Services at Po+
At the Clinic Po+, Dr Dorothée Garant offers a range of services for your well-being and elegance. As well as for women and for men, PO+ offers personalized services in a secure environment.
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Dr Garant uses a technic that prevents the formation of deep wrinkles without freezing your features or give your face a stiff plastic look.
The fillers are beneficial substances used for:
- Correction of superficial and deep wrinkles;
- Hydrate or redefine the lips;
- Restore volume;
- Reshape the contours of the face (cheekbone, cheek, chin, nose)
These agents are classified according to their durability as temporary, semi-permanent or permanent. Temporary fillers are more often used because they have fewer side effects and are reversible. These agents are made of hyaluronic acid, an agent that is also a substance naturally found in the skin.
The filler injections take about 30 to 45 minutes. If the patient wishes, a mild local anaesthetic can be administered to numb the treated area. The main side effects are minor, temporary and limited to the injection sites: slight redness, slight swelling, local sensitivity and bruising. These effects disappear in the days following the injection. Rarely, however, serious vascular risks may occur, which is why it is important that the injections be done by a physician directly.
As with the BOTULIC PROTEIN treatment, filler injections reduce or eliminate wrinkles for several months. Instead of relaxing the facial muscles, fillers are substances that are injected into the furrows to make them disappear. Fillers are used for wrinkles around the mouth, for lip definition and volume, and for undesirable non-dynamic wrinkles. It is also used to provide structure and volume to the cheeks and face.
Hyaluronic acid keeps the skin firm and elastic. As the skin ages, it loses its own hyaluronic acid, which forms wrinkles. The injection of these fillers into the skin replaces the hyaluronic acid and safely restores volume to the skin.
In most cases, the injection of fillers must be repeated at intervals of 9-36 months to maintain the desired effect. The injection of fillers is absorbed over time and the effect gradually resume its appearance it had before the treatment.
Skinboosters
With all eyes constantly on the latest beauty discoveries, Dr Garant suggests skinbooster injections with the Magic Needle. Pivoting on itself from a single entry point, this new flexible needle amplifies the hyaluronic acid used to rehydrate the entire face and stimulate fibroblasts.
No volumizing effect, but a tremendous impact on the smoothing lines and toning the facial tissue. It takes three sessions to see the skin change. Combined with three sessions of CO2 laser, the overall result leads to complete skin rejuvenation.
” SOFT LIFT “
The “Soft Lift” technique uses BOTULIC PROTEIN in combination with dermal fillers to give a quick and radiant result. With age, the skin of the face goes through the three “D” phases of aging:
- Deterioration: change skin texture and wrinkles appear
- Descent: the skin slackens
- Decrease the volume level: skin loses its density
“Soft Lift” targets the signs of aging skin by combining a facial filler with BOTULIC PROTEIN. The result is a smooth, natural-looking refreshment of the entire face.
With the “Soft Lift” approach, Dr. Dorothée Garant uses BOTULIC PROTEIN to treat wrinkles on the upper face and dermal fillers to target the middle and lower face. With “Soft Lift”, it is possible to achieve a refreshed and relaxed appearance.
Fillers available:
- AbbVie/Allergan (Juvéderm, Volite, Volift, Voluma, Volbella )
- Galderma ( Restylane, Lyft, Volyme, Defyne, Refyne)
- MD medical Stylage (S, M, L et XXL)
- Belotero ( Radiesse)
Here are the botulinum proteins available:
- Abbvie/Allergan Botox cosmétique
- Galderma ( Dysport)
- Belotero ( Xeomine)
For more information about these treatments or any other questions, do not hesitate to contact us
The treatment of varicose veins is called sclerotherapy injections. This treatment is covered by most medical insurance plans.
The goal is to completely eliminate small and medium-sized varicose veins. This method consists of injecting with a fine needle, a sclerosing liquid substance, causing inflammation, fibrosis and hardening of the vein. This leads to obstruction of the varicose vein, drying them out which then makes them disappear. Sclerotic veins subside and, in most cases, without a trace. The blood then flows back to other non-varicoses veins.
Sclerotherapy is a non-invasive method that can be performed in a physician’s office only. In the vast majority of situations, it does not cause any side effects. The patient may resume normal activity immediately. However, sun exposure should be avoided for 2 weeks following the treatment.
For more information on this treatment, or for any other questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
- SCLÉRODEX®
- TROMBOJECT®
Dr Dorothée Garant provides the latest technology in terms of laser: the C02 laser therapy by SmartXide puncture. This new technology now offers the best treatment for skin restoration by combining C02 ablation with collagen rejuvenation treatment. It is a powerful laser that should only be used by a trained professional.
PO+ is the only one in the Eastern Townships to offer this type of service with high grade technology that is internationally recognized for rejuvenating the skin by increasing muscle tone and reducing fine lines for a more even complexion. Unlike some other treatments, recovery time is more than reasonable. This medical platform is approved by the FDA as a non-invasive medical procedure (without surgery) safe for all areas of the face including the upper and lower eyelids.
For more information on this treatment, or for any other questions, do not hesitate to contact us or visit;
Treatment of mild to moderate osteoarthritis (Grade 1 to 3) with viscosupplement injection (Hyaluronic Acid)
Injection into the knee joint only, and with a family doctor’s prescription following the diagnosis of mild to moderate osteoarthritis.
Hyaluronic acid is a natural molecule found throughout the human body. It is an important component of synovial fluid, which lubricates and cushions the joints.
The processing is similar to that scarring agents fillers.
This treatment also uses fillers such as hyaluronic acid. It is a naturally occurring substance in the skin which promotes hydration and tissue volume.
The use of bulking agents helps restore a normal appearance to the skin, in which case the shape has been altered due to a scar or deformity of the bone that supports it. The filling is also used to correct facial asymmetries which are present naturally or that have risen as a result of an accident. A minimal surgical technique called micropuncture can greatly improve the consistency of the skin and diminish the appearance of these scars and other defects.
Hyperhidrosis (HH) is a medical term meaning excessive sweating. It is treatable by injection of botulinum protein type A. This medication is covered by the Health Insurance Plan of Quebec (RAMQ). However, the doctor’s fees are paid by the patient.
Hyperhidrosis can be annoying and sometimes debilitating. It can devastate the social and professional life of an individual. There is very little literature on this subject and this is the reason why this problem often goes untreated and is not always considered to be a health condition.
Hyperhidrosis can definitely affect a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, modern medical knowledge about this problem now provides the means to fix it.
Recently, hyperhidrosis has become better known among health professionals as well as the public, thanks to the discovery of botulinum toxin (Botox) and its effectiveness in managing this condition. The treatment consists of a series of small injections in the armpit area near the sweat glands. This treatment takes about thirty minutes.
Botulinum protein blocks the activity of the gland muscles that cause excessive sweating and reduces or completely stops it. The action of the botulinum protein on the gland muscles lasts for approximately 12 to 24 months. The response may vary from one individual to another.
For more information on this treatment or any other question, do not hesitate to contact us.
Removal of growths from aesthetic skin lesions such as:
- Skin tags
- Séborrheic keratoses
- Moles (nevus)
- Cysts
- Earlobe reconstruction
- Etc
Minor surgeries are performed by: Dr Catherine Nappert, MD, FRCSC – Otorhinolaryngologist.
These treatments address only easthetic needs and are not covered by RAMQ.
Biostimulator
The Sculptra Biostimulator by Galderma is a product used in aesthetic medicine to stimulate collagen production in the skin. Its main active ingredient is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible and biodegradable substance. Unlike traditional dermal fillers, Sculptra works gradually by promoting the natural regeneration of collagen, which enhances skin firmness and elasticity over a long period.
It is primarily used to treat age-related facial volume loss, as well as to improve skin texture and reduce deep wrinkles. Results appear gradually over several weeks and can last up to two years or more, depending on the patient.
This treatment is recommended for those seeking subtle and long-lasting improvements rather than immediate effects.
BBL technology is a unique phototherapy technique that targets sun damage to achieve healthier-looking skin while delaying skin aging. It treats pigmentation spots and rosacea while increasing skin tone.
You must first meet with Dr. Garant for a medical evaluation of your skin to identify if there is any related pathology and determine the best treatment plan for you. If you are an eligible patient for this treatment, the necessary information and recommendations will be explained to you. Following this, we will schedule your appointment to receive your first treatment.
In general, the desired effect is obtained after one to three consecutive treatments that will be spaced two to three weeks apart followed by an annual maintenance appointment. It is essential to respect the sequence of appointments in order to obtain optimal results.
Finally, this treatment is done on skin that is not tanned.