Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are a good alternative to volume loss. As facial aging occurs the collagen production starts to decrease, facial muscles become weaker, the skin starts to sag -the aging process starts to alter our physiognomy. Dermal fillers are used to correct facial wrinkles, folds, as well as to enhance lips, cheeks but also can sculpt, smooth facial disproportions and shape facial anatomy. They are different types of dermal fillers but in general they are gel like substances made with natural or synthetic materials that are injected into the skin. The injectable fillers you will find at ChicLaser Montreal are hyaluronic acid fillers.

It is important to remember that injectable fillers are temporary and will need ongoing treatment for long-term results. The effect of dermal fillers can last 4 - 12 months, depending on the area treated, the product you and your body's ability to absorb it. Minimally invasive treatments, such as soft tissue fillers are a great alternative invasive .

Dermal fillers work the same way on both men and women. Non-smokers though are excellent candidates for dermal filler treatments because their bodies heal faster. The motions smokers make when they smoke will make results less long lasting.People with extreme allergies might not be good candidates due to possible allergic reactions to certain types of fillers.Ideal candidates for dermal fillers are usually patients with:

1. Static wrinkles or other facial areas of concern that they do not want to treat with a cosmetic surgery such as under the eye circles or eye bags.
2. Patients who have specific problem area that does not extend to the whole face such as filling just the nasolabial folds for exmpale

This is the good news: dermal fillers are relatively painless! The injection process causes some discomfort, but it goes away quickly- it's nothing you can't handle. Most products already contain a topical anesthetic that keeps on working after the injection . Depending on the area we treat, we can prepare the skin before treatment to help maximize comfort . The product is inserted just beneath the skin, - concretely it feels like a pinch!

Botulinum toxin temporarily paralyzes muscles therefore it prevents the formation or increase of dynamic wrinkles such as : smile lines, frown wrinkles.... indirectly it can help smooth lines. While dermal fillers, on the other hand, are substances that are injected into the skin to restore volume that improves and correct the appearance of wrinkles. Put simply, they are wrinkle fillers- they replace lost volume, they work on lines, static wrinkles and dynamic wrinkles. The treatment plan is different, they can be used in combination or independently.

1. Avoid rubbing the injected area unless told to do so
2. Do not expose yourself or lay in the sun for 48 hours
3. Refrain from strenuous physical exercise for 48 hours
4. No spa, Jacuzzi or hammam for 48 hours
5. for lips: avoid drinking with a straw for 48 hours, do not drink hot liquids for a minimum of 6 hours to prevent bruising and lastly avoid kissing to minimize the infection risks
6. Wait 2 weeks before any other facial treatment such as Laser
7. Apply cold compresses if sensitivity
8. You can take Tylenol for discomfort, NO aspirin
9. Call our medical team for any questions that might come up!