The anti-aging benefits of in-office and at-home microneedling. This trending skincare treatment is on the radar of the biggest beauty buffs (think Kim Kardashian) and the media alike. You’ve probably been left wondering, what is microneedling? It sounds a little intimidating–but in fact, it has the benefit of being both non-invasive and highly effective. How […]
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Why a Vampire Facelift is the answer to youthful skin.
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 […]
Is microneedling the new laser?
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 non-invasive treatment to improve acne scars.
Acne can have profoundly negative effects on the self-confidence of acne sufferers, which is further compounded by the presence of scars after the blemishes have cleared. The textural scars and discolouration that are left behind adds salt to the literal wound. Fortunately, Oakville patients concerned with acne scars have access to a safe and effective […]
A guide to anti-aging eye treatments.
It’s not uncommon for us to forgo our usual healthy choices and routines as life gets busy. It can hard to keep up with our day-today tasks – especially when it comes to our skincare. The ensuing fatigue can start to affect our appearance, particularly around the eyes. Puffiness, laxity, wrinkles, dark circles: there are […]
How to address and correct lax skin.
Beyond brown spots and wrinkles, a major aging concern is loss of skin firmness. When the skin becomes loose and starts to sag, it’s a sign that our collagen stores have diminished. Here we explain why skin loses its resilience, how collagen fibres can be rebuilt and methods to correcting lax skin. Why skin collagen […]
Surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation techniques.
Just as our faces are unique in size, shape, colour and contour, so are our individual aging concerns. Environmental damage is a daily annoyance and our faces seem to bare the brunt of constant UV exposure and pollution. Sometimes it doesn’t matter how diligent we are with sun protection, skincare, diet and exercise, skin aging […]