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.
As a result of aging, motherhood and weight fluctuations, some women are interested in increasing the size of their breasts in addition to correcting asymmetry or ptosis (drooping). This is done through a combined procedure of a breast augmentation with mastopexy (or lift) surgery. Breast augmentation is achieved through the insertion of cohesive gel implants, […]
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A cosmetic procedure such as surgery is a big decision. Our surgeons have one goal in mind: to ensure you look and feel your absolute best. To do that, they often rely on technologies such as radio frequency and ultrasound heat energy to achieve the best possible results for our patients. These state-of-the-art tools are […]
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Your skin loses elasticity as you age. Sun damage, environmental effects and gravity can affect the face, resulting in frown lines, a wrinkled forehead and drooping eyebrows. As the effects of aging take over, your face will look much older than you feel and you might even look sad, angry or fatigued even when you’re […]
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Thigh lift surgery is performed when a patient has excess or loose skin on the thighs and/or buttocks. As a result of natural aging, or possibly through dramatic weight loss, the skin loses much of its elasticity, which leads to excessive wrinkling and drooping of the skin. A thigh lift is similar to a brachioplasty, […]
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The experience of pregnancy and childbirth is both life-altering and physically taxing. Though some women recover completely after having their first child, many sustain damage to one or more areas of their body. This damage, which often includes separated abdominal muscles, stretched skin and changes in the breast and vaginal tissue, is often compounded by […]
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A mini necklift is a newer procedure we offer to restore the youthful contours of the lower face. This is ideal for patients who have mild to moderate laxity in their jawline and neck, and who may not want or need the downtime associated with a full neck lift or facelift procedure. Patients may also […]
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As we age, our facial bone density and fat pads decrease. Collagen and skin elasticity also decline with age, which leaves many men and women with unwanted changes like deep wrinkles, skin folds and sagging skin on both the face and neck. A facelift is the answer to a sagging jowl area and deep smile […]
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If you’re interested in filling out your figure, then butt augmentation is the perfect way to reshape and lift your buttocks into a rounder, voluptuous form. A Brazilian Butt Lift is more than just creating balance; it’s also about improving a women’s confidence and her allure. It’s the perfect combination of dramatic improvement, with natural […]
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For many women, an attractive bust line is an important part of feeling self-confident and sexy. Often times the aging process, breastfeeding, weight changes and/or hormonal shifts can alter the natural appearance of the breasts. For patients who desire an increase in volume and/or size for small or underdeveloped breasts, breast augmentation can create a […]
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While all breasts have a natural degree of “drooping” (or ptosis) to them, sometimes the effects of gravity bring about unfavourable changes in breast appearance. Breasts can become longer and flatter in contour, gradually losing the round, pert shape that most women prefer. Additionally, sometimes breast sagging becomes so pronounced that the nipples begin to […]
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