GhalMedica Journal
Physician-led educational content on skin health, injectable safety, and aesthetic medicine in Pointe-Claire, West Island Montreal. All clinical articles are written or reviewed by Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD, Medical Director of GhalMedica. Serving patients from Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, Beaconsfield, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Vaudreuil, and the greater West Island.
How Long Does Botox Last?
Wondering how long Botox lasts? While most patients enjoy results for 3 to 4 months, the answer depends on factors such as the treatment area, muscle strength, metabolism, and dosage.
In this guide, Dr. Sonya Ghalehii explains what influences longevity, when to schedule your next treatment, and how to maintain natural-looking results over time.
Botox in the West Island Physician-Led Guide
A physician-led guide to Botox and neuromodulators in the West Island and Montreal. How conservative dosing supports natural, balanced results at GhalMédica.
Five Questions to Ask Before Getting Fillers in Montreal
Before your first filler appointment, there are five questions worth asking out loud. The answers will tell you more about the person treating you than any before-and-after photo ever could.
Chemical Peels in Pointe-Claire: Which One Is Right for Your Skin
Not all chemical peels are the same depth, acid, or outcome. Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD explains how to choose the right peel for your skin type and concern at GhalMedica, Pointe-Claire.
Menopause and Skin Changes: A Physician's Guide
Menopause accelerates collagen loss, volume redistribution, and skin laxity. Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD explains what changes, why, and which treatments help most in Pointe-Claire, West Island Montreal.
Sun Protection: Your Complete Guide to SPF and Skin Health
SPF measures only half the risk. A clinical guide to broad-spectrum protection, UVA ratings, daily application habits, and the medical-grade sunscreens carried at GhalMédica in Pointe-Claire.
SkinPen Microneedling: The FDA-Cleared Difference
Not all microneedling is equal. Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD explains why SkinPen's FDA clearance matters clinically, what the protocol looks like, and who benefits most. Pointe-Claire, West Island Montreal.
Botox vs. Dysport: A Montreal Physician's Honest Perspective
Neither is universally better. Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD breaks down the clinical differences between Botox and Dysport — diffusion, onset, unit equivalence — and explains how the right choice is made based on anatomy, not habit.
The Treatments We Offer at GhalMédica, West Island
A complete overview of every aesthetic treatment available at GhalMédica in Pointe-Claire: injectables, device treatments, medical facials, and laser services, all performed under physician oversight.
Skin Booster Injections: Before, After, and What to Realistically Expect
Skin boosters are not filler. They do not add structure or volume. Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD explains exactly what injectable hyaluronic acid hydration does at the dermal level, what results are realistic, and who benefits most at GhalMédica in Pointe-Claire.
The Best Mother's Day Gifts in Montreal: A Curated Guide
A curated selection of physician-led treatments and medical-grade skincare from GhalMédica in Pointe-Claire, for the woman who deserves results that are actually real.
Ultrasound-Guided Filler: Why It Matters and Where to Find It in Montreal
Most dermal filler in Montreal is injected without real-time imaging. Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD explains why ultrasound guidance changes the safety equation, what vascular mapping looks like in practice, and why it is standard at GhalMédica — not a premium option.
SkinPen Microneedling: The Health Canada and FDA-Cleared Difference
Not all microneedling is the same device, the same setting, or the same standard. Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD explains why SkinPen's FDA clearance matters clinically, how the GhalMédica protocol is built, and what realistic results look like in Pointe-Claire.
Sculptra vs. Dermal Filler: Which One Is Right for You
Sculptra and dermal filler both restore volume but work completely differently. A clinical comparison from Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD at GhalMedica, Pointe-Claire, West Island Montreal.
How to Time Your Treatments for a Special Event
The most common mistake in pre-event treatment planning is starting too late. A complete timeline from GhalMédica covering Sculptra, filler, neuromodulators, Morpheus8, and skin treatments before a wedding or significant occasion.
Skin Laxity Treatment in Montreal: A Physician's Guide to Your Options
What causes skin laxity, which non-surgical treatments actually work, and how to choose the right approach. A physician's guide from GhalMedica in Pointe-Claire, West Island Montreal.
Bela MD: The Medical-Grade Facial in West Island
Bela MD combines dermabrasion, serum infusion, muscle stimulation, and ultrasound in one treatment session. No downtime, immediate results, and a level of skin improvement that standard facials cannot reach.
Laser Hair Removal in Pointe-Claire: What to Know Before You Book
Laser hair removal at GhalMedica in Pointe-Claire, West Island Montreal. What to expect, how many sessions you need, and why a medical clinic setting matters.
Sculptra in Pointe-Claire: Restoring Volume Naturally
Sculptra does not add volume the way traditional filler does. It encourages the face to rebuild its own structural support gradually, which is why the results look like you at your best rather than like a treatment has occurred.
All About Neuromodulators at GhalMédica, West Island
Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin explained honestly: what they do, what treatment feels like, when you see results, and what a natural outcome actually looks like at GhalMédica in Pointe-Claire.

