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Liver Spots 2008-05-06 09:15:59 Liver spots are concentrations of melanin in the skin which can be removed by specific laser treatments. They are small and darker coloured than the rest of the skin and most often appear in areas where the skin is frequently exposed by the sun: the face, shoulders, and back of the hands.
Are liver spots, also [...] Read more:Liver
The Value of Vitamin E 2008-05-07 09:56:20 Vitamin E is another one of those vitamins we hear about all the time when it comes to our skin and health. The licensed medical aesthetician who performed your microdermabrasion or other skin rejuvenation procedure may even recommend skincare products that contain Vitamin E following your session.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that is fat-soluble. Because [...] Read more:Value
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Cellulite Treatment - In the Past 2008-05-08 09:54:10 Women have been battling cellulite for years. While Endermologie is a preferred treatment for those unsightly dimples these days, this cosmetic innovation has only been around since the late 1970s, gaining international reputation a decade later.
Years before Endermologie, women in Europe dealt with cellulite by less technological means. They went to a masseuse to [...] Read more:Cellulite
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10 Every Year 2008-05-09 09:05:13 In a recent study by Swedish researchers, the number of fat cells in the human body were found to remain consistent since childhood. The study also showed every year in adulthood, 10% of fat cells die but are replaced with new ones. Since obesity and fat are two areas of intense interest at the [...]
From Norma Jean to Marilyn Monroe 2008-05-13 09:25:56 When Norma Jean became MarilynMonroe
, it wasn’t just her name that she changed. She went from an innocent brunette to a sultry blonde, and she may also have undergone rhinoplasty. Informal reports have suggested that she had a nose job in the late 1940s to change the shape of the tip of her nose. [...] Read more:Marilyn Monroe
Cosmetic Surgery Affected 2008-05-12 09:30:31 The flailing economy south of the border has begun to take its toll on the cosmetic surgery industry. With a possible recession in sight, people have been cutting back on spending, and one of the first things to go to maintain a stringent budget is undergoing cosmetic surgery treatments.
Fortunately, the economy isn’t doing so bad [...] Read more:Cosmetic
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Take Advantage of It! 2008-05-15 09:00:10 Take advantage of our special pricing for all laser hair removal procedures before it’s too late!
We’ve cut our regular prices by 50%, but this special offer only lasts until May 31 - the end of this month. If you want to take advantage of this great pricing, you’ve got to visit the clinic for a [...] Read more:Advantage
Droopy Earlobes 2008-05-14 09:45:17 Nobody thinks about their ears, and especially their earlobes - until there’s a problem with them. Let’s face it. Most of us don’t bother taking care of our ears. We wear heavy earrings and don’t put sunscreen on them even though they’re constantly exposed to the sun. So, it should come as no surprise when [...]
Happy Victoria Day! 2008-05-16 08:00:23 Toronto Cosmetic Clinic will be closed, Monday, May 19, for Victoria Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Enjoy your long weekend! Read more:Happy
Darker Colours are Easier! 2008-05-20 09:18:34 Most of us know that Laser Tattoo Removal can get rid of any tattoo you just can’t live with anymore.
But did you know that darker colours, such as black and dark blue, are actually more effectively removed by the Laser Tattoo Removal procedure? Although lighter colours like orange and yellow can also be removed, it [...] Read more:Darker
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How Long Has Ear Surgery Been Around? 2008-05-22 09:01:54 Ear surgery is considered one of the oldest forms of surgery in the world. Also known as otoplasty, it dates back to Ancient India hundreds of years before common era and was described in the ancient medical text, Susrutha Samhita. Read more:Surgery
Narrowing it down 2008-05-21 09:36:22 No amount of make up can make your nose look more narrow. It can definitely help, especially if it’s professionally done, but it often won’t achieve what you really want your nose to look like. That’s when rhinoplasty can help.
If you’re fed up with trying new and unique ways to make your nose look more [...]
Define Noncomedogenic 2008-05-23 09:25:03 Noncomedogenic is a term that often appears on skin care products. Cleansers, moisturizers and even cosmetics may all have this word on their labels, but what’s it mean?
Noncomedogenic simply means that the product does not have ingredients such as oil, fatty acids or wax. The absence of such ingredients is typically considered beneficial for those [...]
Canine Liposuction 2008-05-26 09:37:34 Canine liposuction. No, it isn’t some new type of liposuction technique. It’s liposuction…for your dog.
Countries such as Germany and Australia have been offering the cosmetic surgical procedure to our furry friends for years now. Although most of the recorded procedures have been performed on canines that had lyphomas (cancer of immune system cells) and fatty [...] Read more:Canine
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Laser Skin Tightening - Soft Tissue What? 2008-06-17 09:00:27 Here’s a question from Michaela.
Laser
Skin Tightening uses soft tissue coagulation. What is Soft Tissue Coagulation?
Laser skin tightening with The StarLux® 500 is performed through soft tissue coagulation. Basically, this means that laser energy emitted by The StarLux® 500 targets the soft tissue below the top layer of skin, and coagulates it. This coagulation is [...]
Your Questions About Laser Skin Tightening 2008-06-16 09:37:45 This week, we’ll be answering your questions about the new cosmetic procedure at TCC, Laser
Skin Tightening.
The first question comes from John in Scarborough.
What’s so special about the device Toronto Cosmetic Clinic uses for Laser Skin Tightening?
Well, the device we use at TCC for the Laser Skin Tightening procedure is The StarLux® 500. [...]
Side Effects for Laser Skin Tightening? 2008-06-18 09:01:23 I want to know the side effects of Laser
Skin Tightening.
There are few side effects, and they typically are far less extensive than those resulting from other Laser Skin Tightening methods.
Typical side effects that can occur include tightness and redness in the treated area. However, this is temporary and should fade in the hours following [...] Read more:Effects
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Fat Buster 2008-06-21 17:00:47 Toronto Cosmetic Clinic is proud to announce another new service.
Want to get rid of that flab but think liposuction and a tummy tuck are the only ways to get rid of the extra pounds? Think again!
Slim down without surgery with UltraShape™.
UltraShape™ utilizes the power of therapeutic ultrasound energy to eliminate those pockets of subcutaneous fat [...] Read more:Buster
The Last Question About Laser Skin Tightening 2008-06-20 09:30:21 It’s Friday, and today we come to the end of showcasing your questions about Laser
Skin Tightening at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic. If you have any questions that weren’t covered this week, please contact us through this blog or at 416-221-5554 and we’ll be happy to provide you with a response!
How many sessions will I need?
Like [...] Read more:Question
Laser Skin Tightening for Stretch marks 2008-06-19 09:16:38 Here’s today’s question about removing stretch marks with Laser
Skin Tightening.
I have stretch marks that have faded into shiny lines. Can Laser Skin Tightening get rid of them?
Laser Skin Tightening achieves the best results on stretch marks that are relatively “new”, when they’re still reddish, purplish or darker coloured than the rest of the skin. [...] Read more:Stretch
Reduce the Swelling 2008-07-04 09:10:35 Following any type of eyelid surgery, whether it be to create a crease in the upper eyelid, reduce puffiness, or eliminate sagging lids, there will be some swelling that occurs. This is a typical side effect of this invasive cosmetic treatment and is part of the normal recovery process. Your physician will recommend some ways [...]
Veins over Hair 2008-07-03 08:24:12 It looks like losing hair isn’t as bad as unsightly spider veins.
Males are choosing to remove the appearance of spider and varicose veins over replacing baldness, and cost may be a factor. While hair transplants have risen in price over the past few years, the price of treating veins has actually dropped.
Do you want to [...]
From the Desk of Dr. Yazdanfar 2008-07-02 01:43:01 Summer’s finally here and it’s time to show off! Get out your shorts, mini skirts and tank tops and enjoy the hot weather…not to mention the admiring glances you’ll get.
Enjoy this month’s newsletter and have a fantastic summer!
Just For You 2008-07-02 01:41:09 For some women, controlling hair growth down there is all part of any complete beauty regime. But if you’re tired of the time consuming ritual of shaving, trimming and waxing (ouch!), laser hair removal could be the answer. Designed to achieve results in permanent hair reduction, laser hair removal is far less of a hassle [...]
Procedure of the Month - Eyelid Surgery 2008-07-02 01:40:39 Always look tired even though you aren’t? Does your face look dull no matter what? Your eyes may be the reason.
If you’ve got sagging and droopy eyelids, or lack a double eyelid, it can take away from the overall desirable aesthetic of your face. Eyelid ptosis is a result of several factors, most commonly the [...] Read more:Procedure
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Skin Deep - Milia 2008-07-02 01:39:22 Milia are tiny bumps that typically appear on the face of infants and adults, most commonly on the nose and upper cheeks near the eyes. They may be white or the same colour of the surrounding skin and can only exist in a sweat gland or hair follicle.
Milia are not considered a threat to your [...]
Judith from Toronto asks, 2008-07-02 01:35:02 I’m getting breast augmentation and I’ve been told not to eat anything the night before surgery. Why is this?
Dr. Yaz says
Any surgery involving the administration of anesthesia requires patients to avoid eating food the night before the day of surgery. Usually, it is advised that no food is consumed after midnight. It is vital that [...] Read more:Judith
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Happy Canada Day! 2008-07-01 07:47:02 Happy Canada
Day! Today marks the 141st anniversary of Confederation.
Toronto Cosmetic Clinic is closed on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 for Canada Day. Happy Holiday! Read more:Happy
Propionibacterium what? 2008-06-30 09:21:28 Got acne? Get clear beautiful skin with Acne Treatment at Toronto Cosmetic Clinic. This new cosmetic procedure will destroy the root of the problem: Propionibacterium acnes. Propionibacterium acnes is the name of the bacteria that is responsible for the production of acne.
This nasty stuff feeds off of the natural oils, known as sebum, produced by [...]
It’s Free! 2008-06-27 09:00:14 AT Toronto Cosmetic Clinic, you’ll have to book a consultation prior to undergoing any cosmetic procedure, whether it be an invasive one, like breast augmentation, or noninvasive, like acne treatment. This is to unsure that the treatment you’ve chosen is suitable for your situation and body according to the expertise of a medical professional. [...]