Becoming a mother is a truly beautiful gift. As incredible as the experience is, you may long to have the firm and toned abdomen you had prior to your bundle of joy arriving. The good news is that you can. An abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, is a surgical procedure that can restore […]
Correcting breast asymmetry.
It is believed that works of art, architecture and the human form with proportions that are balanced and symmetrical are perceived more positively. Some artists and architects have employed the golden ratio of mathematics (whereby the ratio of two quantities is the same as the ratio of their sum to the larger of the two […]
Spring and summer skincare tips.
Just as we change our diets, apparel and daily routines from season to season, our skincare regimen can benefit from some seasonal tweaking. In this article we’re sharing tips with clients in the community of Oakville on how to best care for their skin in the spring and summer months. Lighten up. The cold weather […]
Is body contouring worth it?
While liposuction is still in high demand to remove excess fat and improve body contours, for some patients, non-invasive procedures such as VelaShape or Thermage® are an appealing option. The question that is often asked of body contouring treatments is, are they worth it? Some things to take into consideration are: Liposuction is still the […]
Refresh your skin for spring.
After a long cold winter you may be finding your skin is feeling a little lacklustre. That’s why we have compiled the best tips for patients in the Oakville community to refresh their skin for spring. First of all – why does our skin get so dull? The cold weather tends to make our skin […]
Debunking breast enhancement myths.
Cosmetic surgery is a big step for anyone to take and involves much thought and consideration before a commitment is made. The process of researching and determining if a particular procedure is right for you can be riddled with conflicting messages and misinformation. In this article, we focus on the most popular cosmetic procedure – […]
The skincare benefits of topical vitamin C.
At Oakville Plastic Surgery and Advanced Skincare we believe that daily use of high quality skincare is essential to the integrity and health of the skin. A comprehensive skincare regimen is incomplete without a topical antioxidant. Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is a key ingredient in many skincare formulations and it’s an important component when considering […]
A gentle treatment for sun damage.
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 […]
The best non-invasive wrinkle treatments.
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 […]
What to expect from a Brazilian butt lift.
A growing trend in cosmetic enhancement is butt augmentation, also known as the Brazilian butt lift. Celebrities like Jennifer Lopez have broadened beauty standards to include more curvaceous attributes – and now a round, plump derriere has become covetable. This beauty ideal is not realistic for those of us who may not have the genetic […]
