Aesthetics

Facial Aging: What Really Happens Beneath the Skin? A Doctor Explains

As a cosmetic physician, when patients come to see me for a consultation—either at my clinic in Langford or in Duncan—they often arrive with a very specific concern in mind: lip fillers, under-eye fillers, a crease that’s deepening, or a particular wrinkle they’d like softened. This is completely understandable. We tend to fixate on the […]

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Does Zinc Supplementation Prolong the Effects of Botox? 

One of the common refrains from patients are concerns about their botox wearing off too quickly–It’s an understandable concern as treatments are expensive. What if there’s a way to prolong the effect of Botox? Let’s find out… Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, is a leading aesthetic treatment for reducing dynamic wrinkles, typically requiring maintenance

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dermal filler rheology

The Ultimate Guide to Dermal Filler Rheology

Over the last decade, injectable dermal fillers have become a standard treatment to smooth fine lines, replenish lost facial volume, and create a more youthful appearance.  According to the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery databank, hyaluronic fillers were the second-most common nonsurgical aesthetic procedure in 2019, accounting for nearly 750,000 procedures¹ in the United

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Is Red Wine the Secret to Preventing Skin Aging?

If you’re searching for the perfect complement to your skincare regime, you might also be wondering what impact consuming red wine may have on your skin health and appearance.  Is the latest anti-aging secret an alternative to an injection, an expensive serum or a way to avoid going under the knife? While I was in

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