What do men ask Dr. Godley about? A softening jawline. Heavier skin around the eyes. Deeper lines and folds. Looking older than they feel. And while men and women can benefit from many of the same treatments, the techniques used can be different.

Men tend to have thicker skin, stronger facial muscles, and different facial proportions. Their aesthetic goals can also be different. Features such as a strong jawline, flatter cheeks, and a natural brow position may be important to maintain, which can influence where a treatment is placed and how much is used.

We put so much attention into our faces, but the neck and hands age right alongside them. So, what can we actually do about them? I asked the team at Godley Clinic what treatment options are available for the neck and hands.

What does a neuromodulator treatment look like as it starts working? I documented my latest treatment to show you.

I thought I would wake up from my breast augmentation surgery feeling like a new person.

I had wanted implants for a long time, and I did not realize how much I expected them to change how I felt about myself. I thought I would feel more confident. I thought I would love how I looked and stop focusing on the things I did not like about myself!

You have booked your first lip filler appointment, and now you are wondering what will happen when you arrive, how the injections will feel, and what your lips will look like when you leave.

But Dr. Godley, Isn't Filler Just Filler?

Most fillers are not regenerative. Radiesse is one of the few exceptions. That's why it's surprising that so many people have never heard of it or don't realize how different it is.

As we get older, it's common to notice changes in sexual health. Erections may not be as firm or as easy to achieve as they once were. As part of his focus on healthy aging and longevity, Dr. Mark Godley helps men explore treatments that support both sexual health and quality of life.

The P Shot and prescription ED medication can both improve erectile function, but they work in very different ways.

In 1987, Dr. Jean Carruthers, a Vancouver-based ophthalmologist, was using botulinum toxin to treat muscle spasms around the eyes when one of her patients noticed something strange. She told the doctor, "When you inject my forehead, my wrinkles go away."¹

One of the most fascinating concepts I've come across working in aesthetics is something called filler blindness. Filler blindness is the idea that when changes happen gradually, they become harder for us to see. I see this all the time outside of aesthetics. We don't notice our kids getting taller because we see them every day. The changes are happening, but they're so gradual that our brains adapt to them.

The same thing can happen with filler.

Travel has become a big part of life at Godley Clinic. Mostly for training and conferences, but occasionally to step away from the clinic to reset and recharge.

Over the last few years, Dr. Mark Godley and our team have travelled to Osaka, Paris and the South of France, usually returning home inspired… and completely exhausted. As much as we enjoy traveling, there comes a point where your body starts reminding you how many time zones you've crossed. That's why pre and post travel IV treatments have become part of our routine.

The jawline is a major focus in aesthetic medicine right now. Dr. Mark Godley shares what he uses in practice, what he avoids, and why.

Did you know there are actually ways to help your lip filler last longer?

I’m Heidi, and I’m a patient educator at Godley Clinic, an aesthetic practice in Vancouver run by Dr. Mark Godley.

One of the biggest things I’ve learned working in aesthetics is that maintaining your results is not just about the treatment itself. The little things you do at home can help support your lips between appointments too.

Dr. Godley: When I opened the False Creek Surgical Centre in Vancouver in the 90s, facelift surgery was one of our most common procedures. At the time, if someone wanted to address sagging skin, surgery was really the only reliable option.

Radiesse has been approved for the treatment of wrinkles in the chest (décolleté).

While the chest has long been treated in aesthetic medicine, this approval specifically targets wrinkles using a biostimulating filler.

The nose is one of the features people are hesitant to change. It sits at the centre of the face, and even small adjustments can change how the whole face looks. Because of that, many patients think carefully before committing to surgery.

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been insecure about the darkness under my eyes. I tried everything: eye masks, brightening creams, layers of concealer.  But no matter what I did, I was still left with dark, hollow under-eyes.

It’s the 90s. Lips are glossy, lip liner is a shade darker than the lipstick, and full lips are just as popular then as they are today.

This blog is inspired by a patient’s experience, with details adjusted for editorial and privacy purposes.

I remember turning 43. That was the age for me when I thought, I need to find a Botox doctor. It was time. And for the next five years, Botox was simply part of my routine.

In Canadian healthcare, the term MRP stands for Most Responsible Physician. It describes the doctor who oversees your care and remains familiar with your medical history as it evolves.

In aesthetic medicine, we believe the concept still applies.

“I keep adding filler and I still look tired.”

By this point, the usual concerns have already been treated. Hollowing has been improved. Lines have been softened. Volume has been restored.

And yet, the overall impression still feels tired. When that happens, the issue is often not the filler itself, but the overall strategy.

“This is the moment filler fatigue becomes apparent,” says Dr. Mark Godley. “The answer isn’t always more filler. It’s a better plan.”