Victoria Park Medispa Grant is teaming up with The Derm Centre to offer safe, non-invasive, and clinically-effective treatments for men and women looking to improve the look and feel of their skin.

At the helm of the clinic is Dr. Victoria Taraska, who has the clinical skills, technical skills and knowledge to examine and restore the health and beauty of your skin. Impressively, she has done lots of successful treatments, from Botox to melasma to skin conditions.

We also appreciate Dr. Taraska’s bedside manners and approachable personality since she can help you understand your situation without adding anxiety or fear. You can easily ask her any questions to help you have more confidence during the treatment.

From what we’ve seen, she has diagnosed her patients with outstanding accuracy, especially for those who don’t have any medical history of skin conditions. This accuracy is crucial for you to feel better and for the dermatologist to make an effective treatment plan.

But, we are concerned about the clinic’s time management with their appointments, particularly patients having to wait past their scheduled sessions.

Nonetheless, given Dr. Taraska’s track record and scope of expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, she’s worth a visit for any of your skin condition concerns. 

And should you consider her, you can start with a free consultation to help you make an informed decision.

Visage Cosmetic Clinic has access to almost every type of laser or cosmetic treatment, and they are not limited to non-surgical treatments, allowing them to provide each patient with a customized treatment plan without compromise.

Headed by Dr. Ali Esmail, we are impressed by his experience and specialization in cosmetic treatments and facial plastic surgery. That said, he is a fellowship-trained Facial Plastic Surgeon with six years of specialized training that focuses solely on the neck up.

We appreciate that Dr. Esmail prioritizes the comfort and peace of mind of his patients with honest diagnosis and feedback. Plus, we observed how he makes the process stress-free and efficient, from consultation to post-procedure checkups.

On the downside, we noticed that he mainly focuses on cosmetic procedures, so the chances of getting medical treatment from Visage are low.

As for pricing, Visage has slightly pricier rates than their competitors, especially since they mostly charge initial consultations.

It’s also worth mentioning that they use the latest technology for assessment and prediction, such as VECTRA 3D Imaging and VISIA Skin Analysis. These technologies provide accurate possible surgical outcomes and objective evaluation of skin health.

Thanks to Dr. Esmail’s skills, the clinic has gained many regular patients who come in for regular checkups and cosmetic treatments. Conveniently, they have an easy booking process, which you can access through their website.

Pros

• Knowledgeable with most skin-related concerns
• Offers free parking
• Excellent bedside manners
• Provides medical and cosmetic treatments

Cons

• Closed on weekends
• Can improve responsiveness
• Some reports of overbooking

What we like about Dr. Shane Silver from Academy Skin Centre is his scope of expertise and knowledge with almost all skin-related concerns. In fact, he has an appointment with the University of Manitoba and teaches both medical students and residents.

Dr. Silver continues to provide dermatologic care for his patients with comforting bedside manners. If you easily get anxious and uneasy with these procedures, you can bet Dr. Silver can help you ease your nerves.

We are also impressed by the clinic’s range of services, such as medical procedures like light therapy and wart treatments and aesthetic services like laser treatment and cosmetic peels.

It’s also a plus in our books that, whenever possible, their treatments and services are covered by Manitoba Health — giving you some financial relief during stressful times.

But, just a heads up, we noted reports of overbooking with Dr. Silver. So, we suggest you ask your family doctor for a referral at least one to two weeks before your preferred date to avoid inconvenient schedules.

We also advise you to stick with phone calls for bookings or any follow-ups since they have a slow response time with emails.

Regardless, the demand for Dr. Silver is a testament to his skills and impressive reputation, making him a reliable choice for skin problems.

Dr. Tarek Afifi is one of the dermatologists in Winnipeg Clinic, who we find exceptional and highly skilled in treating skin conditions.

What stands out the most about Dr. Afifi, he specializes in treating skin cancer and practices Mohs surgery. To add, he has experience handling all types of skin cancer and lesions suspicious of skin cancer.

We are also impressed with his outstanding operational skills in terms of precision and care. For instance, he can remove a basal cell carcinoma and successfully hide 16 stitches — you can barely see any scarring once it’s healed.

Another thing we like is that Dr. Afifi makes it a point to provide you with reassurance and confidence, regardless if it’s a minor or major procedure. 

On that note, we also appreciate his willingness to answer all your questions and make you fully grasp your situation.

Although, we learned that he mostly focuses on medical treatment and doesn’t specialize in cosmetic procedures. 

On a positive note, we think it’s great that most medical services performed at the clinic are covered by the provincial health plans to 

Finally, for your convenience, Winnipeg Clinic has a mobile app for prescription deliveries, so you can have your medication delivered right to your door.

Dr. Earl Minuk of Dr. Minuk Cosmetic SkinClinic has years of practice and a deep understanding of facial anatomy. That said, we like that he can deliver precise and natural-looking results for cosmetic procedures like Botox, lip enhancements, port wine stain birthmarks, and more.

It’s worth noting that Dr. Minuk and his staff are friendly and personable. They can make you feel comfortable, especially if it’s your first time getting anything done. 

On top of this, Dr. Minuk takes the time to listen to your concerns and goals. And this personalized approach helps him tailor each treatment to your unique needs and desires; thus, his impressive track record with cosmetic treatments.

However, he doesn’t focus on medical dermatology as much as cosmetic dermatology. So medical operations or procedures are less catered to in his clinic.

Fortunately, Dr. Minuk is informative and addresses all your questions patiently, establishing trust and confidence between the patient and dermatologist. So we suggest you ask away and don’t hold back on any doubts to give you the comfort you need.

In addition, we encourage you to check their website to catch special offers for their cosmetic treatments — a discount is a discount!

Lastly, we are pleased with the team’s customer service and aftercare treatment since their quality patient care doesn’t waver even after the procedure.