What Are Injectable Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are cosmetic injectable treatments that restore lost volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. They work by replenishing the skin's natural hyaluronic acid or stimulating collagen production, providing immediate and long-lasting rejuvenation.
Aging, stress, and environmental factors can take a toll on your skin, leading to volume loss, fine lines, and sagging. If you're looking for a way to restore a youthful appearance without surgery, injectable dermal fillers may be the perfect solution.
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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 – Restore volume and lift sagging skin.
- Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines) – Smooth deep creases around the mouth.
- Marionette Lines – Reduce shadows and soften lines around the lower face.
- Lips – Add natural-looking volume and shape.
- Jawline & Chin – Create a more defined, sculpted appearance.
- Hands & Neck – Improve skin texture and volume loss.
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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