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.
It’s October which means it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month. This disease affects a “staggering” number of women – one in eight – which means early detection is so important. Self-examination and regular mammograms as indicated by your health professional are key – yes, even if you’ve had breast surgery! Take it from these female plastic […]
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Interest in plastic surgery procedures tends to wax and wane with the seasons. This past year’s endless virtual meetings focused our attention squarely on our faces, resulting in a “Zoom boom” of requests for procedures above the shoulders. Now summer’s skin-baring temperatures have made us much more conscious of our bodies. As a result, we are […]
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Chin cleavage. Turkey neck. Chinsulation. Waddle. There are a lot of names for fat and loose skin in the submental or under the chin area. (These are some of the nicer ones!) For patients interested in improving the chin, jawline and neck, ICLS offers just as many ways to treat this area as there are names. And that’s before we […]
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When YouTube influencer Amanda Muse discovered she had skin cancer earlier this year, she was “shocked.” Luckily, the skin cancer was found and removed early. The spot underneath one of her breasts hadn’t actually raised any alarm bells with either Amanda or her doctor. It didn’t look like skin cancer. But a biopsy was ordered anyway, […]
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At ICLS we are fans of complex skincare – that is, the kind of skincare products loaded with medicinal ingredients and backed by numerous scientific studies as evidence of their promised results. Regardless of your skincare regime, it can be confusing to know which products to apply first, last and in-between. Complex shouldn’t be complicated. While […]
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One of the most common complaints we hear from patients is excess or loose skin and fat under their chin and lower face. At ICLS we have a vast array of tools and techniques available to restore youthful contours to the jawline. Non-invasive options like injectables, lasers and skin tightening technologies are often used in […]
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With age comes wisdom – and apparently lumps, bumps, spots, dots and weird patches that weren’t there before. Thanks to age, heredity and sun exposure, it’s quite common for lesions or pigmentation to appear on our skin as we get older. As a fair-skinned person in my forties, I have more than a few skincare sins […]
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Friday’s extension to Ontario’s stay-at-home order is a clear call to arms for all of us to do what we can to aid in minimizing cases of Covid in this province. ICLS puts the safety of our patients and staff above everything. We continue to voluntarily update measures to protect our ICLS family including reduced number […]
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Acne scars don’t just leave a mark on your skin, they can deeply affect your confidence and self-esteem. ICLS takes a custom approach to smoother skin with our new 3-Step treatment plan for severe acne scarring. Ideal patients have no current acne and are at least one year post-Accutane treatment. Scarring can be a devastating […]
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