Dermal Fillers

What are Fillers and what can they do for me?

Dermal Fillers are an injectable gel made from hyaluronic acid (HA) and are commonly used in addition to Botox®, Secret RF™, photo-rejuvenation or laser resurfacing to achieve the total desired look. HA is a substance that occurs naturally in the skin and plays an important role in keeping the skin looking young. HA is well known for its plumping and volume enhancing properties, since it has the amazing ability to attract water and bind moisture.

Dermal Fillers

What are Fillers and what can they do for me?

Dermal Fillers are an injectable gel made from hyaluronic acid (HA) and are commonly used in addition to Botox®, Secret RF™, photo-rejuvenation or laser resurfacing to achieve the total desired look. HA is a substance that occurs naturally in the skin and plays an important role in keeping the skin looking young. HA is well known for its plumping and volume enhancing properties, since it has the amazing ability to attract water and bind moisture.

Fillers can be injected into areas of the face where volume has been lost to instantly restore facial structure, correct asymmetry, and smooth out lines.

  1. Juvederm® – Is a cosmetic treatment that helps to smooths wrinkles and restores volume. You can return to your daily activities after little of no recovery time, with results that last up to 1 or 2 years, depending on which JUVEDERM® products your doctor recommends for you
  2. Radiesse® – Radiesse® Volumizing Filler is an ideal choice. In addition to providing volume correction, it also stimulates the production of your own natural collagen and is the the only dermal filler on the market that does this. The result lasts a year and often more in many patients. Over time, the gel is absorbed and the calcium- based microphores are metabolized by the body, leaving behind your own, natural collagen.
  3. Teosyal® – Teosyal® is the leading European dermal filler offering an exclusive range of products that help to redefine the contours of your face in a very natural and subtle way. Teosyal is 100% Hyaluronic acid-based, biodegradale and completely resorbable. With complementary treatments for lips, eyes, cheeks and skin, Teosyal can help with fine lines, wrinkles, loss of lip volume and contours, skin dehydration and decrease in facial volume.

How is the Dermal Filler treatment performed?

Fillers can be injected into areas of the face where volume has been lost to instantly restore facial structure, correct asymmetry, and smooth out lines.

  1. Juvederm® – Is a cosmetic treatment that helps to smooths wrinkles and restores volume. You can return to your daily activities after little of no recovery time, with results that last up to 1 or 2 years, depending on which JUVEDERM® products your doctor recommends for you
  2. Radiesse® – Radiesse® Volumizing Filler is an ideal choice. In addition to providing volume correction, it also stimulates the production of your own natural collagen and is the the only dermal filler on the market that does this. The result lasts a year and often more in many patients. Over time, the gel is absorbed and the calcium- based microphores are metabolized by the body, leaving behind your own, natural collagen.
  3. Teosyal® – Teosyal® is the leading European dermal filler offering an exclusive range of products that help to redefine the contours of your face in a very natural and subtle way. Teosyal is 100% Hyaluronic acid-based, biodegradale and completely resorbable. With complementary treatments for lips, eyes, cheeks and skin, Teosyal can help with fine lines, wrinkles, loss of lip volume and contours, skin dehydration and decrease in facial volume.

Benefits

  • Instant results
  • Little to no downtime
  • Immediate volume restoration

  • Softening of deep lines
  • Can create better facial harmony
  • Can correct asymmetry

Who will be performing my treatment? What should I know about them?

Dr. Bernie Lalonde is the sole administrator of all facial injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers. After completing his extensive training at the Medical Rejuvenation Centre in Vancouver over 13 years ago, he opened up Chrysalis Rejuvenation Clinic with a vision to deliver aesthetic enhancements to patients while maintaining a natural appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Fillers safe?

Having a dermal filler treatment comes with it’s own set of risks. It is important to discuss these risks with your injector. Though complications are rare, they can happen, and choosing an highly experienced injector is the most important safety precaution you can take.

How long do fillers last?

There are two main factors when determining the longevity of Dermal Fillers: composition and area of injection.

Some fillers are thicker and more cohesive, and have a higher molecular weight than others. These fillers are typically placed in areas such as the cheekbones, jawline, and chin to mimic the appearance of bone structure and last about 12-18 months on average. Fillers for soft tissue areas such as lips, lines above the lip, nasolabial folds (lines from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth), marionette lines (corners of the mouth to the chin), and tear troughs are typically much softer, less cohesive, and have a lower molecular weight making them move more naturally with your expressions and lasting on average 8-12 months.

Does it hurt?

All of our HA Dermal Filler products contain a small amount of Lidocaine. This makes the treatment immediately more comfortable for the patient. Most of our patients find the procedure very easy to tolerate.

Will I need downtime?

The most common side effects with Dermal Fillers are mild swelling and sometimes, bruising. We offer complimentary pulsed dye laser treatment post-injection to help speed up the healing time for any bruises, should they develop. Most patients find that they can resume their normal activities immediately.