Cosmetic Injections

A lip flip and lip filler can both make your lips look fuller, but they do it in different ways. A lip flip uses botox to relax the muscle just above your top lip, so your lip naturally flips upward and looks a bit plumper without actually adding volume. Lip filler, on the other hand, adds volume with hyaluronic acid to give your lips more shape, definition, and fullness.

Dynamic wrinkles appear when we use our facial muscles to form expressions, like when we're smiling, frowning, or squinting (frown lines, crow's feet, or forehead lines). But what happens when these wrinkles remain even when your face is at rest? They transition into what we call static wrinkles.

Static wrinkles are lines that are visible even when our face is in a neutral or relaxed state. This transition happens over time, largely due to the natural aging process and environmental factors like sun exposure.

Depending on the results they'd like to see, patients may require both botox (for dynamic wrinkles) and dermal filler (for static wrinkles). For recommendations specific to you, please book in your complimentary consultation at one of my five locations

Yes! Most people experience lip asymmetry with their upper lip naturally being smaller. And as you age and natural collagen production decreases (along with hyaluronic acid and elastin), the additional loss of volume is also known to cause a thin upper lip. When patients come to me for lip filler, it's not always about adding volume, especially not to both the upper and lower lips.

When it comes to dermal fillers in Sicamous, Salmon Arm, Enderby, Armstrong, and Chase, you have options. There are constantly new formulas entering the market and it's important to do you research before choosing what's best for you. I trust and use Revanesse® hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers with my patients because its the only cross-linked hyaluronic acid filler that is Canadian made. The formulas' sophical shape particles allow the formula to be better accepted by the body, which means a lower rate of swelling and slower breakdown of the particulars (longer lasting results). Under the Revanesse® there are several different formulas, each unique in their benefits:
Revanesse® Kiss – To define and augment the lips and surrounding area. This is a smooth, soft gel engineered to shape and volumize the lips and perioral region.
Revanesse® Ultra – To treat mid-to deep lines and wrinkles, as well as fill medium volume areas (for example, the nasolabial folds and marionettes). This is a high viscosity formula so it also great for adding more structure to the lip’s vermillion border.
Revanesse® Contour – To treat large volume areas (for example, the jawline or temples) as well as shape and contour the facial features (for example, the chin or cheeks).
Revanesse® Shape – To sculpt and volumize deep tissue areas such as the cheeks, chin, jawline, and vermillion border. This is the line’s highest viscosity hyaluronic acid (HA) gel.

If you're sitting there still confused about which filler you need, do not stress! With over seven years of injecting experience and training, it is my responsibility as your cosmetic injector to provide you with the best treatment plan based on my expertise. Every appointment with me begins with a consultation to ensure you feel 100 percent comfortable with the treatment plan.

Botox lasts three to four months. How many times have you heard this statement? While it is true, I think there is a huge misconception that your neuromodulator results will kick in and remain the same for those three to four months. That is just not the case. Your botox results follow a curved line on a graph. Here’s what to actually expect:
Week 1 | Your botox results are not fully visible for these first few days and will likely still experience movement.
Week 2 | Your botox results are at their most intense/tightest.
Week 6 | This is when your botox results are at their best (in my opinion). They have settled and look the most natural.
Week 12 | Your results have been slowly diminishing, but you’ll likely not have full movement back yet. Time to think about rebooking.