Facial Contouring
Dr vanVliet works with a wide array of treatment modalities to restore facial contour and proportion in a harmonized, natural looking way. Her expert work is subtle and gentle and you will never look like 'work has been done’.
As we age, significant changes occur to our facial profile. The causes underlying the facial deflation and descent we see are very much multifactorial. As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. vanVliet is well versed with the anatomical variables that contribute towards our changing facial contour over time. She works with a wide array of treatment modalities that help prevent, as well as restore us back to more youthful and harmonized facial proportions.
Skin Renewal
Addressing facial aging often starts with restoring skin back to its most healthy and robust self. Much of the laxity and spots that we assume are part of the ‘natural’ aging process are in fact preventable and reversible – this is good news! An easy way to look your best at all stages of the life cycle is to restore your skin to its most Healthy and Beautiful state. Smooth, clear skin can be yours at any age. Please refer to our Skin Renewal and Bio-Regenerative treatment menus to get started!
Deflation
We begin to see changes related to deflation of soft tissues as soon as our early 30’s. Deflationary changes are a result of loss of volume and support of our underlying bony and soft tissues. Decade by decade there is a very orderly and anatomical progression of skeletal and fat pad resorption – and with that a predictable pattern of deflation.
Commonly, Deflation manifests as:
- tear troughs
- hollowing of lower eyelids and temples
- loss of cheek projection
- loss of lip fullness
A key role of dermal Fillers is to restore volume in order to ameliorate the progressive volume loss and deflation of soft tissues. Dr vanVliet works with an extensive palate of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) based fillers with many differing properties to help correct deflation at their distinct anatomical sites. For rejuvenation measures, this is less about augmentation of soft tissues than simple restoration of volume to achieve natural looking, harmonized facial proportions. Tiny incremental volume changes, when placed in correct anatomical planes can create subtle, but very impactful results that will have you looking refreshed – but never like ‘any work’ has been done.
Neurotoxins are also used to selectively relax overused muscle groups that contribute towards wrinkles, fine lines and facial descent. Well placed toxins not only relax lines of animation but can also serve to lift a brow, or sculpt a jawline.
Descent
If volume loss, leading to deflation continues unabated, eventual descent of soft tissues will occur. This descent occurs in a very predictable fashion and in women it results in a more masculanized, bottom heavy facial contour.
Common manifestations of soft tissue descent are:
- Brow descent and hooding of our upper eyelids
- Mid-cheek grooves
- Hollow lower eyelids
- Naso-labial folds
- Downturn of mouth and loss of visibility of our lips
- Marionette lines
- Jowles
- Disruption of our crisp jawline contour
- Double chins, Lax necklines
Addressing facial descent requires a multi-tiered approach that often starts with restoring lost volume with dermal Fillers. Facelift surgery has traditionally been recommended when lifting or redistribution of lax facial tissues has been required. Our Silhouette Instalift threads are a new revolutionary technique that fills the void that has existed and it allows us to safely lift descended facial tissue without the risks, cost or down-time of surgery.
Client Testimonials
I have had such a lovely experience at Spring Skin. With getting married this summer, I have been getting procedures done to prep my skin! Dr vanVliet is so great, she enhances your natural features. I had filler in my lips and she just made them look so natural. Highly recommend!!
I had Micro-infusion Gold last week to really get my glow on for this weekend! Its such an easy treatment. So amazing! Thank you!
– Caitlin
Absolutely wonderful experience. Very kind and gentle with my big needle phobia. I could not be happier with the results I was given!
– Molly
…Dr vanVliet is amazing; I told her my wishes and fears and I could tell she really listened and went right into how she could support me. I felt confident as I could see she was really committed to the same outcome and more. She created a treatment plan for me that I could do as time allowed. I got injectables, including filler and BBL treatments.
I was nervous about Dysport, as in the past, I had had bad experiences. She was really careful, and my brow did not push down as it had done in the past. She also added some dermal fillers to my cheeks and temples, and what a difference! I am beyond grateful to have a professional Plastic Surgeon on SSI to see – with her extensive studies, and her caring demeanour we are really lucky to have her. I now look like myself, just a better version .. and more rested looking.
– Angeli
I cant say enough good things about Dr vanVliet and her team! I have had custom injectables and BBL spot treatments and loved the results so much. I was nervous the first time I went into the office but was put at ease as soon as I met the staff. Very knowledgeable, friendly and explained things clearly. I highly recommend Dr vanVliet!
– JB
Since I started going to Spring Skin less than a year ago Ive had several Spring Skin glow treatments, a 2-in-1 super treatment that combines a HydraFacial MD treatment with BBL HERO to correct pigmentation and reverse skin aging. The HydraFacial MD is always relaxing and a great prep that leaves my skin feeling hydrated and thoroughly cleansed before the BBL treatment. Unlike many BBL machines, BBL HERO is more potent and less painful – the light ray is just a tiny zap as it moves along – so you’re getting more light energy into your skin and are way more comfortable during the process. In just a few treatments, the redness in my face is gone and my skin feels super smooth and healthy. The team at Spring Skin are always attentive and make me feel entirely comfortable throughout the treatment. Every appointment is a pleasure.
– Rachel
5 stars does not even begin to describe my experience at Spring Skin. From the moment I entered the tastefully decorated clinic to the welcome by the warm, friendly and professional team, I felt at ease. Dr vanVliet is very knowledgeable, professional and clearly communicated a plan tailored for me. My skin looks at feels fantastic. I love how I look- refreshed and natural, not overdone. I would highly recommend Spring Skin Clinic, Dr vanVliet and her incredible team and I look forward to booking some further services in the future.
– Kathy
In my early 30s, I really noticed my forehead wrinkles becoming pronounced after many hours a day spent frowning in front of the computer. Dr vanVliet’s Botox/Dysport treatments are always elegant and discreet, and the application itself is virtually pain free, so I can leave the clinic looking my best with minimal down-time. Ive started doing this every 3-4 months and really appreciate the difference it makes in my appearance. I highly recommend Spring Skin for any anti-aging or skin care needs!
– Rose
