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Dermal Filler

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Dermal Fillers

As we age, the body produces less collagen, leading to a loss of volume, which can make the skin appear saggy and give it a more sallow appearance. Our FDA-approved dermal fillers are formulated to mimic the body's natural hyaluronic acid, a sugar found naturally in our bodies. These fillers are designed to plump up wrinkles, smooth fine lines, and restore volume to the face, enhancing facial features. We believe in a natural approach to filler treatments, ensuring subtle and beautiful results.

 

Dermal fillers can be applied in various areas to enhance facial harmony, including:

 

  • Chin to improve projection

  • Jawline to define and contour

  • Lips to add hydration, fullness, and enhance shape

  • Cheeks to restore volume and contour

Where thoughtful educational and thorough care happens

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​Located in Nanaimo, BC

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Dermal fillers are used to restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. In an  aesthetic clinic, dermal fillers are injected into several key areas of the face to rejuvenate and  enhance features. Here are the main areas where dermal fillers are commonly used

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Cheeks
(Midface)

Cheek Augmentation: Dermal fillers are commonly injected into the cheeks to restore lost volume due to aging or to enhance the contour of the cheeks. This can lift sagging skin and provide a more youthful, plump appearance.


Nasolabial Folds: Fillers can help soften the lines that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth (also known as smile lines or laugh lines).

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Under-Eyes (Tear Troughs)

Tear Troughs: Dermal fillers can be used to fill hollow areas under the eyes, reducing the appearance of dark circles or the tired, sunken look. This area is particularly sensitive, so it requires skilled injection techniques. 

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Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines)

Nasolabial Folds: These are the lines that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Fillers can be used to smooth out these folds and create a more youthful appearance.

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Marionette Lines 

Marionette Lines: These lines form from the corners of the mouth to the chin and can give the face a sad or downturned expression. Fillers can lift and smooth these lines, restoring a more neutral or positive expression.

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Lips (Lip Enhancement)

Lip Augmentation: Dermal fillers can be used to enhance lip volume, shape, and definition. Whether it’s adding subtle volume to thin lips or restoring shape lost due to aging, fillers can create natural-looking results.

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Perioral Lines: These are the fine lines around the lips, sometimes called "lipstick lines" or "smoker's lines." Fillers can reduce these lines for a smoother lip contour.

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Chin Augmentation: Dermal fillers can be injected into the chin to improve its shape, balance facial proportions, and create a more defined, symmetrical profile.


Chin Dimple: If a person has a pronounced chin dimple, dermal fillers can smooth it out for a more even chin contour. 

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Jawline

Jawline Contouring: Fillers can be used to enhance or define the jawline, creating a more sculpted appearance. This is particularly popular for individuals who want a more angular or feminine jawline. 

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Pre-Jowl Area: Dermal fillers can smooth the area just in front of the jowls, which can help improve the appearance of sagging skin around the lower face. 

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Hand

Hand Rejuvenation: Dermal fillers can also be used to restore volume in the hands, where veins and bones become more prominent with age. This helps create smoother, more youthful-looking hands. 

Chin

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Neck (Necklines & Hollowing)

Neck Rejuvenation: Fillers can also be used in the neck area to fill in hollow spaces and smooth out horizontal lines (neck bands). This is especially helpful for those looking to improve the appearance of the neck without surgery. 

 Laugh Lines: Fillers can smooth out deep lines that form when we smile, creating a softer, more youthful look.

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Jawline (Pre-Jowl Area) 

Pre-Jowl Hollows: In some cases, dermal fillers can be used to fill in hollow spots near the jowls to restore the lower facial contour. 

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Face
Contouring

Facial Volumization: Dermal fillers can be used in multiple areas for overall facial volumization, restoring lost volume to the cheeks, temples, and other key areas to help create a more balanced, youthful appearance. 

Laugh Lines (Smile Lines)

Dermal fillers offer a minimally invasive way to address signs of aging and enhance facial  features. The results are immediate, though some swelling or bruising may occur initially. A  skilled injector is key to achieving natural, harmonious results based on the patient’s facial  structure and aesthetic

Where your injector is confident enough to say no to unnecessary injections

  • What are Neuromodulators?
    Neuromodulators such as Botox®, known scientifically as Botulinum toxin, is a medical treatment approved by the FDA. Neuormodulators are designed to temporarily relax facial mucles helping smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
  • How do Neuromodulators work?
    Over time, repeated facial expressions can lead to the formation of lines and wrinkles in the skin. Neuromodulators such as (Botox® Cosmetic) works by blocking the chemical signals that instruct facial muscles to contract. This action relaxes the muscles, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and giving the skin a smoother, more youthful look.
  • How long does a treatment take?
    A Neuromodulator such as Botox® injection session with Nurse Moreen typically lasts about ten to fifteen minutes and involves minimal to no downtime. This allows you to promptly return to your regular daily activities immediately after leaving our office.
  • Is the Neuromodulators such as Botox® treatments painful?
    Most patients experience very minimal discomfort during the treatment, often describing the sensation similar to a quick pinch. We are committed to ensuring the procedure is as comfortable as possible for all our patients.
  • How many injections are recommended?
    Treatments are tailored to address your specific needs and target areas. Nurse Moreen will assess your goals and recommend the appropriate number of injections to achieve your desired results. Typically, treating crow’s feet requires three injections per side, while frown lines and forehead lines usually need five injections each. The number of units per injection may vary based on individual requirements.
  • How quickly do you see results?
    Initial results begin to be visible about forty-eight hours after injection with full results visible in several weeks.
  • How long do results last?
    For moderate to severe lines, results can last up to three to four months.
  • How often are treatments needed?
    While the average interval between treatments is three to four months, frequency of treatment depends on each patient and their desired goals. Nurse Moreen can help create a custom Healthy Beauty Plan specific to your needs.
  • Are there any possible side effects?
    Proper consultations are required to minimize side effects. Possible side effects are bruising at the injection site, headache, flu-like symptoms, temporary eyelid droop, muscle weakness.
  • How do Neuromodulators such as Botox® differ from dermal fillers?
    Neuromodulators such as Botox® works by relaxing facial muscles to smooth lines and wrinkles. In contrast, dermal fillers are used to restore lost volume, helping to reduce the appearance of deep folds and wrinkles by filling them from within.
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