Captique: Hyaluronic Fillers
Captique Injections ~ Another (Hyaluronic Acid) filler injection recently on the cosmetic medical market is ‘Captique’. Similar to other Hyaluronic acid injections Captique is designed to treat lines and wrinkles around the eyes, nose and lips.
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.
The injection process will be almost identical to the other Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. A thorough consultation and medical history will be taken by the medical provider and the area of injection will be determined. Patients will then be informed of any medications that could cause complications with the injection process. If there are concerns they will be advised to forgo use until procedure is completed.
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.
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.
Captique injections last anywhere from 6-12 months with touch-ups for best results. The following are Captique contraindications:
Known hypersensitivity to NASHA or any of it’s ingredients Hypertrophic scarring Skin pigmentation disorders Susceptibility to keloid formations Safety has not been tested on patients under the age of 18 or in women who are pregnant or breast feeding.