Dermal Filler — Facial Volumization (Restylane)

Facial volumization uses cross-linked Restylane hyaluronic acid gel to replace deep volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, chin and jawline with age. Because that volume loss contributes to flattening and deepening folds, restoring it in the right places can do more for a refreshed appearance than treating individual lines. At Derma Clinic the doctor assesses the face as a whole and proposes a plan — from a single 1 ml correction up to a larger 2…

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