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Keloid scars are commonly lumpy or ridged scars that are the result of an injury or condition that has healed. Causes can include surgery or acne. While the scars are not harmful and do not require treatment, many patients do not like the sight of them and wish to improve the appearance of them. Read … Continue reading Treatments for Keloid Scars

With fall just around the corner, we’re all in the process of trading out spaghetti strap tank tops and summer shorts for fall inspired chunky knit sweaters. In addition to hitting reset on your clothes, it’s never been a better or more important time to consider what your skin needs. With the weather changing from … Continue reading Peels and Lasers: Reset Your Skin for the New Season

  Totally radical, Dude! If you were a child of the 80s, this might be a phrase you want to forget. But it might be a good time to talk about radicals…..free radicals, that is. So what is a free radical and where can they be found? Free radicals are molecules that contain an unpaired … Continue reading Totally Radical, Dude!

What is Cryoshape? Cryoshape is a revolutionary treatment for the improvement of keloids and hypertrophic scars.  Keloid scars are one of the most common concerns seen by dermatologists and plastic surgeons around the world. Keloids develop in response to a tissue injury which can cause scar tissue to grow progressively into a smooth, firm, growth. … Continue reading ICLS Introduces: Cryoshape Technology for Improvement of Keloids

Summer bodies are built in the fall and winter months. That doesn’t just apply to diets and exercise – major plastic surgery also requires months of preparation and recovery for patients to enjoy their final results to their full potential. Rather than rush through major surgery and risk your looks and health, scheduling upcoming surgery … Continue reading Is Fall the Perfect Time for Major Plastic Surgery?

With summers end nearly here, the start of fall, all things pumpkin and back to school chaos is just around the corner. It’s at this time of the year that establishing a great, well-rounded skincare routine has never been more important. Between pick up and drops off for loved ones and getting yourself ready and … Continue reading How to Plan an Easy & Effective Skincare Routine for Back to School

When considering self-improvement options, plastic surgery and dermatology are often viewed as two separate procedures that rarely intertwine. What if procedures within these fields were considered as two sides of the same coin? At ICLS, we’ve found that combining distinctly niche solutions not only improves the outcome of each procedure, but also improves the long-term … Continue reading Benefits of Combining Plastic Surgery and Dermatology

The end of puberty doesn’t necessarily mean the end of acne. For countless men and women, adult acne can compromise their complexion, causing many to feel self-conscious about their appearance. At ICLS, Oakville dermatologist Dr. Sapra offers a comprehensive list of professional treatments to eliminate these blemishes and reveal a smooth, clear complexion. However, undergoing … Continue reading Our Favorite Acne Fighting Products for a Clear Complexion

Liposuction is an increasingly popular plastic surgery procedure in the summer, but there are a lot of options to choose from when it comes to effective fat removal. Depending on each patient’s needs, definition liposuction, tumescent liposuction, or vaser liposuction can help achieve the right results. Read our infographic below to learn about the different techniques … Continue reading Choosing Your Liposuction Type

Summer’s finally here! As the weather warms, more and more women are ditching their dramatic eyeshadows and deeply vibrant lipsticks in favor of a lighter shades and cosmetics that enhance their natural beauty.   At ICLS, our goal is not only to provide comprehensive care – we want to help you maintain a beautiful and … Continue reading Our Favorite Makeup Products for a Beautiful, Healthy Look