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Who doesn't want a plumper lips these days? And yet, when we see that bee-stung pucker on other women, we can't help but wonder: Are her lips the result of genetics (à la Angelina Jolie), clever makeup skills, or—gasp!—injections? We blame the stigma around lip injections partly on the current natural makeup trends, and partly on the fact that, in our culture at least, no one really likes to admit when they get work done. But lip injections are happening, and if you’ve ever even for a second been curious about them or how they work, it’s time to stop screen-shotting strangers’ lips...


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Tattoo removal is on the rise across the world. Once considered a permanent decision, technology has enabled tattoos to become a thing of the past. While black or dark cover-up tattoos used to be the only option for hiding former tattoos, the advent of lasers has brought about an entire industry devoted to the fading and complete reduction of unwanted ink. Tattoo Removal: What to Expect Tattoo removal is as big of a decision as deciding to get a tattoo. First, a client must decide whether or not they are seeking a complete or partial removal. Using the PicoSure laser, tattoos often achieve...


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As the saying goes, good tattoos ain't cheap, and cheap tattoos ain't good. More often than not, we are requested to remove poorly executed tattoos that were purchased at a low cost, with poor final results. Removing tattoos is a long process that should only be performed by trained professionals. The safest environment for tattoo removal is in a medical clinic, or by a tattoo shop with extensive experience in removals. The PicoSure Difference One of the most common web searches surrounding laser tattoo removal is regarding the differences between the PicoSure laser, and the more common Q-Switched...


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Onyx Medical Aesthetics Declares March 18th National Picosure Laser Tattoo Removal Day! 20% on your 1st Treatment PicoSure Laser Tattoo Removal Treatment, The World’s Most Advanced Laser Technology for Tattoo Removal From Cynosure Inc.  Kitchener, Ontario – St. Patrick’s Day might have us feeling like we all have “the luck of the Irish,” but if the day’s festivities has literally left its mark on you, it’s time to take it off with PicoSure Laser Tattoo Removal! In light of this notorious holiday where celebrating can end in getting a tattoo you might later regret, Dr. Michael...


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We are pleased to be one of the few clinics in the province of Ontario administering Bellafill dermal filler injections to our clients. The product is sold by the kit, which contains 5, 0.8CC syringes. What is Bellafill? Bellafill is a semi-permanent dermal filler that has been Health Canada approved since 2011. Bellafill not only provides a lifting effect, but also has restorative properties. Bellafill is a polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) collagen filler. Unlike traditional Hyaluronic dermal fillers, Bellafill is comprised of PMMA microspheres suspended in collagen. Upon injection, the collagen...


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Botox injections are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the medical aesthetics industry. Botox is a short-form of the words Botulinum Toxin, the injections cause the temporary paralysis of muscles, preventing the face from intensifying smile-lines, crow's feet, and the "11" lines formed between the eyebrows when frowning. While the cosmetic medicine industry is comprised of a majority female based clientele, a new term has been coined to describe the rise of men seeking out Botox Injections: Brotox. Botox Injections for Men are On the Rise Admitting to getting cosmetic injections...


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Kitchener, Ontario- When completed by a talented tattoo artist, tattoos are a piece of art on the human body. In the past decade, tattoos have become increasingly popular across the world. As tattoo popularity increases, however, so does the demand for laser tattoo removal. For clients with tattoo regret, Onyx Medical Aesthetics is the only clinic in South Western Ontario to offer PicoSure laser tattoo removal. With the PicoSure laser, our clinic is able to remove unwanted tattoos with less treatments, minimal discomfort, and the best results available on the market. Laser Tattoo Removal with...


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It is estimated that 1 in 7 North Americans have a tattoo. Of those individuals, 1 in 5 have reported having tattoos that they would like removed. Laser Tattoo Removal Increasing in Popularity Laser tattoo removal is a long and complicated process. Whether it's the name of a former flame, or a tattoo that simply no longer appeals to you- laser tattoo removal is becoming as mainstream as tattoos themselves. Current technological advances enable consumers to decide between complete removal, or a partial removal. A partial removal is beneficial for those looking to get a cover-up tattoo on top of their...


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