Cosmetic Dermal Fillers

in Edmonton & Sherwood Park

Cosmetic Filler Treatment at Advanced Hair & Skin Surgery

The range, performance, and usefulness of dermal fillers have expanded dramatically in the past 10-15 years. The original filler was Collagen, but it has been replaced with products that are easier to use and last a lot longer. Dr. Elliott uses temporary HA Gel fillers like Restylane® and JUVÉDERM®, Revanesse®, Belotero®, and others. He also has long experience with the longer lasting products Sculptra and Radiesse and the permanent filler product, Silikon 1000®. He strongly believes that only a skilled and experienced physician with a trained esthetic eye should perform filler treatment. In recent years, there are fewer and fewer physicians and surgeons who perform these treatments in their own practices. Despite this trend, Dr. Elliott performs all filler treatments personally and will continue to do so.

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Temporary Fillers

Restylane® and JUVÉDERM®, Revanesse®, Belotero®, etc are all non-animal source fillers. They are very similar in use, and have been developed to smooth out lines and wrinkles, shape and contour facial features and add volume, creating a more youthful look. These fillers are sugar gels. They are a substance found in all of our bodies tissues, which is why they are well tolerated and safe. You do not need allergy testing prior to treatment like with collagen. Unique to these gel fillers is reversibility. A medication can be injected which rapidly dissolves the filler if this is needed or desired.

Filler Categories

Dr. Elliott categorizes the fillers he uses into 2 broad classes: temporary and permanent. He further subdivides these into reversible and non-reversible, and instant or gradual.

The permanent filler currently available in North America is Silikon 1000®. All other fillers are temporary. The only reversible fillers are currently the HA gels. Sculptra is not instant, but all others he uses are.

Filler Categories

Dr. Elliott categorizes the fillers he uses into 2 broad classes: temporary and permanent. He further subdivides these into reversible and non-reversible, and instant or gradual.

The permanent filler currently available in North America is Silikon 1000®. All other fillers are temporary. The only reversible fillers are currently the HA gels. Sculptra is not instant, but all others he uses are.

How Long Do They Last?

Filler durability varies between patients, doctors and the product used.

HA Gel Fillers

Radiesse

Sculptra

Silicon

Permanent Fillers

The only permanent synthetic filler Dr. Elliott uses is Silikon 1000. He finds it very useful as permanent filler for scars and for lip enhancement. It is licensed as a medical device in Canada and the US for use in the retina but has been used as dermal filler for many, many decades. This is common in Medicine and is known as “off-label” use, where doctors have found another use for a medical device or medication.

It is important to note that industrial-grade and non-medical grade silicone is injected into patients in other countries and has led to many complications.

Silicon used properly in the lips and in scars is seamless. It gives just as natural a look and feel as products like Restylane® and JUVÉDERM®, Revanesse®, Belotero®, etc. The difference is that Silicon is permanent. It also must be built up gradually over 1-3 appointments.

In depressed or dimpled scarring from injury, chicken pox or acne, Silicon is the only filler that makes sense. A scar is permanent, and so should be the filler you use to correct it.

Micro-Cannulas

Micro-cannulas are the alternative to needles for injecting fillers. The difference is the tip configuration. Needles have a sharp, cutting tip, whereas cannulas have a smooth round tip. Cannulas are safer, cause less bruising and are much less painful. They require different skills of the physician than needles. Dr. Elliott was one of the first Canadian physicians to begin using micro-cannulas in 2006 and has developed many cannula techniques since. He began teaching other physicians in their use several years later and now regularly trains other physicians and nurses in his micro-cannula techniques.

Pricing

Dr. Elliott will be able to discuss cost estimates during your consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmetic or dermal fillers are injectable Health Canada/FDA-approved substances that smooth fine lines and wrinkles, enhance facial volumes and plump the skin. There are many different types of cosmetic fillers, each with a specific purpose.

All fillers are placed by injection. Dr. Elliott does this via micro-cannula technique, rather than with needles. Today’s fillers contain lidocaine, which is a local anesthetic. As the filler is injected, the area goes numb. Combined with skilled and gentle micro-cannula technique, this means that Dr. Elliott’s patients experience much less pain than with traditional needle-based techniques.

Filler treatment is a minimal downtime procedure. What this means is that you may get a little bruising and swelling in the area treated. In Dr. Elliott's hands, bruising is not common, but a little swelling is fairly normal. This is typically not noticeable to anyone but you. Having treatment and going back to normal work and social functioning the next day is the norm for his patients. Each facial area and filler is unique regarding post-treatment swelling. There are exceptions, and occasionally bruising may be severe. Dr. Elliott Will discuss this with you prior to your treatment.

Most people only have mild, temporary side effects after dermal filler injections. After your first appointment, you should follow all the aftercare instructions we provide to reduce discomfort. You should stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and clear fluid and avoiding caffeine, soda, and alcohol. You can apply ice or cool compresses to ease pain and inflammation and take over-the-counter pain medication. Keep your head elevated to rescue swelling and inflammation and improve circulation. You should maintain a healthy daily skincare routine and use approved skincare products in the morning and evening.

As you age and your body’s natural production of collagen and elastin declines, you will notice that your skin is becoming thinner and less elastic. Your skin may start to sag, which causes fine lines and wrinkles, deep wrinkles, and loose excess skin. Dermal fillers can add volume to sunken areas so that your face looks rounder and more youthful. Cosmetic or dermal fillers also make your facial features more symmetrical, plump your cheeks and lips and smooth out wrinkles and creases.

There are many types of dermal fillers, including:

Hyaluronic acid – Hyaluronic acid is an acid that occurs naturally in your skin and adds volume and hydration. As you age, your body produces less hyaluronic acid.
Calcium hydroxylapatite – Calcium hydroxylapatite is a substance that occurs naturally in your bones. It can be used on deeper wrinkles.
Poly-L-lactic acid – Poly-L-lactic acid is a substance that promotes the body’s natural collagen production. It can be used to smooth deep wrinkles.

Schedule a Consultation for Cosmetic Fillers Today

If you’re ready to transform your appearance subtly and naturally, call us today or contact us online to schedule a consultation for cosmetic fillers in the Edmonton, AB area located in Sherwood Park, AB. Cosmetic fillers are a safe, low-risk, non-surgical way to restore a youthful appearance and diminish fine lines, wrinkles, facial hollows, and other signs of aging. Fillers are a great alternative to cosmetic surgery or other more invasive procedures.

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Cosmetic Dermal Fillers

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