Face treatments · Medical volumization

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, administered by a physician in Laval.

At Photoderma clinic, dermal fillers are injected by Dr Yoel Moyal, a specialist in advanced injection techniques. Stabilized hyaluronic acid hydrogel restores volume to the cheekbones, redraws the facial oval and jawline, enhances the lips and softens expression lines — following a complete medical evaluation.

  • Injecting physician Dr Yoel Moyal
  • Molecule Hyaluronic acid
  • Hydration capacity Up to one thousand times its own weight in water
  • Clinic expertise Over a decade at Photoderma
Preparing a hyaluronic acid dermal filler injection session at Photoderma clinic in Laval
Facial assessment · cheekbones, lips and oval · session supervised by Dr Moyal.

Understanding the molecule

What is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler?

Hyaluronic acid is not foreign to the body. It is present in every living organism, and it is largely responsible for your skin's elasticity and its ability to resist weather damage and the effects of time.

The molecule's essential role is to carry water and bind it inside the tissues. Each unit can hold up to one thousand times its own weight in water. Stabilized as a hydrogel and injected deep in the skin, it fills areas that have lost volume and restores curves without altering facial mobility.

Nature of the molecule

Already present in your skin

Hyaluronic acid provides deep hydration and natural support. The injection delivers a stabilized form that integrates with the tissues and then resorbs gradually, without leaving a lasting foreign body.

Biological role

Carry and bind water

Its essential function. Each molecule retains up to one thousand times its own weight in water: this property allows volume to be restored to an area hollowed by age or by repeated facial expressions.

Injectable form

Stabilized hydrogel

To stay in place beneath the dermis without breaking down instantly, hyaluronic acid is stabilized as a gel. The physician selects the product's density according to the area to fill and the desired effect.

Mapping the face

Which areas can be redefined or volumized?

Our faces change with age, but the natural lines remain recognizable: fillers redraw them with measure, respecting the proportions and expressions.

  • Mid-face

    Cheekbones and hollow cheeks

    Restores relief to the mid-face and rebalances a whole often sagging from age-related volume loss.

  • Lower face

    Facial oval and jawline

    Redraws the jawline, restores a clean contour to the lower face and supports the bone structure that fades over time.

  • Lips and contour

    Lip curve and vermilion border

    Restores curve, redefines the vermilion border, brings back hydration. Quantities remain discreet and chosen with you during the consultation.

  • Expression lines

    Nasolabial folds and marionette lines

    Softens the folds that deepen between the nose, mouth and chin, without freezing expressions or masking mimicry.

  • Eye area

    Hollow under-eyes and tear trough

    Reduces the tired look when volume loss under the eye accentuates the hollow and the cast shadow.

  • Wrinkles at rest

    Pronounced static wrinkles

    Superficially fills a wrinkle that remains visible even at rest, when skin slackening has already set the fold.

Areas are confirmed during the consultation. The physician adjusts density, depth and quantity to your anatomy and goals.

Medical framework · Collège des médecins du Québec

Why a medical evaluation precedes every session

Since the directives of the Collège des médecins du Québec took effect on May 1st, 2017, the former collective prescriptions for aesthetic purposes no longer apply. Every person who wishes to receive an injection — whether a first visit or a follow-up — begins with a medical evaluation.

  1. Step one — First contact

    A call to 450 314-3200, the toll-free line 1-844-252-3200, or a form from Contact us. A qualified technician notes your expectations and books an evaluation slot.

  2. Step two — Medical appointment

    The physician examines the area to be treated, reviews your medical history, current treatments and allergies, then determines whether hyaluronic acid injection is appropriate. They choose the product density best suited to each area.

  3. Step three — Treatment plan

    An individualized plan is written out: areas, planned volume, steps and follow-up schedule. It can be carried out by the physician themselves or be the subject of an individual prescription issued to a nurse or an auxiliary nurse, with reference to a protocol.

  4. Step four — Injection and follow-up

    The injection is performed at the clinic. You leave with the instructions to follow in the hours that come — gestures to avoid, skin care, timelines to review the result — and a check-up appointment is set when useful.

We thank you in advance for your understanding regarding this regulatory framework: it protects your health and ensures genuine medical supervision, from the first call through to clinic follow-up.

Questions before your session

Frequently asked questions · Dermal filler

What exactly is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler?

It is an injectable hydrogel formulated from a molecule naturally present in the skin. Hyaluronic acid carries and binds water: it can hold up to one thousand times its own weight. Placed deep in the tissue, it fills areas that have lost volume and redraws the natural lines of the face.

How long does a hyaluronic acid filler usually last?

Duration varies with the injected area, product density, mobility and each person's metabolism. The gel resorbs gradually. During the evaluation, Dr Moyal clarifies the renewal horizon suited to your plan and schedules a check-in at the right time.

Which areas of the face can be redefined or volumized with a filler?

Cheekbones and hollow cheeks, the facial oval and jawline, the lips, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, tear-trough hollows and certain static wrinkles. The physician determines with you the area, quantity and density of the product to inject during the consultation.

Is a medical evaluation with Dr Moyal required before any filler?

Yes. Since the directives of the Collège des médecins du Québec, in force since May 1st, 2017, the former collective prescriptions for aesthetic purposes no longer apply. Every patient, new or ongoing, first meets Dr Moyal, who establishes a written individualized plan.

Can a filler be combined with other treatments?

Mesotherapy and microneedling are among the treatments offered for skin quality. Intraceuticals products remain available. The relevance of combining them with injections, the order of treatments and their schedule are decided with Dr Moyal.

Next step · consultation

Discuss your filler with Dr Moyal.

The team schedules the medical evaluation before any injection, answers your questions about hyaluronic acid and prices out a personalized treatment plan. Follow-up slots are booked right after the appointment.

A genuine renewal of natural beauty:

  • Prior medical evaluation with the injecting physician
  • Individualized plan provided in writing before any injection
  • Post-treatment follow-up and check-up when useful
  • Medicard financing available, terms clarified during consultation