What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal filler treatments can restore lost volume, replenish moisture, or add a framework deep underneath the skin. Smooth, firm skin with full lips and cheeks are the key characteristics of a youthful appearance. Our skin begins to lose 1.0-1.5% elasticity as we naturally age and we see shifts in facial structure as bone, fat, elastin, and collagen diminish under the skin. This can cause women and men to look older than they feel. Dermal fillers can spark collagen production and provide immediate lifting and filling effects.
In addition to hyaluronic acid-based fillers, there are other types of injectable treatments designed to address specific concerns. Biostimulant fillers, like RADIESSE® and Sculptra® Aesthetic, work by stimulating the body’s natural collagen production. RADIESSE® contains calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a gel to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, while Sculptra® uses poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to gradually restore volume and improve skin texture over time. Skinboosters are another category of injectables that use hyaluronic acid in a finer formulation to deeply hydrate the skin, improving overall tone, elasticity, and glow rather than adding volume.
What do dermal fillers treat?
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Procedure(s): BOTOX®, Dermal Fillers, Radiesse®, eCO2™ Laser Skin Resurfacing, Dilute Radiesse®
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Derma Skin Institute is a medical and cosmetic dermatology practice in Guelph and Burlington that serves the Southern and Southwestern Ontario areas. Dr. Dusan Sajic, Dr. Richard Backstein, Dr. Daniel Wong, and Dr. Tiffany Chen are certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Sajic performs a range of anti-aging skincare treatments which include, but are not limited to laser skin tightening, CO2 skin resurfacing, AccuTite, Dysport, Botox, Radiesse, Sculptra, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment. Derma Skin Institute also offers radiofrequency microneedling and lasers to target concerns such as acne scarring, rosacea, sun damage, among other procedures. Women and men seeking dermatology treatments from the GTA to London and surrounding area choose deRMA Skin Institute.
How does it work?
Dermal fillers are an injectable treatment with immediate results that continue to appear in the weeks following treatment. The active ingredient in most fillers is a substance called hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is a multi-functioning, naturally occurring molecule found in the human body which can hold nearly 1,000 times its weight in water, helping to plump and hydrate the skin. Our bodies begin losing about 1 millilitre of HA every year when we’re in our early 30s. The loss results in a deflated appearance, similar to how a grape gradually becomes a raisin. HA dermal fillers come in many different forms and consistencies, including firm, elastic, and soft, to accomplish different goals. Dermal fillers such as JUVÉDERM®, Restylane®, and BELOTERO BALANCE® replenish our body’s store of hyaluronic acid.
Dr. Sajic Performs a Dermal Filler Treatment
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Why Choose Derma Skin Institute?
Even though dermal filler injections are common, your results will only be as great as the injector performing them. At our clinic, you will always be assessed by a board-certified dermatologist and injectable expert. We pride ourselves on creating personalized and customized treatments. That includes combining dermal fillers with other aesthetic procedures as part of Dr. Sajic’s unique 5 Dimensions Skin Plan™ to consider the whole face instead of “quick fix” approaches that miss the way your features affect each other. Our providers customize doses and inject with precision using a conservative approach that prevents the “frozen” appearance often produced by inexperienced injectors.
You can expect:
- Personalized treatments customized to your skin type, goals, unique features, and concerns.
- A legacy of expertise, gallery of real patient Before and After Results, and skin wisdom to craft a beautiful result.
- Natural-looking results that enhance the best aspects of your aesthetic.
- Minimal downtime with a non-invasive procedure that doesn’t require booking time off.
- At our clinic, you will always be assessed by a board-certified dermatologist.
- Dr. Sajic is a board-certified medical and cosmetic dermatologist, and the visionary director of the Derma Skin Institute, at the forefront of advancement in injectable technique and innovation.
- We’re locally trusted for our legacy of great results in Guelph and Burlington; with patients who drive in from Dundas, Oakville, Toronto, Waterdown, and beyond to access superior results.
FAQs
How long do results last?
Dermal filler results typically last 6-18 months. The lasting time of your results depends on the volume of fillers used, the size of the targeted area, and your unique facial anatomy. As your muscles and movements change with time, your treatment plan and dosing may also need to change. Your face is uniquely yours and your treatment plan should be too!
Do dermal fillers hurt?
Most patients tolerate filler injections quite well. We use numbing cream as well as a local anaesthetic to help keep you comfortable. Additionally, an anaesthetic is pre-mixed with most fillers. If needed, we may also medicate you with prescription-strength pain medicine. We also have Penthrox® as an option—an effective, fast-acting, non-opioid inhaled analgesic product that helps greatly with pain and anxiety.
Will it be obvious that I’ve had dermal fillers?
Dr. Sajic’s mantra is: “If it looks done—it’s been done wrong.” In the same way that you notice when people have overdone dermal filler results, you likely know many people who have had injectable treatments; but the best results are a well kept secret between the injector and the patient. The patients who have chosen a skilled, experienced injector know that subtle results are key. Dr. Sajic practices the 5-Dimension Skin Plan™, an innovative, science-based approach that considers the whole face instead of “quick fix” approaches that miss the way your features affect each other. This allows us to treat the whole face to maximize symmetry, subtle results,and a balanced outcome for a fresh, more youthful appearance.
What is recovery like?
We will give you post-treatment instructions on how to best care for your skin after the procedure. Generally, this is well tolerated, though there may be bruising. We have medical laser treatments in Guelph & Burlington that can significantly decrease bruising, should you experience it. Avoid massaging your face and generally avoid heavy exercise for the first 48 hours after treatment.
What kinds of dermal fillers do you use at deRMA Skin Institute in Guelph and Burlington?
The fillers we offer at deRMA Skin Institute include products from the following brands:
- JUVÉDERM®
- SKINVIVE™
- Restylane®
- BELOTERO®
- RADIESSE®
- Sculptra® Aesthetic
- ART Filler®
Why use different kinds of dermal fillers? Aren’t they all the same?
Think of fillers like building blocks for your house. Just as concrete is good for your foundation but not your roof, different fillers make sense in different areas of the face. Your lips will generally need a different type of filler than your chin, while your cheeks need a different filler than your jaw and forehead.
Regardless of what filler we use, our goal is always to work with you to give you the best possible outcome: to match how you feel on the inside with what you see in the mirror. Youthful, vibrant, and unstoppable.
Are neuromodulators the same as dermal fillers?
Both treatments are injectables, but neuromodulators act to relax the muscles causing wrinkles or folds. This can have preventative effects; neuromodulators keep lines and folds from forming and deepening by decreasing the repeated movements that cause them. But they also actively smooth existing folds. While dermal fillers generally address depleted volume or fullness in areas like tear trough and cheeks and help smooth the surface of the skin, neuromodulators like BOTOX®, Dysport®, and XEOMIN® are most effectively used on dynamic wrinkles, which differ from depleted volume. If you’re looking to relax the muscles that cause lines and wrinkles on the face, we may recommend a combination treatment plan.
What does treatment feel like?
We prioritize comfort, safety,and a pleasant experience for all of our patients from consultation through to beautiful results. We find that most patients tolerate filler injections quite well. We use numbing cream as well as a local anaesthetic to help keep you comfortable. Additionally, an anaesthetic is pre-mixed with many injectable treatments. If needed, we may also medicate you with prescription-strength pain medicine. We also have Penthrox® as an option—an effective, fast-acting, non-opioid inhaled analgesic product that helps greatly with pain and anxiety.
Can I combine dermal fillers with other treatments?
Yes! Using different injectable treatments in intentional, artful combinations is one element of Dr. Sajic’s 5 Dimension Skin Plan™ — you can learn more about that here. We may customize a treatment plan that targets multiple concerns in one treatment regimen or procedure. We often combine different types of fillers with other procedures (such as BOTOX, lasers, radiofrequency, and other energy-based treatments) to produce the most natural-looking results. Our goal is to strengthen the skin’s natural ability to heal, adapt, and stay healthy over time. We want to work with you to achieve the best version of you. A rested, glowing, vibrant you!
Is there downtime needed?
No, non-invasive injectable dermal fillers don’t require booking time off and can be easily scheduled as part of a normal day. You may notice some minor bruising following treatment which can be gently camouflaged with foundation or powder.
Post-Treatment Instructions
We will give you instructions on how to best care for your skin after the procedure. Generally, this is well tolerated though there may be bruising. We have medical laser treatments in Guelph that can significantly decrease bruising should you get it. Avoid massaging your face and generally avoid heavy exercise for the first 48 hours after treatment.
Book your free consultation
We look forward to seeing you for dermal filler treatment in our Guelph or Burlington clinics. Patients from Kitchener, Cambridge, and surrounding areas in Southwestern Ontario choose deRMA Skin Institute for their treatments. Request a consultation using the online form or call us at (888) 803-3762 to schedule an appointment with one of our dermatologists.
Dusan Sajic, MD, PhD
Richard Backstein, MD
Sonja Sajic, CCPA
Daniel Wong, MD, FRCPC
Tiffany Chen, MD, FRCPC, DABD
Toni Alberto, CCPA
With more than 20 years of experience, deRMA Skin Institute strive to offer patients the most advanced treatments available to keep their skin healthy and looking its best. Board Certified Dermatologist, Dusan Sajic, MD, PhD, board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Richard Backstein, MD, FRCSC, Sonja Sajic, CCPA, Toni Alberto CCPA, Tiffany Chen MD PRCPC and Daniel Wong MD FRCPC are committed to providing state-of-the-art medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments to all patients in Guelph, Burlington, Cambridge, Kitchener, Hamilton, Milton, and surrounding areas.