends to increase due to the improvement in the levels of Hyaluronic Acid present in the skin.
By using the right techniques and applying the right amount of product, you can achieve very natural results. Our approach is based on a concept of naturalness and we believe that treatments should contribute to improving facial harmony and balance.
The price of wrinkle treatment with Hyaluronic Acid varies according to the area to be treated and the number of ampoules required. At your first consultation, you will be presented with a treatment plan that is completely tailored to you, with the corresponding prices.
There is no minimum age for starting Hyaluronic Acid treatments. People are increasingly turning to this type of treatment for prevention, rather than waiting until the signs of skin ageing are very obvious.
Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Specific health conditions should be assessed by our medical team.
The application of Hyaluronic Acid is very safe, generally well tolerated and with a rare rate of complications. However, small hematomas (bruises), swelling and redness may appear in the most sensitive areas, effects that disappear after a few days.
