Another Hyaluronic acid injectable filler recently on the market is Captique. Similar to other Hyaluronic acid injections Captique works to improve fine to deep lines and wrinkles around the lip, nose and eye area.

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

Allergy tests before treatment are not necessary. Captique is a gel whose main ingredient is NASHA (Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic acid).

Captique injections will be almost identical to the other Hyaluronic acid fillers (Restylane, Juvaderm). A consultation and medical history will be taken by the medical provider and the treatment area will be defined. Patients will then 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.

Before the procedure the treatment area will be cleansed and all makeup removed. A topical anesthetic may be. The physician will then inject small amounts of.

Before the treatment is finished the patient should be informed of any short term affects including, erythema (redness), irritations, bumps (inflammation) at the injection site.

Captique injections last anywhere from 6-12 months with touch-ups for best results. The following are Captique contraindications:

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.

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