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Captique
Captique
Injectable is a relatively new FDA- approved
non-animal-sourced hyaluronic acid dermal filler. It is a
clear gel containing a purified form of hyaluronic acid that
adds volume lost during the aging process by temporarily
smoothing out facial lines and wrinkles. It is most commonly
used to correct nasolabial folds (smile lines), vertical lip
lines, marionette lines (lip corners) and crow’s feet.
What
Is Hyaluronic Acid?
Hyaluronic
acid is a naturally occurring sugar. It is found in the human
body in the skin, cartilage, joints and the eye. In skin
tissue, hyaluronic acid fills the space between collagen and
elastin fibers. The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to
deliver nutrients, hydrate the skin by holding in water, and
to act as a cushioning agent. Hyaluronic acid is a natural
component of the skin, however, as we age, our skin loses
hyaluronic acid, contributing to the formation of wrinkles.
What
Is The Treatment Like And Is It Safe?
Treatment
is performed at your doctor’s office with virtually no
downtime. Captique is injected into localized areas of the
face, just below the surface of the skin temporarily adding
volume, thereby filling lines, wrinkles and folds from the
inside. Results are reliable, predictable and immediate
lasting approximately 6 months depending on the patient’s
metabolism and the specific region of the face treated.
Touch-up injections two to three times per year are often
recommended to maintain the correction.
Captique
is safe and effective and was approved in the United States by
the Food and Drug Administration in December 2004. The primary
ingredient in Captique is a non-animal form of hyaluronic acid
that is gradually absorbed by your body through natural
mechanisms.
What
Are The Benefits Of Captique?
- No
skin test is required prior to injection therefore
immediate treatment is available.
- The
procedure is simple and can be done on your lunch hour.
- Makeup
may be worn the next day.
- Captique
can erase aging lines, and lift and increase your lip
border instantly.
- Once
injected, Captique works together with your body’s own
hyaluronic acid thereby producing long lasting results.
If
you would like to learn more about Captique and find out if it
can benefit you, please call our office to schedule a
consultation.
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