You can prevent skin cancer with a few important habits and actions to protect your skin. It can feel overwhelming to learn about skin cancer, but prevention is within your control! It’s absolutely possible to enjoy the sun and spend time outdoors, while still practicing sun safety, to reduce your chance of getting skin cancer. Protecting your skin also helps prevent signs of aging like […]
What is skin cancer? Simply put, skin cancer is any cancer that begins in your skin. As skin cancer grows, it can spread to other parts of the body or organs as it spreads. Two main types of skin cancer: Malignant Melanoma: This form of skin cancer is the most dangerous and forms within the cells that generate skin pigment. Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: These cancers […]
How to Get Rid of Acne Scars If you’re worried about acne scarring and pigmentation from past acne, know that there are treatments available to effectively treat your scars. Whether you have indented (atrophic) scars, raised (hypertrophic) scars, or pigmentation, innovative treatment solutions use your body’s natural processes to promote cell turnover, target pigmentation and other useful tools. Why do I have acne scars? Scars […]
If you’re looking for an effective way to protect, preserve and brighten your skin, vitamin C could be the secret weapon you’ve been looking for. Vitamin C offers many benefits for a broad array of skin types, from targeting rosacea symptoms and fighting free radicals to triggering collagen production for more fresh, youthful-looking skin. Let’s explore the benefits of this powerful antioxidant.
Here’s why you have acne. Understanding your acne If you struggle with acne, you know how deeply it can affect your confidence and your quality of life. Whether you have blackheads, whiteheads, cystic acne, or regular breakouts, you’re not alone in seeking a solution and wanting to understand the cause. We see many patients at our Toronto clinic at Dermatology on Bloor with acne concerns, […]
What’s the best treatment solution for thinning lips? If you missed the first installment of our blog series, take a look at it here. Our first blog is a great place to learn about why your lips are thinning, and to learn about simple steps you can take at home– to protect and preserve your lips for a refreshed appearance. Now that we’ve taken a […]
How Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Affect Your Skin? What can you expect from your skin if you’re undergoing a transition with hormone replacement therapy? If you or someone you know is a member of the trans community, you may have noticed how unpredictable skin changes can be while undergoing hormone replacement therapy (HRT). We love working with our clients to find solutions to their concerns– […]
Explore Solutions for Thinning Lips Are you concerned about thinning lips? The size and shape of our lips are genetically determined, but change naturally over time. Many of us notice lips thinning increasingly with age; it’s normal to notice a decrease in the volume and plumpness of our lips beginning in our late 20s and early 30s. As collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production slows […]
What is Ultherapy® and how does it work? Ultherapy is an innovative, non-invasive treatment to tighten, lift, and rejuvenate skin. With little downtime needed, this popular treatment offers natural, long-lasting results. Ultherapy is the only FDA-approved non-invasive procedure that lifts the neck, chin and brow and improves lines and wrinkles on the upper chest. Pulses of focused heat tighten and lift skin in the targeted […]
Aging skin is beautiful. Welcome to Part Two of our Celebrating Aging series! We’re exploring how to look your best at any age and love the skin you’re in. Join us on a journey to explore treatments that revive your look at any age, and give you a boost– while honouring your natural appearance. Last month we explored dermal fillers and how they can refresh […]
