Dermal Fillers — Wrinkle & Fold Correction (Hyaluronic Acid)

Cross-linked hyaluronic acid filler replaces volume and support in the places the face tends to lose them, which is often what drives a deepening fold or a tired, hollow look. At Klinika Anna Pikura the most commonly treated areas are the nasolabial folds between the nose and mouth, the marionette lines that run down from the corners of the mouth, and the delicate tear-trough beneath the eyes where shadowing and hollowing can make the face look fatigued.

Treatment begins with an assessment of the area and a discussion of how much correction is realistic. Numbing is used for comfort and most fillers also contain lidocaine; the gel is placed with a fine needle or a blunt cannula depending on the region, and results are visible immediately, continuing to settle over one to two weeks as any swelling resolves. Mild tenderness, swelling or small bruises are normal for a few days, particularly in the under-eye…