Frequently Asked Questions

Filler is an injectable treatment of a gel-like substance, most commonly hyaluronic acid, used to soften wrinkles, create lift and add volume to areas of the face for facial rejuvenation.

Common treatment areas include temples, cheeks, lips, tear troughs, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, chin and jawline.

Filler starts at $600 per syringe.

Filler dissolves naturally with time and typically lasts 6-18 months but varies depending on the area treated and type of filler used. If needed, filler can be dissolved using an injection of hyaluronidase.

Pain is very individualized but for most people discomfort is minimal. Topical numbing cream is used for sensitive areas such as the lips.

The most common side effects include swelling, redness and bruising at the treatment site which typically resolve within 72 hours.

Dr. Lisa Van Aerde has been a medical practitioner for over 10 years. Her current practice at Oceanside Urgent Care Center exposes her to a high volume of a variety of medical conditions giving her significant expertise with medical procedures. She has undertaken extensive esthetics training, including attending The Botox Course in Vancouver and The Filler Course in Victoria. Lisa is passionate about esthetics and she wants her clients to feel the same way so she offers a free initial consultation to openly discuss a treatment plan with no obligation to commit.

Belkyra is an injectable treatment of deoxycholic acid that can reduce submental fat (double chin) and redefine your jawline.

Belkyra costs $600 per vial. Treatment is tailored to an individual’s needs but most people require 2 vials per treatment and a total of 2-4 treatments done 4-6 weeks apart for optimal results.

Belkyra destroys fat cells in the treated area causing permanent results unless an individual gains a significant amount of weight.

The most common side effects include temporary swelling, redness, bruising and firmness at the injection site which typically resolve within 72 hours.

Dr. Lisa Van Aerde has been a medical practitioner for over 10 years. Her current practice at Oceanside Urgent Care Center exposes her to a high volume of a variety of medical conditions giving her significant expertise with medical procedures. She has undertaken extensive esthetics training, including attending The Botox Course in Vancouver and The Filler Course in Victoria. Lisa is passionate about esthetics and she wants her clients to feel the same way so she offers a free initial consultation to openly discuss a treatment plan with no obligation to commit.

PRP is a form of aesthetic injectable treatment that uses a client’s own platelet rich plasma. The plasma contains bioactive proteins, growth factors and growth rich platelets. When injected back into the skin, it accelerates the body’s natural production of collagen and elastin providing overall skin rejuvenation. When injected into the scalp it can be used for hair restoration.

First, a small sample of a clients blood is drawn. The blood is then spun in a special centrifuge for a few minutes to separate the PRP from the red blood cells. Finally, the PRP is then injected into the treatment area.

PRP has numerous benefits. PRP treatment can improve skin texture and tone, reduce fine lines, stimulate collagen and skin cell production for a smoother, plumper and more radiant complexion. PRP can also stimulate hair follicles for hair regrowth and improved hair texture and thickness when injected into the scalp.

• PRP can be injected into the scalp for hair restoration in both men and women.
• PRP can be used with microneedling for treatment of the entire face, neck and décolletage.
• PRP can be injected directly into treatment areas including under eyes, cheeks, neck, hands and décolletage.

PRP is a very safe injectable treatment because your own natural elements are used without the addition of any foreign products. Temporary side effects from treatment are usually minimal but can include swelling, redness, bruising.

• With facial treatments results can be seen as early as 1-2 weeks and can continue to improve for up to 6 months after treatment with results potentially lasting years after treatment.
• For hair restoration we recommend 3-4 initial treatments 4-6 weeks apart followed by maintenance treatments every 6-12 months. Results are typically seen 3-6 months after the first treatment.

A facial treatment usually costs $600 and a hair restoration treatment costs $700.

Dr. Lisa Van Aerde has been a medical practitioner for over 10 years. Her current practice at Oceanside Urgent Care Center exposes her to a high volume of a variety of medical conditions giving her significant expertise with medical procedures. She has undertaken extensive esthetics training, including attending The Botox Course in Vancouver and The Filler Course in Victoria. Lisa is passionate about esthetics and she wants her clients to feel the same way so she offers a free initial consultation to openly discuss a treatment plan with no obligation to commit.

The first and only microdroplet hyaluronic acid injectable facial rejuvenation treatment that is designed to add long lasting hydration directly into the skin.

SkinVive increases skin hydration leading to improvements in skin smoothness, radiance, texture and reduction of fine lines.

Results last 6 to 9 months.

SkinVive is designed to be used for cheeks and neck but can be used for other areas as well.

Skinvive is injected with a fine needle very shallowly into a grid of multiple sites across the cheeks and/or neck. SkinVive then diffuses into the skin, where it draws in water molecules to activate long-lasting hydration.

Topical numbing cream is first applied to the treatment areas for 10-15 minutes followed by SkinVive injections which take 15-20 minutes.

SkinVive is a safe treatment with essentially no downtime. However, some clients can have slight swelling at the injection sites for a few hours after treatment, and possible bruising that may last a few days.

SkinVive works at a more superficial level. It is a skin booster used to improve skin hydration, smoothness, texture and glow. In contrast, traditional dermal fillers are typically injected deeper and used to restore volume and sculpt facial features.

Treatment cost is approximately $800 for cheeks and $800 for neck however price may vary depending on a clients individual needs.

Dr. Lisa Van Aerde has been a medical practitioner for over 10 years. Her current practice at Oceanside Urgent Care Center exposes her to a high volume of a variety of medical conditions giving her significant expertise with medical procedures. She has undertaken extensive esthetics training, including attending The Botox Course in Vancouver and The Filler Course in Victoria. Lisa is passionate about esthetics and she wants her clients to feel the same way so she offers a free initial consultation to openly discuss a treatment plan with no obligation to commit.