Skin Is laser hair removal actually worth it? How many treatments it really takes, which hair responds best, and whether it hurts. An honest look at ELOS hair removal. September 10, 2026
Skin How many skin rejuvenation treatments will I need? What elōs™ skin rejuvenation treats, how many sessions it typically takes, and what the treatment actually feels like. August 27, 2026
Move Do I need compression stockings, and how do I get the right pair? Who actually benefits, why fit matters more than brand, and what our certified fitters do differently. August 13, 2026
Veins Sclerotherapy or laser for spider veins: which is right for me? Two effective treatments for spider veins, sometimes used together. The difference comes down to the size of the vein and what you are willing to wear afterward. July 30, 2026
Veins EVLT or vein stripping: what is the difference? If your idea of varicose vein surgery involves a hospital stay and weeks of recovery, it is worth knowing what has changed. July 16, 2026
Veins Does insurance cover varicose vein treatment? An honest answer about EVLT and coverage in Canada, what we can do to help with your claim, and where public options do exist. July 2, 2026
Veins What actually happens at your first vein appointment? Ultrasound first, surgeon second, both in the same visit. Here is how a vein assessment at Valley Medical actually runs. June 18, 2026
Veins Varicose Veins and Venous Disease Varicose Veins and Venous Disease (A guide for patients) Dr Dion Davidson BSC MD FRCSC FACS PART ONE Abnormal leg veins are more common than you may think; they are thought to affect a third of the adult population. These range from those tiny little “spider November 23, 2025
Veins Varicose Veins and Venous Disease Part 2 Varicose Veins and Venous Disease (A Guide For Patients) PART 2 OF 3 Dion Davidson MD FRCSC FACS Vascular and General Surgery, Critical Care Last time I talked about what venous disease is and how varicose veins and related issues are problems for so many October 9, 2025
Skin April is Rosacea Awareness Month, and We’re Spreading the Word on Treatment Options April showers bring willpower–the willpower to fight your Rosacea symptoms! The Acne and Rosacea Society of Canada has dedicated April as Rosacea Awareness Month, and rightfully so: this chronic inflammatory condition affects over three million Canadians, chal April 13, 2018
Skin You’re Wasting Time Shaving…Get 1,723 extra hours back in your life I recently went on a tropical vacation with my friend. Every morning I spent 20 minutes waiting for her to finish shaving before we could head out to enjoy the day. EVERY.SINGLE.MORNING! She couldn’t lay by the pool with stubble. It made me really appreciate t December 5, 2017
Move Compression Stockings for varicose veins and venous disease Chronic venous disease affects millions of people causing a number of problems of the legs and feet, from little “spider” veins to painful large varicose veins and, at it’s worst, venous skin ulcers. Most patients come to our clinic somewhere in the middle; t May 10, 2017