The mouth and lips are the area Dr. Andra Rettman works in every day – muscles, nerves, blood vessels and soft tissues. This knowledge translates into precise injection, in a measured amount and in the right layer.
Daily familiarity with tissue structure allows volume restoration and contouring with precision, for a natural result.
Command of local anesthesia techniques to reduce discomfort during injection.
Treatment tailored to your medical and medication history, based on experience treating patients with complex medical backgrounds.
Hyaluronic acid, or hyaluronan, is a molecule found in abundance in connective, epithelial and neural tissues. Its role is to maintain the volume and hydration of the skin.
In recent years, hyaluronic acid has been used in aesthetic treatments as an injectable that adds volume and hydration to the face and neck, helping in cases of volume loss and wrinkles that form over the years.
Dr. Andra Rettman is an oral medicine specialist, Chair of the Israeli Society of Oral Medicine and a lecturer at the Hebrew University Faculty of Dental Medicine. A graduate of the Hebrew University–Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, she completed her residency in oral medicine at Hadassah Ein Kerem and serves as a senior physician in the hospital's Department of Oral Medicine, Sedation and Maxillofacial Imaging. The Society operates within the framework of the Israel Dental Association.
Hyaluronic acid is a thick, gel-like substance produced naturally in our bodies and in the bodies of all animals.
Hyaluronic acid is a giant molecule (made up of a large number of atoms) that tends to bind to similar molecules, forming a large structure capable of absorbing a huge amount of water.
Hyaluronic acid helps the skin retain moisture and supports the tissue renewal process involved in wound healing.
Hyaluronic acid helps reduce the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles by keeping the skin hydrated, creating a plumping effect. When the skin is protected and hydrated, skin cell production can increase, since the skin is not busy fighting for moisture. This leads to smoother skin.
One of the key advantages of aesthetic treatment with hyaluronic acid is that it can benefit all skin types. It is excellent for dry and mature skin thanks to its hydrating and anti-aging properties, but it can also help oily skin.
Your 20s and 30s are an ideal time to start exploring skin treatment options that help maintain hydration and restore a youthful complexion.
A hyaluronic acid-based filler is designed to restore volume and contour a defined area, such as the lips or deep wrinkles. A skin booster is distributed within the skin layers to improve hydration and texture, without changing volume.
The treatment is performed with local anesthesia as needed. Many hyaluronic acid products also contain an anesthetic to reduce discomfort during injection.
The duration of the result varies according to the treatment area, the type of product and the body’s individual rate of breakdown. The expected duration is determined at the consultation.
In most cases, you can return to your routine immediately after treatment. Mild swelling or redness at the injection site usually resolves within a few days.
Hyaluronic acid can be dissolved with a dedicated enzyme (hyaluronidase) if needed.
