Dr. Giselle Villar is a specialist physician with over twenty years of experience in anesthesiology, a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada who is certified in non-surgical aesthetic procedures. .  She is actively involved with residency teaching and participates in several Committees at University and Hospital levels. She is often…

What is Emsculpt? Emsculpt is a nonsurgical procedure that creates muscle definition and burns fat in your butt and around your abs and obliques. It also recently gained approval for treating biceps, triceps, thighs, and calves. How does Emsculpt work? Using high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy (HIFEM), the Emsculpt device delivers electromagnetic pulses to the muscles…

  Get your Christmas shopping at RSVP Beauty Clinic (10%OFF in-store on all cosmetics and skincare products until November 30, 2019) and enjoy an entire day of holiday festivities at CandyTown – Yaletown Free Winter Festival. CandyTown will transform Mainland, Hamilton and Davie streets into an absolute winter wonderland. Lights and candy canes will adorn…

Similar to collagen, hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the human body. Young skin contains plenty of hyaluronic acids, which makes it elastic and wrinkle-free. The hyaluronic acid content in the skin decreases with age. Production starts to decrease in the 20s and accelerates in the 40s. The combination of decline and this rapid degradation of hyaluronic acid…

Skin Tightening, Wrinkle Reduction & Facial Rejuvenation How Does Protégé Elite Work? Protégé Elite is a safe and effective contouring and skin tightening device that uses high frequency radio waves to stimulate and strengthen collagen. Protégé Elite uses the most sophisticated delivery of energy that allows constant monitoring of the skin impedance changes during treatment.…

The MD Codes ™ were developed by Dr. de Maio after over 20 years of clinical experience. The MD Codes™ are a system presented in a simple, straightforward and friendly way to guide the use of injectables in medical aesthetics. The MD Codes ™ originated from the 8-point lift, which was a technique firstly introduced by Dr. de Maio in 2010. It was the first time…

What is Retinol? Retinol is a form of Vitamin A, an ingredient that promotes skin renewal and enhances collagen production. As well as lessening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, retinol can also reverse some of the side effects of sun damage. However, it’s important to give your skin the proper concentration—and apply it…

  What is melasma? Melasma is a common skin problem. It causes brown to gray-brown patches, usually on the face. Most people get it on their cheeks, bridge of their nose, forehead, chin, and above their upper lip. It also can appear on other parts of the body that get lots of sun, such as…

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects over three million Canadians. Central face is the most commonly affected area. The first sign may be intermittent redness or blushing. Over time, the redness may become persistent and more visible. The most common sites for symptoms are the cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead. Sometimes rosacea…

Acne is the most common skin care problem seen by doctors. It occurs when pores become clogged by a combination of an oily substance produced by the skin called sebum, dirt, and dead skin cells. The visible result is acne, which is the term used to describe blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and cysts. Everyone gets a…