Injectable Fillers Montreal, Quebec

The cosmetic market is continually changing and replete with a multitude of filler products, each making bold claims about efficacy and duration. Dr. Swift is a world-renowned expert in “injectables”, and sits on the medical advisory board of many of the leading pharmaceutical companies in Canada, the United States, and Europe. He often leads clinical trials on innovative new products and lectures at the main plastic surgery and dermatology conferences around the globe.

Dr. Swift will use his experience and expertise to carefully select only those products that are best suited for your unique situation. He is a pioneer of the comprehensive approach to combining fillers with other non-surgical treatments (like Botox and skin treatments) to maximize each individual’s beauty potential.

HYALURONIC ACIDS

Intradermal injections of hyaluronic acid (a naturally occurring substance present in all living organisms) can fill in grooves, expression lines, wrinkles, irregularities and depressions. The most common areas for treatment are the lines around the nose and mouth, the frown lines between the eyebrows, and the lips, cheeks and chin for contouring and enhancement.

Hyaluronic acid is not animal derived, so unlike collagen it requires no pre-testing. However, since it is made from natural substances, it is unfortunately not permanent. Though some patients have reported results lasting up to two years, six to nine months is the norm.

More recently, the addition of a mild anesthetic in the hyaluronic acid formula has all but eliminated the pain associated with the injection process. Dr. Swift was the first to use this novel product in North America, and was invited to share his expertise and personal technique with the top injectors in the United States and Canada.

COLLAGEN

Bovine collagen (cow derived) for many years was the mainstay for treatment of facial wrinkles, lip enhancement and unsightly scars on the face. It always required an allergy pre-test, and results were unfortunately short-lived. Recent developments in the preparation of porcine collagen (pig derived) with high human compatibility have allowed the safe use of this product without any pre-testing. This has led to a rebirth of the use of collagen to restore natural beauty in the face and lips, with results lasting in excess of one year.

SCULPTRA™

Sculptra™ is unique in that it does not actually fill, but rather stimulates the skin’s own collagen to proliferate, thus providing volume to sunken cheeks. Using a series of strategically placed injections under the facial skin, Dr. Swift has had wonderful success in erasing tired appearances and restoring the “volume of youth”. Several sessions spaced one month apart are usually required to achieve results that last for 2-3 years. Expect minimal downtime as possible bruising is usually minimal and quick to dissipate.

RADIESSE™

Radiesse™ dermal filler stimulates the body to produce new collagen and is ideal for correcting the signs of aging or adding natural contours to the face – without invasive surgery. Not only are the results immediate, but due to the collagen stimulation, you will continue to look more youthful and attractive over time. In fact, for may patients, the benefits of treatment with Radiesse™ dermal filler may last up to a year or more.