Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Filler

Facial filling and contouring with cross-linked hyaluronic acid replaces deep volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline, and refines features such as the lips and nasolabial folds. Because that volume loss is what drives sagging and deepening folds, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed appearance than treating individual lines. At Biogenica the physician assesses the face as a whole and proposes a…

Numbing cream is applied first and most fillers also contain lidocaine for comfort. The gel is placed with a 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 around six to eighteen months depending on the product and area before the gel is…