Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Facial filler treatment uses cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel to replace deep volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline with age. Because that loss of structural support is much of what drives sagging and deepening folds, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed look than treating individual creases. At Beata Pawelec Medycyna Estetyczna the physician assesses the face as a whole and proposes a plan —…

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 typically last in the region of nine to eighteen months depending on the product and the…