Injectables Toronto - Juvederm Toronto

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Injectables / Juvederm

For fuller, younger-looking features

Here you can learn more about Juvederm and other solutions that are known as “injectables” which are used to give you that fuller more youthful longer lasting appearance.

Injectables are used to enhance the appearance of facial skin by smoothening lines and scars or enlarging specific areas of the face like lips for examples. Injectables offer an alternative to heavier surgical procedures: they are useful for milder signs of aging and can help postpone a more advanced operation significantly.

Injectables in Toronto

There are different types of injectables, depending on the task at hand and the patient’s profile and wishes. Collagen and other substances found in the human body (Juvéderm is one of the latest ones) can be used as injectables as well as fat from your own body (which requires another procedure to collect the fat beforehand). The procedure in itself consists in carefully selected injections into your face, and is usually done under local anesthesia.

Minimizing Risks

General requirements to be eligible for injectables are a good general health, and precise and reasonable expectations. As it is the case for many cosmetic procedures, being a non-smoker is always preferable. Allergy testing may also be required for certain types of injectables. Dr. Golger will give you all the necessary information during your interview.

Side Effects and Recovery

Side effects are relatively mild compared to the ones after a surgical procedure and include pain, bruising and swelling. Dr. Golger will make sure to give you the proper instructions to minimize the inconvenience. Results are final fairly rapidly (days or sometimes even hours), but side effects may sometimes persist for up to a few weeks.

Injectables don’t offer a permanent solution however, and the result will subside over time. Some injectables will simply fade away while others might remain in place, sometimes requiring to be surgically extracted after a while. Dr. Golger will explain to you what the different scenarios are depending on the type of injectable you are interested in and best suits your profile.