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Opening of Clinique K in Old-Longueuil: our founder, Dr. Karl Schwarz, explains why he chose Dr. Joan Sauvageau to helm his newest clinic

Opening of Clinique K in Old-Longueuil: our founder, Dr. Karl Schwarz, explains why he chose Dr. Joan Sauvageau to helm his newest clinic



The meeting of two young surgeons

Dr. Schwarz has known Dr. Sauvageau since his very beginnings as a plastic surgeon in Montreal, when he practiced at the McGill University Hospital Centre.

They have worked alongside each other since the beginning of Dr. Schwarz’s medical training and he has therefore witnessed her professional evolution. Dr. Schwarz has always had considerable respect and admiration for her, first for her professional approach but also for her warm and empathetic personality.

Having practiced cosmetic surgery since 2008, Dr. Joan Sauvageau now has more than 20 years of experience in the health care sector. She worked for many years at Charles-LeMoyne Hospital as a plastic surgeon, specifically in breast reconstruction, breast, hand surgery, microsurgery and skin cancer.


"She is not only a technically excellent surgeon, she also has a good heart and is fundamentally a good person. That's why it was a good fit with Clinique K's vision and values."


The main value pillars at Clinique K are empathy, respect, excellence, safety and teamwork.



Mutual admiration

Dr. Sauvageau also admires Dr. Schwarz first and foremost for his human side:

"He is a man who is really able to listen to patients, and that is quite rare."


According to Dr. Sauvageau, Dr. Schwarz is a very gifted surgeon, with exceptional skilled hands. She also appreciates the family-like atmosphere at Clinique K.

“The staff is dedicated and knowledgeable. We feel the strength of a supportive and solid team.”







An environment for women to shine

Cosmetic surgery is a male-dominated industry, one where women are far outnumbered by men. A 2017 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open study found that the female-to-male ratio of surgeons performing plastic surgery is approximately one to five.

In Quebec, the Association of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Specialists of Quebec (ASCPEQ) reveals that 60% of surgeons performing plastic surgery are men.

Organizations are implementing approaches to achieve parity and ensure a place for women in the field of cosmetic surgery. With this in mind, Dr. Karl Schwarz is welcoming a female surgeon to his practice for the first time so that she can take the reins of the newest Clinique K.

Medico-aesthetic treatments offered:

Injections:

  • Injections of neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport). Ideal for treating wrinkles and also excessive sweating of the armpits
  • Injections of fillers augmentations and definition of lips and cheekbones, definition of the jawline, correction of sagging of the lower face, corrections of dark circles under the eyes, etc.
  • PRP for hair loss or for facial rejuvenation (platelet-rich plasma)
  • Sculptra for adding volume (particularly in the buttocks area)

Laser treatments:

Clinique K in Vieux Longueuil will be the first clinic in Quebec to offer Candela's Nordlys laser, a technology newly approved in Canada and equipped with the latest generation of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). The GMP (Gentle Max Pro) laser from the same supplier will also be available at the clinic. These technologies help treat the following conditions:

  • Brown spots caused by the sun
  • Scars caused by acne or other
  • Blood vessels, redness, rosacea, visible veins
  • Wrinkles and fine lines
  • Skin texture, pore dilation
  • Permanent hair removal

Learn more about medical aesthetic care

Medico-aesthetic treatments offered:

Injections:

  • Injections of neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport). Ideal for treating wrinkles and also excessive sweating of the armpits
  • Injections of fillers augmentations and definition of lips and cheekbones, definition of the jawline, correction of sagging of the lower face, corrections of dark circles under the eyes, etc.
  • PRP for hair loss or for facial rejuvenation (platelet-rich plasma)
  • Sculptra for adding volume (particularly in the buttocks area)

Laser treatments:

Clinique K in Vieux Longueuil will be the first clinic in Quebec to offer Candela's Nordlys laser, a technology newly approved in Canada and equipped with the latest generation of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). The GMP (Gentle Max Pro) laser from the same supplier will also be available at the clinic. These technologies help treat the following conditions:

  • Brown spots caused by the sun
  • Scars caused by acne or other
  • Blood vessels, redness, rosacea, visible veins
  • Wrinkles and fine lines
  • Skin texture, pore dilation
  • Permanent hair removal

Learn more about medical aesthetic care

Meet Stéphanie Gilgen, our new nurse-injector, member of the Vieux-Longueuil team




Stéphanie obtained her nursing diploma in 2008 and began her career in the operating room. Throughout her career, she completed many international training courses on new trends in medical-aesthetic care, whether in Paris or Amsterdam, combined with training from renowned pharmaceutical companies such as Galderma. She is committed to expanding her expertise on a continual basis in order to offer the best service to her patients.

She now enjoys a solid reputation for her meticulous and perfectionist work, and is recognized for the natural results she offers to her patients.

She specializes in injections of neuromodulators and/or fillers aimed at balancing the harmony of the face in areas such as the lips, cheeks, mouth contour or jawline.


Read her full bio

La boutique K

Sous le même toit, la boutique K offrira un ensemble de produits pour la peau de grade médical. Les marques ColourScience, Zo, Skinceutikals et Alumier seront notamment offertes.

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Pour réserver une consultation avec Stéphanie Gilgen, notre infirmière-injectrice à la clinique du Vieux-Longueuil :

514-508-3555

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Pourquoi choisir la Clinique K

À la Clinique K, notre mission est d’améliorer votre apparence, votre estime de soi et votre confiance en soi. Nous prônons des valeurs de respect, d’empathie, d’excellence, de sécurité et de travail d’équipe. De plus, nous sommes soucieux d’offrir une expérience unique à nos patientes et patients, et c’est pourquoi notre clinique est dotée d’un bloc opératoire ultra-moderne, dans un cadre chaleureux, accueillant et reposant. Nos services diversifiés nous permettent de vous servir avec une approche des plus personnalisée, selon vos besoins : chirurgies esthétiques et/ou soins laser combinés à une vaste gamme de produits de soins pour la peau de grade médical.

The meeting of two young surgeons

Dr. Schwarz has known Dr. Sauvageau since his very beginnings as a plastic surgeon in Montreal, when he practiced at the McGill University Hospital Centre.

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