Dr. Anna’s Blog
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The benefits of C02 laser treatments
The Benefits of C02 Laser TreatmentsDr. Anna Medical Aesthetics have purchased a new, state-of-the-art C02 laser. After several months of “testing” period, Dr. Anna has seen very good results and would like to share her own experience. CO2 laser helps with Scar...
Healthy Eating Dinner Recipes
Dr. Anna Loves: Healthy Eating Dinner RecipesMany of Dr. Anna’s clients are often on-the-go and are curious about healthy and easy dinner ideas. We have narrowed it down to three of Dr. Anna’s top favourite dinner recipes that are loved by all five of her kids, her...
Understanding & Treating Melasma
Understanding & Treating MelasmaHere at the clinic, we have many patients who suffer with melasma. Although melasma can be a lifelong struggle ... we want our patients to know there is hope and options! Melasma is a common skin condition where one gets...
Are PFAS (Forever Chemicals) in my makeup?
Ask Dr. Anna! Are PFAS (Forever Chemicals) in my makeup? At Dr. Anna Medical Aesthetics our mission is to educate and empower. A new Canadian study concluded there are ingredients in cosmetic products that may cause major harm to health and the environment. These are...
Resolving Iron Deficiency for Women
Resolving Iron Deficiency for WomenDid you know that Iron deficiency affects one-fourth of the world’s population? It's associated with chronic fatigue, impaired cognitive function, sallow dry skin, pruritus (itchiness), hyperpigmentation, and dry hair. Women often...
The Truth about the Vampire Facial
The Truth about the Vampire FacialMany of our patients here at the clinic often ask us about the Vampire Facial, as a way to achieve lessening of fine lines and wrinkles, and to create a lifting of the skin. We want to educate that a treatment like this is not going...
Tips for Improving Your Sexual Health
Sexual health is an important aspect of lifestyle medicine, and at the clinic we are here to help. Menopause and andropause can be associated with decreased lubrication, sensation, or a physical /autoimmune issue like lichen planus. We have a few tips for improving your sexual health…
Preventing & Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
Preventing & Reversing Type 2 DiabetesNew data has shown that one in three Canadians has diabetes or prediabetes, and those who are 20 years of age face a 50% chance of developing type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. Preventing and reversing type 2 diabetes requires...
Lichen Planus & Hair Regrowth Due to PRP
Patient Diary: Susan’s Story About Hair Restoration Patient Diary is a series of transformation stories written by Dr. Anna’s patients - they’re raw, personal, and always empowering.Susan was suffering from a chronic inflammatory skin condition for ten years. It left...
Is it possible to “Un-Do” Filler?
Ask Dr. Anna! Is it possible to “Un-Do” Filler?Dr. Anna originally started her practice with clients coming in to see her for filler complications, and her practice has grown rapidly since then! There is always room for error when under-experienced injectors are...
PDO threads for Lips
Patient Diary: PDO Threads for Lips. Read about Sarah's experience. Patient Diary is a series of transformation stories written by Dr. Anna’s patients - they’re raw, personal, and always empowering.After visiting another clinic, Sarah (pseudonym) was left with bumpy,...
What is sclerotherapy?
Ask Dr. Anna! What is sclerotherapy? We've had many of our patients ask "what is sclerotherapy?" here at the clinic. So we thought we'd share all the benefits and considerations about this service. Let's start by explaining exactly what is sclerotherapy... It's a...
