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.
Liposuction is considered a cosmetic procedure and is neither a substitute for proper diet and exercise, nor a method for overall weight loss. It cannot eliminate cellulite or correct loose, hanging skin. Liposuction is suited for patients who have isolated fatty deposits that do not respond to diet and exercise. Liposuction works best when you […]
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Dr. Julie Khanna talks about her use of PH4B mesh (a degradable biosynthetic polymer) in breast augmentation and breast revision surgeries.
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How do you get rid of those dreaded lip lines? Plastic surgeon Dr. Julie Khanna shares methods for reducing the appearance of wrinkles around the mouth, from Botox to fillers to skin resurfacing.
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Are you ready to flaunt some luminous skin? Warmer weather means baring it all, so if you’re planning to show more skin in the summer, make sure your underarms, legs, and bikini areas look radiant and hair-free. You’ve put so much hard work into keeping your body healthy, you deserve to feel and look and […]
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Getting a tattoo can be easy, but having them removed is a difficult and long process. A tattoo, though permanent, will fade and be stretched and distorted due to loss of skin elasticity over time. Individuals with tattoos may choose to have them removed for personal reasons, for example; the stigma in most work environments […]
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Belkyra is an injectable compound made with deoxycholic acid (DA). DA occurs naturally within the body, where it’s used to metabolize lipids (fats). Patients who choose Belkyra, therefore, have the added peace of mind that comes with selecting an organic treatment; Belkyra is unlikely to cause allergic or adverse reactions in most patients. When Belkyra […]
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Once you’ve decided what plastic surgery procedure to invest in, the next step is choosing when. With facelift surgery in particular, timing directly impacts how long you’ll get to enjoy your results for. Often our patients are torn between proactive plastic surgery and waiting until the signs of aging become more pronounced. While there’s something […]
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Approximately 1 million Canadians are affected by psoriasis. The most common form can be characterized by fast growing skin cells that accumulate with the dead skin cells on the body which have a hard time shedding, resulting in lesions and scaly looking skin. The outbreaks, severity, and the chronic nature of psoriasis can make it […]
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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.
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