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Injectable Treatments with Dr. Marie Noland in Langley, BC
Reclaim Confidence & Enhance Your Natural Beauty
In a world that moves quickly, feeling confident and looking as vibrant as you feel can sometimes be a challenge. Whether you’re navigating new life chapters, seeking to align your outward appearance with your inner vitality, or simply wishing to address features that have long concerned you, the desire to present your best self is a natural part of striving for well-being. In the past, significant surgical procedures were often the primary path to cosmetic enhancements. Today, advanced non-surgical options offer highly effective, less invasive ways to achieve your aesthetic goals with minimal disruption to your busy life.
Wrinkles, expression lines, and loss of facial volume are natural aspects of aging, but they don’t have to dictate how you feel about your appearance. If these changes make you look more tired or stressed than you feel, non-surgical injectable treatments like neuromodulators (such as botulinum toxin) and dermal fillers offer safe and refined solutions.
We invite you to begin a conversation with Dr. Marie Noland, a board-certified plastic surgeon located in Surrey, BC, offering expert facial, breast, body, and non-surgical procedures to patients from Langley, Abbotsford, Delta, Walnut Grove, Maple Ridge, White Rock, and the greater Vancouver area.
Dr. Marie Noland, a board-certified and double fellowship-trained plastic surgeon in Langley, BC, understands that choosing an aesthetic treatment is a personal journey. She believes in a compassionate, patient-first approach, taking the time to understand the specific progress you are hoping to make in your life. Her goal is to help you achieve beautiful, natural-looking results that enhance your features and restore your confidence, all within a safe, calm, and supportive environment. Together, we can create a personalized treatment plan designed to help you look and feel your best.
Understanding Non-Surgical Injectables
What Are They and How Can They Help?
Non-surgical injectables are specialized medical treatments administered by highly trained healthcare professionals like Dr. Noland. They are designed to address various signs of aging and enhance facial contours by targeting specific concerns. The two main categories of injectables we offer are neuromodulators (Botulinum Toxin Type A) and dermal fillers.
Neuromodulators (Botulinum Toxin Type A): Softening Dynamic Wrinkles for a Refreshed Look
What it Are Neuromodulators, such as Neuceiva® (prabotulinumtoxinA)?
Neuromodulators, such as Neuceiva® (prabotulinumtoxinA), are highly purified proteins that temporarily relax the specific facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles – the lines that form from repeated expressions like frowning, squinting, or raising your eyebrows. Neuceiva® is a Health Canada-approved botulinum toxin type A.
Understanding Different Neuromodulators (like Neuceiva® vs. Botox®)
Many people are familiar with Botox® Cosmetic, as it was the first brand of botulinum toxin type A approved for cosmetic use. Think of it like common pain relievers – while one brand might be very well-known, other equally effective and safe brands containing the same active ingredient often become available from different pharmaceutical companies.
Today, there are several Health Canada-approved neuromodulators that all use the same active ingredient – botulinum toxin type A – and work in the same fundamental way to relax targeted muscles and smooth dynamic wrinkles. Besides Botox® Cosmetic and Neuceiva®, other examples include Dysport® and Xeomin®. All of these products have undergone rigorous testing for safety and efficacy.
While all these Health Canada-approved neuromodulators produce similar results and have comparable safety profiles when administered by a skilled professional, there can be subtle differences in their formulation (such as the proteins surrounding the active molecule) or how they are manufactured. For most patients, these subtle variations do not lead to a noticeable difference in the treatment outcome or duration of effect. The key is that they are all proven to be effective.
Why Dr. Noland May Choose Neuceiva® or Another Specific Product
Dr. Noland thoughtfully selects any neuromodulator product based on a comprehensive assessment of its clinical data, quality, consistency of results, and her professional experience in achieving optimal outcomes for her patients. She chooses products like Neuceiva® because she finds they deliver excellent, predictable results and high patient satisfaction for the concerns she commonly treats.
If you have previously received treatments with Botox® or another neuromodulator, or if you have specific questions about why Neuceiva® is used in our practice, Dr. Noland is more than happy to discuss this with you during your consultation. Her priority is to select the most appropriate, high-quality, Health Canada-approved product that aligns with your specific needs and treatment goals, ensuring you feel confident and well-informed.
Ultimately, the most critical factors in achieving beautiful, natural-looking results are the deep anatomical knowledge, artistic skill, and precise technique of your injector, as well as a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique facial structure and aesthetic desires.
How it works
By precisely targeting and relaxing these muscles, neuromodulators soften existing lines and can help prevent new ones from forming, leading to a smoother, more refreshed, and naturally expressive appearance. The aim is not to “freeze” your expressions, but to soften them in a way that reflects your inner vitality.
Commonly addressed concerns
- Glabellar lines (frown lines between the eyebrows)
- Crow’s feet (lines around the eyes)
- Horizontal forehead lines
How this treatment can help you
Neuromodulator treatments can help you “look less tired or worried,” “smooth expression lines that don’t match how young you feel,” or “present a more rested and approachable appearance.”
Dermal Fillers: Restoring Volume and Enhancing Contours
What they are: Dermal fillers are gel-like substances, most commonly made from hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance naturally found in your skin that helps maintain hydration and volume. Dr. Noland uses a range of high-quality, Health Canada-approved HA dermal fillers, including products from the Teoxane Teosyal® collection.
Understanding Hyaluronic Acid Filler Variety and Selection: You may have heard of various dermal filler brands, and it’s true that there are many excellent, Health Canada-approved options available today. The vast majority of these advanced fillers are made from hyaluronic acid (HA), the same naturally occurring substance that helps keep your skin plump and hydrated. Different pharmaceutical companies (such as Allergan with Juvéderm®, Galderma with Restylane®, and Teoxane with Teosyal®) formulate distinct ranges of HA fillers, each with unique properties.
These hyaluronic acid fillers are scientifically designed with different characteristics – for example, they can vary significantly in their thickness (viscosity), cohesivity (how well they hold together), flexibility, particle size, and how they are cross-linked (which affects their firmness and longevity). This intentional variety is crucial. A thinner, smoother, more flexible filler ideal for fine lines, delicate lip enhancements, or the under-eye area would be very different from a more robust, structured filler needed to lift and restore volume to the cheeks, sculpt the chin, or define the jawline.
Selecting the precise filler that is best suited for a specific facial zone, your individual skin quality, and your desired aesthetic outcome requires a sophisticated understanding of these product characteristics and how they interact with your unique anatomy. This is a critical aspect of Dr. Noland’s expertise.
How they work
Fillers are carefully injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth out static wrinkles (lines that are present even when your face is at rest), enhance facial contours, and improve skin hydration. The Teoxane range, for example, includes resilient hyaluronic acid (RHA®) fillers designed to adapt to your facial movements for fluid, natural-looking results that respect your unique expressions, as well as specific products tailored for delicate areas like the lips or under the eyes.
Commonly addressed concerns
- Softening facial lines and creases (e.g., nasolabial folds, marionette lines)
- Restoring volume to cheeks, temples, or under-eyes
- Enhancing and defining lips
- Improving the appearance of recessed scars
- Contouring the jawline or chin
How this treatment can help you
Dermal fillers can help you “restore youthful volume that time has diminished,” “enhance features to better align with your self-image,” “soften lines to look refreshed and rejuvenated,” or “address long-standing insecurities about specific facial features.”
Complementary Treatments for Holistic Rejuvenation in Surrey, BC
Neuromodulators and dermal fillers work differently and can often be used together as complementary treatments for more comprehensive and harmonious facial rejuvenation. Dr. Noland will discuss whether a combination approach might be suitable for your specific goals.
Is This Treatment Right for You?
Understanding Your Goals and Aspirations
Deciding to pursue an injectable treatment is a significant decision. Dr. Noland and our team are committed to ensuring you feel fully informed, comfortable, and confident every step of the way. These treatments may be right for you if you are looking to:
- Enhance your appearance for a specific life event or transition: Feel your most confident self for a wedding, reunion, career change, or new beginning.
- Restore and reconnect after life’s changes: Address changes from aging, weight fluctuations, or parenthood to help your reflection align with how you feel inside.
- Invest in yourself with “quiet confidence”: Make subtle refinements for your own well-being, without needing external validation.
- Address long-standing insecurities: Finally resolve feelings of self-consciousness about particular facial features.
- Give yourself permission for self-care: Acknowledge that taking care of yourself and your appearance is a valid and empowering choice.
The most important factor is having realistic expectations and a clear understanding of what these treatments can help you achieve. During your consultation, Dr. Noland will take the time to understand your personal “why” – the unique “job” you are hiring this treatment to do for you – and discuss whether injectables are the best way to achieve the progress you seek.
Schedule A Consultation
Enrich your natural beauty and honour the person that you already are. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Marie Noland for a customized approach to reaching your aesthetic goals.
Our Approach
Personalized Injectable Treatments at Our Langley Clinic
At Dr. Noland’s practice, we prioritize a medically sound, patient-centered approach to all injectable treatments. Our focus is on your safety, your unique aesthetic goals, and achieving natural-looking results that enhance your inherent beauty.
- Botulinum Toxin Treatments (e.g., featuring Neuceiva®): Dr. Noland utilizes Health Canada-approved botulinum toxin A, such as Neuceiva® (prabotulinumtoxinA). This treatment is chosen for its reliable ability to soften dynamic wrinkles like frown lines and crow’s feet, helping you achieve a more rested and refreshed appearance.
- Dermal Filler Treatments (e.g., featuring Teoxane Teosyal®): To restore volume, smooth lines, and enhance facial contours, Dr. Noland uses premium hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers. These include products from the versatile Teoxane Teosyal® collection, which offers a range of formulations such as their RHA® (Resilient Hyaluronic Acid) products designed for dynamic facial areas, and specific fillers developed for concerns like lip enhancement or tear trough correction. This allows Dr. Noland to tailor the treatment precisely to your individual needs and facial anatomy. Many of these fillers also contain lidocaine to enhance comfort during the procedure.
Dr. Noland embraces a “less-is-more” philosophy, aiming for subtle yet impactful enhancements that refresh your look without making you appear “done.” Your treatment plan is always personalized, designed not just around the products, but around achieving the specific aesthetic progress and emotional well-being you desire.
Your Injectable Treatment Journey in Langley, BC with Dr. Marie Noland: What to Expect
We understand that embarking on any new treatment, especially your first surgical or non-surgical aesthetic procedure, can bring a mix of excitement and apprehension. Our entire process is designed to ensure you feel safe, heard, informed, and cared for from your first inquiry to your final results.
Your Consultation: Understanding Your 'Why' and Building Trust
This initial meeting is a crucial and unhurried conversation, not just an assessment. Dr. Noland will:
- Listen carefully to your concerns, aesthetic goals, and the “progress you are trying to make in your life.”
- Review your medical history and assess your facial anatomy and skin quality.
- Explain your treatment options in detail, including the benefits and potential risks.
- Collaboratively develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your deepest motivations and desired outcomes, and ensures realistic expectations.
- Answer all your questions, ensuring you feel empowered and confident in your decisions. We strive to create a calm, non-pressured environment where your anxieties are acknowledged and addressed.
The Treatment: Gentle and Precise Care
On the day of your treatment:
- We will ensure you are comfortable. A topical numbing cream may be applied if you wish, though many Teoxane fillers contain lidocaine for enhanced comfort.
- Dr. Noland will use her extensive anatomical knowledge and refined techniques to administer the injectables with precision, using ultra-fine needles or cannulas for minimal discomfort.
- The procedure itself is relatively quick, typically lasting 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the areas being treated.
After Your Treatment: Recovery, Results, and Ongoing Support
- Downtime: Most patients can resume their normal activities immediately or shortly after treatment.
- Botulinum Toxin (e.g., Neuceiva®):
- You might notice initial effects within 2-3 days, with full results typically visible around 10-14 days.
- Results generally last 3-4 months.
- Dermal Fillers (e.g., Teoxane Teosyal®):
- Results are often visible immediately, though they will continue to refine over the next 2-4 weeks as the filler integrates with your tissues and any minor swelling subsides.
- Duration varies depending on the specific product used, the area treated, and your individual metabolism, but can range from 6 to 18 months or even longer for some products.
- Common Side Effects: Mild, temporary side effects such as redness, swelling, bruising, tenderness, or itching at the injection sites are possible with both types of injectables. These usually resolve within a few days to a week. Dr. Noland will provide detailed aftercare instructions to help minimize these and ensure a smooth recovery.
Understanding Potential Risks and Ensuring Your Safety
While neuromodulator and dermal filler treatments are generally very safe and well-tolerated, it’s important to understand that, like all medical procedures, they carry potential risks. The likelihood of these risks is significantly diminished, and they are better managed, when treatments are performed by a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon with an in-depth understanding of facial anatomy.
Common side effects, as mentioned above, are typically mild and temporary. However, though rare, more significant complications can occur. For dermal fillers, these can include infection, allergic reactions, persistent lumps or nodules, asymmetry, or, in very rare cases, injury to a blood vessel. If a filler is inadvertently injected into a blood vessel, it could lead to serious complications such as skin injury (necrosis) or, exceptionally rarely, changes in vision. For neuromodulators like botulinum toxin, uncommon risks include temporary eyelid or brow drooping, asymmetry, or unwanted spread of the toxin to adjacent muscles, which could cause temporary muscle weakness.
Dr. Noland is deeply committed to your safety. Her extensive training as a plastic surgeon provides her with the comprehensive anatomical knowledge and technical skill essential to minimize these risks and effectively manage any complications should they arise. During your personal consultation, she will discuss all potential risks and complications relevant to your specific treatment plan in detail. This ensures you have a complete understanding and can make a fully informed decision about your care. Your health and well-being are our foremost priorities.
Are You a Good Candidate for Non-Surgical Injectable Treatments?
Ideal candidates for botulinum toxin or dermal filler treatments are generally adults who:
- Are in good overall physical health.
- Do not use tobacco products, or are willing to abstain before and after treatment.
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Have no history of allergies to the product ingredients (e.g., botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid, lidocaine).
- Are not taking medications that may interfere with treatment (e.g., blood thinners – discuss with Dr. Noland).
- Have realistic expectations about what these treatments can achieve.
- Are seeking to enhance their appearance to achieve personal goals related to confidence, rejuvenation, or aligning their outer self with their inner sense of well-being.
- Understand that these treatments are temporary and require maintenance for sustained results.
During your consultation, Dr. Noland will thoroughly review these factors to confirm if you are a suitable candidate and to ensure the chosen treatment is safe and appropriate for you.
Why Choose Dr. Noland for Your Injectable Treatments in Surrey, BC?
Choosing the right professional for your injectable treatments is an important factor in achieving safe, beautiful, and natural-looking results. In an environment where these procedures are sometimes offered by practitioners with varied levels of training, Dr. Marie Noland’s qualifications as a Canadian board-certified plastic surgeon with double fellowship training provide advanced medical knowledge and surgical skill. It is this rigorous training, combined with her unique artistic vision, that defines her distinct approach to patient care.
Here’s what distinguishes Dr. Noland’s approach:
Expert Medical Qualifications & Deep Anatomical Knowledge
As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Noland possesses an intricate and three-dimensional understanding of facial anatomy – including nerves, blood vessels, and muscle layers. This specialized knowledge is paramount for precise, effective injectable placement that enhances your natural features while significantly minimizing the risk of complications.
An Artist’s Eye for Facial Harmony
Dr. Noland views injectable treatments as an extension of artistry, much like her personal passion for sculpting. She believes that, like sculpting, achieving beautiful results with injectables requires not only technical skill but also a profound understanding of form, balance, and individual aesthetics. You can hand a paintbrush to anyone and teach them how to use it, but that doesn’t mean they’ll create a beautiful painting. Dr. Noland’s artistic sensibility allows her to go beyond a formulaic approach, instead tailoring each treatment to your unique features to create natural, harmonious results.
Deep Understanding of Your Motivations
Dr. Noland believes in understanding the person behind the patient. She focuses on your unique motivations and desired life progress, ensuring your treatment plan aligns with your personal goals.
Unwavering Commitment to Ethics and Patient Safety
Your health and safety are paramount. Dr. Noland adheres to the highest ethical standards and medical protocols. Her surgical background ensures a rigorous approach to safety, hygiene, and complication management, providing you with peace of mind.
Personalized Care & Natural-Looking Results
Dr. Noland is dedicated to creating subtle, refreshed enhancements that celebrate your individuality. Her “less-is-more” philosophy, combined with her artistic approach, ensures results that help you feel like the best version of yourself – confident and authentically you, never overdone.
Focus on a Safe, Calm, and Trusting Environment
We prioritize your emotional well-being. Our clinic provides a supportive, confidential, and non-pressured space where you can openly discuss your aspirations and concerns. We are here to guide and support you, not to rush your decisions.
By choosing a highly qualified plastic surgeon like Dr. Noland, you are selecting a physician who combines medical expertise with a refined artistic approach, prioritizing not only the aesthetic outcome but also the highest standards of medical care and safety for your injectable treatments.
Ready to Explore Your Options? Begin Your Conversation Today
If you’re considering non-surgical injectable treatments to refresh your appearance or address specific concerns, we invite you to take the next step in a calm, supportive environment. Schedule a confidential consultation with Dr. Marie Noland at her Langley, BC practice. This is your opportunity to discuss your goals, ask questions, and learn how botulinum toxin and dermal filler treatments can help you achieve the progress and confidence you desire.
We look forward to meeting you and assisting you on your journey to feeling more comfortable and confident in your own skin.
