+ HOW DO DERMAL FILLERS WORK?

Dermal Fillers are cosmetic injectables made of Hyaluronic acid, a clear gel-like substance.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is is a naturally occurring sugar found in the soft connective tissues, joint fluids, and skin tissue of our own body. It maintains moisture in the skin by binding with water molecules to add volume.

Once injected into the skin, dermal fillers add volume, hydrate and soften lines and wrinkles with long-lasting results.

Appointments are just 30 mins, results are seen immediately and you can return to your normal activities after treatment.

JUVEDERM®, REVANESSE™, BELOTERO®, TEOSYAL® all have a complete line of products for volume replacement.

+ RESULTS

Results are visible immediately and optimal in one to two weeks. They last six to twelve months, depending on the area treated and the product used. Dermal fillers will gradually and naturally degrade in the body. Regular treatments will help to maintain results.

+ TREATMENT PREPARATION

Avoid blood-thinning and anti-inflammatory medication (e.g. aspirin ibuprofen, fish oil, and St John’s wort) one week prior Advise your clinician if you:

• Are taking blood thinners
• Using ibuprofen
• Had recent minor dental work (e.g. scale and clean)
• Have an auto-immune condition

+ AFTER CARE

• Keep the injection site clean
• Take anti-histamines as required to reduce swelling
• Apply a cool compress to the site for ten minutes every hour only if necessary, on the day of treatment but do not apply ice.
• Avoid facial treatments immediately after treatment
• Avoid excessive pressure or any ‘facing-down’ (e.g. massage) treatments for 24 hours
• Avoid excessive exercise and exposure to heat for the first 24 hours
• Avoid lipsticks, AHA, retinols, vitamin C or oil-based makeup for 24 hours
• Avoid saunas for two weeks
• Avoid long-haul flights immediately after treatment

+ FOLLOW UP

To ensure that you are happy with your results, it is recommended that you reach out to us by email with any concerns and book a follow up appointment if desired.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your treatment, please contact your clinic. If you have a concern out of clinic hours, please contact our after hours clinical care at 604 729-5026

+ WHO SHOULD NOT HAVE DERMAL FILLERS?

Anyone who:

• Is hypersensitive to ingredients including hyaluronic acid, lidocaine, amide-type local anaesthetics and strep type-A gram-positive bacterial proteins
• Currently has an active skin infection, cold sores, sunburn, eczema, psoriasis or a healing wound
• Currently is feeling unwell(e.g. flu, cold, sinusitis, UTI)
• Has had major dental work in the past four weeks, or scheduled in the next four weeks
• Has a history of scarring
• Is pregnant or breastfeeding
• Is under 18 years of age
• Has had a rhinoplasty. In this instance, the client will need written authorization from their treating surgeon
• Has received a vaccination for COVID-19 or influenza within the last 2 weeks, or has a vacation planned within the next 2 weeks. If you are unsure, contact your clinic.