Ask Dr. Anna

Ask Dr. Anna! What is IPL (Intense Pulse Light) Therapy?IPL is one of many popular treatments in the beauty industry which Dr. Anna Medical Aesthetics has recently introduced.  Wondering if IPL is the right choice for you? Please contact our office for more...

Ask Dr. Anna! Why we stopped offering PRP for Hair Restoration?Hair loss can affect your scalp or your entire body (alopecia totalis). It can be temporary, or permanent. Herditary (male pattern balding), hormonal changes, medical conditions (lichen planus, psoriasis,...

Ask Dr. Anna! How Laser Hair Removal Works Unwanted hair can be a frustrating issue for many people. Fortunately, several methods are available to remove hair, such as shaving and waxing; however, I find the best, safest, and most long-lasting option to be laser hair...

Ask Dr. Anna! Microplastics Global plastic production has reached a staggering 350 million tons per year, with approximately 250,000 tons floating in our oceans and the rest being on land either recycled (less than 9%) or thrown into the landfill. Out of sight, out of...

Ask Dr. Anna! Stress Management The Holiday Season is upon us and it's time to Get Ready, Get Set and Party! Only to Regret, Reset, and Refocus in the New Year. How can we enjoy the Holidays, manage our expectations and our stress levels? Here are some tips from Dr....

Ask Dr. Anna! Why do we not recommend tear trough fillers?The orbital cavity is a closed space and potentially very dangerous to inject with hyaluronic acid fillers. Depending on the viscosity of the product, fillers can last up to 10 years as seen on MRI and...

ASK Dr. Anna: Is there an easy way to eat healthier?Habits can be our best friend or our worst enemy, and the same principle applies when it comes to food or diet. If you dread diets, there is no need to worry; it is not necessary to cold-turkey with a plant-based...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...