Trick or Treat: Toxins in Halloween Face Paint?

Getting ready for Halloween? A new report by Healthday found lead and other toxins in many widely used Halloween face paints and make-up that can be pruchased over the internet. Make sure your holiday is a safe one. Read the full report here:

http://healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=632369

Pictures from the National Women's Show in Toronto

What a weekend at the National Women's Show in Toronto! Dr. Hanson demonstarted how HA fillers can be used for cosmetic facial rejuvenation. By softening the folds between the nose and the mouth and adding volume to the hollows in the cheeks, these fillers give patients and refreshed and youthful look. Dr. Hanson demonstrated the procedure on six different volunteers further showing how these treatments can be individualized, giving each person exactly what they need.

The National Women's Show

This weekend, come to the National Women's Show in Toronto and see Dr. Miriam Hanson demonstrate how dermal fillers are used in facial rejuvenation! Dr. Hanson has been invited to conduct live patient demonstrations illustrating this amazing procedure. Stop by booth #920 at 4:30 PM on Saturday, October 24 and 10:00 AM on Sunday, October 25.

For more information about the show, see their website at:

http://www.nationalwomenshow.com/toronto/index.html

Pictures from the Mohs Unit opening day...

The Division of Dermatology at the Ottawa Hospital gathered for the official opening ceremony of the new Mohs Surgery Unit on October 16, 2009. With cure rates of over 99%, the Hosptial was proud to welcome the addition of this service to treat patients with skin cancer. The opening was also attended by members of the Departments of Pathology, Medicine, Surgery, Nursing and the Hospital Administration. A ribbon was cut and cake was passed to celebrate the event. Congratulations again to Dr. Mamelak for bringing Mohs surgery to the nation's capital!

More press coverage from Ottawa

Read what the Ottawa Sun newspaper had to say about the opening of the new Mohs surgery clinic at the Ottawa Civic Hospital:

http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2009/10/16/11429506.html

Cancer de la peau

The grand opening of the Mohs unit in Ottawa caught the attention of the French and English press. Read our story as reported by Radio Canada, "Nouvelle Clinique à Ottawa."

http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/ottawa/2009/10/16/005-cancer-peau-clinique.shtml

Grand Opening of the Mohs Unit in Ottawa!

At 10:00 AM today, the official ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Mohs Surgery and Procedural Dermatology Unit at The Ottawa Hospital took place. Dr. Mamelak was on hand with Dr. Jim Walker, Cheif of Dermatology, to commemorate this exciting day. Congratulations to the Division of Dermatology at the Ottawa Hospital! After years of tireless work to bring this 'cutting edge' cancer treatment to the area, the people of Ottawa and Eastern Ontario can rest assure that the most effective treatment for skin cancer is now available in their community!

Is the night time the right time for skin rejuvenation?

Check out this article published today in the New York Times that discusses the truth about night time creams and their effect on the skin.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/15/fashion/15Skin.html?_r=1

New publication!

Congratulations to Dr. Mamelak on his recent publication in the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Mamelak's paper comments on the safety of some of the dermal fillers used in aesthetic dermatology.

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