Hyaluronic Acid HLA Fillers: 

I use Dermal Fillers that are made from Hyaluronic Acid (HLA),a naturally occurring chemical in the body and skin that is renowned for its ability to absorb water, providing hydration and volume to the skin. 

The Aging Process:  

As we age, the youthful lift provided by our cheek bones and natural upper face fat pads can diminish and slide to the lower face, leading to a drooping or sagging appearance in the cheeks and jowls.  This aging process can also contribute deep lines and grooves in the lower face (such as deep nasolabial folds, smile lines, and marionette lines). Small amounts of appropriately specific types of Dermal Filler can enhance our appearance by providing lift while restoring lost volume.   Dermal Fillers are commonly used to volumize and rejuvenate such areas as the cheeks and temples to provide lift and support, providing a more youthful and rested appearance.  They can of course provide a natural appearing lip enhancement that can last for up to a year.  They are commonly administered to soften the sunken areas such as the tear troughs, nasolabial folds, and marionette lines.  They are commonly used in the jawline and chin.  Soft dermal fillers can be injected directly into the skin to hydrate and rejuvenate, as well as to soften perioral, smile lines, smoker’s lines, and neck lines.  Dermal fillers in the nose, known as a liquid nose job, can be effective in creating a natural and soft appearing nasal structure. 

Questions and Answers:

How long do dermal fillers last?  

The rejuvenating effect of dermal fillers is immediately apparent after injection.  Your body will naturally absorb dermal fillers over time. An excellent treatment effect can last from 4 months to 24 months, depending upon the type and amount of filler used, and how quickly one’s body metabolizes it.

Are Dermal Fillers Expensive?  

The cost of dermal fillers depends upon several factors including the area or areas administered, and the amount required.  Usually, one treatment is all that is required.  I will not recommend any filler in excess to what you require to meet your goals. I will always be open and honest as to what dermal fillers can and cannot achieve, and I will let you know of any appropriate other options. Consultation is free.

Do Dermal Fillers hurt?  

Dermal Fillers are administered using small needles or cannula through the skin and into the desired treatment area.  I take a number of measures to ensure that the procedure is as pleasant as possible, including applying anesthetic to the skin prior to the procedure.  Most dermal fillers also contain anesthetic, such that the procedure is usually described as only mildly painful or uncomfortable.

What is your experience? 

I have been utilizing dermal fillers in my practice for 3 years on hundreds of satisfied patients at multiple Medical Clinic and MedSpa locations in British Columbia, Alberta, and the Northwest Territories.  I pride myself on listening to the client’s needs and goals via a free no-pressure consultation.  I then provide my best advice for the cost-effective approach to meet the client’s goals.