Toronto & GTA · Physician-performed in Markham
Dermal Filler for Toronto Patients: Structure Before Volume
Filler is where the difference between a physician and a technician is most visible, because it is the treatment that most often goes wrong in ways the patient can see. Dr. Mazzuca places reversible hyaluronic acid filler in conservative volumes, with structure before volume, and she corrects other people's work.
- Price
- from $600 per syringe
- Appointment
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Performed by
- Dr. Mazzuca, MD
- From downtown
- ~35-45 min via DVP/404
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What this covers
The overfilled face is a Toronto problem
Walk through any downtown neighbourhood and you will see the result of a market that sells filler by the syringe, tops up on a schedule, and fills the crease that bothers the patient instead of the structure that caused it. The heavy lower face, the shelf above the lip, the puffy under-eye: these are not signs that filler is bad. They are signs that volume was added without a plan.
Dr. Mazzuca's approach starts with where the support was lost, which is usually the midface, and restores it there. Treating the cheek lifts the nasolabial fold and the jowl as a consequence, with less product than filling those areas directly. The face looks rested rather than treated, and it still looks like you.
What is used and why it matters
Only Health Canada approved hyaluronic acid fillers are used, chosen for the area: firmer products for the jawline and chin, softer ones for the lips and under-eyes. Every one of them can be dissolved with hyaluronidase, which is stocked in the clinic. That reversibility is the safety net that makes conservative, staged treatment sensible: you can always add, and if something is not right, it can be undone. For a full explanation, read is filler permanent?
Cannula technique is used in the cheeks, under-eyes and jawline where it reduces bruising and the risk of injecting into a vessel. Needles are used where precision matters more, such as the chin and lip border.
Pricing
| Area | Typical amount | From |
|---|---|---|
| Cheeks / midface | 1 to 2 syringes | $600 per syringe |
| Jawline and chin | 2 to 3 syringes | $600 per syringe |
| Under-eye hollows | Half to 1 syringe | $600 |
| Lips | Half to 1 syringe | $500 (see lip filler) |
| Dissolving previous filler | 1 to 2 sessions | $100 per session |
The plan and number of syringes are agreed at consultation before anything is booked. Most first-time patients need less than they expect.
Correcting work done elsewhere
A meaningful share of Toronto patients arrive wanting something fixed: migrated lip filler, under-eye puffiness, a jaw that looks wider rather than sharper. The first step is usually to dissolve, wait two to four weeks, and then reassess with a clean canvas. It is slower than adding more product on top, and it is the only approach that produces a result you will be happy with.
The visit from Toronto
Allow forty-five to sixty minutes in the clinic. Filler swells for two to four days and any bruising shows within twenty-four hours, so book at least six weeks before an event and avoid alcohol, fish oil and anti-inflammatories for a few days beforehand. The clinic is at Woodbine and Major Mackenzie in Markham, 35 to 45 minutes from downtown with free parking, and a video consultation ($20) is available if you want an opinion before you drive. Details on recovery are in your first filler appointment.
Frequently asked questions
How much is dermal filler in Toronto at this clinic?
From $600 per syringe, with the number of syringes agreed at consultation. Filler dissolving is $100 per session. Prices are published on the online booking page.
Can you fix filler I had done in Toronto?
Yes. Migrated, lumpy or overfilled hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved with hyaluronidase, and the area reassessed and re-treated after two to four weeks.
Why treat the cheek for my nasolabial folds?
The fold is usually caused by loss of support in the midface above it. Restoring the cheek lifts the fold with less product and better proportion than filling the crease itself.
Is filler reversible?
Hyaluronic acid fillers, which are the only fillers used here for first-time patients, can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. It is stocked in the clinic.
How far is the clinic from downtown Toronto?
About 35 to 45 minutes via the DVP and Highway 404 outside rush hour, at Woodbine Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive in Markham. Parking is free.
Dr. Mazzuca is a licensed physician practising medical aesthetics in Markham, Ontario, with additional training in cosmetic medicine, facial anatomy, women's health, and longevity medicine. Every treatment at the clinic is performed by her personally. Her registration can be verified through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Monique Mazzuca, MD, CCFP. Last reviewed 2026-09-12.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for an in-person assessment. Results vary between patients, and every treatment carries risks that are reviewed with you before you consent. Suitability is determined by Dr. Mazzuca at your consultation. Travel times are approximate.
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