01Aesthetic medicine techniques in Paris
Aesthetic medicine is the non-surgical alternative to plastic surgery: procedures performed in the office, without an operating theatre or general anaesthesia, and most often with no downtime. It can smooth wrinkles, restore volume, tighten the skin or refine the body contour, with a natural, gradual result.
Injections: wrinkles, volume and facial harmony
Injections are at the heart of aesthetic medicine. Botox injections relax expression lines (forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet), while hyaluronic acid fills wrinkles and restores volume (cheeks, lips, under-eye hollows). Without a scalpel, the profile can also be reshaped: non-surgical rhinoplasty, non-surgical chin augmentation and jawline contouring to redefine the oval of the face and the jawline.
Tightening and lifting without surgery
To tighten loose skin without an operation, several technologies work together: the non-surgical facelift, micro-needling radiofrequency Morpheus 8 and Renuvion J-Plasma, which stimulate collagen production for a gradual tightening effect.
Refining the body contour without surgery
Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting) destroys localised fat deposits with cold, without an incision, while HYAcorp increases buttock volume by injection, a gentle alternative to surgery.
Maintaining skin quality
The radiance and texture of the skin are maintained through facial mesotherapy, chemical peel and the HydraFacial treatment, which hydrate, exfoliate and revitalise the complexion.
02Aesthetic medicine or plastic surgery: how to choose?
Aesthetic medicine works on the surface and gently: no incision, light recovery, a natural but temporary result that needs maintaining. Surgery, on the other hand, treats significant laxity and excess on a lasting basis. The two approaches are not opposed: aesthetic medicine can often delay a surgical procedure, or extend and refine its results. The role of the physician is to recommend the right intervention — neither too much, nor too soon.
03How a session unfolds
Everything begins with a consultation with Dr Vincent Hunsinger, in Paris 17e, who assesses the request and draws up a personalised treatment plan. The session then takes place in the office, lasting from a few minutes to half an hour depending on the procedure. An anaesthetic cream or cold is generally enough to ensure comfort. In most cases, activities can be resumed immediately, with any redness or bruising subsiding within a few days.
04Results, safety and duration
Results appear immediately (hyaluronic acid) or gradually over a few days to weeks (Botox, tightening technologies). They are temporary: the effect of Botox lasts about four to six months, that of hyaluronic acid from six to eighteen months depending on the area. One reassuring point: hyaluronic acid is reversible — it can be dissolved with a hyaluronidase injection if needed. These medical procedures must be performed by a physician, with approved products, and not during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
05Aesthetic medicine prices in Paris
Prices are set per session or per treated area and are specified during the consultation, depending on the procedure and the amount of product required. As aesthetic medicine is purely cosmetic, it is not covered by French national health insurance. A clear quote is provided before any treatment at Rive Droite Paris Étoile.
06Your questions
What is the difference between aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery?+
Aesthetic medicine is performed without surgery: injections, lasers, tightening technologies, with no general anaesthesia or downtime. The results are natural but temporary. Surgery treats significant excess and laxity on a lasting basis. The two are often complementary.
Are injections painful?+
Discomfort is mild and brief. An anaesthetic cream, cold or very fine needles are enough to make hyaluronic acid injections and Botox very well tolerated.
How long do the results last?+
It depends on the procedure: Botox works for about 4 to 6 months, hyaluronic acid 6 to 18 months depending on the area. Tightening technologies (Morpheus 8, non-surgical facelift) give a gradual effect that lasts several months. Regular maintenance preserves the result.
Is hyaluronic acid reversible?+
Yes. This is one of its advantages: in the event of an unwanted result, hyaluronic acid can be dissolved with a hyaluronidase injection, which makes it a particularly safe procedure when performed by a physician.
At what age should you consider aesthetic medicine?+
There is no single age: some preventive procedures can be considered from your thirties, others address more pronounced signs. The key is a personalised assessment during the consultation to recommend the right procedure, without excess.
Is aesthetic medicine covered by insurance?+
No. As it is purely cosmetic, it is not covered by French national health insurance. Prices, per session or per area, are specified in a quote provided during the consultation.
Can you go back to work right after a session?+
In most cases, yes: you can return immediately. Slight redness or bruising may appear after an injection and is easily concealed; it disappears within a few days.
