OVERWEIGHT? DONT KNOW WHERE TO TURN? READ ON...

Published: 05/04/2010 by Dr. Deepa Takhar

When Dr Takhar started in cosmetic medicine, the main emphasis was on skin. She advised patients on acne, on wrinkles and a whole host of other cosmetic skin concerns. But as time went by, she realised that once her patients skin improved they wanted advice on their weight.
Yes, there was lots of advice out there but they wanted the truth from a doctor. This is when she incorporated a weight program into her cosmetic practice.

"I am first and foremost a family doctor" says Takhar who alongside her very successful family practice manages to devote some time to meeting patients cosmetic needs. "And as a family doctor, their weight is far more important to me then their skin". Because of the huge medical and psychological impact of being overweight, she sees this as a priority.
The problem is that people don't know where to turn for honest real advice. At "Laser-Med", Dr Takhar's cosmetic clinic, patients are first assessed and will only be enrolled on a program if they meet certain requirements. "I am happy to assess the patients at no cost to determine whether they should go back to their family doctor or whether our cosmetic program could work for them" says Takhar who is pleased to say that she has had phenomenal success with her program.

Laser-Med's weight program is based on a common sense approach, with no fad diets and no medications. Their emphasis is on weight loss for life, with a permanent stop to yo-yo dieting. The diet is not an extreme diet and does not involve any form of starvation or severe dietary restrictions. It is primarily calorie reduction with a diet that the whole family can share.
"You can't live in a bubble when you are dieting" says Takhar "otherwise you are going to go straight back to where you began once you are done the diet". She feels it's about changing your life and your entire way of being.

Laser-med is a State of the Art cosmetic clinic which is devoted to making peoples lives a little brighter. Whether one has cosmetic concerns regarding wrinkles, pimples, laser hair removal, veins on the legs or some extra weight the Laser-Med team are always ready to give some guidance and advice. Since they opened their new premises in July 2006, they have had an incredible response.
"It has mainly been by word of mouth" says Lisa Boyle, Head Nurse. She credits the success to honesty. "We always underpromise and overachieve for our patients". The clinic is deeply committed to providing a good experience for all its patients and seeing from its success it appears that its keeping upto its commitment.

Initial consultations are complimentary and can be booked by calling 519-653-4490 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              519-653-4490      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Although a lot of patients are referred by their family physicians this is not essential. OHIP is not billed for any visits or consultations hence patients family doctors are not impacted in anyway.
Dr Takhar is happy to consult with your family physician or provide him/her with details should you so request.

For further information visit their website www.drtakhar.com

Sources: Dr. Takhar's Cosmetic Clinic