Captique Filler Injections
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.
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).
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 the patient should be informed of possible short term affects including, erythema (redness), irritations, 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.
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