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 »