We tend to neglect our skin, always making sure to see our dentist and GP every year but forgetting about our dermatologist. Even if you don’t have what you consider a “serious” skin condition, the vast majority of people are struggling with skin diseases and...
AquaGold is the unprecedented “facial” that celebrities can’t get enough of—and it’s so popular that pirated AquaGold is going wild on the black market. Just like with any minimally invasive procedure, you definitely only want to trust this treatment to be done by a professional...
Microneedling was first used over 100 years ago when it was discovered that controlled micro-injuries stimulated collagen production. It worked wonders in helping veterans recover from war wounds, and it didn’t take long to realize how well it could work in the cosmetic world, too....
Microneedling has been around since the turn of the last century, but there have been many advances since that time. It is one of the most popular add-on treatments at RefinedMD, but thanks to the latest iteration—Aquagold—microneedling has reclaimed its title as one of the...
Acne is a medical condition and can cause permanent scarring—it is not a rite of passage, not just for teenagers, and can be painful both physically and emotionally. That’s why at RefinedMD we are committed to helping you get the clear, healthy skin you deserve....
“Which treatment or procedure will fix XYZ?” It’s one of the most common questions asked at RefinedMD, but most of the time there’s no singular solution to your skin care or aging concern. Pairing treatments, or layering them, usually gives the best results because it...
When asked what the first, most obvious signs of aging are, most people will say wrinkles. However, at RefinedMD, we are equally asked about undoing brown spots. Also known as liver spots, age spots, and hyperpigmentation, brown spots can also quickly age a person. Moles...
You might remember microneedling being a go-to treatment in the 1990s. That’s when it became a household name, but microneedling as we know it today was actually discovered/invented at the turn of the last century. It has been a staple at RefinedMD for years and...
In the grand scheme of things, most treatments are relatively new—except for microneedling. The science behind this favored treatment dates back to the turn of the last century. Of course, many innovations have been made to how we microneedle since then, but the basic foundation...
Why go into the clinic for a treatment when you can DIY at home? There are many reasons to avoid at-home treatments, but unfortunately, TikTok trends have encouraged unsuspecting users to microneedle at home—sometimes with dire consequences. This has led Health Canada to issue a...