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Dermal Face and Lip Fillers
Many of the first signs of aging on the face are obvious, like fine lines and wrinkles. Volume loss is a subtle sign that can make you look tired and drawn. Dermal fillers are used to give facial volume, erase wrinkles and folds as well as fill acne scars. Lip injections are used to increase lip fullness and hand injections are used to restore hand volume.
At Healthy Skin Centre, Dr. Lili Nasseri and Dr. Eiman Nasseri, have over 20 years of experience administering injectable fillers and their goal is to help you achieve attractive, natural-looking results.
Benefits of Dermal Fillers
- A non-surgical procedure with immediate, natural results
- There will be minimal downtime
- The treatment is reversible
Before and After
How do Dermal Fillers work?
The youthful appearance of our skin depends on a substance known as hyaluronic acid which gives volume and fullness. It is a sugar molecule that draws and holds water in the area. It can hold up to 1,000 times its own weight in water, which is why skin high in hyaluronic acid looks so young and fresh. Aging and sun exposure weaken and destroy the hyaluronic acid in our skin leading to sagging skin, hollowness under the eyes and wrinkles.
Hyaluronic acid fillers are natural, fully biocompatible and long-lasting. There are multiple hyaluronic acid fillers on the market: Juvederm®, Belotero®, Revanesse®, Restylane®, Teosyal®, etc. just to name a few.
What areas of the face and body can be treated with dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are used to:
- Replace facial volume and restore a full, more youthful and symmetrical look to the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes
- Decrease the appearance of dark circles under the eyes
- Smooth away wrinkles around the mouth and nose
- Plump up lips
- Soften shallow scars: acne scars and chicken pox scars
- Restore volume in the backs of the hands
- Smooth out the jawline
- Erase fine lines on the forehead and cheeks
Dermal Fillers for Different Areas of the Face
Dermal fillers are a versatile treatment that can restore lost volume, enhance facial contours, and improve facial balance. At Healthy Skin Centre, every treatment is customized to your unique facial anatomy and aesthetic goals. Whether you are looking to soften signs of aging or enhance specific features, dermal fillers can be used in a variety of areas to achieve natural-looking results.
Cheek Fillers
As we age, the cheeks gradually lose volume due to changes in fat distribution, collagen production, and bone structure. This loss of support can contribute to a tired appearance, deeper smile lines, and sagging in the lower face.
Cheek fillers restore volume to the mid-face, creating a more youthful and refreshed appearance. By enhancing the cheek contours, fillers can also provide a subtle lifting effect that improves facial definition and balance. Treatment can be tailored to restore age-related volume loss or to create more prominent cheekbones for enhanced facial contouring.
Lip Fillers
Lip fillers are one of the most popular cosmetic treatments for enhancing lip shape, volume, and definition. Whether your goal is subtle enhancement or fuller lips, treatment can be customized to suit your facial features and desired outcome.
Lip fillers can improve lip symmetry, define the lip border, enhance the cupid’s bow, and restore volume that has diminished with age. Modern filler techniques focus on achieving natural-looking results that maintain facial harmony while enhancing the overall appearance of the lips.
Under Eye Fillers (Tear Trough Fillers)
The area beneath the eyes is often one of the first places to show signs of aging. Volume loss in the tear trough region can create hollows, shadows, and a tired appearance, even when you are well-rested.
Under eye fillers can help soften the appearance of hollows and improve the transition between the lower eyelid and cheek. Carefully placed filler can create a smoother, more refreshed appearance while reducing the shadowing that contributes to dark circles. Because this area requires advanced injection techniques and careful patient selection, a thorough consultation is essential to determine whether tear trough fillers are appropriate for you.
Chin Fillers
A well-proportioned chin plays an important role in facial balance and profile aesthetics. A weak or recessed chin can affect the appearance of the jawline and overall facial harmony.
Chin fillers can enhance projection, improve facial proportions, and create a more balanced profile without surgery. Treatment may also help elongate the lower face, improve chin symmetry, and strengthen the transition between the chin and jawline. Chin augmentation with dermal fillers is a popular option for patients seeking subtle yet noticeable improvements in facial structure.
Jawline Fillers
A defined jawline is often associated with youth, strength, and facial balance. Aging can lead to volume loss, skin laxity, and the development of jowls that soften jawline definition.
Jawline fillers can enhance facial contours by creating a more sculpted and defined appearance. Treatment may improve the appearance of jowls, strengthen the jawline, and improve the overall balance between the lower face and neck. Both men and women can benefit from jawline enhancement, with treatment customized to achieve either softer or more angular contours depending on individual goals.
Temple Fillers
Volume loss in the temples is a common but often overlooked sign of facial aging. Hollow temples can contribute to a gaunt appearance and may make the upper face appear less youthful.
Temple fillers restore lost volume to this area, creating smoother facial contours and improving the transition between the forehead, temples, and cheeks. Replenishing volume in the temples can also provide subtle support to surrounding facial structures, contributing to a more refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. Temple filler treatments are often combined with cheek fillers as part of a comprehensive facial rejuvenation plan.
Nasolabial Fold Fillers
Nasolabial folds, commonly known as smile lines or laugh lines, are the creases that extend from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. These folds naturally deepen over time as facial volume decreases and skin elasticity changes.
Dermal fillers can soften the appearance of nasolabial folds by restoring support to the surrounding tissues and reducing the depth of the creases. Treatment can help create a smoother, more youthful appearance while maintaining natural facial expression and movement.
Marionette Line Fillers
Marionette lines are the lines that extend downward from the corners of the mouth toward the chin. These lines can create a tired, sad, or downturned appearance even when you are feeling your best.
Dermal fillers can restore volume to this area and help support the corners of the mouth, creating a more refreshed and positive appearance. Marionette line treatment is often combined with chin, jawline, or cheek fillers to achieve optimal facial balance and rejuvenation.
Full-Face Rejuvenation with Dermal Fillers
While individual treatment areas can provide excellent results, many patients benefit most from a full-face assessment and treatment approach. Facial aging occurs throughout the face, and addressing multiple areas strategically often produces more natural and harmonious outcomes than treating a single area alone.
During your consultation, a medical professional will assess your facial anatomy, discuss your goals, and develop a customized treatment plan designed to enhance your natural features while maintaining a balanced and refreshed appearance. The goal is not to change how you look, but to help you look like a more rested, youthful version of yourself.
What to expect during a dermal filler appointment?
At Healthy Skin Centre, we book one hour for all our filler treatments. We ensure your comfort by using ice, vibration and numbing cream if required. After each treatment, all our clients receive a complimentary application of SkinCeuticals Vitamin C Serum and SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel to soothe their skin followed by SkinCeuticals Fusion Mineral Sunscreen to protect them from the elements.
Can I combine dermal fillers with other procedures?
Absolutely. Most of our patient combine dermal filler treatments with Botox and Xeomin Cosmetic injections during the same visit. Additionally, patients will prepare for their treatment and maintain their results with Medical grade skincare. We recommend products from SkinCeuticals, ZO Skin Health, NEOCUTIS and Colorescience.
Is there any downtime?
One of the most appealing qualities of injectable fillers is that results are immediately visible and there is no downtime. Patients can safely return to their normal everyday activities immediately after their filler treatment. Some localized side effects are common and temporary. Patients may have mild bruising, swelling or other symptoms at their injection sites. These usually go away on their own within a couple of days though sometimes symptoms can last two weeks or longer.
How much do injectable fillers cost?
The cost of your dermal filler procedure depends mainly on which areas of your face you’d like to treat and how much volume you’ve lost over the years. It’s tough to provide an exact estimate without knowing more about you first.
During your one on one consultation with one of our doctors, we’ll provide you with an accurate quote that reflects your specific procedure. Our goal is to give you the best results possible, and we need to examine you before we’re able to do that.
Getting the Most From Fillers
As hyaluronic acid is identical to the naturally found sugar in our bodies, it is broken down in the same way, gradually over the course of a year. Once you have the volume you are pleased with, we recommend that you have a treatment once a year to maintain the results.
Many of our patients make injectable filler treatments a regular part of their skin care routine by visiting us for periodic touch-ups and treatments. This usually happens on a recurring schedule, about every 6 to 12 months.
Lip Filler Styles
Classic
This is a perfect shape for subtle lip enhancement and a perfect style that will suit everyone. The Classic style provides, a balance between the upper and lower lips with a natural appearance from the centre to the tail sections.
Pearl
This pouty design accentuates the lower lip and the two teardrops that form it. This produces a soft cleft in the middle, settling in to form pearl shapes on each side.
Cupid
This style focuses on the top lip accentuating the central cupid’s bow and gently lifting the outer edges. The Cupid style has a very youthful presentation.
Supermodel
Focusing more on the lower lip, this popular style adds instant glamour. We add volume to the two teardrop forms as well as the tail sections of the lower lip to blend the corners. Suitable for any fashionista.
Hollywood
Frequently seen in the movie industry, this style fully expresses all three forms of the upper lip, with a rounded out upper lip, with less emphasis on the lower lip, maintaining a symmetrical balance.
Why Experience Matters for Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are both a science and an art. While fillers can restore volume, enhance facial features, and create a more youthful appearance, achieving natural-looking results requires an in-depth understanding of facial anatomy, advanced injection techniques, and aesthetic balance. Choosing an experienced injector is one of the most important factors in achieving safe, beautiful outcomes.
Understanding Facial Anatomy
The face contains a complex network of blood vessels, nerves, muscles, fat compartments, and supporting structures. Every patient’s anatomy is unique, and these structures change over time as part of the natural aging process.
An experienced injector understands how facial anatomy influences both the aging process and treatment outcomes. Rather than simply filling lines or adding volume, a skilled practitioner evaluates the face as a whole to determine where treatment will create the most natural and balanced result.
Creating Natural-Looking Results
One of the most common concerns patients have about dermal fillers is looking “overfilled” or unnatural. Modern filler treatments focus on restoring balance and enhancing facial features while preserving your natural appearance.
Experienced injectors understand how much filler is appropriate for each area and how different facial features work together. The goal is not to change how you look, but to enhance your existing features and restore volume where it has been lost. Subtle improvements often create the most attractive and long-lasting results.
Prioritizing Safety
Although dermal fillers have an excellent safety profile when performed by qualified medical professionals, all injectable treatments carry potential risks. Safe treatment requires a thorough understanding of facial blood vessels and proper injection techniques.
An experienced injector carefully evaluates each patient, develops an individualized treatment plan, and uses techniques designed to minimize risk and maximize safety. Proper training and knowledge of facial anatomy are essential when treating delicate areas such as the lips, under-eye region, nose, and temples.
A Customized Treatment Approach
No two faces are exactly alike, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to dermal fillers. Factors such as facial structure, skin quality, age, volume loss, and aesthetic goals all influence treatment recommendations.
During your consultation, our physician performs a comprehensive facial assessment to identify the areas that will benefit most from treatment. In many cases, addressing the underlying cause of facial aging, such as volume loss in the cheeks or temples, can produce more natural results than focusing on individual lines or folds alone.
Expertise in Facial Balancing
Dermal fillers are increasingly used not only for rejuvenation but also for facial balancing. Strategic enhancement of the chin, jawline, cheeks, or lips can improve facial proportions and create greater harmony between facial features.
Achieving these results requires careful planning and an artistic eye. Small adjustments in one area can have a significant impact on the overall appearance of the face. An experienced injector understands how to create balanced, proportionate results that complement your natural features.
Physician-Led Care at Healthy Skin Centre
At Healthy Skin Centre, all dermal filler treatments are performed by a physician. With extensive training in facial anatomy and cosmetic dermatology, our physicians develop personalized treatment plans designed to achieve natural-looking results while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety.
Whether you are considering lip fillers, cheek enhancement, jawline contouring, or full-face rejuvenation, our focus is on helping you achieve refreshed, balanced, and natural-looking results that enhance your confidence without looking artificial.
Healthy Skin Centre – A Centre of Excellence for your Skin
Learn more about the dermal fillers best-suited for you by requesting a private one on one skin care consultation with one of the doctors at Healthy Skin Centre. Call us at 604.553.7546 (SKIN).