Question 1

What is dermal filler?

Accepted Answer

Dermal Filler helps to restore your natural youthfulness and fullness. Fillers are injectable hyaluronic acid that provides fullness to lips, enhances cheek volume, smooths out lines and contours the face. Fillers help draw moisture to the tissue by plumping and easing out wrinkles in the skin. Treatment plans are tailored to your individual needs, to help create balance, proportion and overall facial harmony.

Question 2

What are the benefits of dermal filler?

Accepted Answer

As we age we start to loose collagen, as this decreases we loose volume in our face. Dermal fillers help restore the loss, create balance and harmony in the face. You may choose to get dermal fillers to help with facial symmetry, plump lips, add volume to cheeks and smooth out wrinkles in your face. At The Aesthetics Lab, we will discuss with you the benefit and risks of dermal fillers, helping to ensure you make an informed decision about which filler is best for your needs and desired results.​

Question 3

What are dermal fillers made of?

Accepted Answer

Hyaluronic Acid (HA), this is a substance that is already found in the body. It is what keeps your skin hydrated and gives volume. As we age our body stops making HA. Results from these injections can last anywhere from 6 months plus depending on the type of filler, location injected and amount used.

Question 4

How is dermal filler injected?

Accepted Answer

Fillers are injected with either a fine needle or a cannula.

Needles have a sharp tip, and generally has more precision and is most commonly used for the lips.

Cannulas are a long and flexible blunt tip tube. It is dull and cannot puncture the skin on its own. This can generally be used to treat the cheek, temple, under eye, nasolabial folds and jawline.

After your consult the injection technique is dependent on safety, location of treatment and preference for the treated areas.

Question 5

Am I a good candidate for filler?

Accepted Answer

The following are not suitable candidates for Dermal Filler:

Under the age of 18

Pregnant women and nursing mothers

Bleeding abnormalities (Anticoagulant use)

Hypertrophic or keloidal scarring

Active infection in the treatment area (e.g. Psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, acne flareup)

Impaired healing (due to immunosuppression)

Previous anaphylactic reaction

If you have any questions about whether you are a suitable candidate for Botox, please contact the practice. We are happy to help answer any inquiries.

Question 6

Treatment Areas:

Accepted Answer

Tear trough (under eyes)

Temples

Cheeks

Jawline

Lips & lip lines

Chin

Nasolabial folds

Question 7

Filler Aftercare

Accepted Answer

Normal occurrences after dermal filler include bruising, swelling and tenderness in the area of injection and in some cases may appear uneven as swelling resolves.

Initial numbness right after treatment should only last approximately
30 minutes. When the numbing effect wears off, mild discomfort may be experienced. You may take Tylenol if required.

Swelling will typically resolve within 2 to 3 days

Warm/Cold compresses may help reduce swelling

Avoid salt intake in your diet and exercise for 2-3 days, as this may increase swelling or delay the resolution of swelling

Alcohol consumption within 4 to 6 hours after treatment can increase bruising significantly