Thinking about Botox or fillers? You’re not alone!
These popular treatments can help you achieve a youthful, vibrant look with just a few strategic pokes!
But here’s the thing – as injectables become more popular, it’s crucial to get them done right. For the best results, trust an expert like Dr. Ashlin Alexander, a top cosmetic surgeon known for his natural-looking injectables.
“My main philosophy, both with injectables and with surgery, is that no one should look at you and be able to tell that anything was done,” he shares. “It should look like the nose, lips, or face that you were born with.”
Dr. Alexander is a renowned expert in the world of facial plastic surgery and injectables. With an impressive portfolio of surgical and liquid rhinoplasties, hair transplants, facelifts, full-face injectables transformations, and more, he has quickly earned a reputation as one of Toronto’s best injectors – and one of the only cosmetic surgeons in the city who offers them!
We sat down with Dr. Alexander to learn more about natural-looking injectables and his all-star approach at HealthOne.
Let’s start off by understanding the basics of injectables.
The two most common injectable procedures are neuromodulators and fillers. Botox is used to temporarily freeze the muscles under the skin. Patients love this treatment because it helps them look younger and reduces the appearance of unwanted wrinkles on areas like the forehead, crow’s feet, and between the eyebrows.
Filler, on the other hand, is used to add volume. Comprised of a hydrating hyaluronic acid substance, patients often seek dermal filler in areas like the lips, cheeks, chin, and even the under-eyes. This procedure, along with Botox, can help patients look younger, brighter, and more vibrant.
There are lots of different professionals who are licensed to administer injectables. This includes nurses, cosmetic physicians, as well as cosmetic surgeons like Dr. Alexander. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, experienced professional to do your injectables, it’s always a smart idea to visit a cosmetic surgeon.
One reason is because they have advanced, in-depth knowledge of facial anatomy. “This is one of the key factors in being a good injector,” Dr. Ashlin shares. “As a facial plastic surgeon, I have a unique knowledge and perspective of facial anatomy that gets honed every week in the operating room.”
This allows him to visualize the changes under the skin that must be made to create the external results the patient is looking for. “It also ensures that I’m being very safe with my injection techniques,” he adds.
When patients seek out a professional for injectables procedures, experience and safety are often top of mind. By visiting Dr. Alexander, they can feel at ease knowing they’re visiting one of the most trusted, experienced, and knowledgeable experts in the city.
Along with this, Dr. Alexander takes a holistic, full-face approach. As we mentioned, you shouldn’t walk into a clinic and ask them to make you look like your favourite celebrity.
Each one of us has a unique bone structure and facial features that should be enhanced and celebrated, not eliminated.
Dr. Alexander shares that although most of his patients come in with one or two cosmetic goals (like fuller lips, a more pronounced chin, or to reshape the side profile of their nose), he always recommends a comprehensive full-face approach.
“I generally take a more holistic view to the face. My goal is to improve the overall appearance of the whole face as opposed to just chasing a certain line or a particular shadow,” he says.
This is something his patients have valued for years. When they visit Dr. Alexander, they know they’re getting an experienced professional who has worked with thousands of different patients and face structures. This allows him to provide an accurate, detailed analysis and make customized recommendations using his eye for artistic balance.
From start to finish, Dr. Alexander also prides himself on being completely transparent. While recommending additional treatments to a patient, he always leaves the final decision in their hands.
“There’s always an option for a full-face approach and it’s up to them how they want to about it,” he says. “I give my recommendations, and we decide together on which treatments they want to go ahead with.”
Whether he’s performing a complete transformation or focusing on one area of the face, the bottom line for Dr. Alexander’s treatment is that it always looks natural.
“I do have people come in who request extreme changes every so often, but I always advise against doing so,” he shares. “I find that with injectables, doing several small tweaks is much more impactful than making one drastic change. It ends up looking more natural and overall makes the face look more youthful.”
Back when Kylie Jenner rose to fame, Dr. Alexander shares that he saw an uptick in patients requesting lip filler treatments. When she got them dissolved, many of his patients also followed suit.
This shows that aesthetic trends will come and go until the end of the time. But what never goes out of style is natural, customized results.
“I always factor in two things about what the person is asking me for. A: would it suit their face, and B: would it look natural? I have a conservative treatment philosophy which leads to subtle but meaningful results. This seems to be what my patients appreciate the most.”
At the end of the day, injectables are a great way to boost your confidence. While there are plenty of clinics in Toronto you can visit, one of the best options is HealthOne Skin Clinic & Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr. Alexander has over a decade of experience not only in injectables, but in the intricacies of facial anatomy. He has never been one to adhere to trends or provide cookie-cutter treatments. His focus has always remained consistent: to provide patients with naturally subtle yet meaningful results.
Ready to explore having natural looking Botox? Book a consultation with Dr. Alexander at HealthOne Skin Clinic & Cosmetic Surgery to hear his expertise and recommendations!
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