Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Facial filler treatment at PROESTETICA uses cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel to replace volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline, and to soften set folds such as the nasolabial and marionette lines. Because that volume loss is part of what drives sagging and deepening creases, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed appearance than treating lines alone. The physician assesses the face as a whole and…

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 commonly last several months to over a year depending on the product and area before the…