Details.
Treatment areas are cleansed and numbed with topical anaesthetic cream before filler is injected using a fine needle or blunt-tipped cannula, depending on the area and the practitioner's clinical judgement. Areas discussed on the page include the cheeks, chin, jawline, tear troughs, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, temples and pre-jowl sulcus. Most patients return to normal activities the same day. Swelling, bruising and tenderness are common during the first few days, with final results typically settling within one to two weeks. Aftercare includes avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours, alcohol and smoking for 24 hours, heat exposure for 24 to 48 hours, pressure on treated areas in the first few days, and other facial treatments for one to two weeks. A follow-up review is typically attended two to four weeks afterwards.