Dermal Fillers

Unlock a youthful glow: your complete guide to injectable dermal fillers

At MD Wellness Solutions in Surrey, British Columbia, we are committed to helping you achieve your skin health goals. Injectable dermal fillers are one of the most popular procedures at our clinic. Dermal fillers restore facial volume, create facial shape and allow for feature enhancement.  Curious about dermal fillers and how they can benefit you?  Here’s everything you need to know.

If your face looks tired, sad or saggy, dermal fillers can help.

If your face generally looks good, but you want glowing skin or to enhance a feature, dermal fillers can help.

Dr. Shelin Tkatch and aesthetic nurse specialists Sharon Vandecasteyen and Kimberlee Moen love to perform facial magic with the help of the most technologically advanced fillers available. Choosing from several filler lines, including Juvederm, Belotero, Radiesse, Restylane, Sculptra and Revanesse products, they select the fillers most appropriate to your needs and mix and match products to give you the best results. Dr. Tkatch and her team continually update their knowledge and skills to bring you the most recent advances in cosmetic dermatology.

What are injectable dermal fillers?

Injectable dermal fillers are gel-like substances. When injected under the skin, they restore volume, smooth out wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Most dermal fillers are made of a naturally occurring sugar called hyaluronic acid. Natural hyaluronic acid is found widely throughout the human body. Hyaluronic acid gives our tissues their structure and elasticity. Whether you want to address early changes of aging such as fine lines and texture change, or advanced changes such as sagging, drooping or deflation of the skin,  hyaluronic acid is your friend. Physicians love hyaluronic acid fillers because they are integrated naturally and are broken down gradually, just like the body’s own hyaluronic acid. Dermal fillers made of hyaluronic acid are also reversible, thereby making them very safe and effective.

How do dermal fillers Work?

Dermal fillers replenish the skin’s natural volume. Aging, lifestyle factors, and genetics all contribute to facial deflation. When hyaluronic acid is injected, it fills in areas of depletion and smooths out wrinkles and fine lines. The result is a more contoured, youthful look.

How long will my treatment results last?

You will notice an immediate improvement at your very first treatment. Once your treatment plan is completed, results last anywhere from six months to two years, depending on the area treated and the type of dermal filler used. Regularly scheduled maintenance treatments maintain your youthful looks for a long time to come.

What areas can be treated with dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are highly versatile to treat several areas of the face, including:

• Cheeks: Restore volume and lift sagging skin
• Temples: Fill out hollowed out temples and give the face a smooth, pleasing contour
• Lips: Enhance fullness and shape
• Lipstick or Smoker’s Lines:  Reduce fine lines above and below the mouth
• Under eyes: Smooth out hollows or lighten dark circles
• Nasiolabial Folds: Soften the lines from the nose to the corner of the mouth
• Chin:  Elongate a short chin or move a recessed chin forward
• Jawline: Create a defined jawline and reduce jowls

At MD Wellness Solutions, we tailor your dermal filler treatment to your concerns and aesthetic goals

Are fillers safe?

Yes, injectable dermal fillers are generally considered safe when administered by a licensed and experienced medical doctor or Aesthetic Nurse Specialist, like the team at MD Wellness Solutions. Like any medical procedure, dermal filler treatment has known risks and benefits. We love the benefits and are very diligent to manage the risks.

Our safety protocol includes all of the following:

• Extensive and ongoing medical education
• Highly experienced injectors
• In-treatment use of ultrasound to image your unique anatomy
• Use of cannulas (blunt tipped instruments instead of needles) in high risk areas
• Experience in emergency management of filler complications
• A thorough consultation with you prior to your treatment to understand your health history in order to create a safe and effective treatment plan for you.
• Dr. Tkatch oversees all treatments at MD Wellness Solutions and is available for direct communication with every patient.
• All filler patients go home with Dr. Tkatch’s personal cell phone number, in case of concerns.

What should I expect at my Filler Appointment?

Your consultation begins with a discussion of your treatment goals and budget.

Your treatment plan may be completed in one visit or require staged implementation.

Prior to treatment, clinical photography is completed to document your baseline.

Your facial anatomy will be evaluated and ultrasound may be performed to determine your facial vasculature. Your skin will be cleaned with antiseptic. Following cleaning, medical grade numbing cream will be applied to keep you comfortable. If you bruise easily, you will be given medication to reduce bruising.

Dr. Tkatch uses blunt cannulas to deliver fillers into the deep layers of the skin.  Cannulas improve comfort, decrease bruising and lessen the chance of complications as a result of your filler treatment.

Your filler treatment is scheduled for 45 to 60 minutes. Common side effects at the time of treatment include mild redness, swelling and bruising at the injection site.

Although you will be able to return to most activities immediately, we suggest you refrain from strenuous exercise and alcohol for 12 hours.

You will leave the office with same-day visible results and further progressive enhancement to look forward to.

If you are preparing for a special event, please allow yourself at least four weeks before the special day so that we may complete the treatment in stages if necessary, and any temporary swelling or bruising has resolved.

What should I expect after my filler appointment?

You will be provided Dr. Tkatch’s personal cell phone number to contact her in case of any immediate concerns. A staff member will contact you in one to two days to ensure you are doing well and are happy with your treatment.

We ask that you refrain from vigorous exercise for twelve hours, extremes of heat and cold for several days, and dental appointments for one week.

Please ensure you book your follow-up visit so we can photograph your new & improved appearance!

How can I get started with dermal fillers at MD Wellness Solutions?

Now that you’re ready to enhance your appearance and restore a youthful look, the experts at MD Wellness Solutions in Surrey, British Columbia are here to guide you every step of the way. We will develop a personalized treatment plan for you that delivers natural-looking results. Call us today at 604-385-3838 to schedule your consultation with Dr. Shelin Tkatch or Aesthetic Nurse Specialists Sharon Vandecasteyen or Kimberlee Moen.