Journal
Treatment guides, skin advice and news from our clinics.
The brightening peel: a brighter, more even complexion
Spots, dull skin, marks from old breakouts: how our brightening peel works, who it's for and how to care for your skin afterwards.
Halloween at the clinic: ghosts, wizards and a masked guest
Ghosts in the window, wizard costumes and a Scream mask in the treatment room: a photo look back at our Halloween.
Neuromodulators (Botox / Dysport) before the holidays: when to book your injections
Office party, Christmas Eve, family photos: the ideal timeline for wrinkle-relaxing injections before Christmas and New Year's, in Montreal, Boisbriand, Trois-Rivières and Beauharnois.
Dermal filler prices in Montreal in 2026: how much does a syringe cost?
½ syringe, full syringe, temples, under-eyes, Hollywood Face: dermal filler prices at Clinique Éclat Aven, how many syringes to plan by area and what affects the price.
Hollow under-eyes: filler or PRF? How to choose
Hollows, shadows, thin skin or pigmented dark circles: the difference between filler and PRF for the under-eyes, who each one suits and the prices in Montreal, Boisbriand and Beauharnois.
What to do before an aesthetic consultation: how to prepare
Questions to ask, documents to bring, inspiration photos, free or physician consultation: everything you need to know to prepare for your first medical aesthetics consultation.
Aesthetic clinic near Laval and the North Shore: our Boisbriand clinic
Neuromodulators (Botox / Dysport), fillers, Morpheus8 and EvolveX near Laval, Blainville, Sainte-Thérèse, Rosemère and Mirabel: everything about our Boisbriand clinic.
Aesthetic clinic near Châteauguay and Valleyfield: our Beauharnois clinic
Neuromodulators (Botox / Dysport), fillers, biostimulator (Sculptra) and skin treatments near Châteauguay, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Mercier and Sainte-Martine, at our Beauharnois clinic.
Where to inject filler to lift the face, in Montreal
Temples, cheeks, chin, jawline, under-eyes: where to place dermal filler for a natural lifting effect without surgery, in Montreal, Boisbriand, Trois-Rivières and Beauharnois.
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2026: the Angel glow, the natural way, in Montreal
The 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show took place in Los Angeles, with Kylie Jenner as a surprise guest. Glowing skin, defined features, a rested look: how to borrow the runway effect, naturally.
Sagging facial skin: gua sha, filler or biostimulator? What really works
Jowls, a softer jawline, skin that creases when you pinch it: what gua sha can (and can't) do, and the treatments that really firm the skin in Montreal and Boisbriand.
Neuromodulators (Botox / Dysport) in Montreal: the complete guide to treatments and prices
Treatment areas, price per unit, how fast it works, how long it lasts, safety and how to choose a clinic: everything to know before wrinkle-relaxing injections in Montreal and Boisbriand.
Neuromodulators (Botox / Dysport): how long before you see the effect?
Day 1, day 3, day 14: the realistic timeline for wrinkle-relaxing injections, area by area, what changes the timing and when to come back for follow-up.
Neuromodulator (Botox / Dysport) brow lift in Montreal and Boisbriand
A more open look without surgery: how a neuromodulator brow lift works, who it's for, how many units, how much it costs and how long it lasts.
Masseter neuromodulators (Botox / Dysport): how long do they last?
Duration, when results appear, maintenance and price: the complete guide to masseter treatment for teeth grinding and jaw slimming.
Radiofrequency microneedling (Morpheus8) at Éclat Aven: what to know
How radiofrequency microneedling (Morpheus8) works, its four main benefits, who it's for, and why our clients from Montreal and the North Shore come to Boisbriand for it.
Hailey Bieber-style "glass skin" in Montreal: what VAMP can do for your skin
The smooth, hydrated, luminous skin made popular by the "glazed skin" trend: what makes it possible, how the PDRN-based VAMP treatment helps, and what to expect, even in the middle of a Montreal winter.
Acne treatments in Montreal: active breakouts, marks and scars
Purifying peel, medical facial, microneedling, radiofrequency: which treatment for which type of acne, in what order, and when to see a physician.
Prom skin prep: how to get ready without injectables
Peels, microneedling, medical facials: the timeline to arrive at prom with clear, glowing skin, with no injectables and no surprises the night before.
Fat-dissolving injections in Montreal: the complete guide (areas, sessions, results)
Double chin, jowls, stubborn small pockets: how fat-dissolving injections work, how many sessions to plan, what to expect and what they don't do.
Pregnancy and your skin: normal changes, what you can do and what can wait
Pregnancy mask, acne, stretch marks, hair loss after birth: how skin changes during and after pregnancy, and which treatments are possible, and when.
Physician consultation before injections: $100, valid 2 years
In Quebec, a physician consultation is required before neuromodulators, fillers, the biostimulator (Sculptra) and lipolysis. $100, valid for 2 years.
Why we don't always say yes
A good clinic sometimes declines a treatment. Pregnancy, unrealistic expectations, bad timing, the wrong treatment: the reasons we'll sometimes tell you "not now", or "not that".
Wedding skin prep in Montréal: the timeline for the bride and groom
Winter or summer wedding in Montréal: when to book Botox, filler and peels, month by month, for the bride and the groom.
Botox Price in Montreal and Boisbriand in 2026: What Does It Really Cost?
Botox price in Montreal and Boisbriand in 2026: $12 per unit, units per area, total cost examples and a $10/unit Black Friday offer.
Lip Filler Price in Montreal in 2026: ½ Syringe or 1 Syringe?
Lip filler price in Montreal in 2026: ½ syringe $325, 1 syringe $600 and lip flip $150.
Price of Morpheus8 radiofrequency in Montreal and Boisbriand: 2026 Guide
Morpheus8 radiofrequency price per area, Black Friday offer, number of sessions, downtime and the best season to start.
EvolveX Price in Montreal and Boisbriand: Non-Surgical Body Contouring in 2026
EvolveX price per session and package, treatment areas, number of sessions and what this treatment does (and doesn't) do.
Welcome to Clinique Éclat Aven: our natural results philosophy
Founded by siblings Fatima and Ossama Mansour, Clinique Éclat Aven prioritizes natural results. Discover our philosophy and our 4 clinics in Quebec.
Why our uniforms are green (and no, it's not just our favorite color)
Healthcare, natural results, calm and identity: what the green of our uniforms means to the Clinique Éclat Aven team.
Botox: treat wrinkles or preserve expressions?
Can you soften wrinkles without looking frozen? Dosing, placement and a gradual approach: how we keep your expressions with Botox.
VAMP: the PDRN cocktail that brings skin back to life
Vitamins, amino acids, minerals and PDRN: how VAMP works, who it's for and what to expect.
What we would never copy from social media
"I want her lips," viral treatments… Why real aesthetics isn't imitation, it's interpretation.
Not sure which skin treatment to book? Start here
Microneedling, Morpheus8, peels, skin boosters, facials: a simple guide to finding the right treatment for your concern.
Skin boosters: hydration you can see, without added volume
Skin boosters hydrate the skin from within for more glow and smoothness. How they work, what to expect, and why those little bumps are normal.
Hair restoration: PRP, PRF or scalp microneedling?
Three natural options to slow shedding and thicken hair, how they work, and why combining them often gives the best results.
Lip filler: why the best result is always personalized
Anatomy, profile, hydration or volume: what we look at before touching your lips, and why the same technique doesn't suit everyone.
What not to do after your treatments
Injections, Morpheus8, peels, PRP: the most common mistakes after a treatment, and the signs that mean you should call the clinic.
Myriade: why we chose a Quebec skincare brand, and why your home routine matters as much as the clinic
Clinic treatments give the best results when your home routine follows through. Here's why we focus on professional-quality skincare, and on Myriade, a brand from here.
ESI Show Montreal 2026: we were there again this year!
On September 27 and 28, our team was at the ESI show in Montreal to discover new technologies, meet our suppliers and bring the best back to the clinic.
Lip flip and gummy smile: a better smile in a few units
An upper lip that disappears when you smile, or too much gum showing? A few units of neuromodulator can make a real difference.
Neuromodulators, biostimulators and fillers: the differences, and why we avoid brand names
Botox, Dysport, Sculptra, hyaluronic acid: three families of products that do very different things. And why clinics in Canada say "neuromodulator".
October is deal month: our new Boisbriand clinic is opening
Grand opening at 230 chemin de la Grande-Côte in Boisbriand: all October long, opening prices on our most popular treatments. We can't wait to meet you!
Sculptra Price in Montreal in 2026: How Many Vials Do You Need?
Sculptra price per vial, Black Friday 3 + 1 offer, number of vials and sessions, results timeline and how it differs from dermal fillers.
Sculptra: the treatment that puts your own collagen to work
No instant volume, but firmer skin that builds over months. How Sculptra works, who it's for, and what to expect.
Hollywood Face: what it is, and why 6 syringes doesn't mean "too much"
The Hollywood Face is a full-face filler plan. Here's how we spread the syringes for a balanced result, not a puffy one.
Lips: ½ syringe or 1 syringe, which should you choose?
First time or looking for more volume? We compare a ½ syringe and a full syringe to help you choose.
From the clinic to the New York runway: our CEO Ossama Mansour walks for Calvin Klein and Michael Kors
Ossama Mansour, co-founder of Clinique Éclat Aven, is back from New York Fashion Week. What the runway reminds us about skin and natural results.
"Will people notice? Will I look frozen? Do I need time off work?" The 3 questions every man asks us
More and more men are coming in, and the same three concerns keep coming up. Our injectors answer them honestly.
Hair loss: can PRP help? And why we check your blood first
PRP can support regrowth, but only when the right cause is treated. Anemia, thyroid, stress, hormones: here's what to check before you start.
Éclat Aven, proud sponsor of Mister Supranational Canada 2026
Our CEO Ossama Mansour represented Canada at Mister Supranational 2026. The kickoff night, the Éclat Aven makeover, his EvolveX transformation and lessons from the competition.
Medical aesthetics for men: the guide
Lines, jaw, hair, teeth clenching: what men ask for most, what actually works and how to keep results masculine.
Confessions of an aesthetic nurse
Seven little confessions from an aesthetic nurse, with humour… and a bit of truth behind each one.
Éclat Aven × SpinLab: an outdoor spin day
On July 25, we sponsored SpinLab's outdoor spin event in NDG: treatments, prizes and a very special guest of honour, Bambi the robot.
Jaw, chin and wrinkle-relaxing injections: keeping results masculine
Worried about looking "done" or more feminine? Our injectors explain how the right approach adds structure, not softness.
Lipolysis: target stubborn fat
"It's just this one spot." How injectable lipolysis helps reduce a double chin and small pockets of stubborn fat, without surgery.
EvolveX: sculpt, tone and firm without surgery
Stubborn fat, muscles to tone, skin to firm: how EvolveX works, who it's for, and our prices.
Morpheus8: why start in September
A sharper jawline and firmer body: fall is the ideal time to start your Morpheus8 series and see results at the right time.
It's peeling season
Fall is the ideal time for a chemical peel. How to choose the right one and what to do afterwards.