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NONSURGICAL PROCEDURE GUIDE

Dermal Fillers

Alternative Names: Juvéderm, Restylane, and Sculptra

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Why Fillers What are Fillers What to Expect Steps to Enhancement Types of Filler FAQ

Summary of Dermal Fillers

Cost :

$700 / 1 ml

Surgery Length:

15-60 Minutes

Anesthesia :

Local (Lidocaine Numbing Cream Where Required)

Recovery :

1 Week - Mild Bruising
1 Week - Tenderness

Synopsis:

Whether your cheeks have lost some of their natural contour or you’re simply looking to enhance your features, dermal fillers can provide a subtle way to add volume and definition. When placed thoughtfully by a trained injector, fillers can create beautiful, natural-looking enhancements without appearing overdone. In many cases, a conservative approach achieves the most refined and harmonious results.

Dermal fillers can be used to support fuller lips, add definition to the cheeks, or soften the appearance of lines and facial creases. We use hyaluronic acid–based injectable fillers selected according to your anatomy and treatment goals. By adding volume in carefully chosen areas, fillers can help create a refreshed and revitalized appearance.

Smile lines

The lines that appear from the sides of the nose toward the corners of the mouth.

Cheeks

Used to enhance cheek definition or support areas where facial volume has naturally changed over time.

Chin

Can help refine the shape of the chin and improve overall facial balance.

Lips

Used to enhance lip shape, definition, or fullness based on individual goals.

Marionette Lines

The lines that extend downward from the corners of the mouth; fillers may be used to support this area aesthetically.

Crow’s Feet

The fine lines that form at the outer corners of the eyes, often due to repeated facial expressions.

Frown Lines

Used to soften the appearance of the lines that form between the eyebrows.

Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid:

Guards against DNA damage

Increases Skin Elastin & Collagen

Even
Tone

Hydrates and Moisterizes Skin

Reduce Inflammation & Irritation

Flawless
Texture

Why Fillers?

Dermal fillers are a popular, non-surgical way to enhance facial features, restore definition, and refresh your overall appearance. Whether you’re noticing natural changes in volume over time or simply want to enhance your facial balance, fillers can create subtle, natural-looking improvements with minimal downtime.

When placed by an experienced injector, fillers can add structure and lift to key areas of the face while still looking soft and seamless. The goal is to enhance—not change—your features, so you look like yourself with a refreshed, more sculpted appearance.

Dermal fillers can support fuller lips, add contour to the cheeks or jawline, and soften the appearance of lines or creases. We use hyaluronic acid–based injectable fillers selected according to your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals. By adding volume in precise, carefully planned areas, fillers can help create a more balanced and revitalized look.

What are Fillers

Hyaluronic acid-based injections add volume to plump up your facial fillers and fill in any wrinkles or depressed areas. Our fillers come with freezing, so once injected, the area goes numb for about an hour. The treatment is done without the need for any freezing or sedation. Our very fine needles and expert injection technique meanthat your experience will be simple and painless. In the case of lip injections, we offer a numbing cream as well for patients that request it.

The injection treatment itself takes only minutes. Following the treatment, you will experience some swelling. However, this is very minimal. You might see and feel the swelling, but others won’t be any wiser. You will be able to leave our facility without any signs that you had anything done. That is the hallmark of a great injection. Making others compliment you on your good genes!

Dermal Fillers are designed to address the signs of aging, often referred to as the “3 D’s” of aging. These include:

Back, neck or shoulder pain caused by the weight of your breasts

Breasts that are too large in proportion to your body frame

Heavy, pendulous breasts with nipples and areolas that point downward

All of these treatment areas are non-surgical and the results are not permanent. If you are looking for a permanent solution, our nurses can discuss different options, including a brow lift, blepharoplasty and other procedures that will require a separate surgical consultation.

What to Expect

Injectable fillers are impossible to wipe off. That is why it matters who performs your treatment. An experienced injector is a professional who has an excellent understanding of your facial anatomy, a keen eye for beauty, and a safety record you can trust. The key to a natural-looking result is having an experienced injector. The key to a safe result is an expert knowledge of facial anatomy. Lack of understanding can potentially lead to a disaster. And nobody wants a serious medical complication.

Step 1

Steps to Enhancement

Prior to any injectable treatment, all patients at the Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute and the skinjectables Cosmetic Clinic must be assessed during a consultation. You will then meet with one of our highly trained injectable nurses who will recommend a personalized treatment plan and answer any questions you may have.

We require our patients to come in for a consultation. We recommend that you schedule an appointment ahead of time to make sure you do not have to wait long for your treatment.

Step 2

Prior to Injections

Before injecting Juvederm, the nurse may use a topical or injectable anesthetic to numb the treatment area. Some of the newer fillers lidocaine, which makes a separate anesthetic unnecessary. The procedure involves injecting Juvederm under your skin using a very fine needle. This is done to restore volume and smooth fine lines, wrinkles, and folds. Once the injections are completed, the area is gently massaged. The whole process is fast and easy, generally lasting anywhere from 15-60 minutes, depending on the amount of area to be treated.

Step 3

Post Treatment: After Fillers

One of the top benefits of some of the brands we use is the minimal amount of downtime involved after your injections. For the first 24 hours, you should avoid any strenuous exercise or activity, excessive sun, and exposure to heat. You should also avoid consuming alcoholic beverages.

This helps minimize any injection-related reactions, including redness, pain, itching, and swelling. Most patients experience no reactions or have only mild discomfort, which clears up in 7 days or less. Placing an ice pack on the injection site if you have swelling can help.

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Risks and Complications

The face is a delicate anatomic structure. Understanding the underlying vascular anatomy is essential for safety. Unintended injection into a blood vessel can lead to serious complications such as pain, swelling, and in rare cases, blindness. It is for this reason you only trust a real expert with your face.

Types Of Filler

We used hyaluronic acid-based fillers, which are natural substances found in human skin. It has the ability to attract and bond to water molecules, which helps the skin maintain volume. It helps keep the skin firm and plays an important role in the shape of your features and the lubrication of your joints. We use it to add volume to lips and cheeks and to fill in deep wrinkles or to contour a face in a non-surgical manner. Hyaluronic acid has been used successfully to smooth out wrinkles for more than 10 years.

Often, products like fillers are used to work in tandem with neuromodulators to smooth out facial wrinkles when neuromodulators alone won’t produce the desired results. Hyaluronic acid works well in cosmetic surgery applications because it can absorb up to 1,000 times its own weight in water, adding substantial volume to the surface of sagging skin. This helps older faces appear more youthful, because hyaluronic acid also binds with collagen—the material that supports human facial skin.

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How much does Dermal Fillers cost?

Dermal Fillers

$700 / ml

Costs will be adjusted according to anesthetic used and potential customization to the procedure.

Dermal Filler FAQ

How does Juvederm work?Is it safe?What’s the difference between Juvederm and Botox?When will I see results?How long is the recovery period?Does it hurt?How long does Juvederm last?I had Cold Sores in the Past. Does it Affect Anything?How much does Juvederm cost?

Juvederm Filler FAQ

How does dermal fillers work?

First, the dermal filler gel is injected into the middle skin layer, adding volume and fullness and smoothing facial wrinkles and folds. Next, it integrates into the skin tissue, attracting and binding water molecules to help maintain volume in the injected areas.

Is it safe?

Yes! It has been approved for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

What’s the difference between fillers and neuromodulators?

Dermal fillers are a natural cosmetic filler, filling the deep wrinkles that are permanent. Neuromodulators block nerve transmission, relaxing and weakening the muscles that cause wrinkles.

When will I see results?

Results are immediate, continually improving for 1-2 weeks after the injection.

How long is the recovery period?

There really isn’t a recovery period, as the discomfort and downtime is minimal. Theremay be some mild swelling, which will resolve in a week or less.

Does it hurt?

In most patients there is no pain. Very sensitive areas can be numbed with a topical orlocal anesthetic if needed.

How long does dermal fillers last?

Dermal Fillers are a natural facial filler with results that last for 6-12 months. It is the only filler available with the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid. As the effects begin to wear off, the procedure will need to be repeated.

I had Cold Sores in the Past. Does it Affect Anything?

If you have had cold sores in the past, even if it only happened once in your lifetime, you need to be given an antiviral medication prior to any lip injections to prevent aRecurrence of a painful cold sore. Let us know and we will prescribe you a medicationthat you will need to get two days before your treatment and continue to take for athree days after.

How much does Dermal Fillers cost?

700+/syringe depending on the area and product used. Please see fees for the most updated amount.

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Summary of Dermal Fillers

Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid:

Why Fillers?

What are Fillers

What to Expect

Risks and Complications

Types Of Filler

How much does Dermal Fillers cost?

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