ICLS Dermatology and Plastic Surgery is regarded as a premier destination for skin care and aesthetic plastic surgery in Canada. Our board certified physicians are frequently consulted for their expert advice and opinions on skin health, non-invasive anti-aging and cosmetic surgery procedures.
No matter where you get your beauty info from—whether it’s magazines, social media or good ol’ word of mouth—it’s safe to say that the abundance of sources and information available at any given time has made things, well, pretty confusing. With so much info at our fingertips, it can be tricky to differentiate between what’s factual and what isn’t.
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Tailor-made skincare has taken the industry by storm in the past few years—everything from mix-it-yourself serums to mail-order haircare prescriptions are appealing to a new generation of consumer who wants a beauty fix that’s perfectly suited to them. But French company Universkin takes the concept a few steps further with its personalized, pharmaceutical-grade serums that are tailored to suit your skin by a doctor.
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It’s no secret that retinol is considered the gold standard when it comes to truly effective and transformational skin care ingredients. If you’ve ever spoken to a dermatologist, read a handful of skin care articles or flipped through the pages of a magazine, then you know that the vitamin A derivative is the answer to many, many skin care woes. Got acne? Retinol. Starting to see fine lines? Retinol. Dark spots? We don’t need to say it.
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Jane* was in Grade 10 the first time she Googled “what is a labiaplasty?” The size of her labia minora had always bothered her. She couldn’t wear jeans without chafing, couldn’t ride a bike without it hurting, couldn’t wear a bathing suit without fear that they might slip out. Joining the volleyball team at school was the final straw.
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If you are like most women who decide to get cosmetic breast-shaping surgery, you have spent a considerable amount of time reaching your decision. You’ve considered the pros and cons – and sought information to help you determine what kind of results you want from the surgery, what the potential risks might be; and how much time you will need to recover afterwards.
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Candela Corporation, a leading global medical aesthetic device company, announces the introduction of the Vbeam® Prima™ laser system in Canada, representing the latest innovation in 30 years of clinical leadership for the Vbeam pulsed dye laser (PDL) franchise.
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For a solution more potent than a cream, but less invasive than a traditional face-lift, Dr. Patricia Wexler has the answer. “I’m a great fan of Ultherapy because it works,” says the famed New York-based dermatologist to the stars. The treatment uses ultrasound wave technology to encourage collagen production (the building blocks of plumpness).
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For a solution more potent than a cream, but less invasive than a traditional face-lift, Dr. Patricia Wexler has the answer. “I’m a great fan of Ultherapy because it works,” says the famed New York-based derm to the stars.
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If you’ve ever seen ads for vaginal rejuvenation, you may think about making the vagina look “younger.”
The term itself is incredibly vague, and gynaecologists like Dr. Farid Abdel Hadi of Whitby, Ontario, say many physicians don’t agree with the term or its definition.
In the latest issue of Real Style Magazine we had a chance to chat with with Dr. Julie Khanna, MD, FRCSC Director of Plastic Surgery at ICLS Dermatology & Plastic Surgery based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.
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