Facial Volumetry & Contouring (Hyaluronic Acid)

Facial volumetry 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 key driver of sagging and deepening folds, restoring it in the right places often does more for a refreshed appearance than treating lines individually. At Wegner Clinic a physician assesses the face as a whole and proposes a plan, area by area — restoring cheek projection,…

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 swelling resolves. Mild swelling, tenderness or small bruises are normal for a few days. Hyaluronic acid volumetry is commonly associated with around a year or more of effect depending on the product and the area before…