Advanced Vycross® Juvéderm® Fillers

The Vycross® collection of Juvéderm® (VOLBELLA®, VOLIFT®, VOLUMA®, VOLITE®, VOLUX®) represents the latest innovation in hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. 

These products have been designed using a unique, patented combination of low- and high-molecular weight hyaluronic acid technology for more efficient 'cross-linking.' 

For the patient, this results in minimal swelling, enhanced smoothness, and longer duration when compared to the more traditional hylacross Juvéderm® fillers (Ultra XC and Ultra Plus XC). 

Indeed, treatment effects with Vycross® fillers can last up to 24 months.

Hylacross Juvéderm® fillers (Ultra XC and Ultra Plus XC) are still the number one brand of fillers sold and used in Canada. However, they don’t tend to last as long as the Vycross® collection and do not allow for quite as advanced aesthetics techniques / treatments.

Currently at the clinic, only Dr. Vallée performs filler procedures with Vycross® products, whereas our other doctors use hylacross Ultra XC and Ultra Plus XC. 

Depending on where treatment is desired, certain Vycross® types work better in specific areas. 

For instance, VOLUMA® is often used as a cheek filler to lift, project and volumize. In contrast, VOLIFT® is great for improving laugh lines, whereas VOLBELLA is preferred for the undereyes region (tear trough filler). 

Dr. Vallée will review and discuss the different options available to the patient on consultation. 

Yes. The cost is $700 per vial of Ultra XC or Ultra Plus XC used.  

Vycross® pricing goes by the total number of vials used (even if mixed types) and is shown above. 

These are more expensive products to buy from the manufacturer (Allergan®) when compared to the more traditional hylacross fillers (Ultra XC and Ultra Plus XC). 

Typically, Vycross® fillers last longer (12-24 months), create less swelling and bruising, and may provide somewhat better lift and projection in the face. 

Dr. Vallée will discuss the different types of Vycross® and recommend the ones that will work best for each individual. We charge only by the total number of vials used  (even if different Vycross® types are used on the same individual).

Yes. Dr. Vallée will offer a complimentary 10-15 minute consultation regarding Vycross® Juvéderm®. Please book this by phone at 778-265-1377 (ext. 1) during weekday business hours. 

Please call 778-265-1377 (ext. 1) during weekday business hours. Do not book this online as we require 45 minutes for this procedure. 

All Vycross® Juvéderm® procedures require a non-refundable $500 deposit at the time of booking. We will allow for re-booking more than 24 hours from an appointment or in case of personal emergency or sickness.  

The remaining balance will be due on the same day, but before the actual procedure is done by Dr. Vallée (often right in the exam room once it has been decided how many vials should be used).  

Cash, Debit, Certified (not personal) Cheque or Credit Card are accepted for this.   

Yes. We may use cannulas when injecting certain areas of the face and this can result in a better safety profile.  

Patients are asked to arrive with no makeup, sunscreen, moisturizer or foundation on their face. Please have your hair tied back and face carefully washed right before treatment.           

If you have had facial fillers before, it is important to tell the doctor when this was done, the type of fillers used, as well as the location injected. 

Adding a different type of filler to an already existing one can sometimes lead to the formation of granulomas / "scarring." However, this does not generally apply to mixtures of Juvéderm® products, even hylacross (e.g. Ultra XC and Ultra Plus XC) and Vycross® ones. 

Avoid vigorous exercise, alcohol and the sun for 24 hours after treatment. 

Consider sleeping with a 'travel pillow' so that you do not push your face into the bed at night.    

Apply ice to the treated area(s) multiple times over a 48-72 hour period. 

Any medical procedure has risk for complications, and Juvederm® is no different. Carefully review the Informed Consent sheet and ask any questions you may have. 

Patients can almost always expect swelling for a few days after treatment (especially the lips) and may have bruising as well (use lots of ice after the procedure is done). 

Cold sores are also known to reoccur after having the lips treated, so make sure to speak to the doctor if you are prone to these. 

Serious side effects include facial blood clots (with tissue necrosis or scaring) and although very rare, blindness. 

Fillers are a more advanced cosmetic procedure, and although we treat the more 'simple' areas at our clinic, sometimes the final cosmetic result (at the 2 week mark) is still not the ideal look for the patient.            

Once injected, the Juvéderm we use has the ability to be 'molded' for up to 24 hours after the procedure. However once set, there is nothing more that can be done to change the final look of the filler(s) for the next 6-24 months (apart from reversal, see below).                  

In such a scenario, we do offer a free reversal with hyaluronidase (as long as the original filler procedure was done at our clinic). This process typically takes 1-2 weeks to 'break down' the injected filler (hylacross or Vycross® fillers).                 

We do require a photograph to be taken of the patient prior to all filler procedures, as well as afterwards if there is a complication / undesired cosmetic effect. Photo(s) will only be used for medical documentation.                

IMPORTANT: We will not provide any refund and/or complementary vial(s) for undesired cosmetic effects. This is simply a potential risk of any cosmetic medical procedure. 

First and foremost, if you are ever seriously unwell and need to seek immediate medical attention, call 911 or attend your local Emergency Department.     

Otherwise, please contact our clinic immediately by phone and one of our doctors will get back to you.

No. This is not recommended by the manufacturer.  

No. This is not something we offer. 

Dr. Vallée has multiple clinics each month and her schedule is found here.