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IPL Photofacial

What is IPL?  IPL stands for “intense pulsed light”.  It is done with a device that sends out several wavelengths of light at once, thereby treating several skin concerns.  It reduces the damage from the sun – known as photoaging … Continue reading

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Lip Fillers

  This is one of the most popular procedures at Clarité. The common fear is of looking fake, or having “trout mouth” or “duck lips”. When done correctly, very natural looking lips can be achieved. At Clarité a physician with … Continue reading

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Uneven Skin Tone and Texture Treatments Ottawa

Would you like to have a smoother, clearer complexion? At Clarité we now offer an advanced revolutionary laser treatment called PicoSure®. The PicoSure® laser combines very high energy with a very short pulse duration – one TRILLIONTH of a second.  … Continue reading

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The Truth about Vitamin C for your Skin

Have you ever gone to your favorite pharmacy or shop that sells skin care products and been overwhelmed with all the  products containing Vitamin C. Creams, lotions, potions, serums and more.   Where to start? WHY is vitamin C important for … Continue reading

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Acne from the Teens to Sixties

What exactly is acne? Acne is a chronic condition involving the pilosebaceous units of the skin and mostly affects the face although can affect the back and chest also.  It can affect a wide range of age groups from the … Continue reading

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Nanobrow in Ottawa

      Are you tired of penciling in your brows? Now with everyone wearing masks, the eyes and brows are noticed more than ever. Nanobrow is an advanced semi-permanent tattooing method. Each brow is tattooed stroke by stroke to … Continue reading

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Redness of the Skin and Rosacea

Rosacea is a skin condition caused by a variety of factors including genetics, possible involvement of the immune system, and the presence of microbes. With rosacea, there is an increase in blood flow to the affected skin area which causes … Continue reading

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