Undoubtably, our faces change as we get older in a variety of ways. Wrinkles are one of the more obvious changes, along with volume loss in the cheeks and around the eyes but don’t forget that your lips, as well as the surrounding skin, may also be affected by this process. As we age, our […]
Summer months typically turn Toronto residents’ heads to thoughts of more time spent in the sun, which is great for anyone longing for relief from cold, wet winters, but is not so great for your skin. As we recently explored in this blog, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin are vital components of healthy, youthful-looking skin […]
Patients considering facial rejuvenation may know that they do not look as young as they used to but they may not know why. Of course, wrinkles are an obvious difference between aging skin and a youthful, healthy look. Visible folds and fine lines are signs that key elements, which keep the surface smooth, have started […]
When patients are considering cosmetic surgery, it is common for them to seek out before-and-after photos of people who chose the same procedure. While this is an ideal way to get a sense of possible cosmetic surgery results, Toronto based Dr. Wayne Carman cautions anyone looking at such images to remember that no two surgeries […]
The cosmetic surgery techniques and technology available today allow patients to enjoy their results sooner than ever after a procedure is complete, but some recovery time is still necessary. Patients can expect to return to daily activities relatively quickly, but getting a breast augmentation one day then running down the beach in a bikini the […]
BOTOX®, a Toronto favorite, is most famous for being an injectable cosmetic available by prescription, used by millions of people each year throughout Canada, North America, and the world. Many patients are interested to learn that the drug has a great many other applications, too, most of which are medical in nature. The active ingredient […]
There are plenty of reasons to be tired these days. The stressful elements of home life can cause us to lose sleep. Deadlines at work can keep us awake with worry. Fun stuff can lead us to choose the enjoyment of friends and family over our regularly scheduled bedtime. Our bodies need sleep. Not getting […]
The prescription drug Botox® Cosmetic is a popular choice for patients around Canada and the world. While Health Canada regulations prohibit a detailed list of its uses here, the drug’s prevalence and prominence—as well as your reading about it on my Cosmetic Surgery Institute website—ensure that its benefits and properties are widely known in Toronto. […]