Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Facial fillers use cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel — a substance that naturally occurs in the skin — to replace volume that is gradually lost with age and to soften the folds this loss creates. At Esthe the treatment most often addresses the nasolabial folds, which deepen between the nose and mouth, and the marionette folds, which run down from the corners of the mouth toward the chin; a more comprehensive 'facelifting' approach restores volume across…

The doctor begins by assessing the face as a whole and agreeing a plan, then applies topical numbing for comfort — most fillers also contain lidocaine. The gel is placed with a fine needle or a blunt cannula depending on the area, and results are visible immediately, continuing to settle over one to two weeks as any initial swelling resolves. Mild tenderness, swelling or small bruises are normal for a few days. Hyaluronic acid fillers are associated with…