Intense pulsed light operates in a spectrum of light which has been adapted for use in the cosmetic procedure known as a photofacial. The photofacial device allows the light to penetrate through the skin to the places where normally dilated vessels can be found. One of the many clear advantages to this procedure is that it only treats the targeted areas and leaves the surrounding tissues untouched. It has gained a wide following as a safe, easy, gentle manner with which to treat the signs of facial wear and tear as well as aging.

The energy from the intense pulsed light of the device used for photofacial stimulates the production of collagen. Collagen is responsible for softening aging skin to make it look more youthful. Even after one treatment, a noticeable improvement can be expected as sunspots fade, pore sizes shrink, and fine lines and wrinkles actually decrease in appearance

According to data compiled by The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, a world renown professional medical society with which Toronto Cosmetic Clinic’s primary physician Dr. Behnaz Yazdanfar is affliated, last year liposuction was the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the States. The treatment to remove unwanted subcutaneous fat took the top spot for the eighth consecutive year.

The data also shows that from 2002-2007, the number of men undergoing cosmetic surgical procedures has risen by 13.7%. However, women still make up a staggering 80% of the total number of people undergoing treatment for aesthetic improvement.

Siltex is the name of the material which is used for textured-surface breast implants manufactured by the leader in science-based products for the aesthetics specialties fields, Mentor.

Didn’t know there were textured-surface implants available? There are, and while pros and cons exist for both smooth and textured implants, the benefits of the textured type include the following:

Studies have shown that they may reduce the chance of scar tissue hardening around the implant, in a rare risk known as capsular contraction.

They may help prevent shifting when placed in the body. In some cases, “teardrop” shaped implants may only come with a textured surfaced because of this problem.

Saline and silicone implants of all shapes and sizes are available with either a textured or smooth surface.

Every woman is different, therefore the ideal breast implant for you depends on your hopes and expectations of undergoing the breast augmentation procedure, as well as your body.

A Canadian physician has used the wrinkle-fighter Botox for an entirely new purpose - to save an infant from drowning on his own saliva.

The 10-week old Montreal infant, born with a genetic defect that hindered his ability to swallow (CHARGE syndrome), was treated with Botox to help him control the amount of saliva he produced. If left untreated, he would drown on the saliva that seeped into his lungs or suffer bouts of pneumonia.

The physician, Dr. Sam Daniel, injected the nerves controlling the child’s saliva glands with Botox. By doing so, the amount of saliva was reduced and the infant was not required to undergo a surgical tracheotomy to insert a breathing tube.

Although Botox injections have been used to treat excess salivation in other patients, this is monumental due to the age of the infant.

Get rid of flabby, loose skin. Without surgery!

Toronto Cosmetic Clinic is proud to introduce Laser Skin Tightening, a revolutionary new way to tighten the skin without undergoing surgery.

Flabby skin on your face? Lax skin on your arms? Stretchmarks on your stomach? No need to go under the knife for any of these problems with Laser Skin Tightening.

Though the device to perform the procedure hasn’t arrived as of yet, we are conducting complimentary consultations for laser skin tightening now. Call us at 416-221-5554 to book your appointment because we know this will be popular.

Check out the before and after pictures for the procedure. In just a couple of sessions, you’ll be able to remarkable results for any part of the body.

Toronto Cosmetic Clinic will be closed today, Good Friday, and Easter Monday.

The medical and administrative staff at TCC wishes all of you out there Happy Holidays.