Most of these are volume concerns. That is the distinction that decides whether filler is right for you, and it is the first thing we assess.
Hyaluronic acid fillers, commonly called dermal fillers, restore or add volume to soften lines and rebuild contour in the face. At art&fact, a surgeon-led plastic surgery and medical aesthetics clinic in Calgary, Alberta, they are injected by our medical aesthetic injectors with five board-certified plastic surgeons in the building.
Hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in your body, particularly in skin, hair, and nails, where it attracts water and keeps skin hydrated. Higher levels support collagen production, the movement of nutrients between cells, and the healing of damaged skin. The fillers used in treatment are a modified version of the same substance, manufactured in a range of thicknesses and consistencies so the product placed in a lip is not the product used along a jawline.
Used well, the result is subtle and impactful. Filler is not intended to be obvious, and it is not intended to turn your face into a different one.
Filler treatments are performed in our Marda Loop clinic in a 30 to 45 minute appointment. A fine needle is used and discomfort is generally minimal. Most fillers contain lidocaine, which numbs the area progressively as the injection proceeds. Because the consultation and the treatment can often happen in the same visit, the length of your appointment depends largely on how many questions you have, and we would rather you asked all of them.
Every product used at art&fact is purchased through the official pharmaceutical company that manufactures it. These products have gone through clinical testing and are Health Canada and FDA approved, and they are only available for purchase by licensed and registered medical practitioners.
In the first 24 to 48 hours you may notice redness, swelling, or tenderness in the treated areas. Most redness and swelling settles within the first day.
After lip treatment, swelling is normal and improves over about a week, during which lips may look uneven. To reduce swelling and redness, use ice in 15 minute intervals every one to two hours until symptoms subside.
Results are not always exactly right the first time. Correction can be slightly under or over what you wanted, and the two sides of a face rarely respond identically. Additional product can be added until the result is where you want it, and we are happy to see you again two weeks later for a touch-up.
Call art&fact at (403) 800-9157 and leave a message if needed should you notice any skin discolouration such as marbling, paleness, severe redness or darkening that is not ordinary bruising, or severe pain in a treated area. If you cannot reach us and need medical advice, Health Link Alberta at 811 is free and available 24 hours a day.
In the hands of a trained health professional, the major complications of filler injection can be safely treated when they are addressed promptly. That is the reason we ask you to call early rather than wait.
Fillers and neuromodulators are both injectables, and they are often confused. Neuromodulators relax the muscles responsible for movement lines. Fillers fill creases and restore volume. They are frequently used together, and the combination is often what produces the softest and most natural improvement.
Filler is also not the answer to every concern, and we would rather tell you that at consultation than afterward:
Filler is a temporary treatment for facial aging that works by restoring lost volume. As a face continues to age, skin quality and texture need attention too, and for some patients with significant excess and loose skin, surgery is required to get the result they actually want. Filler can then be used as maintenance afterward.
art&fact offers the most comprehensive options in Calgary across surgical and non-surgical care, and for injectables that matters in two practical ways.
The first is judgement. When a clinic offers only injectables, every problem tends to look like one that injectables can solve. We can tell you when the honest answer is a different treatment, or a combination, or nothing yet.
The second is what stands behind the treatment. Injections are performed by our medical aesthetic injectors within a practice that has five board-certified plastic surgeons on site. Facial anatomy varies from patient to patient, and complication management is a clinical skill rather than an afterthought. You can meet the team on our About Us page.
A good candidate for fillers is a patient who is relatively healthy and has realistic expectations for the outcome. The decision to have filler injections is a personal one, and you will be asked to sign consent forms confirming you understand the procedure and its risks. Ask your surgeon or injector every question you have before you sign.
Results are visible immediately and typically last 6 to 12 months. Duration depends on the product, the area treated, how much that area moves, and your own metabolism. Lips tend to be at the shorter end of that range.
Discomfort is mild. A topical numbing cream is applied first, a fine needle is used, and the lidocaine within most fillers numbs the area as treatment proceeds.
Yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be broken down with an enzyme injection if a result needs adjusting, which is one of the practical advantages of hyaluronic acid over other filler materials.
Liquid rhinoplasty uses filler to improve the shape and contour of the nose without surgery, starting at $1,200. It suits some concerns well and others not at all, and where surgery is the better answer we will point you to rhinoplasty instead.
Often, yes. Many treatment plans combine them, and your injector will advise on sequencing based on the areas being treated.
Most patients return to their day immediately. Plan around the first 24 to 48 hours if you bruise easily or have an event coming up.
If you are considering dermal fillers, book a consultation and expect a straight assessment of whether filler is the right treatment for what is bothering you. art&fact is located at 2403 33 Avenue SW in Calgary's Marda Loop. Call (403) 800-9157 or reach us through our contact page.
In the first 24 to 48 hours you may notice redness, swelling, or tenderness in the treated areas. Most redness and swelling settles within the first day.
After lip treatment, swelling is normal and improves over about a week, during which lips may look uneven. To reduce swelling and redness, use ice in 15 minute intervals every one to two hours until symptoms subside.
Results are not always exactly right the first time. Correction can be slightly under or over what you wanted, and the two sides of a face rarely respond identically. Additional product can be added until the result is where you want it, and we are happy to see you again two weeks later for a touch-up.
Call art&fact at (403) 800-9157 and leave a message if needed should you notice any skin discolouration such as marbling, paleness, severe redness or darkening that is not ordinary bruising, or severe pain in a treated area. If you cannot reach us and need medical advice, Health Link Alberta at 811 is free and available 24 hours a day.
In the hands of a trained health professional, the major complications of filler injection can be safely treated when they are addressed promptly. That is the reason we ask you to call early rather than wait.
Fillers and neuromodulators are both injectables, and they are often confused. Neuromodulators relax the muscles responsible for movement lines. Fillers fill creases and restore volume. They are frequently used together, and the combination is often what produces the softest and most natural improvement.
Filler is also not the answer to every concern, and we would rather tell you that at consultation than afterward:
Filler is a temporary treatment for facial aging that works by restoring lost volume. As a face continues to age, skin quality and texture need attention too, and for some patients with significant excess and loose skin, surgery is required to get the result they actually want. Filler can then be used as maintenance afterward.
art&fact offers the most comprehensive options in Calgary across surgical and non-surgical care, and for injectables that matters in two practical ways.
The first is judgement. When a clinic offers only injectables, every problem tends to look like one that injectables can solve. We can tell you when the honest answer is a different treatment, or a combination, or nothing yet.
The second is what stands behind the treatment. Injections are performed by our medical aesthetic injectors within a practice that has five board-certified plastic surgeons on site. Facial anatomy varies from patient to patient, and complication management is a clinical skill rather than an afterthought. You can meet the team on our About Us page.
A good candidate for fillers is a patient who is relatively healthy and has realistic expectations for the outcome. The decision to have filler injections is a personal one, and you will be asked to sign consent forms confirming you understand the procedure and its risks. Ask your surgeon or injector every question you have before you sign.
Results are visible immediately and typically last 6 to 12 months. Duration depends on the product, the area treated, how much that area moves, and your own metabolism. Lips tend to be at the shorter end of that range.
Discomfort is mild. A topical numbing cream is applied first, a fine needle is used, and the lidocaine within most fillers numbs the area as treatment proceeds.
Yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be broken down with an enzyme injection if a result needs adjusting, which is one of the practical advantages of hyaluronic acid over other filler materials.
Liquid rhinoplasty uses filler to improve the shape and contour of the nose without surgery, starting at $1,200. It suits some concerns well and others not at all, and where surgery is the better answer we will point you to rhinoplasty instead.
Often, yes. Many treatment plans combine them, and your injector will advise on sequencing based on the areas being treated.
Most patients return to their day immediately. Plan around the first 24 to 48 hours if you bruise easily or have an event coming up.
If you are considering dermal fillers, book a consultation and expect a straight assessment of whether filler is the right treatment for what is bothering you. art&fact is located at 2403 33 Avenue SW in Calgary's Marda Loop. Call (403) 800-9157 or reach us through our contact page.
