HealthSpot Videos

PRK with Olympic Gold Medal Winner Ashleigh McIvor

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PRK is a form of outpatient corneal surgery in which a surgeon removes the front surface of the cornea (the epithelium). Epithelium can be removed with the laser itself, and can be scraped with surgical instruments, or it can be removed with a brush that looks like a small circular sander. Or it can be wiped off after alcohol has been applied to the epithelium to loosen it up.

ACL Reconstruction

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Minimally invasive arthroscopic ACL as performed on many elite / professional athletes, including NHL, Premier League Soccer, Olympic Gold athletes, by Dr. Brian Day. The patient can typically walk on their own and perform simple physical tasks prior to this with caution, relying on the surgical fixation of the graft until true healing (graft attachment to bone) has taken place.

Soft Lift Treatment

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As you age, levels of natural hyaluronic acid in the skin decrease with time, sun exposure and other environmental factors. In fact, one can define aging skin as the loss of hyaluronic acid. The result? Lines, furrows and wrinkles. Dermal fillers such as Juvederm can correct wrinkles, improve lip definition, and address the signs of aging from the inside out.

Treating Hyperhidrosis

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Excessive sweating, known under its medical term Hyperhidrosis (HH), is a topic which is rarely thought about. A long time neglected subject in medical literature, it is starting to gain awareness among Health Professionals as well as the public thanks to the discovery of Botulinum toxin A which came as a breakthrough in the treatment of HH.

Invisalign Braces

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Invisalign (sometimes referred to as clear braces) is a method of orthodontic therapy promoted as an "invisible" way of straightening teeth without using traditional braces. It instead uses a series of clear custom-fabricated aligners designed to gradually and sequentially move teeth to their desired positions.

Invisalign is suitable for both adults and teens, to address issues such as: crowding, widely spaced teeth, overbite, underbite and crossbite. Treatment time is comparable, or often shorter than treatment with traditional braces.

Laser Eye Surgery

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Dr. Kirzner is a firm believer in this procedure and chose to have his own myopia treated in 1997 when he underwent the procedure. Refractive surgery includes procedures that are designed to eliminate or reduce the need for glasses or contact lenses. Watch retired NHL Player Darcy Rota go through the process.

Best Teeth Whitening Options

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Dr. Lowe can transform anyone’s smile into the beautiful bright smile that they have always dreamed about. There are several choices available for cosmetic dental work and Dr. Lowe will be able to help you determine which one will work the best in transforming your smile.

Anti-Aging with Botox

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Many people wish to look younger but are not ready for a surgical procedure like a face-lift, nor do they even require extensive surgery. Fortunately there are ways to reverse the inevitable signs of aging without surgery or a long recovery period. As sincere practitioners with a sense of warmth and fun, Dr. Martin Braun and Susan Braun have made an exceptional and unique team.

Yoga and It’s Benefits

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Yoga is a science that has been practiced for thousands of years. It consists of Ancient Theories, observations and principles about the mind and body connection which is now being proven by modern medicine. Major branches of yoga in Hindu philosophy include Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Hatha Yoga.

Anti-Aging Restylane

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Restylane is injected under wrinkles and aging lines of the face such as the nasolabial folds, melomental folds, "crow's feet" and forehead wrinkles. It may also be used for filling aging-related facial hollows and "orbital troughs" (under and around the eyes). The process has a fast recovery time of 2 to 3 days. However, it is not permanent; reapplication is recommended approximately every six months.