Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Facial volumetry uses cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel to replace the deep volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline with age. Because that volume loss is closely associated with sagging and deepening folds, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed appearance than treating individual lines. At Dr Skibicka's clinic the physician assesses the face as a whole and proposes a plan — from a single 1 ml…

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 are typically associated with around nine to eighteen months of effect depending on the product…