When considering breast augmentation, a common and important question that arises is what type of implant to choose. When making a change to your physical appearance, thoroughly exploring and weighing your options is a big part of the planning process. In this blog article, we share with Oakville patients what the options for breast implants […]
Understanding sun damage.
“Sun damage” – we read about this term a lot in beauty editorials, especially after a sun-filled summer. This fairly broad term is not always clearly explained, and many Oakville patients do not realize how it manifests in their skin. In this article, we unpack what sun damage means exactly and what can be done […]
Your fall beauty plan.
With fall at our doorstep, it’s time to add some new to-dos to your beauty plan. The change of season in Ontario also means changes for your skin, and there is skin repair to be done after the intensity of the summer sun. Oakville patients can consider integrating the following list of suggestions to maintain […]
Why liposuction is still a gold standard treatment.
With the advent of body contouring procedures such as Velashape, offering fat reduction without the downtime associated with surgery, is there still a place for liposuction? There are certainly circumstances where opting for a non-surgical solution is appropriate, such as when a small amount of unwanted fat is resistant to diet and exercise, or when […]
Don’t make this common summer skincare mistake.
When the temperature rises, there is no question that your skin changes. In an attempt to avoid a melting face, many people forego using a moisturizer in the summer. While the temptation to do this is completely understandable, you’re actually not doing your skin any favours. In this article, we share with Oakville patients the […]
Does skin hydration matter over the summer?
There’s a pretty consistent message we receive over the winter months about our skincare regimen – hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. But, does this hold true over the summer? For Oakville clients, the humid Ontario summer can make the moisturizers you slathered onto your skin in the winter feel like a bulky layer. This can lead to […]
What to consider when you’re considering plastic surgery and medical aesthetic treatments.
Unfortunately there are a myriad of examples of poorly performed aesthetic procedures that shine a light on the not-so-pretty side of the cosmetic plastic surgery and medical field. In addition to variance in the skill of plastic surgeons, aesthetic treatments such as injectables, medical lasers and clinical peels are largely unregulated, thus making the chances […]
Love your legs this summer.
Rising hemlines are ubiquitous with summer. For those of us not blessed with supermodel legs (in other words, most of us), there may be some aesthetic concerns we’d like to address before we don our summer attire with abandon. In this article, we discuss treatments options that can help Oakville clients love their legs this […]
A new way to brighten your skin this summer.
Many of us face the challenge of uneven skin tone when the sun comes out in full force. As much as we enjoy the beautiful warm sunlight, we don’t particularly love a splotchy complexion. Typical cosmetic approaches to fading hyperpigmentation can leave the skin photosensitive, which in turn undermines the benefits when avoiding the sun […]
Non-invasive and surgical methods to achieve beautiful summer legs.
Summer may be short, but it is ever so sweet in Ontario. It can be made even sweeter when common body concerns such as cellulite, unwanted fat, leg veins and unwanted hair are not present. Wearing summer dresses, shorts and swimwear that lay bare our longest limbs with ease and confidence simply requires an action […]