New to Dermal Fillers? Dermal Filler 101: Everything You Need to Know for Beautiful, Professional Aesthetic Results

With over 20 years of experience performing dermal filler treatments, we’re known for results that highlight the natural beauty you already feel inside. Dermal fillers are a non-surgical solution for restoring volume, contouring the face, and reducing wrinkles. At deRMA Skin Institute, our certified medical team provides customized filler treatments in both Guelph and Burlington, overseen by Dr. Dusan Sajic, MD, PhD.

What Can Dermal Fillers Treat?

Dermal fillers are a non-invasive, non-surgical way to refresh the appearance of your face. But their uses go far beyond what most people expect. Dermal fillers can restore lost moisture, spark collagen, sculpt and contour, smooth wrinkles, restore lost fullness on the backs of hands, and bring back a youthful energy to your face in a way that looks natural and beautiful. 

These areas can all be treated with dermal fillers:

• Lips
• Cheeks
• Under-eye hollows
• Marionette lines
• Chin & jawline
• Chest and décolletage
• Smile lines (nasolabial folds)
• Backs of hands

Types of dermal fillers we use

Just like an artist has many paintbrushes for different uses, our skilled medical injectors will craft an injectable strategy using the dermal filler that’s best for your goals and matches the consistency, skin type, and desired outcome for the area being treated. The filler used for the delicate undereye area or the lips may be different than the right filler to restore lost volume on the cheeks. 

Dermal fillers have varying consistencies, uses, and formulations with a variety of uses. Fillers with Hyaluronic Acid (HA) add nourishing moisture and accelerate the body’s natural healing processes. Some fillers like Radiesse® have calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) to accelerate collagen and smooth wrinkles. Fillers like Sculptra® offer greater control when contouring or reshaping areas of lost volume, and results continue to appear for months following treatment.

We offer a variety of dermal fillers, including: 

• Juvéderm® is a hyaluronic acid-based injectable dermal filler that’s optimal for restoring lost volume and fullness along the cheekbones, jaw, and face for a perceived lift.
• Restylane® is also a hyaluronic acid filler with similarities to Juvéderm. Known for its natural-looking results, and long-lasting ability to restore volume and fill in wrinkles and lines for a more youthful look.
• Teosyal® offers a variety of options for volume restoration, facial sculpting and smoothing for tear troughs, lips, neck, décolletage and more.
  

“If it looks done—it’s been done wrong.”- Dr. Saijc

The treatment process

From the moment you walk in the door for your first consultation, your dermal filler experience is personal. Each face is completely unique, and so is each personalized treatment plan. 

1. Your dermal filler treatment begins with an in-person consultation at our Guelph or Burlington clinics. We’ll take this time to analyze your facial anatomy, discuss your goals and concerns, and build a unique plan that highlights your natural beauty with dermal fillers that match your needs. 
2. Your skilled injector will use the relevant fillers for each targeted area for natural, subtle results that enhance the beauty that’s already there.
3. Dermal fillers are visible immediately, so you’ll be able to see the results of fillers right after treatment. With some fillers, collagen production is triggered over time and you’ll continue to see results in the weeks and months following treatment for a lifting and sculpting effect. Your medical injector will outline the details of the filler(s) you receive so you’ll know exactly what to expect.
4. We’ll provide clear instructions for aftercare to optimize your results. You’ll need to avoid massaging your face or engaging in heavy exercise for the first 48 hours after your filler treatment. 

Before and after dermal filler results

Results may vary

Why Choose deRMA Skin Institute?

With over 20 years of combined experience, all our injectors are certified with a wealth of education and expertise. At deRMA, you’ll find skilled medical dermatology and aesthetics under one roof. Our clinic brings together holistic knowledge to optimize skin health, beauty and longevity with a plan that’s unique to you. Every injectable consultation starts with an honest conversation about your goals and concerns, with a customized treatment and skincare plan based on 5-Dimension Skin Plan™. This innovative, science-based approach was developed by Royal College-certified dermatologist Dr. Dusan Sajic using the latest research, medicine, and technology.. Our board-certified dermatologists offer customized filler treatments in both Guelph and Burlington in a friendly, welcome environment where you’ll be equipped to receive the beautiful, natural results you deserve.

How much does dermal filler treatment cost?
The cost of dermal filler depends on your unique treatment plan. Variables include the number of syringes you’ll need and the areas treated. Some patients come in for a subtle lip enhancement, while others might see us for a combination of needs like filling in undereye hollows, bringing more youthful volume to backs of hands, or contouring the face or jawline. During your consultation, we’ll create a tailored plan that’s shaped around your goals. 

Start your journey today

Schedule your consultation and let’s build a strategy that’s shaped around your unique goals. We can’t wait to meet you.