CAPTIQUE

What is Captique?
Captique is a non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler. It is indicated for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, or to add volume (such as for the lips). Captique is injected just under the skin’s surface to replenish volume lost during the aging process.

What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural substance (complex sugar) found in all living organisms. It hydrates the skin by holding in water, and acts as a cushion and lubricant to reduce damage to the skin. Hyaluronic acid is an important component of youthful, supple and elastic skin, helping to maintain skin volume. As we age, our skin loses hyaluronic acid, contributing to the formation of wrinkles.

What is Captique used for and where is it injected?
Captique is a highly versatile product that provides optimal aesthetic results and can be used for maximum correction in many different areas of the face, although Dr. Weniger prefers its use in the lips. The result is reliable, predictable and immediate with minimum downtime. Captique causes almost no swelling, allowing most patients to attend social events the same evening as the injection. Ten days prior to treatment, avoid taking St.John's Wort, high doses of Vitamin E supplements, aspirin, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen. This will help to minimize the chance of any bruising.

Is Captique safe?
Yes. Captique was approved in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration in December 2004 and is safe and effective. The primary ingredient in Captique is a non-animal form of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of the skin.

How do I maintain my correction?
Over time, hyaluronic acids are naturally absorbed by the body. Persistence (the duration of effect) is influenced by the area treated and the amount of material used to achieve the optimal correction. Captique lasts 2 to 3 months in most patients, but has the advantage of no downtime after the injection. Touch-up injections three to four times a year are usually needed to maintain the correction. Many people choose to make Captique a regular part of their beauty regimen.