Our patients rely on the knowledge and expertise of our physicians and nurses; now you can, too. Browse our blog for information on the innovative technologies, rejuvenation treatments and procedures available at ICLS Dermatology and Plastic Surgery. For over 25 years ICLS has been serving the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas in our Oakville clinic.
If you have questions about a concern or procedure, contact one of our patient coordinators at 905-842-2262.
Many people wish to restore healthy, glowing skin with minimal to no downtime meaning no time away from your regular activities. Microdermabrasion is a progressive, non–invasive treatment that uses a diamond–tip hand piece to produce gentle epidermal abrasion on the surface of the skin without requiring any time away from your usual schedule. By sloughing […]
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Though surgical procedures like the Brazilian butt lift create beautiful and long-lasting results, surgery isn’t the right choice for everyone. For patients looking to enhance their buttocks, we give them the option of choosing Sculptra® instead. Sculptra® is the only completely non-surgical bum lift procedure currently in use, and it relies on safe, proven compounds […]
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Scars are a result of the normal healing process in human tissue. Scars affect many individuals and can occur after trauma, surgery, self-inflicted injury (cutting), or anytime the skin is compromised. Atrophic scars are lower and thinner than the surrounding skin. Hypertrophic scars are thickened and elevated above the skin but remain within the boundaries […]
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Most people seeking fat reduction are already close to their ideal weight, but alas, stubborn stores of fat remain despite copious amounts of diet and exercise. While surgeries including liposuction and abdominoplasty remain the “gold standard” for body contouring, there are many individuals who are unwilling to proceed with surgery based on personal choices, lifestyle […]
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Pregnancy, hormonal changes, and aging can all contribute to cosmetic and functional changes of the vagina and vulva. These changes may include sagging vulvar tissue, elongated labia, loose muscle tone of the vagina, and sexual dysfunction. Hyaluronic acid is a form of injectable that is used in the labia majora (outer lips) of the vagina […]
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Platelet-rich plasma or PRP is an effective treatment that uses your own plasma to reverse the aging process by stimulating tissue regeneration. A small amount of your own blood is collected to isolate the natural platelet-rich fibrin matrix for injection into the skin or scalp. The platelets gradually release various growth factors that stimulate the […]
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The NanoLaserPeel™ is the next step in skin resurfacing. Unlike other exfoliating procedures that rely on chemicals or other abrasive materials to remove the top layer of skin, the NanoLaserPeel™ uses light energy to safely remove layers of skin. NanoLaserPeel™ uses the ProFractional® laser system to reveal newer, younger-looking skin, and triggers your body’s regeneration […]
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Although it’s often overlooked, unevenly toned skin can affect the appearance of your makeup and can even make you look older than you really are. For people suffering from skin conditions like melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, a flawless skin tone might seem even more elusive. Laser toning is one of the most effective treatments for […]
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Metvix is a prescription cream that is used for treating multiple precancerous lesions and sun damage on the face and/or scalp. At ICLS we often combine Metvix with Photodynamic Therapy (also known as PDT) for the treatment of a variety of different skin conditions including Actinic Keratosis and Primary Superficial Basal Cell Carcinoma. Metvix uses […]
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Cutting-edge treatments like macroneedling and radiofrequency microneedling allow a natural method of skin rejuvenation by utilizing our body’s regenerative properties. Macro-needling uses a physician-grade device called a dermaroller to create hundreds of incredibly tiny needles create controlled “micro-injuries” in the skin. Similarly, technologies like SylfirmX combine radiofrequency to gently heat the skin with the microneedling […]
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