Captique™
Injectable is the newest FDA- approved non-animal
stabilized hyaluronic acid dermal filler.
The way your skin looks is directly related to
the way your skin is supported. As we age, the
natural support layers in the skin break down
resulting in the formation of wrinkles.
Captique, a clear gel containing a purified form
of hyaluronic (h¯i ‘?a-l¯u -ron’ik)
acid, adds volume lost during the aging process
by temporarily smoothing out facial lines and
wrinkles.
Captique is injected just under the skin’s
surface in order to temporarily correct wrinkles.
Captique™ FAQ's
What is Captique?
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.
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