Captique is a non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler and
the newest HA filler to enter the U.S. market. It is indicated for correction of
moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds).
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 are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers, such as hyaluronic acid and collagen based fillers, are
substances that are injected just below the surface of the skin to replace
natural elements of the skin that are lost during the aging process. These
fillers are one of the most popular ways to rejuvenate the face and can help
restore a more youthful appearance. According to the American Society for
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the greatest increase in the past five years
among all cosmetic procedures has been in nonsurgical procedures such as the use
of dermal fillers.
Hyaluronic acid provides volume to the skin while collagen provides structure
and definition. By using both hyaluronic acid and collagen based dermal fillers,
physicians are able to customize treatment for the individual patient in order
to achieve the most optimal aesthetic results.
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 such as nasolabial folds (smile lines), vertical lip lines, marionette
lines (lip corners) and crow’s-feet. The result is reliable, predictable and
immediate with minimum downtime.
Is Captique similar to Restylane – are there any benefits over Restylane?
Captique is a non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler
similar to Restylane. It is derived from the same non-animal source as Restylane
and is manufactured in a similar process. However, Captique is a softer HA
compared to Restylane and has a more favorable adverse effect profile as it
relates to pain, swelling and 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.
Are there any side effects associated with Captique?
While Captique has the usual side effects that are associated with dermal
fillers, such as redness, bruising and swelling, pain and itching, it has less
adverse events than other hyaluronic acid fillers of the same source on the
market.
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’s persistence is
similar to the other hyaluronic acids available in the United States. Touch-up
injections two to three times a year are usually needed to maintain the
correction. Many people choose to make Captique a regular part of their beauty
regimen.
Is Captique all I need to rejuvenate my face?
While many people use Captique alone to correct their wrinkles, Captique is
also an excellent complement to other wrinkle correctors. However, every patient
is different. You should work with your physician to develop a treatment program
that meets your individual needs.
A current trend among physicians is to use more than one injectable for
wrinkle correction in combination to replace multiple elements in the skin lost
with aging, customize treatment and create the optimal look for every patient.
A physician may use a hyaluronic acid to provide skin volume and collagen to
provide structural support and definition to the skin. That’s because, when used
together, they replenish two of the most essential elements of youthful looking
skin.
Captique is a great partner to collagens like CosmoPlast® and CosmoDerm® and
other hyaluronic acids like Hylaform® Plus. And, it also works very well with
botulinum toxin type A.
Examples of combination therapy include:
Captique in the lip and nasolabial folds and CosmoPlast® around the lip
border.
CosmoDerm® in the frownlines to replenish the collagen and botulinum toxin
type A to relax the muscles.
