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.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is fairly well-known for its use in facial rejuvenation procedures, including with microneedling. It’s sometimes called the “Vampire Facial®” or “Vampire Facelift” because the treatment involves using the patient’s own blood. However, relatively few people know that PRP therapy is also used as a hair loss treatment at our London, Ontario dermatology practice. The same growth…
Full cheeks, smooth skin, plump lips: Some people have them naturally, while others get a little help from their dermatologists with dermal fillers. At our London, Ontario, practice and throughout Canada, filler injections are one of the most commonly performed cosmetic treatments. But if you’re considering getting fillers for the first time, you may be a little nervous. Knowing what to…
The face is one of the first areas to show the telltale signs of aging. Facial skin is thin and delicate and continually exposed to the sun and other damaging elements. Many products on the market promise to plump your skin and minimize fine lines, but sometimes, creams and serums alone aren’t enough. I offer the popular dermal filler JUVÉDERM…
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…
For my medical spa patients in London, Ontario, anti-aging treatments are a big focus. My career as a cosmetic dermatologist has familiarized me with the many skin issues people face as they age. Our DermEffects staff uses numerous different techniques to correct signs of aging such as laxity, dullness, enlarged pores, and fine lines. But there’s one solution some patients overlook: combining…
Minimally invasive fat reduction treatments are very popular for slimming the submental region, otherwise known as a double chin. With innovations like BELKYRA, our London patients can have a sleeker chin and neck without surgery, scars or downtime. At our London, Ontario, practice, we receive a lot of questions about various nonsurgical fat reduction treatments. But with so many new products on…
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…
Counterfeit skincare products have never been more widely available than they are today. The internet provides a ready platform for scammers to sell these products to unsuspecting buyers. Street vendors are also selling counterfeit beauty and skin care products in cities all over the country. The next time you’re shopping online or in a store, try these tips: Analyze the…
Dermal fillers are used to treat a number of aesthetic concerns and signs of aging, but not all fillers are intended for use everywhere. Some are specifically designed to get rid of the hollows and dark circles under the eyes while others are formulated to create fuller, softer lips. Before you schedule your first appointment for lip injections in London, Ontario,…
Maintaining a daily skincare regimen as part of an overall commitment to a healthier lifestyle is a resolution that makes sense. Taking more control of your skin’s health and appearance doesn’t require inconvenient changes and can quickly produce noticeable improvements. From the basics, such as using sunscreen daily, to more dramatic steps such as laser skin resurfacing, our London, Ontario,…