Microcannula Technique

At Takahashi Facial Aesthetics we use blunt ended microcannulas to inject our dermal fillers in the majority of applications. The Microcannula technique has revolutionized facial resculpturing by providing trained and board certified physicians with a new, innovative method of performing facial fillers injections. This advanced technique allows for the atraumatic advancement of a blunt delivery instrument to the treatment area under the skin with reduced chances of bruising and swelling. Until recently, filler injections have been performed utilizing a sharp hypodermic needle, one that is associated with several side effects, primarily related to the laceration of small underlying blood vessels. This trauma causes leakage of blood under the skin, resulting in visible bruising and swelling which can last for days to weeks.  Other more serious adverse effects are also possible when using a needle to inject the filler products which are greatly minimized with the use of microcannulas.

Advantages of the Microcannula technique:

The blunt tip along with the flexibility of the microcannula technique confers several advantages over the traditional sharp needles:

• Less bruising and swelling during and after the injection
• Less pain associated with the injection
• A much safer injection technique reducing the chance of an adverse outcome
• Requires only one point of entry for a given treatment area
• Less downtime after the treatment before upcoming social activities
• The microcannulas stimulate the production of new collagen which provides further support

At Takahashi Facial Aesthetics, we use microcannulas to inject dermal fillers under the skin for most areas, something not found at most other aesthetic centers.