Only if that is the look you want. Botox can be dosed for full softening with very little visible movement, or for a more natural finish where lines soften but you keep most of your expression. Neither is right or wrong, it is a matter of personal preference. Some clients love the smooth, polished look of fuller relaxation, others want subtle softening with their natural movement preserved. The conversation with Angela starts with the look you are after, and the treatment plan is built around that, not around a one-size answer.

Most hyaluronic acid lip fillers last 6 to 12 months for visible volume. The product breaks down slowly with movement, metabolism, and other factors. Your body still has hyaluronic acid in those tissues for longer than the visible result lasts, which is why touch-ups tend to need a little less product than the original treatment. Final timing depends on your metabolism and the product family used.

Most patients describe lip filler as a sharp pinch and warmth, not a deep pain. Topical numbing is applied beforehand. Many fillers also contain lidocaine, which numbs the area further once injection begins. Neuromodulator injections use smaller needles and most patients find them very manageable. We do not promise zero discomfort, but we do everything reasonable to minimize it.

Hyaluronic acid filler is reversible. An enzyme called hyaluronidase can dissolve it, partially or completely, in clinic. The change is visible within hours. For other treatments, results either fade over time (neuromodulators) or evolve as your skin heals (peels, microneedling). Honest conversation about expected outcomes happens before treatment, every time.

Not at Kallos & Co. Although there is no strong evidence of harm, there is also no strong evidence of safety, and that is enough for us to defer. We are happy to plan with you for after you finish breastfeeding, or after the postpartum period. There are skincare-only options that may suit you in the meantime. This is something to talk about openly in your consultation.

Three layers do most of the heavy lifting: a gentle cleanser, a single active ingredient, and broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher daily. Use vitamin C in the morning or a retinoid at night, but not both in the same evening when you are starting. Do that consistently for 12 weeks before adding anything else. Most skincare problems are solved by doing less, well.

There is no universal right age. If your skin is concerned about texture, fine lines, sun damage, or acne, a retinoid can help. Many people benefit from starting in their mid to late 20s as part of long-term care. Build up slowly: twice a week to start, then every other night, then nightly only if your skin tolerates it. Use sunscreen daily without exception.

For texture, pore appearance, acne scarring, and overall firmness, yes, when done as a series. A single session feels nice, but a three-session course is what triggers meaningful collagen rebuilding. Real results show up at 4 to 12 weeks per session, and they compound over the series. It is not a substitute for daily sun protection or consistent skincare, but it is a strong adjunct.

Skip alcohol for at least 24 hours before. Alcohol thins the blood, which increases the risk of bruising and swelling. The same applies to ibuprofen, aspirin, fish oil, and certain herbal supplements (check with your doctor before stopping anything you take regularly). Drink water generously instead, and eat a real meal before you come in.

We generally recommend at least 2 weeks for filler, longer if you are getting more substantial treatment. Swelling peaks at 48 to 72 hours, most settles within a week, and the final result is visible at 2 weeks. For a wedding or major event, plan 6 to 8 weeks ahead so you can fine-tune anything that needs adjustment. For lighter touch-ups, 3 to 4 weeks is usually enough.

Skip vigorous exercise for the rest of the treatment day. Increased blood flow can theoretically affect the placement of the product as it integrates. Light walking is fine. By the next day, normal exercise is back on the table. The same window applies to saunas, hot showers, and lying flat for several hours.

For the first 24 hours: do not touch or press on the area, skip exercise, saunas, and hot showers, avoid alcohol and blood thinners. Sleep on your back if you can. Light swelling, bruising, and tenderness are normal and peak at 48 to 72 hours. Most patients see their final result at 2 weeks. Detailed day-by-day expectations are in our Recovery Calendar.

No. If you stop getting Botox, your face gradually returns to its pre-treatment state, nothing worse. There is no rebound and no acceleration of aging from stopping. In fact, consistent use over years can slow the formation of certain lines because the muscles have spent less time creating them. There is no dependency or withdrawal.

Hyaluronic acid filler is not permanent. It breaks down over months to years depending on the product family and the area treated. Lip filler lasts 6 to 12 months on average. Cheek and chin fillers can last 12 to 24 months. Permanent fillers exist in other parts of the world but they are rarely used in Canada because they are very hard to correct if something goes wrong. We use only Health Canada approved hyaluronic acid products at Kallos & Co.

What you see is overfilling, layered treatments over many years without breaks, or treatment in areas that were not indicated for that person's face. None of that happens by accident. It happens because someone said yes when they should have said no, repeatedly. We say no when it matters. The filler you should be looking for is the filler you do not notice.

Facial dermal filler can restore the volume that softens with age, refine contour, and support the underlying architecture of the face. Common areas include the cheeks (lift and structure), chin (projection and balance), jawline (definition), temples (smoothing hollowing), and nasolabial folds (softening deep creases). The strongest plans treat the face as a whole, not isolated zones. Often the best result for a concern in one area comes from treating another.

That depends on your face, your goals, and your starting point. Some plans use a single syringe, others span two or more across one or more sessions. Angela assesses this in consultation, and discusses pacing, including whether to spread treatment across more than one appointment. Package pricing is available at Kallos & Co when two or more syringes are part of your plan.

Hyaluronic acid filler in the cheeks and jawline typically lasts 12 to 18 months, sometimes longer. These are areas of relatively less movement compared to the lips, which is why the product breaks down more slowly here. Your metabolism, the specific product family used, and how the area moves all influence longevity.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is the concentrated, growth-factor-rich portion of your own blood. A small sample is drawn, spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma, and then applied to the skin during a microneedling treatment. Because the material comes from your own body, there is no question of compatibility, only your own repair signals being concentrated and delivered where they can work. The risks are similar to any blood draw and any microneedling treatment, and a thorough consultation covers what to expect.

Both are derived from your own blood. PRP is prepared with an anticoagulant and tends to deliver a strong, rapid boost of growth factors. PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) skips the anticoagulant and is spun more gently, which preserves a wider range of growth factors, white blood cells, and even stem cells, and releases them more slowly through a fibrin matrix. The result tends to be a more sustained regenerative effect. Which suits you depends on your goals, your skin, and your timeline. That is a conversation for your consultation with Angela.

For dark circles related to skin quality and thinning, PRP for the under-eye area can gradually improve brightness, skin thickness, and overall quality of the tissue. It is not an instant fix, and it will not address every cause of dark circles, since pigmentation and structural concerns are different conversations. Results build over a series of 3 sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, with the most meaningful improvement assessed 6 to 8 weeks after the final session. Whether this is the right approach for your specific concern is a conversation with Angela.

Pluryal skin boosters are concentrated, professional-grade serums delivered into the skin during a microneedling treatment. The microchannels created by the needling let the active ingredients absorb meaningfully deeper than they could on intact skin. Refresh is hydration-focused, best for tired or dehydrated skin and a plumped, dewy finish. Radiance is brightening-focused, best for uneven tone or a pre-event glow. Both are $75 add-ons to basic microneedling only, not with PRP or PRF. Angela can help you choose at your appointment.

These treatments build their best results across a series of 3 sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Start roughly 4 to 5 months out, with the final session ideally 4 to 6 weeks before the wedding. That gives your skin time to fully settle, any temporary redness or flaking to resolve, and the collagen-rebuilding response to peak right as you are walking down the aisle. Pair the timeline with consistent SPF and a calm at-home routine, and your skin shows up at its best.

Expect skin that looks warm, red, and slightly swollen on treatment day, similar to a sunburn, plus a small bruise at the blood draw site. Most surface redness fades within 24 to 48 hours. Mild flaking can appear in the days that follow. By day 7, surface healing is complete, while the deeper collagen and tissue remodelling continues for weeks. Avoid actives, exfoliation, and sun exposure during the first week, and use only the gentle moisturizer and SPF Angela recommends.

The "vampire facial" branding refers loosely to PRP applied during microneedling, but the social media version often leaves out the important parts: how the blood was collected, whether the equipment was sterile, who is qualified to perform the treatment, and what regulatory standards apply. At Kallos & Co, PRP and PRF are performed by Angela, a Registered Practical Nurse, using sterile single-use equipment under medical directive. That is the difference between a treatment and a trend.