I am incredibly impressed by this place by both its services and employees. I've had a few major…read morehealth surgeries mostly as a kid, which left me with abundant scarring in various places - two of them being right on my face! A few months back, I went to see a facial surgeon and not only did he tell me that it would be risky (i.e. breathing issues), he said that I would require a whole other operation and quoted me $2,000. I felt depressed and tried my best to not think about it.
With time, I thought I'd try again and went for a consultation at Midwest. The lady who saw me wasn't so sure about my scars so she called in Dr. Stewart, who felt my nose and forehead with her hands and immediately told me she could definitely take care of one, and improve the other. She said it was not cartilage like the surgeon had told me, but rather damaged skin and excess/lack of tissue in those areas. I don't know how to describe it, but she exuded such confidence in her words that I had a strong feeling she really knew what she was talking about. She of course mentioned that it wouldn't be a 100% perfection, which is granted (she was realistic overall, such as mentioning how my kidney scar is too stubborn for significant improvement with lasers and it would be a waste of my money). Further, I have an olive complexion, and so she told me to return in the winter time so that any possible sun damage could be avoided/reduced. I felt very cared for (I've had bad rushed laser burns once before on my legs elsewhere, believe me).
Yesterday was my appointment. Rae (the aesthetician), called Dr. Steward in the room to clarify what was going to be done and they both spent a good chunk of time answering to all of my questions and anxieties. I am not kidding, but about 2 minutes into the first procedure, the hypertrophic raised scars on my columella and scar tissue into my nose were completely gone (with the ablative laser, don't remember the name). I couldn't believe the mirror! I was so happy I could have cried, but of course I had to act put together. And my other scar, which was badly indented, was visibly improved (with CO2 laser resurfacing) after only the first session. I am still healing, but will most likely put up some before and afters. Just amazing! I would also like to mention Kerri (another aesthetician), who handled the CO2 part and again, all my questions were thoroughly answered.
Thank you so much. I know this is a super "extra" review but I mean my face has transformed. I'm the one that had to look at it the way that it was everyday. Something I was told would probably never get better, was enhanced to a level I honestly didn't think was possible, and so easily too... In a small city like Sask, I'm both impressed and relieved that there's a place like this. Lastly, when someone isn't 100% confident on something, I love that they aren't shy in admitting that and then they inquire with one another.
On my way out, I had more questions about recovery and they were again answered with a good amount of patience and time. A very happy client!
