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Aesthetic Injectables 101: Learn the Facts About Fillers, BOTOX® & More

The other day, someone from our team was in a Shoppers Drug Mart 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 recommendation. One of them asked, “Is that like a filler … Continue reading »

Lip Fillers 101: How They Work and How to Choose a Clinic

Lip Fillers Can Bring Out Your Natural Beauty Lip fillers can give your look that little boost you’ve been daydreaming about. Fuller, enhanced lips can look natural and fresh. Our Waterloo clinic is proud to be home to the Beauty Nurse® team; a skilled, well-equipped group of nonsurgical specialists who collaborate and share their expertise to create optimal, natural-looking results that highlight your natural beauty. Whether you’re working with Ashley, Natalie, or Majid, you’re in expert hands. Wondering about lip fillers? Answers to our most popular questions are below. Why do people get lip fillers? The natural signs of aging … Continue reading »

CoolSculpting® a Cool New You

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?

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 »

Here’s How CoolSculpting® Really Works

How does CoolSculpting® work? Have you ever noticed how that little pocket of fat along your lower tummy won’t go away, even with exercise? Or maybe you enjoy a healthy lifestyle but find that you still have excess fat on your upper arms. It can be frustrating to have these persistent pockets of fat, and CoolSculpting can help you get rid of them. CoolSculpting uses innovative fat freezing technology to get rid of those bulges of fat that just won’t budge, even with exercise. Let’s explore how CoolSculpting works to promote a smoother silhouette with each non-invasive treatment. What does … 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
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