The top aesthetic goals for 2018. The new year is a time we typically take stock and set goals that will make our lives better. Often, these aspirations centre around being the best version of ourselves, inside and out. As experts in plastic surgery, medical aesthetics, laser therapy and skincare, it’s our privilege to help […]
Rejuvenate and celebrate. We have the ultimate treatment package to help our Oakville patients look and feel their best this holiday season. The hitch with this busy time of year is that it can be challenging to find time amidst all the festivities and our gift-buying to-dos to give ourselves a little holiday refresh. […]
How dermal fillers can redefine and rejuvenate your appearance. The 21st century has seen rather remarkable innovations for rejuvenation come to the fore front–one of which is fillers. Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers have literally—and figuratively—filled the gap between non-invasive treatments, such as lasers and chemical peels, and cosmetic surgery. This safe and effective treatment delivers […]
You may have seen glimpses of a new type of facial on the social media streams of celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Bar Refaeli and wondered what the story is behind this unique skin treatment. In this article, we explain what a Vampire Facelift treatment involves, and why it is steadily gaining popularity as a […]
The field of cosmetic medicine encountered a dramatic breakthrough with the discovery that a purified protein known as botulinum toxin a, which had primarily been used to treat overactive muscles, could smooth deep expression lines around the eyes. You guessed it, we’re talking about BOTOX COSMETIC®. This neuromodulator treatment has become the go-to of many […]
We’re fortunate to live in a time when non-invasive methods allow us to age gracefully without having to take drastic measures. Investing in a facial rejuvenation routine today can help you maintain healthy and youthful-looking skin for years to come. At Oakville Plastic Surgery and Advanced Skincare, we believe in educating our patients on how […]
Cosmetic medicine has seen many trends emerge over the years, but one treatment that has stood the test of time is IPL photorejuvenation (also known as a Fotofacial). Why is IPL photorejuvenation still a treatment of choice for cosmetic physicians and surgeons alike? Fotofacials are prized for their ability to effectively treat sun damage without […]
Wrinkles – on linens, in time, on our skin,… we generally don’t love them. However well-earned these markers of our maturity are, they don’t have to define how we look. In fact, deep expression lines like frown lines and brow furrows that stay put, regardless of our mood, can make us look unhappy or tired […]
The skin of our eyes is one of the first areas to show the signs of. Along with the lips, it is the thinnest skin on our body, making it especially vulnerable to damage. Oxidative stress from internal and external triggers can lead to signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, lax skin and […]
Research shows that facial symmetry contributes to a person’s perceived attractiveness. This research stems from a mathematical formula known as the golden ratio, which artists and architects have been employing for centuries to make their work more pleasing to the eye. Until recently, we were limited to surgical procedures in order to apply this approach […]
