DermEffects: Dr. Wei Jing Loo
1560 Hyde Park Road
London, ON N6H 5L5
Medical Inquiries: (519) 472-2929
Cosmetic Inquiries: (519) 472-8686
Fax: (519) 472-8484
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Category Archives: BOTOX COSMETIC

Lip Flip vs Lip Filler: What’s the Difference?

woman touching her bottom lip (model)

Flip or fill? That is the question. Or is it? Lip enhancement treatments remain among the most popular aesthetic procedures performed around the world, and there are numerous options for getting the perfect, pouty appearance. One of the more recent innovative approaches is the BOTOX® “lip flip.” But a lip flip doesn’t necessarily take the place of lip fillers. In…

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BOTOX® or Dermal Fillers for Crow’s Feet—Which Is Best?

Woman getting injectable fillers

Do you have pesky wrinkles at the corners of your eyes even when you’re not smiling or squinting? Known as crow’s feet, these lines are typically among the earliest signs of aging and a common concern among our cosmetic dermatology patients. Most of these patients know that injectables can minimize the appearance of crow’s feet but aren’t sure if they…

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Poll: “When Do You Think is the Best Time To Start BOTOX®?”

Woman considering Botox in London, ON

If you like to read bloggers who write about anti-aging treatments—that’s probably why you’re here—it’s likely you’ve come across the phrase “preventative BOTOX” and wondered, “wow, can BOTOX actually prevent wrinkles?” It’s not really a yes or no answer because ultimately everyone develops wrinkles. Even the best dermatologist in London, Ontario, can’t prevent you from getting wrinkles eventually. But the…

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5 Cosmetic Uses for BOTOX® You May not Know About

Woman from shoulders up smiling with head slightly tilted

Even people who have never set foot in a medical spa know that BOTOX® injections reduce wrinkles around the eyes and on the forehead. BOTOX injections at our London, Ontario, med spa are among the most popular cosmetic treatments, but their aesthetic versatility comes as a surprise to many people who think of BOTOX as simply an anti-wrinkle procedure. We…

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Can You Get BOTOX® & Dermal Fillers While Pregnant?

Happy woman lying on her stomach resting face in one hand

Many women enjoy BOTOXⓇ and dermal fillers as part of their regular beauty routine at our London, Ontario practice. Some pregnant patients want to continue their treatments throughout pregnancy, as they enjoy having consistent results. However, using injectables while pregnant is a complicated issue. While there is no major health risk for an adult woman to use injectables, the science…

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5 Anti-Aging Treatments You Can Do on Your Lunch Break

Face of smiling woman with blonde hair and smooth skin

When you’re busy with your career and family, it can be hard to find time for self-care. Sometimes lunch is the only “personal time” in your packed schedule. Thanks to modern medicine, there are a few fast treatments that can quickly rejuvenate your skin. Dermal fillers, BOTOX®, and other nonsurgical procedures are popular at our London, Ontario, practice for this…

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All the Nonsurgical Procedures Behind ‘Instagram Face’

Woman looking seductively with smooth skin and full, shapely lips

“Instagram face” is a bona fide trend and the subject of hashtags on virtually every social media platform. If this is the first time you’ve heard of Instagram face, the phrase describes a certain look created by nonsurgical cosmetic treatments such as filler and BOTOX Cosmetic® injections. At our London, Ontario practice, patients often ask how to produce the sought-after…

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3 Surprising Uses for BOTOX® (That Don’t Include Wrinkles)

Woman tilts head and smiles

When it comes creating smooth, youthful-looking skin, BOTOX is a popular choice at my London, Ontario, practice. Treatment sessions can soften frown lines, crow’s feet, and numerous other signs of aging. While most people think of BOTOX strictly as a tool for fighting wrinkles, this “wonder drug” actually has many uses. This blog post will explain the various ways BOTOX…

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Why There’s Never Going to Be a Replacement for BOTOX®

Patient receiving BOTOX injections from an injector.

When patients come to DermEffects for BOTOX in London, Ontario, they often ask about “alternatives.” Many products on the market today claim to provide the same results as BOTOX COSMETIC for half the cost. Alternatives like acupuncture, chemical peels, facial creams, and other injectables promise to work just as well in bringing back your skin’s youthful appearance—but that’s not always the…

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Are Millennials Changing the Face of BOTOX?

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A recent survey conducted by plastic surgery resource RealSelf.com revealed that a surprisingly younger demographic is now embracing BOTOX COSMETIC®. While this ever-popular injectable is known for its anti-aging properties, BOTOX is becoming more enticing to younger patients who want to outsmart Father Time. Millennials Like BOTOX That RealSelf survey I mentioned offers an interesting insight: 51% of Millennials (people…

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