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.
Botox Cost in Montreal: What Determines the Price?
Wondering how much Botox costs in Montreal? Learn what influences pricing, why clinics charge differently, and how to compare Botox treatments with confidence.
Morpheus8 vs. SkinPen: Which Microneedling Treatment Is Right for You?
Morpheus8 vs. SkinPen: Which treatment delivers better results for wrinkles, acne scars, skin texture, and tightening? Read our physician-led comparison.
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.