Dermal Fillers (Hyaluronic Acid)

Facial filler treatment at Vital Skin Clinic uses cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel to replace deep volume that is gradually lost from the cheeks, temples, chin and jawline with age. Because that volume loss is a major driver of sagging and deepening folds, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed appearance than treating individual lines. The physician assesses the face as a whole and proposes a plan — from a single 1 ml cheek,…

Numbing cream is applied first, and most fillers also contain lidocaine for comfort. The gel is placed with a 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 generally associated with a duration of around nine to eighteen months depending on the…