Dermal Filler — Facial Volumetry (Hyaluronic Acid)

Facial volumetry uses cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel to replace the deep volume gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline over time. Because that loss is much of what drives sagging and deepening folds, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed look than treating lines one by one. At Skin-Medic the physician assesses the face as a whole and proposes a plan — from a single millilitre cheek or chin correction up to 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 are commonly associated with a duration of around nine to eighteen months depending on the…