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At this point in your life, you’re not one to waffle about. You have a strong and steadfast spirit—you know what you want and you know why you want it. With that attitude, you only to bother with products that are truly tried-and-true. It’s why you find yourself asking questions like: does the Fraxel Laser … Continue reading Are Fraxel Results Permanent?

Many Ontario men and women suffer from the unsightly condition of red blotchy skin. The most frustrating aspect of this problem is no one culprit is responsible. There are multiple reasons why you may suffer from constant red skin, and this post is intended to reveal some of the main causes and offer the best … Continue reading Why is My Skin Always Red?

By Danielle Westcott, RPN, Skin Spa So we all have heard the stereotypes from movies and television of what having BOTOX^® looks like. The image that has always been in my mind is of the actress Jennifer Coolidge in the movie A Cinderella Story (2004) saying through a frozen face, “It’s the BOTOX^®. I can’t … Continue reading I was a “BOTOX^® Virgin”

Troubled with acne? ICLS created this infographic with everything you need to know on how to blast away your acne with Blu-U and Clarisonic. With both in-office and at-home treatments, you will be one step closer to clear, fresh skin! In-office Blu-U Blu-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy is an effective, non-invasive and pain free alternative to … Continue reading Blast Away Your Acne with Blu-U and Clarisonic

It’s summer, and many of us will be spending more time outdoors. While it may be good for our mood, it can mean trouble for our skin health. Sun exposure is responsible for over 90% of skin cancer breakouts. We at ICLS Dermatology and Plastic Surgery urge you to protect your skin during these warmer … Continue reading Cottage, Beach, or Backyard – How to Protect Your Skin During the Summer – No Matter Where You Are

Our skin is in fact our largest organ and it may shock you to know that 60% of what is topically applied to the skin gets absorbed into our bodies. So, how important is it to understand what we are introducing into our bodies? Pretty darn important if you ask me! With that fun fact, … Continue reading ICLS introduces Universkin

It is one year ago that I wrote the blog below and it feels so fitting to take a quick look back. Sometimes we read a passage like this and get excited about the possibilities. But do we take any action? Do we make changes? Do we move forward? If you are still ‘sitting’ in … Continue reading A Quick Look Back: What Are You Waiting For?

If you could spot signs of cancer just by looking, wouldn’t you do everything in your power to protect yourself? At ICLS, we’re passionate about informing our patients about how to prevent skin cancer. We don’t mean to scare you, but we want you to understand why it’s so important to perform a simple monthly … Continue reading Skincare 101: Checking Your Skin

The simple act of putting sunscreen on every day is all it takes to protect you from some of the most common cancers in the world. That miniscule layer of sunscreen can make all the difference between younger-looking, healthy skin and aging, damaged skin, which is why it’s so important that you understand how you … Continue reading Skincare 101: Top 5 FAQs About Sunscreen

  Working in the ever evolving industry of medical aesthetics, dermatology and plastic surgery, there always seems to be something new coming down the pike, promising to fix whatever issues we are concerned with at the moment. If you’re anything like me, you have tried many new products and treatments throughout the years; Some which … Continue reading Dimples are cute….just not on my butt!