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FROM DR. ANNA’S BLOG
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...
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...
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...
Everything you need to know about Vitamin C Serum
Ask Dr. Anna! Everything you need to know about Vitamin C Serum. Vitamin C Serum is the new rage in the beauty industry, as studies have shown great improvement in skin texture, firmness and overall appearance with continued use of the product. For those who don’t...
What are the solutions for my jaw issues?
Ask Dr. Anna! What are the solutions for my jaw issues? Do you experience headaches, periauricular pain, neck pain, decreased jaw excursion, locking, and clicking? For those who don’t know, TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint in one’s jaw and acts like a...
The Top 12 Questions Clients Ask Dr Anna
Ask Dr. Anna! The Top 12 Questions Clients Ask Dr AnnaYou've asked, We've answered. Here are the top 12 questions clients ask Dr Anna. Have a question that's not answered below? Contact Dr. Anna - She's always here to help.01. Is there any quick and easy fix for...
What is a non-surgical lunchtime facelift?
Ask Dr. Anna! What is a non-surgical lunchtime facelift?PDO Thread Lift, also known as a non-surgical lunchtime facelift, fights facial aging without surgery or scars. This is a unique, FDA-cleared, non-invasive procedure that achieves instant skin tightening once the...
How often is it best to wash your hair?
Ask Dr. Anna! How often is it best to wash your hair?How often is it best to wash your hair. Everyone’s hair texture is different so there is no specific amount of time, but experts say that it is best to wash it every few days. It is not necessary to wash your hair...
Why use your nontoxic skincare line?
Ask Dr. Anna: Why should I use your nontoxic skincare line? They say: necessity is the mother of invention. I couldn’t find beauty and skincare products that I trusted because my skin reacted to so many. In fact, most products on the market are toxic to...
Why should you always check your labels?
Ask Dr. Anna:Why should you always check your labels? Have you ever looked at your personal care products to analyze the ingredient labels (INCI)? One of the reasons I became interested in skincare was in the operating room. During an anesthetic for a long...
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...
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...
