Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Visible facial creases that develop from repeated expression, collagen loss, sun exposure and skin dryness.
Related concern types: Perioral & Smoker’s Lines
Technology
Juvéderm · Restylane · Belotero · Revanesse
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers are injectable gels made from cross-linked hyaluronic acid, a water-binding substance found naturally in the body.
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Understanding Juvéderm · Restylane · Belotero · Revanesse.
Juvéderm, Restylane, Belotero, Revanesse and Teosyal are families of injectable dermal fillers based on hyaluronic acid, a sugar-based molecule that occurs naturally in skin and other tissues and has a strong capacity to bind water. In its natural form hyaluronic acid breaks down quickly, so in these products it's cross-linked into a stable gel that lasts longer after injection. Each range offers gels with different thicknesses and flow characteristics, designed for different tissue depths and purposes, from fine lines to deeper volume support. For the delicate tear trough area under the eyes, our physicians use Teosyal. All fillers are injected by our experienced physicians.
How do dermal fillers work?
Once placed in the skin or deeper tissue, the cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel adds volume directly by occupying space and by attracting and holding water, which can lift, contour or smooth the treated area. Because the gel is similar to the body's own hyaluronic acid, it's gradually broken down over time by natural processes. The specific gel matters: firmer gels are generally placed deeper for structural support, while softer gels are placed more superficially for fine lines, and the choice is matched to your goal and the area.
What hyaluronic acid fillers improve
Our experienced physicians use hyaluronic acid fillers to restore volume, define features and soften folds that come from volume loss, including:
- Cheek volume loss, temple hollowing and facial volume loss after weight loss
- Smile lines and nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Jawline definition and chin projection
- Tear troughs and under-eye hollows, treated with Teosyal
- Thin or uneven lips. Hyaluronic acid fillers are the only fillers we use in the lips.
- Volume loss in the backs of the hands
Fillers pair well with wrinkle-relaxing injections for lines that come from movement, and with skin treatments for pigment and texture. Confidential penile girth enhancement is provided by Dr. Gidon Frame and Dr. Teri Fisher.
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Benefits of hyaluronic acid fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers give a visible change in volume or contour straight away, through an in-office procedure with limited downtime for most people. A valuable feature is that they can often be broken down with an enzyme (hyaluronidase) if adjustment is needed, which gives you and your physician flexibility. The effect fades gradually, and maintenance treatments keep your result looking natural. Your outcome depends on the product, the area, the volume used and your physician's technique. Individual results vary.
Safety, side effects and considerations
Dermal fillers are medical products, injected at our clinic only by our experienced physicians after assessment. For comfort, a numbing cream can be applied first, and many of the gels we use contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic. Depending on the area, your physician places the filler with a fine needle or a blunt-tipped cannula.
Common and temporary
- Swelling, redness and tenderness at the injection sites
- Bruising
- Firmness in the treated area while the gel settles
Less common risks
- Lumps or nodules, or some unevenness between sides
- Infection at an injection site
- Allergic reaction
- Delayed swelling or a reaction weeks or months after treatment, sometimes following dental work, a vaccination or an illness such as the flu
Blocked blood vessel (vascular occlusion). A rare but serious risk with any filler is accidental injection into, or compression of, a blood vessel. This can block blood flow and, very rarely, damage skin or affect vision. Our physicians are prepared to recognize and manage it, and hyaluronic acid fillers can often be dissolved with hyaluronidase. Contact the clinic straight away on 604-261-9121 if you notice skin turning pale or white (blanching), a dusky or patchy colour change, pain that keeps increasing, or any change in your vision. If your vision changes and you can't reach us right away, go to the nearest emergency department.
When treatment may need to wait
- An active infection, cold sore or skin inflammation in or near the area
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- An autoimmune condition, which your physician reviews with you first
- A bleeding disorder, or taking blood thinners or supplements that increase bruising. Please don't stop a prescribed medicine without your doctor's advice.
- A known allergy to lidocaine or to any component of the filler
- Recent or upcoming dental work, a vaccination or an illness. Let us know, so your treatment can be timed around it.
Each gel has its own approved areas, and your physician explains which applies to your plan.
Aftercare
For a short time after treatment, avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, hot tubs and massaging or pressing on the treated area. Your physician gives you aftercare advice for your areas, including how long these precautions apply.
This is not a complete list.
Related Treatments
Treatments that may utilize this technology.
Dermal Fillers & Facial Contouring
Uses injectable fillers to restore or reshape facial volume and contour, selected for the structure and balance each area needs.
Hand Rejuvenation
Restores a softer, smoother, more even look to the backs of the hands by treating volume loss, prominent tendons and veins, sun spots and skin quality with a tailored combination of treatments.
Penile Girth Enhancement
A confidential physician-led consultation and injectable treatment pathway for selected adults concerned about penile girth or proportion.
Conditions It May Help Address
Concerns connected to this technology.
The relationship between a technology and a concern depends on the treatment plan, patient assessment, and how the technology is being used.
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Smile Lines and Marionette Lines
Creases around the mouth, from the nose to the mouth corners and from the mouth toward the chin, that deepen with movement, volume change, and tissue descent.
Cheek Volume Loss
Reduced cheek fullness and downward tissue movement that can create hollows or deepen nearby folds.
Under-Eye Hollows and Dark Circles
Hollowing or darkness beneath the eyes from shadowing, pigment, visible vessels, thin skin, or volume loss.
Jawline Definition
A softer or less-defined jawline shaped by chin structure, facial fat, muscle size, skin laxity, or tissue descent.
Related concern types: Jowls and Lower-Face Laxity
Loose or Crepey Skin
Reduced firmness and mild tissue descent related to aging and the decline of collagen and elastin.
Chin Projection and Facial Balance
An under-projected or recessed chin that can affect the facial profile and jawline balance.
Related concern types: Chin Dimpling & Pebbled Chin
Facial Asymmetry
Visible differences between the two sides of the face involving bone, muscle, fat, or soft tissue.
Related concern types: Nose Shape, Hump & Profile Imbalance
Thin or Uneven Lips
Lips with reduced fullness, shape, projection, or border definition, sometimes with mild asymmetry.
Gummy Smile
A smile that shows more upper gum tissue than a person would prefer.
Hand Aging & Hand Volume Loss
Thinning skin, more visible veins and tendons, spots, and reduced fullness on the backs of the hands.
Penile Girth Concerns
Concerns about penile girth, circumference or proportion (sometimes searched as penis enlargement or male enhancement), whether from perception, natural variation, or a change after injury or treatment.
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Why patients choose our clinic
At Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic, injectable treatments are performed by our experienced physicians, within a physician-led clinic that has served Vancouver since 2003. Dr. Gidon Frame, our Medical Director, has shared his injection techniques with the clinic's physicians. We match the filler to each area, including Teosyal for tear troughs, and we also offer Sculptra, Radiesse, HArmonyCa and APTOS threads, so your plan can combine volume, collagen support and lift where that helps. See our dermal fillers and facial contouring treatment for the full range.
Your consultation. Your consultation includes an assessment of your concerns, medical and cosmetic history, facial anatomy and treatment goals. Our cosmetic consultants may assist with your initial assessment and treatment planning, while the treating physician reviews your suitability, confirms the medical treatment plan and performs your injections. Cosmetic consultations are complimentary. Sexual-health consultations, such as for penile girth enhancement, are confidential physician appointments with a consultation fee, confirmed when you book.
FAQ
Questions about Juvéderm · Restylane · Belotero · Revanesse.
The effect fades gradually as the gel is broken down naturally, and maintenance treatments keep your result going. How long it lasts depends on the product, the area treated, the amount used and your own body. Your physician gives you a more specific expectation at your consultation.
Often, yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be broken down with an enzyme called hyaluronidase if an adjustment is needed or a complication occurs, although complete reversal can't be guaranteed. Whether it's used, and how, depends on the situation, and it's managed by your treating physician.
We use hyaluronic acid fillers only for lips. Soft, flexible gels suit the movement of the lips, and they can often be dissolved if needed. Your physician chooses the gel and amount to suit your lip shape and the look you'd like.
At our clinic, tear troughs are treated with Teosyal hyaluronic acid filler, or with platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) made from your own blood. Your physician looks at the shape of the area, your skin and what's causing the shadow before recommending which suits you.
Most people have limited downtime. Swelling, redness, bruising and tenderness at the injection sites are common and usually temporary, so it's wise to leave some time before a big event. Your physician gives you aftercare advice to help you settle comfortably.
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Why Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic?
- A medical clinic with physicians and experienced medical-aesthetic providers on the team.
- Science-informed assessment, treatment planning, and realistic expectations.
- Laser, injectables, skin, body, hair, wellness, and medical services available in one clinic.
- Complimentary aesthetic consultations are available for appropriate cosmetic and laser services.
- Personalized skincare and product consultations based on your goals and routine.
- Home-care guidance to support your skin between in-clinic appointments.
- Professional skincare products available through the Anti-Aging Vancouver shop.
- Clear guidance on treatment options, preparation, downtime, aftercare, and next steps.
- Ongoing follow-up so your plan can evolve as your needs and goals change.