Dermal Fillers In Montreal & Westmount

Dermal Fillers

Restore Facial Fullness and Reduce Lines and Wrinkles.

  • Dermal fillers are quick rejuvenation treatments that help restore facial volume, smooth age-related lines, and restore a more youthful you.
Overview

Dermal Fillers: Restoring Volume, Structure, and Youthful Contours

With time, the face naturally loses subcutaneous fat, bone density, and structural proteins like collagen and elastin. This process can lead to hollowed features, shifting shadows, and deeper folds. At the plastic surgery practice of Dr. Edouard Coeugniet, we use advanced dermal fillers to restore lost volume, smooth deep creases, and sculpt refined facial contours with exceptional precision.

What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are safe, biocompatible gel formulations injected beneath the skin's surface. Most modern fillers utilize hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring sugar molecule in the body that attracts and binds moisture.

Unlike therapies that relax muscles, fillers act as a supportive matrix. They instantly lift depleted tissue, smooth out etched lines, and rehydrate the skin from within.It's important to have the procedure performed by a licensed healthcare professional.

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected under the skin to create a fuller or smoother appearance.
    They are used to address a variety of concerns, including:

  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Acne scars
  • Hollow areas
  • Thin lips
  • Receding scars
  • Contour deformities
  • Lower eyelids

Pre-Treatment and Post-Care Guidelines

Following these clinical instructions helps ensure an optimal aesthetic outcome and minimizes temporary side effects:

Pre-Treatment Preparation

  • Manage Supplements: Avoid blood-thinning agents, including aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, and omega-3 supplements, for one week prior to reduce bruising risks.
  • Plan Around Events: Schedule your session at least two weeks before major social events to allow any residual swelling to settle completely.

Post-Treatment Care

  • Apply Cold Compresses: Use a clean, cold pack gently on the treated areas for 10-minute intervals to reduce initial swelling.
  • Minimize Movement & Pressure: Avoid massaging, rubbing, or putting heavy pressure on the treated zones for the first 48 hours.
  • Avoid Intense Heat & Exercise: Postpone strenuous workouts, saunas, steam rooms, and direct sun exposure for 24 to 48 hours.

Key Benefits of Treatment

Dermal filler treatments at our clinic provide immediate, customizable enhancements to your facial architecture:

  • Instant Volume Restoration: Plumps hollow temples, sunken under-eye areas, and deflated cheeks.
  • Smoothes Deep Folds: Softens prominent lines, such as nasolabial folds (smile lines) and marionette lines.
  • Sculpts and Defines: Refines the jawline, enhances the chin profile, and adds symmetry to the lips.
  • Natural-Looking Outcomes: Dr. Coeugniet’s deep understanding of facial anatomy ensures subtle, balanced results that complement your natural features.
  • Long-Lasting, Non-Surgical Results: Enjoy structural rejuvenation that lasts for months or even years without the downtime of surgery.
Dermal fillers in Montreal

Some common types of dermal fillers include:

  • Hyaluronic acid: A natural component of the skin that can soften fine lines and restore fullness
  • Calcium hydroxylapatite: A mineral-like compound that can treat deeper wrinkles and skin folds
  • Poly-L-lactic acid: A synthetic filler that stimulates collagen production
  • Polymethyl methacrylate: A semi-permanent filler that can form lumps or be visible under the skin

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How do dermal fillers differ from wrinkle-relaxing neuromodulators?

Neuromodulators temporarily relax the underlying muscles that cause expression lines. Dermal fillers do not affect the muscles; instead, they physically fill in wrinkles, restore lost volume, and lift sagging tissue.

How long do dermal fillers last? ​

Dermal fillers are considered semi permanent, which means that the majority of the filler will be metabolized out over several months. The speed at which dermal fillers are dissolved depends on factors such as metabolism, type of filler injected, and area of injection. On average, hyaluronic acid dermal filler lasts between 6 to 12 months. Some face fillers made of non-hyaluronic acid last a few years if their purpose is to stimulate collagen, as it takes many years for your body to break down the collagen that was created. Individual results may vary, and it is common with skin care procedures to expect variable longevity.

How safe are dermal fillers? ​

Dermal fillers are generally safe, but similar to any procedure, cosmetic dermal fillers do not come without risk. Swelling and bruising are common side effects to expect. We prefer hyaluronic acid dermal fillers as they are dissolvable with a painless injection of an enzyme to remove the hyaluronic acid when needed. As with any cosmetic procedure like dermal fillers, it is important to visit an experienced and knowledgeable professional who can provide you with a comprehensive assessment and treatment plan while walking you through potential risks with any cosmetic treatment.

Are dermal fillers permanent? ​

Dermal fillers are considered semi-permanent, lasting between 6 to 12 months on average and depending on many variables such as metabolism, volume injected, type of filler, area of injection, etc. The beauty of hyaluronic acid facial fillers is that it already exists as a natural sugar molecule in your skin – we’re simply adding additional hyaluronic acid to plump, hydrate, and restore lost volume under the skin. We notice that with ongoing maintenance, the best dermal fillers such as Revanesse and Restylane, build on previous face filler and can last longer which is more sustainable.

What are the side effects of dermal fillers?

After receiving dermal filler injections, your healthcare provider will cleanse your skin. They may give you an ice pack to ease pain and swelling. You may have bruises, swelling or discomfort after getting the injections. Usually, these side effects are mild and go away in a few days.

Where do fillers go when they dissolve?

The hyaluronidase (Hyalase) will dissolve fillers when injected near them. Upon injection, it accelerates the dissolving process of breaking down the filler, which the body reabsorbs through a completely natural process.

Montreal dermal fillers
Dr. Edouard Coeugniet / Triple Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Montreal & Westmount, Quebec