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Dermal Fillers

Wrinkles are often the first evidence of the years to appear on your face. Fortunately, these unwelcome lines, creases, and folds can be corrected easily. Injectable fillers can help you look refreshed and more youthful instantly, with little downtime. When combined with BOTOX® Cosmetic, Toronto women and men can achieve even more impressive results.

To learn more about injectable fillers and other med spa treatments, request a consultation online with Dr. Rival or call us toll-free at 1-866-229-FACE. Women and men from Toronto and throughout Canada choose Dr. Rival for a variety of non-surgical treatments and facial cosmetic surgery procedures.

What can injectable fillers do?

Specializing in enhancement of the face and neck, Dr. Rival knows how to achieve beautiful, natural results. He uses injectable fillers at his cosmetic surgery practice in Toronto to provide a variety of improvements, including:

• Smoothing away wrinkles, folds, and creases
• Sculpting and defining lips
• Enhancing mid-face volume on the temples, under the eyes, and on the cheeks
• Correcting superficial scars like those caused by acne and chicken pox

People with advanced signs of aging might also want to consider a face lift or other facial cosmetic surgery procedure to attain their desired improvements.

How do fillers work?

Injectable fillers replace lost volume under the skin to fill out wrinkles and add or restore volume. In contrast, BOTOX® Cosmetic corrects wrinkles gradually by temporarily stopping the contractions of specific facial muscles.

How are treatments performed?

Dr. Rival personally performs all filler treatments. He makes these quick injections by inserting a short, fine needle under the area that needs filling out. Discomfort is minimal, but anesthetic is available if desired. After these simple office treatments, you can return to your normal activities with no downtime.

Which filler is right for me?

There are a variety of fillers available, made from different substances, such as collagen, hyaluronic acid, and poly-L-lactic acid. Each filler is suited to a different concern, based on its composition, such as deep or shallow wrinkles, lips, or volume replacement. Dr. Rival will ask you to describe the improvements you'd like to see, review your health history, assess the condition of your skin, and then explain which fillers will best meet your needs. He might suggest other medical spa treatments as well.

When do fillers start to work?

The beauty of injectable fillers is that you will see improvement as soon as your treatment is complete. Some fillers, which encourage collagen production in the skin, continue to produce improvements for several weeks.

How long will my results last?

The great look you get from fillers can be maintained with regular treatments. The duration of the filler depends on its composition, your skin, and the area on which it was used. For example, a highly popular treatment, Restylane® in Toronto, results in improvements that last between about 6 and 18 months. Other fillers can last a year or longer.