Captique: Hyaluronic Fillers

A new Hyaluronic Acid filler injection recently on the cosmetic medical market is marketed under the name 'Captique'. As with other Hyaluronic acid injections Captique treats lines around the eyes, nose and lips.

Captique (like other Hyaluronic Acid filler injections) works by attracting and binding the body's water to increase the support system just under the dermis. This stretches the skin smooth giving the skin a plump, full look.

Captique uses NASHA (Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic acid) so it is not necessary to perform an allergy test prior to treatment. Captique comes in a gel form that is injected below or into the dermis depending on the desired effect.

A consultation and medical history will be taken by the medical provider and the treatment area will be defined. Patients should be informed of any medications that could cause complications with the injection process. If there are concerns, patients will be advised to forgo use until the treatment is finished. )Captique injections will be almost identical to the other Hyaluronic acid fillers i.e. Restylane, Juvaderm).

On the day of the procedure the area for injection will be cleansed and all makeup will be removed. A topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment to minimize discomfort during injections. The medical provider will then inject small amounts of Captique in the areas to be filled using an ultra fine needle.

Once the injection is completed the patient will be informed of any short term adverse affects including, erythema, irritation, bumps (inflammation) at the injection site.

Results of Captique injections last anywhere from 6-12 months and depending on the area to be filled may require touch-ups to maintain best results. The following are contraindications to Captique:

Hypersensitivity to NASHA or of it's ingredients Hypertrophic scarring propensity Skin pigmentation medical disorders Susceptibility to keloid formations (scars) Captique has not been tested on patients under the age of 18 or in women who are pregnant or breast feeding.

May 05 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery | No Comments »

Radiesse Filler Injections & Your Local Cosmetic Dermatologist

Radiesse is composed of very small and smooth calcium hydroxylapitite microspheres which are suspended in a water-based gel carrier. Calcium Hydroxylapitite is a biocompatible, biodegradable material identical in composition to the mineral portion of teeth and bone. It is used to fill moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial folds. It is generally not used to enhance the lips or lip line.

As Radiesse is injected, the gel and microspheres form a "scaffold" that stimulates natural collagen production and encourages tissue growth in and around the injection area. The body absorbs the gel carrier as collagen has begun to infiltrate the area thus replacing the gel with natural tissue. The microspheres continue to provide support while the body completes this process. Eventually, the microspheres are safely absorbed by the body. This entire reconstruction process can take anywhere up to 3 years providing additional injections are administered to maintain even results.

The injection process is similar to that of Hyaluronic Acid fillers.

After the injection the medical practitioner will provide the patient with specific post-care instructions generally for the next 24 hours which may include:

No rubbing, movement or massaging of the area that could cause the Radiesse to migrate.

Don't apply makeup for the next 24 hours.

Avoid sun and heat exposure.

Radiesse injections last from 6 to 18 months with an average of 11 months for nasolabial folds.

Does it hurt? Physicians use a variety of pain management techniques during treatment to ensure patient comfort. Please talk to your physician about which techniques are right for you.

Few side effects reported in clinical trials and actual usage. You may experience some common injection-related reactions, such as mild irritation, edema, swelling, itching, discoloration, or tenderness at the injection site. These conditions typically resolve themselves within one to two days.

March 02 2009 | Cosmetic Surgery | No Comments »