Cosmetic Surgical Procedures

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Who performs the procedure and where? At Dundas Dermatology Otolaryngology, cosmetic facial surgery is performed by Dr. Lemckert.  Many procedures can be safely performed in the office. Dr. Lemckert has an active staff appointment at Hamilton Health Sciences and performs most of his surgery at McMaster University Medical Centre. What type of procedures can be performed? Procedures that can be performed include cosmetic excision of skin … [Read more...]

What is a Filler?

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The fillers used by Dundas Dermatology are temporary fillers made from Hyaluronic acid, which is a major component of our skin. Once we age, we develop volume loss and wrinkles start to appear. Fillers compensate for this loss and help to remodel your face to add back the volume you once had. This dermatologist also uses Juvederm and Teosyal.  With Dr. Lemckert, the office offers the option of fat injections as well. What is Botox … [Read more...]

Why recommend medical skin care lines vs. skin care over the counter?

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Medical skin care lines are formulated with more effective percentages in their proven ingredients than what you can purchase over the counter. A lot of those over the counter products are expensive and don’t contain the high percentages of proven ingredients you need to make a difference.  When most famous people are asked what their secret to their beautiful skin is, they reply their dermatologist!  With the right skin treatments and the … [Read more...]

Introducing the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

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When it comes to the compact car segment, you would have traditionally found that the auto industry has only offered cars with a minimum amount of features.  Hyundai, however, believes this shouldn’t always be the case and are now offering a compact sedan that the automotive industry is touting as, “Raising the value bar!” With head-turning new styling, a fuel-efficient new engine and a long list of standard safety features and upscale … [Read more...]

Advantages of carpet

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On a practical level, carpeting serves as natural insulation, which saves money on heating or cooling. During cold weather, carpets provide delicious comfort as opposed to walking across a frigid hardwood floor. It is statistically proven that a majority of accidents happen at home. There is less danger of falling on a carpeted floor. If you should fall, a good carpet pad helps prevent serious injury. Whereas Whether you're a first time home … [Read more...]

High definition lenses for a less distorted world

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To understand the impact of a high definition lens on your vision, think of the improved resolution, or the degree of detail visible in an image of a HD television picture. High definition lenses provide eyeglass wearers with a dramatically increased resolution and the most popular type of ‘high def’ lenses are digitally manufactured using a process called ‘free form’. High definition lenses are the future according to Amir Kirat of … [Read more...]

Aging brings unique dental needs

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Aging can bring on some serious dental issues, especially for those who have not maintained good dental practices throughout their lifetime. There are several dental problems that may occur as people age. Wear and tear is a given as you get older. Tooth surfaces become pitted and food particles may get trapped in these pits, making cleaning much more difficult. This can also weaken a tooth, creating a breach that may break. As well, the enamel … [Read more...]

Choosing a smart home monitoring system

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As computers become a larger presence in our lives, their role has expanded beyond the traditional PC and Laptop. Nowadays, even something as small as your cell phone has an amount of processing power comparable to a normal PC. Computers are getting smaller, but also more powerful and that ultimately means more capabilities. The capabilities and the influence of the computer are growing. One of these new capabilities is home automation, or … [Read more...]

Protective support with custom orthotics for sports and active footwear

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It is possible to get protective support for your feet and lower extremities, with custom orthotics for sports and active footwear. Through a disciplined approach of assessment, fabrication, fitting and adjustment, patients go through a proven process, including a walking gait analysis, to evaluate flexibility. This can be an important part of preventing sports injuries and can provide superior pedorthic care, which leads to pain-free … [Read more...]

The causes and cures for damaged hair

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Nothing makes a girl feel prettier than a head of soft, shiny, manageable hair. Gorgeous hair might be hard to achieve, but once you’ve got it, you can keep it with a few gorgeous hair strategies. The number one enemy of healthy hair is chemicals. Harsh chemicals can be found in hair treatments such as colour, relaxers, perms and bleaches. Some chemicals cause the cuticle in hair strands to swell resulting in scales that can chip. This can … [Read more...]