When a patient tells me: “I would like to look better, but I don’t want to change my face,” I know that we are entering the heart of a complex issue because everyone wants a natural and elegant result, but they are often afraid to undergo cosmetic treatment. The first objective is to ensure this through a First accurate aesthetic medicine visit, In this area, in addition to the clinical aspect, I dedicate the appropriate time to actively listening to the patient’s wishes. Listening is an integral part of any treatment process, as well as its beginning!
The aesthetic medicine that exists but is not visible!
For a long time, aesthetic medicine was thought of as something visible, obvious, and sometimes even excessive. Today, however, the true goal is very different: to accompany the face over time, slowing down the aging process. Cronoaging and Photoaging, with medical therapies aimed at improving the quality of the skin, to restore freshness and harmony without erasing the uniqueness of the patients’ faces.
The aesthetic medicine that I love and practice is exactly this: a medicine that exists but is not visible. It is perceived in the brighter and denser skin, in the more relaxed gaze, in the more relaxed features, in the feeling of recognizing oneself in the mirror. a fresher and more vital version of yourself.
It is not a matter of pursuing an abstract ideal of youth, nor of correcting every small sign of time. Rather, it is a matter of learning to read the face in its totality in order to to deliver delicate, precise and deeply natural aesthetic results. The one I believe in is an aesthetic medicine that does not interrupt the history of the face, but accompanies it with grace.
Regenerative aesthetic medicine: starting from the quality of the skin
Every aesthetic journey should start with a simple question: what is the skin like?
Before we even talk about wrinkles, volume or features, It is essential to observe the quality of the skin. Dehydrated, thin or poorly elastic skin tends to make the face appear duller and tired, even when the volumes are still well preserved. On the contrary, luminous, uniform and vital skin immediately makes the face look healthier and more harmonious.
This is where the aesthetic regenerative medicine, A method that doesn’t just work on “filling” or “loosening,” but stimulates the tissues to function better. Regenerating means help the skin regain hydration, elasticity, firmness, brightness and its natural resilience. It means working on the biological mechanisms that support the skin tissue, stimulating endogenous collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. In other words, we don’t impose a new shape on the face: we help it express its harmony better.
Botox: stretching without extinguishing the expressiveness
Botox is one of the most well-known treatments, but also one of the most misunderstood. Many people still associate it with inanimate or artificial faces. In reality, if used with skill and moderation, the botulinum toxin It is a very sophisticated tool for reducing expression wrinkles and making the a more relaxed face, Without taking away the naturalness.
The Botox It acts on the contraction of certain facial muscles, In particular, in the upper part of the face: the forehead, glabellar wrinkles, that is, those between the eyebrows, and the periocular area, where the so-called chicken legs form. The goal is not to block the face, but to modulate those movements that, over time, mark the skin and give it a more severe, tired or contracted appearance.
When the treatment is well calibrated, the result is delicate: the gaze appears more open, the forehead more relaxed, the expression more serene, and the face loses that excessive tension that often does not correspond to how we really feel. For this reason, in my practice, I consider Botox not as a way to “erase” wrinkles, but as a a treatment of balance. Naturalness depends on the dose, anatomical precision, the evaluation of facial expressions, and above all on listening to the patient.
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Biostimulation for the face: when the skin needs new energy
Biostimulation is one of the treatments that I consider most valuable, especially when the desire is not to modify the facial features, but to improving the skin. Over time, the skin can become less firm and toned (weakening begins), thinner, and more dull. Sometimes the face appears tired not because there is a single wrinkle to correct, but because the skin has lost deep hydration. Biostimulation He is working on this specifically: nourishes, stimulates and supports the skin tissue from within.
It is a treatment indicated both in prevention, When we want to keep our skin elastic, toned and radiant, Whether or not there are already signs of skin aging, Dehydration, loss of tone or irregular texture, to counteract skin aging. The result is not volumizing. It does not change the features of the face. It is a more refined improvement and a gain in terms of health: the skin progressively appears fresher, more stretched and more compact, it is more resistant to various oxidative stimuli (pro-aging) such as an unhealthy lifestyle, sun, smoking, alcohol, smog. It is the classic treatment that others often notice without understanding exactly what has been done. And, for me, this is one of the best compliments that aesthetic medicine can receive.
Medical peeling: renew the surface, illuminate the face
Alongside biostimulation, medical peeling is another important ally for those who want a more uniform, smoother, and brighter complexion. The peeling acts on the skin surface through substances selected based on the skin type and the treatment’s objective. It can be useful when there are dyschromias, spots, dilated pores, acne, oily skin, irregular texture, Thickened skin or pale color.
Of course, not all peels are the same: active ingredient, pH of the solution (acidic/basic), concentration, application method must be carefully evaluated by the aesthetic doctor, because every skin has its own clinical history and sensitivity, and every season has the appropriate medical peel.
The term peeling comes from the English ‘to peel’. Medical peels are performed by applying one or more chemical agents that cause a peeling effect. Controlled exfoliation more layers of epidermis and dermis, resulting in dermoepidermal regeneration with collagen remodeling.
It is not an aggressive treatment If performed correctly and incorporated into a personalized medical treatment plan, controlled exfoliation helps the skin shed what makes it less luminous (excess stratum corneum) and promotes a more uniform, fresher, and smoother appearance.
Often biostimulation and peeling They can be part of a combined routeTogether they can achieve an extremely natural result, especially in faces that need light before any correction is applied.
Filler: not to fill, but to restore harmony
The filler is also often the victim of a misconception: it is thought to only serve to increase volume. In reality, hyaluronic acid filler can be used in a much more sophisticated way, for example to: to support, harmonize, redefine or correct minor facial imbalances.
Hyaluronic acid it is a substance naturally present in our body, essential for hydration and tissue support. In aesthetic medicine, we use it with different rheological characteristics (CHEMICAL PHYSICALLY), depending on the area to be treated and the desired result.
One lip filler, For example, it does not have the same objective or consistency as a filler used for the jaw profile, the cheekbones or the chin. Furthermore, it can have different rheological characteristics depending on whether the objective is simple hydration, anti-age treatment or correction of asymmetries/restoration of volume.
In my approach, the filler is there but it is not visible, integrating harmoniously and elegantly into the patient’s face. It can help restore volumes that have changed over time, reshape contours that have lost definition, improving the harmony of the profile. The difference between an artificial result and an elegant one often lies in the measure and the right approach: a harmonious face is not a perfectly symmetrical or featureless face: it is a proportioned, coherent, expressive face. The filler, When used well, it should simply make things appear. the most fresh and balanced combination.
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Natural aesthetic medicine in Milan
The approach of City Life Institute
At City Life Institute in Milan, we build aesthetic medicine treatments based on an accurate assessment of the skin quality and the overall balance of the face. The goal is clear: to achieve a fresh, harmonious, and natural result, not to look different but to better recognize ourselves.
Our absolute priority: safety and Certified medical transparency
When you decide to undergo cosmetic medicine treatment, your first form of protection is to verify the qualifications and background of the practitioner you entrust yourself to. At the City Life Institute, doctors who specialize in facial aesthetics have completed multi-year programs of high-level training and dedicated, exclusive university master's degrees, and they are regularly registered in the Register of Aesthetic Physicians of the Order of Physicians and Surgeons of Milan. This guarantees that the person caring for you has the full anatomical knowledge and experience necessary to inject you safely, minimizing any vascular risk.
In addition, we use exclusively certified and approved products, Applied by highly qualified medical staff. The goal is to offer a treatment that is not only effective but also safe and respectful of the health of the skin. Thanks to the biocompatible composition of hyaluronic acid treatments, side effects are minimal and temporary, with a rapid recovery that does not compromise daily routine.
The added value of our clinic
Our team believes in Regenerative aesthetic medicine as a tool of harmony and well-being, Not as a simple cosmetic correction. Our hyaluronic acid treatments perfectly fit into this philosophy: they do not distort the facial features, but enhance them with discretion and naturalness.
Would you like to find out if the regenerative aesthetic medicine treatment is right for you? we invite you to book a personalized consultation at our clinic in Milan. During the visit, the aesthetic doctor will carefully assess your needs and recommend the most suitable course of action to achieve a more toned, firm and radiant skin.
Dentist and Aesthetic Doctor, Postgraduate in Implantology, Oral Rehabilitation NYU, Master in Oral Surgery and Implantology UNIBO, European Master in Aesthetic Medicine ICAMP – Milan, Order of Physicians Milan Dental Practitioners Register 5921, Register of Medicine with an Aesthetic focus