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.

Author Archives: Wei Jing Loo

Sclerotherapy & Laser Rejuvenation: Treatment Options for Spider Veins in London, ON

Are you seeking treatment options for spider veins in London, Ontario? Many of us have red or purple colored spider veins that develop on our legs, making us self-conscious and wanting to hide the affected areas. Although they don’t pose as any sort of medical threat, these veins can be damaging to our confidence and hinder our self-esteem. At Dermeffects,…

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Look Red-Carpet Ready With a Hollywood Laser Peel®

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One of the most popular facial rejuvenation treatments among celebrities is the Carbon Spectra Peel (also known as a Hollywood Laser Peel). It’s a gentle, no-downtime laser treatment that creates a youthful glow and improves the skin’s tone with virtually no discomfort. At our medical spa in London, Ontario, we first apply a carbon-based lotion to your skin that sets…

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What Makes truSculpt® Better Than Its Competitors?

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Women and men considering treatments to reduce fat and build muscle without surgery now have several options. Nonsurgical body contouring procedures have multiplied rapidly in the past decade, including truSculpt treatments at our dermatology clinic in London, Ontario. We chose to offer truSculpt instead of procedures such as CoolSculpting® and Emsculpt® after we saw the number of unique benefits that…

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Does Non-Invasive Fat Reduction Work?

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If you’re a naturally skeptical person whose instinct is to question if something sounds too good to be true, you’ve likely wondered if nonsurgical fat reduction procedures actually work. The answer is yes, for the right patients. Clinical studies show that truSculpt® iD, which we offer at our dermatology clinic in London, Ontario, reduces fat on average by 24% after…

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Chemical Peels or Laser Treatments: Which One Is Right for You?

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Patients who want to address various age-related skin conditions, from wrinkles to age spots to uneven texture, don’t necessarily need facial plastic surgery. But knowing which nonsurgical cosmetic treatment is best for their specific concerns isn’t easy. At our medical spa in London, Ontario, we often see patients who want to know if they’re good candidates for chemical peels or laser…

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5 Cosmetic Uses for BOTOX® You May not Know About

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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?

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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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Welcoming Dr Linda Xing, B.Sc.M.D. FRCP(C)

Now accepting referrals! We are thrilled to announce Dr Linda Xing, B.Sc.M.D. FRCP(C) has joined our team at DermEffects as a locum Dermatologist Dr. Linda Xing completed her dermatology residency at the University of Ottawa. She will be completing her fellowship in Mohs Micrographic Surgery at University of Toronto, Women’s College Hospital this summer. She is happy to see all…

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Strides For Melanoma 2020: A message from Dr. Loo

In Canada, incidences of melanoma have more than tripled in the last 30 years and unlike many cancers, is often visible on the skin. As a dermatologist, Dr Loo knows first-hand that early detection of melanoma can lead to an increased survival rate in patients – raising awareness is a step in the right direction. DermEffects joins Canada’s largest walk…

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5 Surprising Uses for Dermal Fillers

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Most patients considering anti-aging treatments know that dermal fillers are an excellent tool for restoring volume, enhancing lips, and smoothing facial wrinkles. Few, however, are aware that we use products such as JUVÉDERM® at our London, Ontario clinic for a range of other cosmetic concerns. Providers with experience in these popular treatments know that they can address volume loss that…

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