Category Archives: Dermal Fillers

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

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

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 »

The Truth About Lip Fillers

Lip Fillers 101: The Facts Curious about lip fillers? Dermal fillers can enhance the appearance of your lips without surgery; adding fullness and smoothing lines for a lovely, kissable appearance.  Whether you’re new to fillers or have experience with injectables, this article explores how our Beauty Nurse® team gets beautiful, natural results using fillers. With decades of experience and skilled expertise, here are some of the things we think every patient should know. Get to know the truth about lip fillers so you can get the results you want. 5 Truths about Lip Injections 1. Great results look beautiful and … Continue reading »

What Are Cosmetic Injectables? Answers to Your Top Questions

Injectables. There’s a whole world of confusion and questions surrounding the word. Which ones are right for me? How much do I need and am I even a candidate? To help clear things up, our Beauty Nurse Majid sat down to answer a few of your questions. Q: What are the different types of injectables? A: This is a common question, as there are a lot of brand names and different types of treatments thrown around without a solid explanation of what they do. The are two main types of injectables: Dermal fillers, like JUVÉDERM®, Restylane and Teosyal® Neuromodulators, like BOTOX … Continue reading »

Why Choose Liquid Rhinoplasty?

What is a liquid rhinoplasty? Liquid rhinoplasty is a treatment that uses dermal fillers to change the shape of your nose. This procedure is a less invasive, non-surgical alternative to the traditional “nose job” or surgical rhinoplasty. Whether you want to smooth out nose bumps, ridges, or natural imperfections, our Kitchener-Waterloo injectors use dermal fillers like JUVÉDERM® to give our patients from London, Ontario, and beyond a liquid nose job that brings balance to their facial features. What can a liquid rhinoplasty fix? Every nose job is different, and dermal fillers give an experienced practitioner the benefit of nuanced control. Dermal … 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.

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