Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Dermal fillers based on cross-linked hyaluronic acid replace volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline over time, and can also soften set folds such as the nasolabial lines and define facial contours. Because age-related volume loss is a major driver of a tired or sagging appearance, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed look than treating individual lines. The clinic prices by the ampoule because…

Treatment starts with an assessment of facial proportions and a plan for where product will be placed. Numbing cream is applied for comfort, and most modern fillers also contain lidocaine. The gel is injected 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 for a few days are normal.…