Dermal Fillers

Backed by years of research and proven results, dermal fillers enhance your facial contours, helping you achieve a more even, balanced appearance. Beyond revitalizing aging skin, treating facial creases and wrinkles, and adding structure, dermal fillers are also used to plump up lips and get a luscious pout. At Victoria Park Medispa, we use several leading brands of dermal fillers to treat our patients: RevanesseⓇ, JuvedermⓇ, RestylaneⓇ, and BeloteroⓇ. These products are special formulations of hyaluronic acid, a substance that’s naturally produced by the human body. We also use RadiesseⓇ, a calcium-based dermal filler with a longer lifespan. You’ll also find SculptraⓇ on our shelves—similar to a dermal filler, this product works by activating your body’s own collagen production.

Wondering which dermal filler treatment is right for you? Trust your aspirations to your Victoria Park Medispa expert. We’ll work with you to create a treatment plan that’s going to give you the results you’ve always dreamed of.

DOES IT HURT?

If you’re sensitive to pain, we can apply a topical anesthetic at your request. The procedure itself is relatively straightforward. Dermal filler injection treatments typically only take around thirty minutes to administer, depending on the scope of the area needing treatment. Overall, most patients say the procedure is relatively pain-free. The majority are able to resume daily activities shortly after their appointment.

HOW SOON CAN I SEE RESULTS?

Dermal filler injections can result in some minor swelling or redness in the hours post-treatment. Normally, our patients can expect to see results from their dermal filler treatment almost immediately. While results vary, the majority of patients can expect their treatment to last anywhere from eight to eighteen months.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

A consultation at Victoria Park Medispa is complementary. During this visit you will meet with one of our highly trained nurse injectors and our Medical Director, they will perform a complete review of your age, facial structure, skin type and the improvements you would like to see. They will then walk you through the various options that could have the greatest benefit for you, review before and after photos, and develop a treatment program together.

HOW MUCH DOES DERMAL FILLER TREATMENTS COST?

Treatment with dermal fillers can start at about $550 but is dependent on the types and amounts of products used to give you the optimum natural-looking rejuvenated result.

CAN YOU COMBINE DERMAL FILLERS WITH BOTOX®?

Yes. As they achieve different purposes, depending on your needs, we will often combine a muscle relaxer like Botox®, Dysport® or Nuceiva® with a dermal filler. These neuromodulators help relax the muscle to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, generally around the forehead and eyes. Dermal fillers replace lost volume in the face and can enhance facial structure. Together, they can create a balanced, youthful and more rested appearance.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DERMAL FILLERS AND WRINKLE RELAXERS?

Over time, the muscles above and between your eyebrows repeatedly contract, causing wrinkles to form. Wrinkle relaxers are generally injected around these muscles. They relax the muscle for a period of four to six months so that the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is reduced, creating a refreshed or relaxed appearance.

Dermal fillers replace volume and structure lost through the aging process. The leading brands in this category include Juvederm®, Restylane®, Revanesse®, Belotero®, and Radiesse®. Dermal fillers are generally used to replace volume in lips and reduce the appearance of deep folds and lost volume in the face.

Wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers are often used in combination in different areas for an optimal result. Our physician specialists are very careful in the application of these products to avoid a frozen look or an overly treated look which can be the result of their use in the wrong hands.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HYALURONIC ACID PRODUCTS LIKE JUVEDERM, RESTYLANE, AND BELOTERO AND OTHER PRODUCTS LIKE SCULPTRA AND RADIESSE?

All these products are known as dermal fillers. They help replace lost volume, generally in the face, and can fill lines and wrinkles. They vary in thickness and duration so they can be used in different areas of the face and for different client needs.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance which our bodies produce to cushion and protect our joints and connective tissue. Hyaluronic acid fillers are extremely popular and generally last from six to twelve months before maintenance treatment is required.

Radiesse is a calcium-based dermal filler which lasts longer than dermal fillers. It’s a product which is generally used in areas where more structure or shaping is needed, especially popular for jawline shaping.

Sculptra uses poly-l-lactic acid which stimulates your body’s own natural collagen production. The result is a very natural looking increase in volume which develops over a period of months. Unlike hyaluronic acid and Radiesse injections, Sculptra injections are not given during one time period. Most patients receive three treatments with each treatment session scheduled several weeks after the preceding one. Also, because collagen formation takes time, you may not start to see the results from Sculptra injections until several weeks after your treatment session. The good news is that Sculptra’s effects can last for over two years.

Finally, unlike hyaluronic acid which can be taken out with something called hyaluronidase, Radiesse and Sculptra cannot, so you need to wait until they naturally fade away if you are not happy with the result. That is why it’s important to work with an experienced injector to ensure the optimal results.