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 […]
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 […]
Our understanding and knowledge of the part the sun plays in skin aging is still in its infancy. It was only a few years ago that findings from an Australian study showed that the daily application of sunscreen can slow the aging process. Considering that protecting our skin from the sun as an age prevention […]
Turning to cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery is an effective measure to address and correct aging concerns. Treatments such as neuromodulators, injectable fillers, clinical peels, skin tightening and lifting surgeries provide results beyond what can be achieved with at-home treatments.That being said, there are essential habits to integrate into everyday life to maintain more youth. […]
Skin that seems to glow from within – this is the skin we strive for, but how do we make it happen? A combination of factors contributes to healthy, glowing skin. In this article, we share in-office and at-home treatments that can help you maintain brilliantly radiant skin for today and the new year ahead. […]
Achieving healthy and vibrant skin is something many of us aspire to. In the process of reaching this goal, most of us look to skincare and professional treatments (such as clinical peels, neuromodulators and laser resurfacing) to improve and maintain optimal skin health, but we often overlook the role that makeup plays. We want to […]
With the arrival of fall and winter our focus turns towards a key skincare ingredient that should be a part of your winter routine – vitamin A, also known as retin-A, retinol and retinoic acid. This powerful skincare ingredient has many benefits for skin health. Here we explain the ins and outs of this anti-aging […]
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 […]
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 […]
With fall on the horizon, it’s time to start thinking about what summer has done to our skin. Even with diligent application of sunscreen, our skin can still experience a moderate amount of UV exposure—and UV exposure means sun damage. Sun damage can present in a number of ways; besides a tan (which we all […]
