Ottawa Derm Centre

Ottawa Derm Centre: laser dermatology and plastic surgery in Ontario

Ottawa Derm Centre (ODC) is a medical centre with its main location in Ottawa, Ontario, that presents itself as a centre subspecialising in laser dermatology and plastic surgery. Its activity combines therapeutic dermatological care with aesthetic treatments and surgical procedures, and it operates through several locations across the Canadian province of Ontario.

Areas of specialisation

The clinic structures its offering into four main blocks: cosmetic dermatology, cosmetic surgery, cosmetic treatments and skin conditions. Cosmetic dermatology includes services such as body contouring, BOTOX® (neuromodulator), dermal fillers, hyperhidrosis treatment, laser hair removal, microneedling, mole removal, preventative aging, professional spray tanning, PRP, skin rejuvenation, resurfacing, tattoo removal, uneven skin tone treatment and vaginal rejuvenation.

Among the cosmetic conditions it treats are acne, cysts, hair loss, hyperpigmentation, melasma, moles, redness, enlarged pores, rosacea, sun damage and unwanted lesions.

Available treatments and technologies

The catalogue of cosmetic treatments includes technologies and procedures such as BBL, BOTOX® (neuromodulator), Clear + Brilliant, CoolSculpting, cryotherapy, CO2 skin resurfacing, DE|RIVE hair restoration, dermal fillers, Forma Skin Tightening, GentleMax Pro laser hair removal, HALO, HALO TRIBRID, HydraFacial MD, injectables, Morpheus 8 (facial and body), MOXI, Opus Plasma, PicoWay, radiofrequency skin tightening, sclerotherapy, Secret RF, SkinTyte, Thermage, Ultherapy and Vbeam.

Cosmetic surgery

In the surgical field, the clinic performs procedures such as blepharoplasty, brachioplasty, breast augmentation, buccal fat pad excision, cyst excision, facelift, labiaplasty, liposuction, mommy makeover, neck lift, otoplasty, rhinoplasty, thigh lift and tummy tuck.

Medical and care team

The centre has a team of 20 healthcare professionals who, according to the clinic's information, have more than 250 years of combined experience and have treated more than 100,000 patients. Among the doctors on the team are Dr. Jennifer MacIsaac (dermatologist), Dr. Sachin A. Chitte (plastic surgeon), Dr. Peter Brownrigg (facial plastic surgeon), Dr. James P. Bonaparte (head and neck surgeon), Dr. Scott Graham, Dr. Jason Azzi, Dr. Shady Piedra, Dr. Bernie Lalonde and Dr. Mariko Hashimoto. The clinic allows consultations with these specialists to be booked individually or in combination, depending on the type of assessment required.

Care approach

The clinic describes its practice as evidence-guided and results-oriented, with individualised care and supported by medical technologies. It states that it treats patients of all ages who need therapeutic treatment for dermatological disorders, as well as offering solutions for cosmetic conditions. For medical consultations, it indicates that patients should visit a healthcare provider and request a referral to the centre; it also has a rapid access service for those who do not have a family doctor.

Publications and resources

The centre's website includes a blog with articles on treatments for sun damage for hyperpigmentation and skin renewal, anti-aging ingredients for healthy skin and the use of anti-aging serums to treat wrinkles, dark spots and aging. It also offers a gallery of patient photos and videos, as well as resources on surgical procedures and frequently asked questions.

Locations

Ottawa West location: 105 A - 460 West Hunt Club, Ottawa ON K2E 0B8

Ottawa East location: 1675 Alta Vista Dr, Ottawa ON K1G 0G7

Manotick location: 5494 Manotick Main Street, Manotick ON K4M 0E2

Brockville location: 202-135 Ormond Street, Brockville ON K6V 5Y2

Kingston location: 768 Blackburn Mews, Kingston ON K7P 2N7