How are HA fillers used in treatment?

HA fillers are injected into the skin using a fine needle to temporarily fill in and smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. These areas include the nasolabial folds (folds of skin between the corner of the mouth and corner of the nose)—also called “parentheses” or “smile” lines. It can also be used to treat “marionette lines”. HA fillers temporarily add volume to the skin and may give the appearance of a smoother surface.

What will treatment with HA fillers accomplish?

HA fillers will help to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing. A single treatment could smooth your lines and wrinkles for 8-12 months.

Is treatment with HA fillers painful?

Injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. HA fillers are injected directly into the skin using a fine needle to reduce injection discomfort. We generally anesthetize the area with a topical anesthetic and ice just prior to the injection.

How long does treatment usually take?

The actual treatment process itself takes only 10-15 minutes.

Does the correction last forever?

No. Correction is temporary; therefore, touch-up injections as well as repeat injections are usually needed to maintain optimal corrections. How long do results last? Results generally last for 8-12 months and vary from one woman to the next. This depends on the area being injected, your lifestyle and how you metabolize the filler.

What are the side effects of HA fillers?

Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short lasting (7 days or less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injections site reactions such as redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching, and discoloration. As with all skin injection procedures there is a small risk of infection.