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 […]
Fluctuating seasonal temperatures and winter outdoor activities can stress our delicate skin and cause premature aging. More often than not, there is a tendency to shy away from using a richer moisturizer to compensate for these environmental stressors for fear of making the skin oily and causing breakouts. At Oakville Plastic Surgery & Medspa, we […]
One of the realities that patients face when they are considering a plastic surgery procedure is the associated downtime and recovery period. While experiencing discomfort and taking time off of work to recover may not be wholly appealing, there are instances when this recovery period is actually less of a nuisance than the healing period […]
At Oakville Plastic Surgery & Medspa, we have been in on the secret of microneedling for a while, and now the mainstream beauty media is catching on to this non-invasive treatment that takes the heat out of skin regeneration. Unlike lasers and radiofrequency devices, which rely on the delivery of heat to activate a wound-healing […]
A recent report from the American Cancer Society has pushed back the recommended age for women to begin annual mammograms from 40 to 45 years of age. This has stirred up controversy in the medical community, with many physicians pushing back against this change in their recommendations. Here in Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society recommends […]
It is the season of the lip: voluminous lips are in, and rather than being led astray by beauty myths, we invite you to follow our expert tips to safely realize beautiful lips that are uniquely suited to you. Steps to beautiful lips. I) Consult an expert injector. The most effective, safe and lasting way […]
The New Year means a time of renewal for many of us, but the fact remains that we are experiencing the dead of winter; limited daylight hours and the business of life can leave us looking and feeling a little drained. In this post, we share with Oakville and Southern Ontario patients our favourite tips […]
Breast implants are often associated with addressing a women’s desire to increase her breast size; however, for patients who have noticed the volume of their breasts has decreased over time due to pregnancy, weight loss and/or aging changes, a breast augmentation also be performed to restore and rejuvenate the look of the breasts. Is breast […]
Aging is inevitable—how well we age, however, is something over which we have a measure of control. An area that tends to show the signs of aging the most rapidly is the neck. This is due to the dry, sensitive and thin nature of neck skin. There are skincare habits that can keep the neck […]
The cooler temperatures that accompany winter weather affect more than our choice of clothing—they have an effect on how our skin feels as well. Dryness, dehydration and seasonal outbreaks of eczema and psoriasis are not uncommon when the mercury descends. In addition to the discomfort these changes may cause, the skin often appears dull and […]
