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About Dermal Filler Procedures At Cerulean Medical Institute in Kelowna, BC, we use the latest generation of FDA-approved dermal fillers, including Juvederm, Radiesse, Belotero, Teosyal, etc., to combat the signs of aging for our patients. As an expert in facial contouring and sculpting, Dr. Praven Chetty uses dermal filler injections to non-surgically lift the face and reduce its lines and wrinkles by way of restoring volume.
Kelowna Dermal Fillers
Dermal filler treatments are a non-invasive approach to younger-looking skin that is healthy and vibrant. Injectable dermal fillers can plump the skin, boost facial volume, minimize signs of aging, smooth wrinkles, and enhance your natural beauty by complementing your natural features and facial contours. Whether you are considering lip fillers or treatment for nasolabial folds, marionette lines, deep lines, or other dynamic wrinkles, our team creates a personalized treatment plan based on your medical history, medical conditions, skin type, unique features, and goals to ensure the right treatment for every patient.
How Do Dermal Fillers Work?
At Cerulean Medical Institute, we use advanced injection techniques and carefully selected injection sites to ensure dermal fillers safe for appropriate candidates. Dermal fillers plump areas lacking volume. A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment to maximize comfort, and each treatment area is assessed individually to create balanced enhancement across all treated areas. Facial enhancement with new-generation dermal fillers and advanced techniques by Dr. Praven Chetty make treatments nearly pain-free with minimal downtime, allowing most patients to return to normal activities the same day. While mild swelling is common during the initial recovery time, patients receive detailed aftercare instructions, including avoiding strenuous exercise, using gentle skincare products, and following tips to reduce swelling for optimal results. With many dermal fillers to choose from, such as Juvederm, Teosyal, Belotero, and Radiesse, our expert Kelowna dermal filler injectors customize every treatment to improve skin quality while maintaining your natural appearance. Although allergic reactions and serious complications are uncommon when performed by experienced injectors, every procedure is thoroughly reviewed to help ensure patient safety and the best possible outcome.
Dermal Filler Formulas
Dermal fillers can be composed of a variety of substances. Many are made from a naturally occurring substance found in the human body, while others are biostimulatory or synthetic. One of the most common ingredients is hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronic acid fillers (HA filler), which hydrates the skin and restore volume for natural looking results and a more youthful appearance. Other formulations include poly l lactic acid, which encourages collagen stimulation, and calcium hydroxylapatite, which helps improve facial support and address a sagging appearance over time. Our
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also consider male facial anatomy when appropriate to preserve masculine natural contours and achieve balanced, natural results.
References
1. Facial Fillers for Wrinkles. Mayo Clinic. April 30, 2022. 2. Frankeny A, Peterson K, Brumby D. Dermal fillers. American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
The Dermal Filler Injection Procedure
After a thorough consultation, your injector will determine the best-suited product (or products) to meet your needs. They will then thoroughly cleanse the treatment area to prepare for injections. Some dermal fillers are formulated with lidocaine, but if this is not the case, a topical numbing cream can be applied to the area so the procedure is more comfortable. When this is complete, the injections will be performed in precise areas to achieve your goal results.
Dermal filler procedures can be completed quickly and require no downtime, so you can return to your normal routine immediately after your appointment if you choose. You may experience some redness, swelling, or bruising after receiving injections, which should quickly subside.
Types Of Fillers
Juvederm
Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid-based filler that can be used for nonsurgical facelifts or to augment areas like the lips, cheeks, temples, jawline, chin, or nose. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that bonds to water to increase fullness in the treated area. There are several products within the Juvederm family, which all have slightly different formulas and consistencies suited to different purposes and treatment areas. This family of injectable dermal fillers includes:
- Juvederm Voluma XC
- Juvederm Volux XC
- Juvederm Volift XC
- Juvederm Volbella XC
- Juvederm Vollure XC
- Juvederm Ultra XC
Radiesse
Radiesse is used to increase volume, firmness, and elasticity in the skin, particularly to reduce wrinkles or folds as a nonsurgical facelift solution. Radiesse works by stimulating your own collagen production, making it a long-lasting injectable compared to other dermal filler injections. Its active ingredient is calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA).
Belotero
Belotero is a hyaluronic acid filler. It was initially developed and approved to fill nasolabial folds, but now it can be used for multiple purposes. Belotero also produces a similar product called Belotero Volume, which is most often used to increase volume in the cheeks, temples, jawline, chin, nose, and lips. In addition, some patients have used Belotero to fill lines throughout the face (including the forehead or near the nose), correct under-eye bags, or treat acne scars.
Belotero Treatment Areas
Cerulean Medical Institute offers customized Belotero treatments meticulously injected to enhance your natural beauty and preserve youth long-term. The balance between science and innovation is at the forefront of Belotero’s technology— from subtle enhancements to transformative results, our skilled cosmetic experts utilize Belotero to treat various facial areas such as the temples, cheeks, under eyes, lips, neck, mouth and more. The cosmetic technology utilized in Belotero has been shown to treat various concerns including:
Lines and Wrinkles:
- Crow’s feet
- Cheek smile lines
- Under-eye wrinkles
- Lip lines
- Necklines
- Smile lines
- Vertical lip lines
- Marionette lines
- Chest wrinkles
- Smoker lines
Scarring and Skin Imperfections:
- Under eye hollows
- Dark circles
- Zygomatic arch
- Cheek augmentation
- Acne scars
- Tear troughs
- Temples
- Tired eyes
Teosyal
Teosyal is another brand of hyaluronic acid filler. These products are designed to reduce wrinkles by increasing volume below the lines. Some options include Teosyal Ultra Deep and Ultimate, designed for volume loss through the cheeks, jaw, or temples; Essentials Global Action or Deep Lines, for marionette lines and nasolabial folds; Kiss, for the lips; and Redensity II, for the undereye area.
BENEFITS
Dermal Fillers by Dr. Praven Chetty in Kelowna, BC
- Dermal fillers are naturally reabsorbed into the body, with no aftereffects, so they are completely safe to use
- Dermal filler treatment at our advanced Kelowna skin care clinic is precise and relatively pain free with no downtime
- Long lasting results up to one to two years at a time, using latest generation of advanced dermal fillers
- Dermal fillers are used by Dr. Praven Chetty to restore lost facial volume, relfating deflated compartments of the face and lifting sunken saggy skin contours resulting in a youthful appearance
- Dermal fillers can be used for many areas of the face, including lines and folds, furrowed brows, foreheads, around the eyes, temples, cheeks, jawline, chin, lips, and even the nose.
- Dermal fillers stimulate your skin’s natural collagen production and helps the body delay the signs of aging
Dermal fillers are an ideal treatment for anyone who has concerns about lines and wrinkles anywhere throughout the cheeks, nose, and under-eye area to name a few areas. Many patients also choose to have this treatment to plump up or enhance thin lips, achieving a youthful look.
Patients who would like to redefine and soften the contours of their face also turn to dermal fillers, as the results are so natural and subtle. Injectable fillers are also a great treatment option for treating acne scars.
At Cerulean Medical Institute, Dr. Praven Chetty uses a range of specialized tissue fillers to smooth away lines and folds, which rejuvenate the skin and combat wrinkles, encouraging the growth of collagen and strengthening the skin.
Some light, but temporary, discomfort including a tiny scratch sensation from the fine needle and a slight stinging sensation as the filler is injected.
An immediate softening and smoothing of your lines and furrows, enhancing your facial volume and expression for a rested, refreshed, younger-looking you.
The number of dermal filler treatments depends upon the volume loss and your specific treatment goals. At Cerulean Medical Institute, Dr. Praven uses the latest generations of tissue fillers for the best results possible. You will probably not need to have another treatment for around twelve to twenty-four months.
A great advantage of newer advanced dermal filler treatments is that, although they are long-lasting, they're not permanent, which gives you the option to reassess your needs after the initial effects have worn off.
We encourage you to avoid excessive amounts of ginseng, green tea, ibuprofen, and aspirin on the day of your procedure to decrease the risk of bruising.
Dermal filler treatments can be very quick and effective with a minimal impact on your day. It takes 20-40 minutes, depending on the site treated. You can go straight back to your daily routine.
It is not uncommon to have mild redness and swelling following the treatment, although this usually resolves after a few hours, with results seen instantaneously.
The cost of dermal fillers like Juvederm, Voluma, Belotero, and others in Kelowna, BC varies according to patient volume loss and treatment goals.
Yes, you can wear makeup after Juvederm, but we would recommend waiting at least 15 minutes before doing so and preferably wearing no makeup prior to the procedure.
Yes, you can wash your face gently after your Juvederm treatment.
Juvederm can stimulate new collagen formation, a process called neocollagenesis, which is an added benefit of dermal filler treatments.
Juvederm does start working immediately, restoring lost volume associated with aging at the same time as stimulating new collagen formation.
Juvederm looks natural in the hands of an experienced and knowledgeable injector who has a thorough understanding of facial anatomy.
Juvederm results are seen within 15 minutes of treatment, with results looking better over 2-4 weeks with integration and assimilation of Juvederm in the treated tissue.
Juvederm longevity varies according to the type of Juvederm used for your treatment. For example, Juvederm Voluma can last up to 18-24 months whereas Juvederm injected in the lips (an area that moves a lot) may not last a year. Another factor that plays into longevity is the depth of injection.
Juvederm injections are not painful as they are combined with local anesthetic for a comfortable numbing effect.
Bumps with Juvederm are sometimes seen in patients with atrophic skin or in patients with other medical co-morbidities. The good news is that the bumps from Juvederm integrate into the skin quickly in the vast majority of cases.
Juvederm syringe price varies according to the type of Juvederm used, injector experience and expertise, as well as geographical location with longer-acting Juvederm prices starting from $900 per syringe.
Juvederm is extremely safe to use in the hands of an experienced, knowledgable, and expert injector.
Dr. Praven Chetty MD, DPD, DAAAM
Medical Director & Founder
Dr. Praven Chetty is a multi-award winning aesthetic physician specializing in natural looking, long lasting results. Dr. Praven Chetty combines his vast knowledge of anatomy and ageing with evidenced based cutting-edge techniques for truly customized outcomes.
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