Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid — a polysaccharide the body produces naturally and that binds water — to physically replace volume that has been lost through ageing, or to add volume to areas where more definition is desired. Unlike botulinum toxin, which acts on muscle, fillers act on tissue directly: the gel supports the skin from below, lifts folds, plumps lips and restores the youthful convexity of cheeks or temples. Because hyaluronic acid is…

At Arsderma the physician selects from a range of established hyaluronic-acid filler products matched to the target zone: fine, soft gels for the lips and tear troughs, medium-density formulations for nasolabial folds, marionette lines and the perioral area, and firmer, more structured products for the cheeks, temples and jawline where more lift and projection are needed. The consultation maps the areas the patient wants to address and discusses realistic…

The procedure itself is comfortable — a fine needle or blunt cannula is used, and most filler products contain lidocaine to reduce discomfort during injection. Lips are treated with additional topical anaesthetic. Immediately after treatment the area may look slightly swollen and feel tender; this is normal and settles over two to seven days, with the final result most clearly visible once any swelling resolves. Minor bruising is possible, particularly in…