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.

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Microdermabrasion vs. Microneedling: 6 Facts You Should Know

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What’s the best approach for improving your skin’s tone and complexion? The options are more plentiful than ever, with patients increasingly turning to innovative, noninvasive skin rejuvenation treatments. Two of the most popular procedures, microneedling and microdermabrasion, often confuse people because of their similar-sounding names and promising results. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key differences between microneedling and…

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Why IPL May Be the Best Treatment for Brown Spots on Your Face

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If you’re looking for the best treatment for brown spots on your face, IPL laser treatment may be just what you need. IPL (intense pulsed light) is a noninvasive laser treatment that helps eliminate sun damage and dark spots on the skin. This post will explore what you need to know about IPL, including the skin conditions it can treat,…

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Everything You Need To Know About Facial Fillers

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If you want to restore volume to your lips, cheeks, and other facial areas, dermal fillers are often the answer. Dermal fillers are injectables that not only add instant volume to flat areas but can also reshape your facial contours. When considering facial fillers, many London, Ontario, men and women have questions about what dermal fillers can achieve, what a…

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

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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®?”

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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 Surprising Uses for Dermal Fillers

A woman smiles after getting dermal fillers.

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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Comprehensive Rejuvenation with PRP Therapy

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Many people who come to DermEffects are concerned with aging skin. Some of the common signs of aging are environmentally related or due to sun damage, while others are caused by the gradual decrease in production of collagen and elastin. Topical treatments like peels or laser treatments can only penetrate the skin to a certain extent. As a Royal College-certified…

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