Dr. Anna’s Blog
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Microneedling and Medication for Acne
Microneedling and Medication for Acne Bad news: most people will suffer from some degree of acne in their lives. Good news: there is a range of solutions for every type of acne and today, we are talking about microneedling and medication. The Cause: Simply...
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3 empowering cosmetic treatments for 2019
The top 3 empowering cosmetic treatments for 2019 Available now by Dr. Anna! It’s been an exciting time to be a woman. Our collective voice is growing louder, our sisterhood stronger and be damned anyone who gets in our way - we know what we want and we’ll...
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How to remain authentic in a saturated industry
How to remain authentic in a saturated industry. We are always looking for ways to nip, tuck, suck ourselves to a more youthful appearance - but can this be done in a way where we leave the clinic feeling better than we arrived? I say we can. The business...
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Is Botox covered by insurance?
Ask Dr. Anna: Is Botox covered by insurance? Yes, therapeutic Botox is covered by insurance but under very specific circumstances. In 2001, Health Canada approved the coverage of Botox for patients experiencing chronic migraines, strictly limited to those...
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What is pH and why is it so important?
Ask Dr. Anna: What is pH and why is it so important? Here’s your new summer mantra: beauty is in the balance (the pH balance, that is). Imagine water in a pool. It has a delicate pH level. If it’s off, it will burn your eyes and even cause the metal to...
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What shampoo should I use?
Ask Dr. Anna: What shampoo should I use? Do you remember those ads from the 80’s and every year since, where a woman is shampooing her hair in the shower, massaging her scalp in total ecstasy?Well, that’s what I call ‘Hollywood science’. We’ve been taught...
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Which cosmetic products are safe?
Ask Dr. Anna: Which cosmetic products are safe? Go to your vanity and pull out a drawer. See that expensive sunscreen, shiny body butter, and pretty department store lipgloss? Throw them out. Yep, all of them. Why? They are probably toxic. Now, take out...
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Is the Retinoid revolution over? Some doctors think so.
Is the Retinoid revolution over? Some doctors think so. Retinoid, a class of chemical compounds derived from Vitamin A, has certainly made its mark on the beauty industry. Until recently, you couldn’t buy most Retinoid-based products over the counter, and...
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Dr. Anna’s Beauty Book Club: Beyond Soap by Dr. Sandy Skotnicki
Dr. Anna’s Beauty Book Club: Beyond Soap by Dr. Sandy Skotnicki When Dr. Anna is not treating clients, she’s researching, and Beyond Soap is one of her favorite books. Written by Toronto-based dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, Beyond Soap has become a...
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Three ways to scare away zombie hands for good
Three ways to scare away zombie hands for good! Let me tell you a scary story. It’s about a woman who spent a lot of time on her diet and appearance. She was in her sixties but could easily pass as fifty... except for one part of her body—her zombie...
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Tackling perimenopause: Topical testosterone
Tackling perimenopause: Topical testosterone to boost the pussy’s meow! What’s eight inches long, hard, and relieves the symptoms of perimenopause?A tube of testosterone cream! If you thought otherwise, there’s a chance you could be going through a sex...
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The GuaSha treatment arrives at Dr. Anna’s
Hailed the “natural facelift”, the GuaSha treatment arrives at Dr. Anna’s Move over jade roller, there’s a new facial tool in town. The Gua Sha (pronounced gwa-sah) treatment stimulates lymphatic drainage, promotes circulation and reduces muscle pain....
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