Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers replace deep volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline with age. Since that loss is part of what drives sagging and deepening folds, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed appearance than treating individual lines. At V Clinic the physician assesses the face as a whole and proposes a plan using established fillers such as Juvederm or Fillmed, choosing product 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 in the region of nine to eighteen months depending on the product and area…