Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Dermal fillers use cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel to replace volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline with age, and to smooth deeper static folds. Because that volume loss is associated with sagging and deepening creases, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed appearance than treating individual lines alone. At Ars Estetica a doctor assesses the face and recommends a product and volume — from…

Numbing cream is applied first and most fillers also contain lidocaine for comfort. The gel is placed with a fine needle or a blunt cannula depending on the area; results are visible immediately and continue to settle over one to two weeks as any initial swelling resolves. Mild swelling, tenderness or small bruises are normal for a few days. Hyaluronic acid results are commonly associated with a duration of around nine to eighteen months depending on the…