MD Aesthetics/Copeland MD. Durham's Premier Cosmetic Centre

Hyaluronic Filler

  • Are there side effects or downtime to the filler procedure?

    Directly after the treatment, it’s normal to experience some minor and temporary effects such as stinging, bruising, mild to moderate redness, and swelling. Although rare, allergic reaction can occur at the injection site.  It is therefore important to have the procedure performed in a medical fa...
  • How do I go about booking for Filler?

    Because filler is based on a client's unique facial features and desired outcomes, we can only provide pricing after a one on one complementary consultation.  Fillers are often used in combination with other neuromodulators, such as Botox, Nuiceva and Dysport, to achieve a better overall effect. ...
  • How often would I require filler treatments?

    How often would I require filler treatments? Treatment effects typically last 6 – 12 months depending on the area, injection technique, skin condition, lifestyle, age.  Over time, repeat treatments can favourably lengthen the interval between appointments and, in some individuals, the amount of p...
  • Is the Filler procedure painful?

    Is the procedure painful? Dr. Copeland always applies a local anesthetic to numb the area prior to the procedure. This should help dull the sensation of being pricked during the injection.  All the filler we use also has lidocaine (a local anesthetic) in for further enhance patient comfort. If yo...
  • I was thinking about getting a Lip Fill. How do I know it will look natural?

    There are many reasons why people consider enhancing their lips. For some it stems from factors attributable to ageing; the loss of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid which provide structure, elasticity and volume to skin. Others choose to augment their lips to improve definition and/or volume...
  • What can be done to improve under the eyes (tear trough) and help with a tired look?

    As we age, we lose our fat pads just under the eyes. As well our bone recedes creating bigger troughs.  Hyaluronic gel, (filler) an injectable which replaces lost volume and maintains skin hydration helps to redensify eye circles, hallow tear troughs, and the horizontal groove under the eyes.   L...
  • What can I do for aging hands?

    In your 40s or 50s, signs of aging can start to appear with discoloration and age spots. If you have a lifestyle that exposes to you a lot of sun (like golfing or sailing) your hands can begin to show signs of aging even earlier. You can also experience volume loss in your hands in your 50s and 6...
  • What do you charge for Filler?

    With age, our facial bones shrink, fat loses volume, and your face is pulled downward from years of gravity.  Filler is the ideal solution to help reshape, lift and return volume resulting in a younger looking you. Filler should rarely be considered in just one area of the face, because treatment...
  • Who is Dr. Copeland? Does he do all the cosmetic injections at MD Aesthetics?

    Dr. Charles Copeland, BPharm MD CCFP Medical Director, MD Aesthetics, The Therapeutic Botox Centre and the Anderson Medical Centre At MD Aesthetics, you are in the care of an experienced physician. Dr. Charles Copeland has been committed to cosmetic medicine for over 18 years and is recognized b...