Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Dermal filler treatment uses cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel to replace volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline over time. Because that loss is part of what drives sagging and deepening folds, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed appearance than treating individual lines. At CME the physician assesses the face as a whole and proposes a plan, from a single millilitre to a larger multi-area…

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. The clinic notes hyaluronic acid results are generally maintained up to around a year before the gel is naturally…