These are both hyaluronic acid fillers which are among the most commonly used fillers in the United States. There are over 1 million cases of such fillers injected into various areas such as the nasolabial folds (folds from the nose to the mouth), marionette lines (folds and drooping from the corners of the mouth to the jawline), and the lips. This procedure grew by more than 35% from 2006 to 2007 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. It is a wonderful product which shows almost instant results with very little downtime. It can be done using some ice, topical numbing, or dental blocks for those who prefer additional numbing for comfort. It usually takes less than an hour and can be done in the office setting. It is a temporary filler and therefore the results can be customized to meet your needs.
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