Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Dermal fillers use cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel to replace deep volume gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline, and to soften folds such as the nasolabial lines. Because that volume loss is a major driver of sagging and deepening creases, restoring it in the right places is often associated with a more refreshed appearance than treating individual lines alone. At the clinic of dr Katarzyna Wojtarowicz the physician assesses the face…

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 are commonly associated with a duration of around nine to eighteen months depending on the…