Dermal Fillers & Facial Volumetry

Facial volumetry with dermal fillers uses cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel to replace volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline with age, and to soften the folds that deepen as a result. Because that underlying volume loss is what drives much of facial ageing, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed appearance than treating lines in isolation. At DermaDerm the physician assesses the face as a whole…

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 fillers typically last from several months up to around eighteen months depending on the product…