Restore or reshape with Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
Our facial structure is comprised mainly of muscle, fat, skin and bone. As time wears on, these structures lose volume, elasticity and density… leading to wrinkles and sagging skin – the familiar signs of aging. Rapid weight loss can also be a contributing factor.
Dermal fillers are a safe and effective treatment that helps smooth out lines and replenish lost volume, giving your skin a more youthful and refreshed glow. Fillers can also be used to modify your existing look, to create a more desired appearance. For instance, to obtain fuller lips or accentuate your cheekbones.
What is Hyaluronic Acid?
Dr. Samim Hanna MD, CCFP at Parkside Cosmetics, serving residents of Waterdown, Hamilton and the Greater Toronto Area, will be pleased to sit down with you for a complimentary one-on-one discreet consultation. To answer all of your questions, discuss any concerns, and mutually create an appropriate treatment plan that is uniquely suitable for you. Rest assured, you are in good hands. All of our treatments here at Parkside Cosmetics are physician-administered by Dr. Samim Hanna MD, CCFP himself, providing you with the utmost in professional, uniform care – from start to finish.
So, if you are worried about fine lines and deep wrinkles on your face or neck, loss of volume or skin plumpness, thinning skin, hair or a receding hairline… fret no more. Book your free consultation now and be on your way to a more youthful-looking, confident you.
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Please note, as an individual, as you are, individual results may vary, with all treatments.
How do Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers work?
HA dermal fillers are temporary and come in various gel consistencies suitable for various parts of the face. Ideally, the goal is to create the most natural appeal, by matching filler to the treatment area and utilizing the right amount to meet your individual needs. HA is injected beneath the skin and can last anywhere from 6-12 months, or more. Individual results may vary.
The beauty of HA dermal fillers is that they are slowly and naturally absorbed by the body over time, so if you are unhappy with your results or have an adverse effect, the filler can be easily dissolved with a separate solution.
Where are Dermal Fillers Applied?
- Lift and enhance the cheeks
- Smooth vertical lip lines (smokers’ lines)
- Smooth marionette lines (mouth lines)
- Plump the lips and create a pleasing upper to lower lip ratio
- Smooth under the eyes/tear troughs (to help alleviate dark circles)
- Smooth chin wrinkles or dimples
- Soften Nasolabial Folds (smile lines)
- Smooth Frown Lines or Glabellar Lines (“11” lines)
- Recontour the temples and jawline
- Fill depressed acne scars
- Rejuvenate or plump the hands
So, if you have experienced a sudden weight loss that you feel is negatively affecting your facial appearance or are dissatisfied with the firmness or plumpness of your skin, struggling with dark under-eye circles, deep wrinkles, folds, or the like, let Dr. Samim Hanna MD, CCFP at Parkside Cosmetics lend you an experienced hand, to create a more voluminous, younger-looking revived you.
The good news is HA Dermal fillers can also be used in conjunction with BOTOX®, to provide optimal anti-aging results. During your free consultation, Dr. Samim Hanna MD, CCFP will help you assess which cosmetic treatment(s) may produce the best results in your areas of concern.
What can I Expect?
Many HA dermal fillers already contain a numbing agent, or one can be applied topically before injection. This helps minimize any discomfort as the filler is inserted, massaged and moulded during placement. With a skilled and careful hand, Dr. Samim Hanna MD, CCFP strives to ensure the comfort of all of our patients during treatment.
Improvement is immediate, but you may experience some minor soreness, swelling and/or bruising, and the area may feel firm or numb, for a few hours or days. Rest assured, the area will settle, and the full effect of your treatment will be visible within approximately a week to 10 days.
Is there any pre-treatment prep?
It is recommended that you refrain from wearing makeup, on or near treatment areas, to your appointment, otherwise, we will remove it to provide a clean and sterile canvas.
In order to prevent bruising be sure to avoid:
Alcohol 2 days prior to treatment
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or ASA), Ibuprofen, Naproxen, or any Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 1 week before and couple days after any treatments. Unlike acetaminophen, they may cause blood thinning.
Vitamin E (especially in large doses), garlic, omega 3, and St. John’s Wort supplement, or any other herbs or supplements that may cause blood thinning.
Arnica supplements may help to prevent bruising.
Post Treatment Care?
Treatments are minimally invasive and require little downtime.
However, it is recommended that you AVOID:
- Touching, rubbing, or massaging treatment areas for 24 hours following injections.
- Sleeping for 4 hours following treatment (and do not sleep on treated areas for a few days - sleep on your back instead).
- Engaging in strenuous exercise for 4 hours following treatment.
- Any over-the-counter medications, herbs, or supplements that may cause blood thinning (see PRE-TREATMENT care for list), for a few days.
During the first hour after treatment, you should contract your frown muscles 3 times every 10 minutes.
Light make-up may be applied following your treatment, to help conceal any discoloration, like bruising or redness.
We suggest you always wear sunscreen whenever you are exposed to UV rays, to protect your skin and prolong your beautiful and well-deserved results!