Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Facial fillers use cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel to replace volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, mid-face and around the mouth with age, and to soften the folds that deepen as a result. Because that volume loss is part of what drives sagging and shadowing, restoring it in the right places can do more for a refreshed look than treating lines in isolation. At Medestetic the physician assesses the face as a whole and proposes a plan, from a…

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 typically last around nine to eighteen months depending on the product and the area treated…