Filler Injections in South Shore, Montreal
Dermal filler injections at Clinique Revive use Health Canada-approved hyaluronic-acid (HA) fillers to address volume loss, soft tissue contour, and specific concerns such as nasolabial folds, marionette lines, lip definition, cheek volume, tear-trough hollowing, and chin or jawline contour. The clinic’s approach is conservative: small volumes, careful technique, and a preference for gradual change over single-session transformation.
Filler is placed only where indicated by examination, not where a patient has been told online that ‘everyone gets work done.’ Hyaluronic-acid fillers are reversible if needed (an enzyme called hyaluronidase can dissolve HA filler), which is part of why they are the workhorse of conservative aesthetic practice.
HA fillers, reversible by design
Hyaluronic-acid fillers can be dissolved if asymmetry, vascular concern, or dissatisfaction occurs.
Anatomy-led placement
The injector assesses each area in person; placement is based on facial anatomy, not on a generic template.
Less is more
The clinic prefers small starting volumes with the option to add at follow-up rather than overcorrection on day one.
When filler is the right option
Filler suits adults with localized volume loss or contour concerns who understand that filler is not a substitute for skin care, sleep, or surgical correction when surgery is what the anatomy actually needs. It is not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding, in patients with active infection at the injection site, in patients with a history of severe reactions to HA or lidocaine, or in patients in whom the request is medically unreasonable (e.g., extreme volumes that would distort facial proportion).
Patients with body dysmorphic concerns benefit from a longer conversation before any treatment.
Preparation for filler injections
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment. Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E, and ginkgo for several days before treatment if medically safe — these increase bruising.
Do not stop prescribed blood thinners without your prescribing clinician’s approval. Plan around social commitments: bruising and swelling are common for several days.
Bring a list of medications, allergies, and any prior aesthetic treatments. If you are prone to cold sores and the treatment is around the lips, mention this — preventive antiviral medication may be advised.
Recovery and follow-up after filler
Expect swelling and possible bruising for 3–7 days. Avoid intense exercise, saunas, and hot yoga for 24–48 hours.
Avoid pressing or massaging the area unless instructed. Final result settles in about 2 weeks.
The clinic schedules a follow-up to review the result; small adjustments are common and expected. Filler results last 6–18 months depending on product and area treated.
If a vascular concern (skin colour change, severe pain, vision change) develops at any time after injection, contact the clinic immediately — this is rare but a known risk that is treated urgently.
- Medication and supplement list
- allergy history
- previous filler records if available
Physician or authorized injector
45 minutes including consultation
South Shore, Montreal, Léry, Saint-Mathieu — and across the South Shore (Rive-Sud)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is filler permanent?
Hyaluronic-acid fillers are not permanent — they gradually break down over months. This is intentional: it allows results to be adjusted as faces change and dissolved if needed.
Will I look done?
The clinic’s house style is conservative. The goal is to look like yourself, refreshed — not to look filled.
If you want dramatic change, this may not be the right clinic.
What if I don’t like the result?
HA filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. The clinic discusses how and when this is appropriate; minor asymmetry early on often settles on its own and does not need dissolving.
Can you fix filler done elsewhere?
Often yes. Bring records of what was injected, when, and where if available.
The clinician examines and advises whether dissolving, adjusting, or simply waiting is the best plan.