What Are Injectable Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that restore lost volume, smooth deep lines, and reshape facial contours. Unlike Botox®, which works by relaxing muscles, fillers add physical substance beneath the skin to fill in areas that have hollowed or deflated with age.
At Dr. Bovill's Vancouver clinic, dermal filler treatments are performed by Susan MacKenzie, RN, a Certified Nurse Injector with 42 years of nursing experience, including 27 years in a private cosmetic facial surgery OR. Her surgical background gives her an anatomical understanding of the face that directly affects the safety and quality of filler work.
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1. Why Choose Injectable Dermal Fillers?
Injectable dermal fillers, also known as cosmetic injectables, provide a safe and effective way to refresh your look without undergoing surgery. They offer immediate results with little to no downtime, making them ideal for those with busy lifestyles.
Whether you want to smooth out fine lines, restore lost volume, or refine your facial contours, fillers can help you achieve a rejuvenated appearance tailored to your aesthetic goals.
Another advantage of dermal fillers is their versatility. They can treat a variety of concerns, from plumping lips and softening deep wrinkles to defining the jawline and reducing under-eye hollows.
With results that can last for years, injectable fillers allow you to maintain a youthful and balanced look with minimal maintenance.
Benefits of Dermal Fillers:
- Non-surgical, minimally invasive skin treatment
- Instant, natural-looking results with little recovery time
- Restores lost volume and smooths wrinkles
- Boosts collagen production for long-term skin health
- Enhances facial contours for a more youthful look
- Results can last from 6 months to 2 years
2. Common Injectable Fillers Treatment Areas
We use injectable fillers to refine and enhance several areas of the face, including:
Cheeks and midface Volume loss in the cheeks is one of the earliest visible signs of facial aging. Restoring this volume lifts the midface and can reduce the appearance of lines further down the face, including the nasolabial folds, without directly treating them.
Nasolabial folds (smile lines) The creases that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth deepen with age and volume loss. Filler placed here softens these lines and restores a smoother contour.
Lips Lip filler adds volume, defines the lip border, and can restore shape that has been lost over time. Susan's approach is to enhance rather than enlarge. Lips that look natural require precise placement and product selection.
Tear troughs and under-eye area Hollowing under the eyes creates a tired appearance that no amount of sleep resolves. Tear trough filler is one of the more technically demanding filler treatments and requires thorough knowledge of the anatomy in this area. It can be transformative when done well.
Jawline and chin Filler along the jawline creates definition, and chin filler can improve facial balance and proportion. These treatments are often more subtle than patients expect but produce a noticeable improvement in facial structure.
Marionette lines The lines that run from the corners of the mouth downward can give a sad or stern resting expression. Filler in this area softens the shadow and lifts the corner of the mouth.
Hands and neck Volume loss in the backs of the hands can make them look older than the face. Filler restores a smoother appearance. Neck treatments address horizontal neck lines and can improve skin quality in the area.
3. What to Expect During Your Treatment
Here’s the process of how injectable dermal filler treatments work at our Vancouver cosmetic surgery clinic:
Step 1: Book A Consultation
Every treatment begins with a thorough consultation. We take the time to understand your goals, assess your facial structure, and recommend a personalized treatment plan that enhances your natural beauty.
Step 2: The Injection Process
- Your skin will be cleansed, and a topical numbing agent may be applied for comfort.
- Using precise injection techniques, our specialist will administer the filler in the targeted areas.
- The entire procedure typically takes 30-45 minutes with immediate visible results.
Step 3: Recovery & Aftercare
- Mild swelling or redness may occur but usually subsides within a few days.
- You can resume normal activities almost immediately—though we recommend avoiding intense exercise and excessive sun exposure for 24-48 hours.
- We’ll provide you with aftercare instructions to help maintain your results.
4. Why Choose Our Vancouver Cosmetic Surgery Clinic?
At our clinic, we prioritize patient safety, comfort, and personalized dermal filler treatments tailored to enhance your natural beauty while complementing your unique facial structure and aesthetic goals.
Our Vancouver clinic is led by Susan MacKenzie, R.N., a highly experienced Certified Nurse Injector with 42 years of expertise as an Operating Room nurse. For the past 27 years, she has worked in a private surgical setting specializing in cosmetic plastic surgery, particularly facial procedures.
With her in-depth knowledge of facial anatomy, Susan expertly administers dermal fillers, such as JUVÉDERM®, to restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. She has been performing aesthetic injections since 2001 under the mentorship of Dr. Benjamin Gelfant and is now proud to be working alongside Dr. Esta Bovill.
Because she has worked and still is working with surgeons so closely, she can be very honest during the consultation process as to what procedure would be most beneficial and give the most natural result.
For more information, you can schedule a consultation with Susan or call our clinic at call (604) 283 2558.
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