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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
4256 Bathurst St., Ste. 400, Toronto, Ontario
4.8 | 97 Reviews
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Botulinum toxin is a temporary treatment for overactive or enlarged masters, and typically the activity and size will return to baseline after 6-12 months.
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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology

4.8 | 97 reviews
A venous lake is a benign vascular growth, most common on the lower lip, and occasionally on the ears or elsewhere. Lip filler would be fine, you just need to be careful not to inject the venous lake otherwise there will be a fair bit of bleeding & bruising. Another option is to do 1-2 vascular laser treatments to clear up the venous lake, & then do your lip fillers.
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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology

4.8 | 97 reviews

Can these crows feet be treated? (photo)

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While many people can be treated with 3 injection points of neuromodulator (e.g. Botox, Dysport, etc), some people have lines/Crow's feet that radiate much further out and could benefit from 5-6 injection points. Best to see an expert physician injector (e.g. dermatologist) for optimal results & safety.
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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology

4.8 | 97 reviews

Men’s Botox for the 11s (photo)

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Men typically have much stronger muscles in the forehead and require higher dosing than women. Some men have especially strong frown muscles and may need 70-100 units to knock them out. That said, in some cases, the issue is more related to placement of the Botox. Another option is to try a different neuromodulator such as Dysport which might work better for you. Best to see an expert physician injector (e.g. dermatologist) for optimal results, & to minimize dosing/cost.
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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology

4.8 | 97 reviews
There are a couple options for you. One is more units of Botox (e.g. 30-36units), possibly in a couple different areas than you've had done. Another option is carefully placing some filler in that area. In either case, seeking care from an expert physician injector (e.g. dermatologist) should solve the problem for you.
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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology

4.8 | 97 reviews
I have found that 6-10 units is sufficient for most patients for a dimpled chin. 20 units definitely is too much.
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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology

4.8 | 97 reviews
There is no issue in receiving lip filler while on antibiotics, or any other filler or neuromodulators (e.g. Dysport, Botox). That said, if you have a lip or oral infection or had recent major dental work, likely it would be best to finish treating the infection, e.g. doing filler 2 weeks after your antibiotics are completed.
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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology

4.8 | 97 reviews
I've never heard such a question. Interesting. Most importantly find an expert physician injector (e.g. dermatologist) who has years of professional training, ongoing education & overseen by a rigorous medical board to optimize outcomes & safety, as well as minimizing pain & giving you a natural look. This would be far more important than finding someone of the same ethnicity. As a dermatologist living in a large urban centre, I have over 18 years of filler injecting experience in thousands of people of every ethnicity; you just need to find someone that you can gel with and who understands your particular needs.
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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology

4.8 | 97 reviews
There is no impact of menses, be it irregular, heavy, etc on the duration of any lip or other areas injected with fillers or even botulinum toxin/neuromodulators. I'd start with Juvederm Ultra Plus for the lips...definitely not Voluma or Volux for the lips. Most importantly find an expert physician injector (e.g. dermatologist) to optimize outcomes & safety, as well as minimizing pain & giving you a natural look.
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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology

4.8 | 97 reviews
Using a finer filler like Juvederm Volbella or Restylane Fine lines, injected properly by an expert physician (e.g. dermatologist), can result in nice improvement of fine lines or crepiness of the lips without increasing the volume.
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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology

4.8 | 97 reviews

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Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC

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4.8
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Restylane Lyft

Plucky942193

Excellent Restylane Lyft outcome - natural but noticeable improvement

I sought out Dr. Barankin for his well-known expertise with fillers. He clearly explained to me all that was involved, realistic expectations, & downtime. I was treated with a few syringes of filler using the cannula technique, & I’m super thrilled with the natural but noticeable improvement. I had no bruising, & was only a bit achy for a day in my cheeks. I have since had Botox wrote my forehead & around my eyes, & the results are just excellent. I’m so happy that I found a true expert dermatologist with great eye, skills & knowledge, & lovely personality too.

Scar Removal
Maxey2020

Maxey2020

Office review - rehabilitated me from mistakes by another

It has been a long journey…Dr. Barankin is what every doctor should be…he is a true gift to me…his eye for symmetry is amazing…even more amazing is how down to earth and easy to talk to he is…he gets people…you can’t learn that… I’m near the very end of my journey, and Dr. Barankin has rehabilitated me from mistakes by another…he is always patient, humble & kind…his talents are an extension of his character… I would also like to thank Arlene for being so nice.. .thank you, Dr. Barankin ((hugs))

Botox for Migraines

Modest158130

Best Migraine & Tmj Treatment

I have now received 3 sessions of Botox for my migraines & TMJ pains. I’m super happy with the results & with Dr. Barankin and his clinic. The clinic is really nice, very professional, and well trained staff. Dr. Barankin is very friendly, honest about expectations and answered all my questions to my satisfaction. I’ll definitely be back, especially since nothing else has worked for me.

$600Lip Fillers

bnancy

Great experience - the lips are fuller, but natural looking

Dr. Barankin has been providing me Botox treatments for several years now, and because I've always been so happy with the results & regularly get compliments, I decided to try fillers for the first time. I decided to start with my lips. The treatment certainly hurts more than Botox, but not that much more. There was swelling for a couple days like he promised, and thankfully I didn't bruise. I'm really happy with the results - the lips are fuller, but still natural looking and retained my original lip shape. I'll definitely come back for more lip fillers when this wears off.

Scar Removal

Sociable773161

Excellent Comprehensive Acne Scarring Treatments

I was recommended to see dr. Barankin from a Reddit group for acne scarring. He spent a fair bit of time with me and clearly and kindly answered my many questions. He explained that my boxcar scarring would require multiple and different types of treatments. I have now had TCA cross, subcision with fillers, Morpheus8, and profractional laser resurfacing. I have spent a good amount of money, but thankfully it has paid off with very nice and noticeable improvements. The staff are helpful, kind, & accommodating. Definitely recommend this clinic and dr barankin.

Botox for TMJ

Fearless46692

My life is so much better - way less pain, no longer visiting the ER

I have received Botox injections for TMJ and migraine pain for the past couple of years with excellent results. My life is so much better, way less pain, no longer visiting the ER , taking way less meds, and much less cranky. I sought out Dr. Barankin after much research and my doctor’s recommendation and I agree that he’s one of the best dermatologists - smart, but personable, & always available and happy to answer any questions.

Botox

Philosophical822252

Terrific Dermatologist for Botox & All Things Dermatology

Dr. Barankin has been treating me for Hyperhidrosis and wrinkles with Botox for maybe 8 years now. He has also helped me with all sorts of medical dermatology issues too. He is not only brilliant, but also truly down to earth friendly. His clinic is clean and beautiful and professional, with very well trained kind and accommodating staff. It’s always a pleasure to come visit him.

Restylane

Reserved329233

Perfect Cosmetic Dermatologist Experience

Terrific experience with this doctor for Dysport for my forehead wrinkles and also lip, cheek and temple restylane. I had very little pain and no bruising. I’m super happy with the results. He was on time and his staff very friendly and fast. I was pleasantly surprised by the reasonable cost too.

Botox for Migraines

Tasteful760913

Best dermatologist for treating headaches and TMJ pain with Botox

Dr. Barankin has treated me for the past 3 years for my headaches/migraines, as well as TMJ pain issues. I found him online originally and then asked a few people including my family doctor where to go and his name kept coming up. I was impressed with him from the get go - his confidence, style, & demeanour. My headaches are dramatically reduced in how often and how intense they are, no longer needing visits to the ER. He really has been a game changer for me, and now my best friend who also goes to him.

Compassionate788704

Terrific Dermatologist for Treating Both Acne and Acne Scarring

Excellent experience at Toronto Dermatology Centre. Dr. Barankin is wonderful for his bedside manner and kindness. My skin is now so much better after so many years of struggles. I had deep sore acne, worse with my periods, for over a decade which left me lots of marks and scars and uneven skin. After really listening and asking lots of pertinent questions, he not only cleared my acne, but with several lasers & peels & Microneedling (with both PRP and RF) and more recently subcision with fillers, my skin is looking really good.