The start of a new season is always a great reason to give yourself a reset. So what better time to give your skin some TLC or even to get that procedure you’ve been wanting, than right now? We visited FORM Face + Body to do just that. 

FORM Face + Body is located right in North York and is a plastic surgery clinic founded by two amazing board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Ron Somogyi and Dr. Waqqas Jalil. 

When we first got to the clinic, we were greeted by Dr. Somogyi, who gave us a wonderful tour of the space. 

He made it very clear that the approach of FORM Face + Body is putting the patient first, from the beginning to the end. The staff prides themselves in taking the time to understand each patient’s goals, putting together a treatment and aftercare plan, and even more. 

From the second we walked in, we could definitely tell that this was the case. Everyone made us feel so comfortable and made sure we fully understood each treatment that we were interested in before fully committing. Also, any type of treatment or procedure you want, either Dr. Somogyi or Dr. Jalil will be involved, so you can feel even more confident in making the right decision for your face or body. 

The clinic offers both invasive and non-invasive treatments.

The invasive includes breast surgery, facial surgery, and body contouring, and the non-invasive are Botox® and Dysport®, skin resurfacing, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, microneedling, the list goes on!

After scoping out the entire place, we were passed off to Megan, who is the Aesthetic and Surgical Care Nurse, as we were interested in receiving a non-invasive treatment today. Megan guided us through the process thoroughly, taking our medical history and tracking any important information. She kindly answered all of our questions, and believe us, we most certainly had a lot!

We decided on two treatments—one of us was interested in  Dysport® and the other wanted microneedling. 

Both processes were such a breeze and overall a great experience. It was actually quite interesting to learn about microneedling, as neither of us was familiar with it—get ready for a refreshed and glowy face in just 3 days! 

Plus, an exciting thing to note is the VIP card! Once you hit $1,000 of spending on non-surgical treatments you actually can get 10% off future non-surgical treatments for one year—now that’s a reward we can get behind! Surgical patients also receive an Aesthetic benefit card with certain incentives as well, so there’s something for everyone. 

We can’t thank the staff enough for making us feel so welcomed and taken care of, it’s definitely on our list of recommended spots for all of your cosmetic and surgical needs to check out ASAP!

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This year, Shoppers Drug Mart is on a roll with the services and products that its offering.

First, the retail and pharmacy chain partnered with President’s Choice to launch the ultimate rewards program, PC Optimum points. Joining the two was a no brainer — a major win for us shoppers!

Then Shoppers Drug Mart opened a new location in a historic building that plays homage to the retailer’s roots. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto at Yonge and Dundas, the location features a massive beautyBOUTIQUE and many services not available at other locations. Shoppers Drug Mart also opened a Rosedale location, which features some high-end finishes like granite steps.

In another move, the retailer announced that they would be offering free menstrual products in an effort to assist low-income women and girls.

They were also granted permission to sell medical marijuana by Health Canada.

And now, Shoppers Drug Mart is ending 2018 with a bang by expanding its beauty offerings.

On December 22, Shoppers Drug Mart is launching its very first Beauty Clinic. The pilot store is dedicated to cosmetic dermatology services and will feature experienced nurse practitioners.

“Our customers expect us to offer the latest beauty products and services to meet their needs,” Rachel Huckle, Senior Vice President at Shoppers Drug Mart said in a press release. “With our expertise in both the health and beauty business, offering cosmetic treatments feels like a natural step for us. At the Beauty Clinic, customers can go beyond the beauty counter to a truly holistic luxury beauty experience.”

the beauty clinic by shoppers drug mart

The first Beauty Clinic by Shoppers Drug Mart is open in the GTA.

Located in Oakville in the Shoppes On Dundas (2501 Prince Michael Drive), shoppers can stop by for one-on-one consultations and services. The menu of offerings include a number of cosmetic dermatology services, including dermal fillers, cosmetic injections, peels, microdermabrasion, and a mix of laser services. It will also be the only clinic in Oakville to offer Picosure® Laser Treatments.

beauty clinic by shoppers drugmart

Customers will be able to use and earn PC Optimum points on a variety of services.

While prices of the services have not been announced, the average cost of a procedure like lip injections in Toronto is around $500 to $850 per syringe. So, if the Beauty Clinic’s prices are anywhere on par, there are a whole lot of points to be earned!

With this expansion, Shoppers Drug Mart is really aiming to make themselves the go-to for beauty in Canada. They already have plans to open a second location in 2019 in the Shops at Don Mills.

Depending on the new stores’ popularity, it’s likely we’ll see growth of the Beauty Clinic by Shoppers Drug Mart in upcoming years.

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