Waterloo, ON (519) 746-1132
The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic
Dr. Robert Shenker Dr. Stephanie Ma

Category Archives: Cosmetic Procedures

The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic Blog

Injectables 101: Learn the facts about fillers, Botox®, and more.

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Sara

The Beginner’s Guide to Injectables like BOTOX® The other day, someone from our team was in a Shoppers Drug Mart in London, Ontario and saw a mature, elegant woman sidle up to the makeup counter looking  hesitant.  “Excuse me,” she said shyly, “I’m wondering if you know anywhere around here where I can get BOTOX®? I need someone who can help me look good and won’t make me look  like my face is frozen. I live in Waterloo and would be happy to commute, but I can’t figure out where to go.”  The makeup specialists were friendly, but didn’t have a … Continue reading »

The Best Aesthetic Treatments for Mother of the Bride

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Sara

Barb’s Story: The Best Cosmetic Treatments for Mother of the Bride Firstly, congratulations! If you’re about to celebrate the nuptials of someone you love, this is an important and exciting time. Of course this day is all about the happy couple and the joining of two families, but it’s also about you in a big way. Wanting to look and feel your best makes perfect sense. Beyond welcoming someone into your family, you’re also about to see some of your oldest friends, closest family, and to meet new family members for the first time. Feeling confident as the mother of … Continue reading »

Meet Ashley Mercer, our newest Beauty Nurse®

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Sara

We’re pleased to welcome our newest Beauty Nurse® Ashley Mercer (RN). We’re highly selective about who we bring on board, but we knew right away that Ashley was a great fit for our team. Our Beauty Nurse team brings a wealth of experience to each cosmetic treatment –– to refresh, rejuvenate, and restore your natural beauty. Ashley brings a unique skill set with her clinical experience and incredible attention to detail. Ashley comes to us with a rich resume full of clinical experience and formative training. Ashley graduated from The University of Ottawa with her BScN in 2008 and started her career as a new graduate in … Continue reading »

CoolSculpting® a Cool New You

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Sara

Freeze Fat Away for Good Most of us can attest to the frustration that comes from maintaining an impeccable diet and exercise routine, but seeing no progress on our love handles, muffin tops, or double chins. Unfortunately, these lifestyle habits that do wonders for our health and wellbeing are often no match for stubborn areas of fat. If you find yourself at this stage and wishing you could shift those inches once and for all, CoolSculpting from Zeltiq offers an innovative non-invasive solution to eliminate unwanted fat. Once it’s gone, it’s gone for good. You may be thinking this sounds … Continue reading »

Is BOTOX Still On Top?

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Sara

For years, people have relied on neuromodulators like BOTOX COSMETIC® to keep them youthful, smooth, and to decrease the severity of wrinkles. But are neuromodulators still the powerhouse that they once were? We’re here to tell you that – yes. Yes, they sure are! According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were over 4.4 million neuromodulator treatments performed in 2020. So, Why Neuromodulators? Over time the repeated muscular contractions of our facial muscles, when we frown or squint, begin to form lines in these highly expressive areas. These are known as dynamic wrinkles. While wrinkles can be beautiful and … Continue reading »

Meet Our Surgeons

The talented, experienced plastic surgeons at our Kitchener-Waterloo clinic have the advanced training to create exceptional, natural-looking results that meet the individual needs of our patients. The collaborative nature of our practice benefits patients in many ways.

Dr. Robert Shenker Dr. Stephanie Ma
The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic