Contact Us Today

Schedule a consultation (613) 342-0220

Learning Center

Creating a foundation with dermal filler: best technique to treat a saggy face

Our understanding of dermal filler has come a long way. Since hyaluronic acid injectables were first introduced in the 1990’s, the way we treat aging skin has evolved. One important lesson we learned, as an industry overall, was that simply chasing volume loss with filler didn’t always produce the most natural looking results.

After years of trial and error we realized a few things. One, in order to help patient look younger we must take into account how the face ages. Specifically we need to address the changes that occur in the soft tissue, fat and bone. Two, in order to create a pleasing result, we must target these different anatomical levels using specialized fillers of various density and molecular composition.

MD Codes™: A New System for Creating Consistent Results

As with any new medical procedure there’s always a learning curve. Dermal filler was no exception. After patients ended up looking “puffy” instead of younger, it became clear that there was a right and wrong way of doing filler. Particularly, there was a need for a universally accepted technique for injecting filler with the goal of restoring a more youthful appearance to the aging face.

Enter the MD Codes™ system. Developed by a Brazilian Plastic Surgeon, this technique improves clinician success rates by reducing variability from one injector to the next. By targeting specific medical points on the face – hence MD Codes – volume loss and sagging skin can be lifted and facial features enhanced in a more predictable manner.

How Dermal Filler Can Help you Look Younger

Using MD Codes, an experienced injector can lift sagging facial features, while improving volume and rejuvenation in the following key structural areas: cheeks, jawline, temples and others.

Furthermore, your doctor may use a combination of traditional needles or cannulas to achieve the desired results. A cannula is a blunt-tip needle that delivers the hyaluronic acid with less bruising and swelling. The MD Codes technique uses both types of needles to achieve balance and harmony in facial structures.

The following concerns can be treated non-surgically with dermal filler:

  • Volume loss in cheeks and cheekbones
  • Nasolabial folds, also known as laugh lines
  • Tear troughs (under-eye area)
  • Marionette lines (creases that run down the corners of the mouth)
  • Thin or or aging lips, as well as upper lip lines (smoker’s lines)
  • Hollowed out temples
  • Along the jawline

MD Codes™ Goes One Step Further

Another important lesson we learned as injectors is that simply treating the above concerns with filler didn’t always make patients happy after the treatment. That’s because simply smoothing out unwanted lines, folds and creases didn’t fix the problem. Dissatisfaction post treatment was high becasue patients were expecting to look more youthful, not merely to eliminate isolated flaws.

The MD Codes system is so popular with injectors and patients alike because it takes on a more holistic approach. The fundamental premise of the treatment is to reverse the emotional attributes of aging, such as looking tired, sad or angry. At the same time, the goal is to have patients leave the clinic looking and feeling more happy and relaxed, in addition to less saggy and deflated.

Give us a call at 613-342-0220 to find out more about the MD Codes, dermal fillers and any special offers here at BrockvilleMediSpa. We invite you to book a personalized consultation with Dr. Steyn or Nurse Vicki. Look better without looking different!

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Schedule Your Consultation

Feeling positively ageless begins with the right knowledge.If you have questions regarding your skin, or are interested in learning more about a procedure please make an appointment to see us

Book An Appointment

LOOK BETTER, WITHOUT LOOKING DIFFERENT

Our Latest Blog

  • Minimize Your Risk of Bruising After Filler

    Post-injection bruising is a fact of life. It can happen when the needle nicks one of the thousands of tiny blood vessels in our body, resulting in minor bleeding under the skin. Even if you visit the most talented and experienced injector in the world, you can still get a bruise because these microscopic capillaries […]

    Read More
  • If You Like Microneedling, You’ll Love RF Fractional Resurfacing

    Microneedling has become synonymous with skin beautification. The treatment is an effective solution for smoothing mild acne scars, improving skin texture and for overall rejuvenation. But what if we told you there’s another treatment that produces all of the above benefits plus more? It’s called Venus Viva™ MD Fractional Resurfacing and it delivers much deeper […]

    Read More
  • Skin Cycling: What is It? Why You Should Try It.

    Skincare trends come and go. Many of them are quickly dismissed as nothing more than marketing hype. One recent beauty trend that’s here to stay, however, is Skin Cycling. It has earned a solid reputation in the hearts and minds of both medical professionals and those who practice it because Skin Cycling really works. What […]

    Read More
  • 5 Ways to Save Money, Plus More Perks with Swan Membership

    Read More
  • RF Fractional Resurfacing
  • Skin cycling
  • Swan Membership