Dr. Fred Weksbert MD FRCPC. Centre for Cosmetic Dermatology

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Dr. Fred Weksberg and Associates
1333 Sheppard Ave. East
Suite 324, Toronto, Ontario M2J 1V1
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Fillers for Lines, Wrinkles, Lips & Volume

Dr. Weksberg Servicing Toronto and the GTA, services are for Canadian citizens only.

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Replacing lost facial volume has become of major importance in facial rejuvenation techniques. As one ages, the entire face gradually shrinks and deflates, adding to the appearance of aging. At The Weksberg Centre for Cosmetic Dermatology based in Toronto, Ontario, we can offer you the solution. In a quick visit ranging in time from 15 minutes to one hour our staff of highly trained Registered Nurses under the supervision of Dr. Fred Weksberg will minimize the appearance of unwanted lines and wrinkles. In addition we can refill the cheeks, chin, and jawline until youthfulness is retrieved. The jowls can also be significantly reduced. For some patients the results can be almost as good as a face lift.

Over recent years, hyaluronic acid (HA) has emerged as the miracle compound for filling in wrinkles, scars, and replenishing lost volume on the face.

Hyaluronic acid is a major component of skin tissue, maintains local moisture content, and is gradually reabsorbed with time.

Highly purified Hyaluronic acids are injected to improve depressions, lines, wrinkles, and scars. With aging, our lips shrink and deflate. These fillers help to reverse aging changes and refill the lips to make them younger and more sensual. These HA's can also be used to treat the border of the lips, adding definition to the lip border for those who desire a fuller look. This will help to reduce the running of lipstick into the fine lines on the lip edge.

These HA's are available from many companies. However Dr. Fred Weksberg of The Weksberg Centre for Cosmetic Dermatology in Toronto has chosen to use only the safest and most effective types of HA's. These products include the Juvéderm® and Restylane/Perlane families of HA products, as well as the newest addition to the Juvéderm® family, Voluma.

These HA's have an excellent safety profile:
  • They are of non-animal origin
  • Do not require any prior test
  • The HA's are highly bio-compatible
Juvéderm® is available in three different forms - Juvéderm® Ultra, Juvéderm® Ultra Plus, and Voluma. In addition both Juvéderm® Ultra and Juvéderm® Ultra Plus are available with added Lidocaine (dental freezing). These Juvéderm® products with lidocaine help make the injections pain free.

Restylane is also available in 3 forms: Perlane, Restylane, and Restylane Fine Line. These products were also just released with added Lidocaine (dental freezing).

Restylane Fine Line and Juvéderm® Ultra are both used to treat very superficial fine lines.

Juvéderm® Ultra and Restylane are used for more prominent lines, and effectively fills forehead wrinkles, glabellar (frown) lines, mild to moderate nasal furrows, smile lines, cheek wrinkles, and improves scars. These HA's are used to add definition to the border of the lip and augment the lip for those who desire a fuller look to the lip.

Juvéderm® Ultra Plus and Perlane are used for the deeper wrinkles, deeper folds, and scars. These thicker products are excellent for adding volume back to the face, giving a more youthful and fresher appearance.

The agents best suited for volume correction include Juvéderm® Ultra Plus, Perlane, and Voluma.

With all HA injections the results are seen immediately. Occasionally the treated area may become red and swell slightly for up to one day afterwards. This is usually not very noticeable, allowing you to resume your regular activities and work as usual.

The duration of benefit from HA treatment is dependant on the individual and the injection site. It depends on many factors, such as the structure of the skin, lifestyle, age, as well as on the degree of perfection expected by the individual. These HA's typically last six to nine months, and in some cases Voluma has been reported to last up to one eighteen months.