AAging skin is influenced by more than just wrinkles. Over time, collagen production slows, hydration levels decline, skin texture changes, and laxity begins to develop. While many injectable treatments are designed to address a single concern, achieving meaningful rejuvenation often requires a more comprehensive approach.
At Derma Skin Institute in Guelph, we offer the Gold Protocol, an innovative injectable rejuvenation treatment developed by Dr. Dusan Sajic. Available exclusively at Derma, the Gold Protocol combines multiple evidence-based injectable therapies into a single customized treatment designed to improve skin quality, support collagen production, restore hydration, and address visible signs of aging from multiple angles at once.
What Is the Gold Protocol?
The Gold Protocol is a proprietary injectable rejuvenation treatment that combines complementary therapies into a single treatment session. Rather than focusing on one aspect of aging, the Gold Protocol is designed to address multiple dimensions of skin quality simultaneously.
The treatment combines:
- Neuromodulators like Botox®, Dysport®, or XEOMIN®
- Radiesse®
- Advanced Regenerative Injectables like NCTF® or VAMP™
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Filler
Each component contributes differently to the overall treatment plan. Together, they help support collagen production, improve hydration, refine skin texture, soften fine lines, and enhance overall skin quality.
The Gold Protocol was developed to simplify and enhance the rejuvenation process by bringing multiple treatment modalities together in a single appointment. The protocol has been featured in published research examining the benefits of combining injectable therapies with complementary mechanisms of action for rejuvenation.
What Does the Gold Protocol Treat?
The Gold Protocol may be recommended for patients concerned about:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Skin laxity
- Crepey skin
- Loss of firmness and elasticity
- Dull or tired-looking skin
- Dehydrated skin
- Uneven skin texture
- Early signs of aging
- Loss of skin quality associated with collagen decline
- Age-related changes affecting the face and neck
Because the Gold Protocol addresses multiple contributors to skin aging, it is often an excellent option for patients seeking comprehensive rejuvenation without surgery.
How Does the Gold Protocol Work?
One of the challenges of skin rejuvenation is that aging occurs through multiple biological processes simultaneously. Collagen loss, reduced hydration, repetitive muscle movement, and changes in skin quality all contribute to the visible signs of aging.
The Gold Protocol brings together several complementary injectable therapies that work synergistically to address these changes.
- Neuromodulators, like Xeomin®, Botox®, and Dysport® help soften the effects of repetitive muscle movement while refining skin texture and reducing the appearance of fine lines.
- Radiesse® stimulates collagen and elastin production, helping improve skin firmness and structure over time.
- HA Filler restores hydration and supports smoother, healthier-looking skin.
- Regenerative skin boosters, like NCTF® or VAMP™️, deliver hydrating and rejuvenating ingredients that support skin quality, hydration, and overall skin health. Depending on your treatment plan, this may include formulations containing hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, PDRN, and other regenerative ingredients.
Research suggests that combining treatments with complementary mechanisms of action may enhance overall outcomes by addressing multiple aspects of aging simultaneously. Published research has also demonstrated the benefits of combining hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite-based treatments to support both immediate improvement and longer-term collagen stimulation.
Many patients notice improvements in hydration and skin quality relatively quickly, while collagen remodeling and continued rejuvenation develop gradually over the following months.
Why Choose Derma Skin Institute for Gold Protocol Treatment?
The Gold Protocol reflects Derma Skin Institute’s commitment to innovation, education, evidence-based aesthetic medicine, and comprehensive treatment planning.
As the creator of the Gold Protocol, Dr. Sajic has developed an approach that combines multiple proven injectable therapies into a single comprehensive treatment designed to optimize skin quality and rejuvenation.
Patients choose Derma Skin Institute because we offer:
- Dermatology-led expertise
- Innovative treatment protocols developed in-house
- Personalized treatment planning
- Advanced injectable techniques
- Evidence-based care
- Natural-looking results focused on long-term skin health
Every Gold Protocol treatment is customized to the individual patient, ensuring your treatment plan aligns with your anatomy, concerns, and aesthetic goals. As part of Derma Skin Institute’s comprehensive approach to healthy aging, the Gold Protocol is often incorporated into personalized treatment plans alongside technologies such as Ultherapy®, CO2 laser resurfacing, and RF microneedling. By supporting hydration, collagen production, and skin quality, it can help complement these treatments, support the skin’s natural recovery process, and contribute to more comprehensive rejuvenation outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Gold Protocol
What makes the Gold Protocol different from traditional filler treatments?
Traditional filler treatments are typically designed to address volume loss in specific areas. The Gold Protocol takes a more comprehensive approach by combining multiple injectable therapies that address hydration, collagen production, skin quality, texture, and visible signs of aging simultaneously.
When will I see results from Gold Protocol treatment?
Some patients notice improvements in skin hydration and overall appearance within the first few weeks. Collagen stimulation and skin remodeling continue over time, with ongoing improvements developing over several months.
How long do Gold Protocol results last?
Results vary based on individual factors and treatment goals. During your consultation, we will discuss expected longevity and whether maintenance treatments may be beneficial.
Is the Gold Protocol right for me?
The Gold Protocol may be appropriate for patients seeking a comprehensive, non-surgical approach to skin rejuvenation. During your consultation, your provider will assess your concerns and determine whether the Gold Protocol is the best option for your goals.
Book Your Consultation at Derma Skin Institute in Guelph
If you’re noticing early signs of skin laxity and are looking for a non-surgical approach to lifting and tightening, Ultherapy may be an appropriate option.
Book a consultation with Derma Skin Institute in Guelph to learn whether Ultherapy is right for your goals. Our team will assess your concerns and create a personalized treatment plan designed to support healthy, natural-looking results.
Dusan Sajic, MD, PhD
Richard Backstein, MD
Sonja Sajic, CCPA
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, and Toni Alberto CCPA are committed to providing state-of-the-art medical, surgical and cosmetic treatments to all patients in Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener, Hamilton, Milton, and surrounding areas.