Dr. Linda Ptito has been aware of the benefits of dermal wrinkle fillers for decades. She was one of the first to administer collagen injections in Montreal in the 1980′s. Now, the latest generation of dermal fillers – such as JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® – have replaced collagen treatments at her Montreal practice for results that are more consistent and longer lasting.
More and more fillers now contain lidocaine, a light anesthetic that numbs the treated area. The doctor injects the product into the skin using a very fine needle to fill the wrinkle, crease or fold. It may be that a single injection is not sufficient if the wrinkle is very deep. In this case, we can make a second injection later. Injections of neuromodulators may be combined for people who want to correct expression lines and other types of wrinkles.
Side effects of dermal fillers are temporary and usually minor: mild redness, itching, bruising, swelling, small bumps and pain. These effects resolve within days after injection. In rare cases, side effects may persist a little longer or other complications may arise and must be treated. Dr. Ptito can discuss possible side effects with you in greater detail during the consultation.