Dermal Fillers — Facial Volumetry

Facial volumetry 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 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 Derma Solutions the physician assesses the face as a whole and proposes a plan — from a single…

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 commonly last several months to well over a year depending on the product and area before the…