I went to see Dr. Chui a few weeks ago to check out a couple of brown spots on my face and look into getting a peel. I just wanted my skin to glow.\r
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I was nervous, I really hadn't forayed into cosmetic dermatology and wasn't sure what it would mean. Dr. Chiu was AWESOME. She's wicked smart -- which made a huge difference for me. She was able to explain which lasers would do what, and why she would recommend one approach over another. She was also conscious of costs and time -- both critical elements to me. In the end, we decided to go with a combination of a simple bleaching creme to work on the dark, sun-related spots and we upped my daily sunblock from SPF 15 to SPF 30 and we started a trio of monthly peels -- i think they are called ""vitalize"" peels.\r
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The results were great -- i wanted something that would be impactful to me but not noticeable as a cosmetic change to others -- to the outside i just wanted to look fresh, relaxed and healthy. She was so great that even my mum is seeing her when she visits from California.\r
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A couple of notes on the location -- it's in Northgate, but totally worth it. I combine my visits to Dr. Chiu with a trip to target! And she has free parking right off the freeway, so it was less stressful than i thought -- and much better then trekking downtown or trying to find a spot on first hill. The clinic she works at is very modern and they see to have the right approach to cosmetic dermatology - do what makes you feel beautiful! I loved it. Highly recommended.
Pros: Dr. Chiu is really smart - and can translate technical language into something understandable and meaningful.
Cons: I couldn't get a masssge after my treatment! but i went shopping at the mall...
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