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, or to soften specific folds. Because that volume loss is part of what drives sagging and deepening folds, restoring it in the right places is often associated with a more refreshed appearance than treating individual lines alone. At Cuerpo Estetico the face is assessed as a whole and a plan is proposed, ranging…

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 around nine to eighteen months depending on the product and area before the…