Dermal Fillers Maple Ridge

Restore your skin and regain your youthful appearance.

Introduction

What Kind of Improvements Can Be Made with Dermal Fillers or Cheek Fillers?

Benefits of Dermal Fillers and Facial Fillers

What to Expect At Your Dermal Filler Procedure

How Long Will It Take Me to See Results After Dermal Filler Facial Filler Injections?

How Long Will the Results from Dermal Fillers, Facial Fillers, or Cheek Fillers Last?

How Long Is the Recovery from Dermal Filler Injections, Facial Filler Injections of Cheek Fillers?

How Much Do Dermal Filler Injections Cost?

Are Dermal Filler Injections Painful?

Are Dermal Fillers, Facial Fillers, and Cheek Fillers Reversible?

At What Age Should I Start Getting Dermal Filler Injections, Facial Filler Injections, or Cheek Fillers?

Will I Look Natural After Getting Dermal Filler Injections?

Are Dermal Filler Injections Safe?

Possible Complications

Filler Brands Available at Midtown Skin Studio?

Introduction

Dermal fillers are a non-surgical injectable treatment used to restore facial volume, create youthful facial contours, add volume to lips, and smooth out and reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and folds. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, dermal fillers are the most common non-surgical procedure after BOTOX® and are typically used as part of an ongoing skin maintenance routine.

There are many dermal filler products available on the market, the most popular of which are based on Hyaluronic Acid, a substance that naturally exists in the human body, lubricating soft connective tissues, the skin, the eyes, and certain joints. The Hyaluronic Acid found in popular dermal fillers such as Revanesse® and Stylage® is a synthetic compound that acts similarly to the natural substance. It attracts water molecules and therefore acts like a cushion, propping up existing facial structures that have lost volume and elasticity as part of normal aging. By increasing the skin’s supply of Hyaluronic Acid, dermal fillers revitalize and add volume to the skin, smooth out wrinkles and lines, fill in hollowed out areas, and impart a softer, more youthful appearance.

What Kind of Improvements Can Be Made with Dermal Fillers or Cheek Fillers?

Dermal fillers are used in the following ways to treat a variety of issues:

Reverse the Effects of Aging

Loss Of Facial Volume: As we age, the fullness of youth is lost, which is most evident in areas such as the lips, cheeks, and eyelids. By restoring volume fillers can directly improve appearance by filling in hollowed or sunken areas.
Tissue Sagging: As skin ages, it atrophies, which affects the appearance of skin under the eyes, around the lips, the chin, jowls, and the area between the nose and the mouth.
Fine Lines: Fine facial lines become more problematic with the passage of time – in particular, tiny lines below the eyes, and around the lips.
Deepening Of Facial Folds and Wrinkles: With age, wrinkles and facial folds become more pronounced. Facial fillers can erase moderate to severe wrinkles and folds such as:
- Laugh Lines (Nasolabial Folds): Lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth.
- Marionette Lines: Lines from the lips down to the sides of the chin.
- Lipstick Lines: Lines on the upper lip created when the lip is pouting, such as during lipstick application, cigarette smoking, etc.
- Corners Of the Mouth: Downward pointing lines emanating from the corners of the lips, which give the appearance of a grimace.
Hand Rejuvenation: Dermal fillers are not just for the face and are very effective at rejuvenating the appearance of hands, by making them appear smoother and suppler, while minimizing wrinkles and hiding prominent bones and veins.

Improve Your Appearance

Dermal fillers can also be used to address a host of issues unrelated to aging. The following improvements can be made to your appearance using dermal fillers:

Augmenting The Cheeks – Cheek Fillers: A gaunt, sunken in look can be improved by the administration of cheek fillers.
Lip Augmentation – Lip Fillers: Fillers can be used to plump up thin lips, rendering them more voluminous and attractive.
Improving The Shape of The Nose: By strategically injecting dermal fillers in the right location, a crooked or disproportionate nose can be drastically improved without surgery.
Narrowing The Appearance of The Jaw Line: A wide jaw line is often not considered to be feminine. Strategic injection of dermal fillers to the masseter muscle can make the face appear narrower and more attractive.

Benefits of Dermal Fillers and Facial Fillers

Non-surgical
Immediate and long lasting results
No downtime for recovery
Improves appearance
Performed during one visit (15 to 25 minutes in and out)
No anesthesia is required
Natural looking results that don’t affect facial expressions
Results can be reversed or corrected
Soft compound which can be molded to suit your unique facial features
Proven safety track record approved by both Health Canada and the FDA
Corrects the signs of aging by lifting and filling the skin and smoothing out wrinkles
Contours the jaw line by correcting sagging features and jowls

What to Expect At Your Dermal Filler Procedure

The dermal filler that is selected as being the best for your needs is eased into your skin using a very fine needle. Depending on the results you are trying to achieve, the filler will be injected along wrinkles and deep facial folds or into hollowed out areas of the face that have lost volume due to aging. The procedure itself should take between 15 and 25 minutes.

How Long Will It Take Me to See Results After Dermal Filler Facial Filler Injections?

After getting dermal filler injections, you will be able to immediately see results but it will take at least 48 hours to see the full effect. The results will typically last up to six months and after this period you will need to receive fillers again to maintain your appearance. If you decide to stop getting injections at any time, your appearance will revert to its original state.

How Long Will the Results from Dermal Fillers, Facial Fillers, or Cheek Fillers Last?

Dermal fillers fade very slowly so for most patients results should last between 6 and 9 months. After approximately 6 to 12 months the effects of the dermal filler gradually weaken until your skin returns to its natural state. The specific amount of time dermal fillers last varies depending on the patient’s treatment area and the type of product used.

Since treatment with dermal fillers is temporary, it requires touch-up injections for maintenance and eventually repeat injections. At Midtown Skin Studio our experienced dermal filler specialists will determine the ideal time interval for your follow-up treatments. Alternatively, if you decide not to maintain your new appearance, the results will gradually disappear over time.

How Long Is the Recovery from Dermal Filler Injections, Facial Filler Injections of Cheek Fillers?

After receiving your dermal injections you might experience some mild swelling, bruising, redness and itching. These effects should clear up in less than 10 days or 15 days for lips. In general, most patients experience minimal downtime, which means you can return to work and continue with your daily activities.

How Much Do Dermal Filler Injections Cost?

The cost of dermal filler injections depends on the amount of dermal filler injected, and will vary depending on the amount of product you require to achieve the results you are satisfied with. During your consultation at Midtown Skin Studio, your unique facial features will be assessed and a treatment plan will be developed including the amount of facial filler required. Please contact us about prices for cost of procedures.

Are Dermal Filler Injections, Facial Filler Injections Painful?

Most patients only experience mild discomfort. Because the needles used for dermal fillers are very fine, the amount of pain experienced by patients is very minimal and the procedure does not require anesthesia. It should also be noted that many of the dermal filler products available today contain Lidocaine, a local anesthetic, to minimize your discomfort. Topical numbing creams can also be used to further minimize discomfort when injecting sensitive areas.

Are Dermal Fillers, Facial Fillers, and Cheek Fillers Reversible?

Yes, there is an option of completely reversing the results you obtain from Hyaluronic-Acid based fillers in case you are not happy with the results. A solution called Hyaluronidase is simply injected into the treatment site which effectively dissolves the filler within approximately 24 hours.

At What Age Should I Start Getting Dermal Filler Injections, Facial Filler Injections, or Cheek Fillers?

Dermal filler, facial filler and cheek filler products should not be used on individuals under 18 years of age. The age at which you start using dermal fillers depends entirely on the type of issue you’re addressing. For instance, severe wrinkles and folds typically become evident well into middle age whereas fine lines appear much earlier. And there are a number of issues which dermal fillers are very effective at addressing that are not always related to aging, such as thin lips, a wide jawbone, a sunken appearance, or a crooked nose.

Will I Look Natural After Getting Dermal Filler Injections?

Dermal injections, such as Revanesse®, and Stylage® are designed to smooth out lines, wrinkles, and folds, or create more youthful and attractive facial contours by adding volume in strategic areas. When injected by an experienced dermal filler specialist at Midtown Skin Studio in Maple Ridge, these products will look and feel natural.

Are Dermal Filler Injections Safe?

Dermal fillers are approved by Health Canada and the FDA and have an excellent safety track record. Additionally, the dermal fillers used at Midtown Skin Studio in Maple Ridge are all Hyaluronic Acid-based, which is a substance that naturally occurs in our bodies and has been used for over 20 years for arthritis treatment, wound repair, and eye surgery.

Possible Complications

Dermal fillers are very similar in composition to the Hyaluronic Acid that naturally exists in your body and it is very unlikely to induce an allergic reaction. To reduce the risk of complications and ensure your safety, your practitioner will review your medical history, including any allergies and medications to determine whether you are an appropriate candidate for fillers.

The most common complications associated with fillers include tiny lumps or irregularities under the skin and prolonged redness. After receiving dermal filler injections, patients prone to cold sores may develop an outbreak. Those patients with HSV-1 should be treated with a course of antiviral medication prior to the procedure. More serious complications such as infection and tissue necrosis are rare.

Filler Brands Available at Midtown Skin Studio

There are several hyaluronic-based dermal fillers available on the market, and while they are all comprised of the same substance, they differ in the way their molecules are packed together and stabilized. This has an effect on the consistency of the product (i.e., gel-like vs. granular), and how long it last, which in turn makes each one ideal for treating specific types of issues. When you arrive at Midtown Skin Studio for your consultation, your skin will be assessed, and a recommendation will be made as to which filler product would be most suitable for your needs.

Revanesse® and Stylage®

STYLAGE® FILLER

Stylage is a highly advanced temporary hyaluronic acid dermal filler with antioxidants. It offers a natural but rich solution for a range of beauty concerns.

REVANESSE® FILLER

Revanesse is a temporary hyaluronic acid dermal filler that provides amazing, hydrating, and long-lasting natural results.