Dr. from Skinbiology Says Hyaluronic Acid Fillers Cause Cancer?

Hi Apelonia,

" Dr. from Skinbiology Says HA Fillers Cause Cancer."  FALSE!!!!  You may go ahead with your injections and not worry.  Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

Thank you for your question.  As you are aware there are many people that have opinions that are not based in science or fact.  This website that you reference is not correct.  Dont believe most of what you read on the web without further investigation.

With regards to your treatment plans, keep the appointment.  Your PS should eveluate you and make recommendations.  While you may think you NL folds need injection, the same volume placed in the cheeks may give you a better aesthetic outcome and will still correct the NL fold.  Consider Perlane or Voluma for these areas.  Cheek volumization last about a year.

If you are having your lips volumized and want an amazing result, ask about Volbella.  Great immediate and long term lip augmentation is possible with this product.  Another great lip product (one that provides even more volume) is Juviderm Ultra Plus.  Remember, the lower lip should be 1.4 x the height and volume of the upper lip.  In addition, the vermillion border should be slightly prominant.  Good injectors will discuss this with you.

If you do not like the before / after images at your injectors office or do not like what they are saying, go somewhere else and forfeit the $100.  It always amazes me how many patients I see, do do corrective HAs and neuromodulators, that went to an inexperienced injector / GP because they thought they would be less expensive.  It is my opinion that most physicians know the value of their service, experience and education.  If they price themselves cheaper - it is beacuse they know thier value.  It is your face, the products last up to a year (longer in some locations) -go where your results will be best.  The reality is that many great offices are fairly priced and the results are worth any marginal increased expense.

Stop taking asa, NSAIDS and blood thinners and keep your appointment.  All the best, Dr. Scott Barr, MD, FRCSC, skinmedispa.ca