Latest APT Blogs

a cosmetic dermatologist treating a patient’s skin issues

The Difference Between Cosmetic Dermatology, Aesthetic Medicine, and Other Terms

May 12 2022

Reading Time: 2 Minutes

Author: Patricia Pezzano

There seems to be a widening gap in dermatology. The field is splitting into two camps. One side is medical dermatology. The other is cosmetic dermatology. Medical dermatology focuses on skin health. It diagnoses and treats conditions like...

A certified injector giving a female patient a Botox injection

What You Need to Know About International Injection Certification Training

Apr 21 2022

Reading Time: 3 Minutes

Author: Patricia Pezzano

So you’re interested in medical aesthetics. Now you’re wondering: what certification is needed to do Botox? In Canada, only licensed medical practitioners can perform Botox and filler injections. They must also complete injection certification training. But here’s the...

a male patient receiving Botox injections

Botox for Men and Women: Is There a Difference?

Apr 14 2022

Reading Time: 4 Minutes

Author: Patricia Pezzano

Botox has always been one of the top aesthetic treatments for women because it’s a quick way to counter wrinkles. But as more males embrace such procedures to feel good and look their best, med spas are seeing...

A woman receives a Botox injection between the eyes to lessen the appearance of frown lines

The Difference Between Lid Ptosis and Brow Ptosis and How to Treat Them

Mar 25 2022

Reading Time: 5 Minutes

Author: Patricia Pezzano

Brows or eyelids that feel heavy after a Botox injection, having trouble to fully open the eyes, and droopy eyelids or brows — these are all signs of ptosis. Ptosis is when the eyelids or brows droop because...