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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How To Look Well-Rested Without Makeup (Updated 2023)

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A strong cup of coffee and a little bit of makeup can do a lot to brighten your face. But when life gets busy, all the caffeine and concealer in the world can’t hide the signs of too little sleep. We often use lasers, peels, BOTOX, and dermal fillers to help our London, Ontario, patients appear more refreshed and alert. By…

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Laser Skin Treatment for Acne: Is It Right for You?

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Dealing with stubborn acne? Have you tried unsuccessfully to treat breakouts with pills, topicals, antibiotics, facials, chemical peels, and anything else someone suggests? If your acne just won’t go away, a relatively new laser skin treatment for acne called AviClear® at our London, Ontario, practice offers an effective solution. Frequently Asked Questions If you’re wondering how a laser skin treatment…

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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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How To Plan Your Laser Skin Resurfacing Timeline

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Laser skin resurfacing is an exceptional way to even out your skin tone, achieve a smoother texture, improve coloration, and smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. Achieving the best results from laser skin resurfacing does take some planning, as you may need several sessions with some downtime in between to see your best results. In this blog post, I’ll share…

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What to Expect From Laser Skin Resurfacing Treatment

Woman after Laser Resurfacing in London, ON.

The Pearl fractional laser skin resurfacing treatment we perform in London, Ontario, produces results that match its name—skin with the smooth, luminous glow of pearls. The fractional laser penetrates the skin with thousands of pinpoint columns of light, creating micro-channels that stimulate new collagen production without ablating the skin’s entire surface. We apply a topical numbing cream before beginning the…

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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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Improve Your Skin Care: A 2019 Resolution

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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,…

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Laser Skin Rejuvenation: Separating Fact From Fiction

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Laser skin rejuvenation is more popular than ever as technological advances increase various treatments’ effectiveness and convenience. The introduction of fractional lasers provided patients with the option of undergoing skin rejuvenation treatments without the downtime associated with earlier laser procedures. The laser skin rejuvenation and resurfacing patients I see at my London, Ontario, dermatology practice have a range of concerns that…

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