About Dr. Weksberg

Dr. Fred Weksberg MD, FRCP is the owner and
medical director of The Weksberg Centre for Cosmetic
Dermatology and the Toronto Vein
Clinic. He is recognized as a leader in the field of
cosmetic dermatology.
With over 25 year’s experience, Dr. Fred
Weksberg has made cosmetic dermatology and Sclerotherapy
vein injections his specialties. He is a recognized expert
in the field of cosmetic injectables including: Botox,
Juvederm™,
Restylane and
Voluma. His
private Toronto practice encompasses treatment for both men
and women for cosmetic dermatology procedures.
Dr. Fred Weksberg has perfected new techniques for
Thermage – the mini
facelift with no down time – also used for tightening skin
around the eyes, abdomen and body. His office also offers
Microdermabrasion (skin
polishing), VascuLight™
for the removal of facial and leg veins,
Photorejuvenation for removal
of lesions caused by sun damage, SilkPeel™, which offers a
combination of exfoliation and Dermalinfusion™ to improve
and revitalize the skin, and BLU-U Photodynamic therapy
for acne treatment. Other procedures include Laser Hair
Removal and Facial Peels. Fraxel
laser resurfacing is also a very popular procedure to
improve skin texture, tone, and colour.
In 1990 Dr. Fred Weksberg established the Toronto
Vein Clinic, which remains at the forefront of
sclerotherapy treatment and has made Dr. Weksberg's name
synonymous with vein treatment in Toronto. He also regularly
visits underserviced areas in Northern Ontario to provide
dermatology and cosmetic services.
Dr. Weksberg is a top physician injector who teaches
injectable techniques to other physicians. His practice has
been named as the "Centre of Excellence" in Central
Canada for Botox Cosmetic treatment. He remains
constantly involved with the development of new
technologies. His Toronto office was one of the two Canadian
centers for research and development for new laser
technology. This exciting new technology is used for
photorejuvenation, hair removal and acne. He was also
involved with injectable studies with
Juvederm™ and
most recently for
Voluma.
Recognized as an expert in the field of cosmetic
dermatology, Dr. Weksberg is frequently invited to lecture
and train colleagues, both locally and abroad. He has
published in medical journals, is frequently quoted in media
publications, and appears regularly on news and television
shows.
Credentials:
Dr. Fred Weksberg is a graduate of McGill University, and
studied medicine at the University of Alberta, graduating
with distinction and 1st class standing. He is board
certified in Dermatology in the United States, and is
licensed in Florida and teaches medical students on a
regular basis.
Professional affiliations:
Past President: Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society
(CLASS)
Current member of Canadian Laser Aesthetic Surgery Society
(CLASS)
Past Vice President of Education of the Canadian Society of
Phlebology
Instructor in the Department of Dermatology, University of
Toronto
Holds staff positions at 2 Ontario hospitals
Member of the Canadian Dermatology Association
Member of Canadian Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Member of the Canadian Society of Phlebology
Member of the American Academy of Dermatology
Member of the American Society for Laser Medicine and
Surgery
Allergan Botox injection trainer for other physicians
Member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada
Executive Board Member of Canadian Dermatologic Society
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