A doctor at the first visit, and at the needle
You meet Dr. Dan Xu before anything is booked, and she performs your Botox® and filler injections herself. The doctor who plans your treatment is the same doctor who carries it out.

Melasma

Freckles

Age Spots · Sun Spots

Uneven Skin Tone

Dull Skin · Brightening

Rosacea

Facial Redness · Broken Capillaries

Acne Treatment

Acne Scars · Post-Acne Marks

Sensitive Skin

Wrinkles · Anti-Wrinkle

Forehead Lines

Frown Lines · Glabellar Lines

Marionette Lines

Nasolabial Folds

Volume Loss · Hollow Cheeks

Double Chin

Jaw Slimming · Masseter Reduction

Dark Circles · Eye Bags

Tear Trough

Ptosis

Overfilled Face

Weak Chin · Short Chin

Belly Fat · Body Contouring

Leg Slimming

Stretch Marks

Post-Partum Abdominal Laxity

Obesity · Weight Management
Q&A · Deep dives · Asian aesthetics
Comparisons · Pricing · How to choose
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View Christmas offersID Cosmetic Clinic · Serving Vaughan
We welcome clients from across Vaughan to our clinic at 30 Gibson Drive in Markham, just north of Steeles Avenue at Warden. Whether you're coming from Woodbridge, Maple, Concord or Thornhill, it's an easy 15 to 30 minute drive.
What makes the trip worthwhile is who you see. Your first appointment is with Dr. Dan Xu, M.D., CCFP, who has focused on aesthetic medicine since she opened the clinic in 2017. She examines your face and skin, goes over any past treatments and is plain about what's likely to help. If your plan includes Botox® or filler, she's the one who injects.
The treatments people in Vaughan search for most include Botox® and jaw slimming, laser hair removal, lip fillers, HydraFacial® and RF microneedling for acne scars. For skin that's starting to loosen there's Ultherapy® and Sofwave™; for sun spots and melasma, the PicoSure Pro® and PicoWay® lasers. With several devices to choose from, Dr. Xu can match the treatment to your skin instead of reaching for the same machine every time.
To make the most of each trip, ask whether any of your treatments can be done in the same visit; Dr. Xu will tell you when that's safe and when it's better to wait. We're open every day of the week, parking is free and underground, and the first 30-minute consultation with Dr. Xu is complimentary.
The difference
Four reasons people from Woodbridge, Maple and Thornhill book with us.
You meet Dr. Dan Xu before anything is booked, and she performs your Botox® and filler injections herself. The doctor who plans your treatment is the same doctor who carries it out.
Masseter Botox and lip filler both reward restraint. Dr. Xu doses conservatively, watches how your face moves when you talk and smile, and would rather add a little at a follow-up than undo too much.
We use different lasers for hair removal, pigmentation and resurfacing, plus ultrasound for lifting. The right setting for fair skin isn't the right one for deeper skin, so the device and settings are matched to you.
The consultation is free and there's no pressure to book. You'll hear what's realistic, what it's likely to cost and how much downtime to plan around. Sometimes that means a smaller treatment than you expected, or none at all.
“The material isn't the answer. The plan is.”
Our treatments
These six cover most of what people in Vaughan search for, from laser hair removal and Botox to facials and microneedling. Each one starts with a free consultation, so Dr. Xu can confirm it suits your skin and anatomy before anything is booked.
Softens forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet by relaxing the muscles that crease them. Placed in the masseter, it can also slim a square jaw caused by clenching or a naturally strong muscle. Doses stay small, so your face still moves like yours.
Jawline & masseter contouring →Gives thin or uneven lips more shape, and restores volume the cheeks, chin or under-eyes have lost over time. Hyaluronic acid filler is added gradually, and it can be dissolved if you ever change your mind.
More about thin or uneven lips →Far less shaving, waxing and ingrown hair, from the upper lip and underarms to the legs, back and bikini line. The laser and its settings are matched to your skin tone and hair colour, with Nd:YAG for deeper skin.
Options for unwanted hair →A HydraFacial® deep-cleans, exfoliates and hydrates in one session, with nothing to recover from. If dullness, oiliness or early pigmentation needs more than that, Dr. Xu may suggest a medical-grade peel or JetPeel.
What helps dull skin →RF microneedling and Morpheus8 combine fine needles with radiofrequency heat to rebuild collagen under the surface. Over a short course, acne scars, large pores and rough texture soften. Plan for a few days of redness after each session.
How we treat acne scars →For early jowls, a softening jawline or loose skin under the chin. Focused ultrasound heats the deeper layers so they tighten and lift without surgery. One session is usually enough, and results build over two to three months.
More about sagging skin →For sun spots and melasma we use the PicoSure Pro® and PicoWay® lasers. We also offer thread lifts, Sculptra® collagen stimulation (including a non-surgical buttock lift), Emsculpt NEO® body contouring, double-chin treatment and treatment for thinning hair.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us what you'd like to change, or bring a photo of what's bothering you. Dr. Xu will help you weigh the options, including whether you need treatment at all.
Not sure what you need?
Start with the thing you'd like to change. Each row shows what Dr. Xu often considers for it, how many visits to expect and what recovery is usually like.
| Concern | What usually helps | Typical course | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unwanted hair | Laser hair removal | 6–8 sessions, 4–8 weeks apart, plus occasional touch-ups. | Mild redness for a few hours |
| Forehead lines, frown lines, crow's feet | Botox® anti-wrinkle injections | One visit. Results appear in 1–2 weeks and usually last 3–4 months. | Little to none |
| A wide or square jaw | Masseter Botox (jaw slimming) | One visit. Slimming builds over 4–8 weeks; most people repeat every 4–6 months. | None |
| Dull or congested skin | HydraFacial® or a chemical peel | One session; many people repeat monthly. | None for HydraFacial; light flaking after some peels |
| Acne scars, large pores, rough texture | RF microneedling or Morpheus8 | Usually 3 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart. | Redness and swelling for about 2–5 days |
| Thin or uneven lips | Lip filler | One visit, with an optional top-up after 2–4 weeks. Often lasts 6–12 months. | Swelling for a few days; bruising is possible |
| Early sagging and jowls | Sofwave™, Ultherapy® Prime or Thermage® FLX | Usually one session; results build over 2–3 months. | Little; brief redness or tenderness |
| Sun spots and freckles | PicoSure Pro®, PicoWay® or IPL | Often 1–3 sessions. | Spots darken, then flake off over about a week |
| Melasma | Gentle pico laser with medical-grade skincare (about melasma) | A series of sessions, then maintenance, because melasma can return. | Minimal; daily sun protection is essential |
| Hollow under-eyes | Under-eye (tear trough) filler | One visit, if the shadow comes from volume loss. Often lasts about a year. | Mild swelling or bruising for several days |
These are typical ranges, not promises. Sessions, recovery and how long results last vary with your skin, anatomy and lifestyle, and Dr. Xu will confirm them at your consultation.
New to the clinic?
Book online with the form above, phone us at 905-477-2225, or send a WhatsApp or WeChat message. Someone will reply within one business day. Coming from Vaughan? Mid-morning, early-afternoon and weekend times usually mean an easier drive.
Set your GPS to 30 Gibson Dr, Markham. On Hwy 407 east, take exit 86 for Warden Ave, head south for about 2 km and turn right onto Gibson Dr just before Steeles. Parking is free and underground.
Bring photos you like and a list of anything you've had done before. Dr. Xu examines your skin and facial structure, then goes through your options, likely results, recovery time and cost. Appointments can be in English, Mandarin or Cantonese.
You don't have to decide on the day. Want to start straight away? Shorter treatments such as Botox®, a HydraFacial® or a first laser session can often be done during the same visit, which saves a second drive.
— Your Physician —
When Dr. Dan Xu opened ID Cosmetic Clinic in 2017, she started from one idea: a cosmetic treatment is a medical decision and should be handled like one. So every visit begins with a proper assessment, then an honest discussion, and treatment happens only if it's the right call. Since then she has performed more than 80,000 injection procedures and handled more than 8,000 complex cases, many from people hoping to fix results from another clinic. Her goal is for you to look refreshed and healthy, never overdone.
“The device decides what's possible. The doctor decides the direction.” — Dr. Dan XuThat's why your first visit is about your face and your goals, not a product or a machine.

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These photos come from our own clinical records and are shared with each client's written consent, without retouching. They show what treatment can do, not a guarantee: your result depends on your skin, your anatomy and the plan you and Dr. Xu decide on.
Getting here
From most of Vaughan the quickest route is Hwy 407 east to exit 86 at Warden Avenue, then about 2 km south to Gibson Drive. The 407 is a toll road. To skip the toll, follow Hwy 7 or Steeles Avenue east instead; outside rush hour that usually adds 5 to 20 minutes, depending on where you start.
Coming by transit? It works, but it's slow. From Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station, allow about 75 minutes. Most connections finish on the TTC 53 Steeles East bus to Warden Avenue, followed by a 10-minute walk north. Connections vary by time of day, so check a trip planner before you leave.
Times and distances are from Google Maps, checked on a weekday evening outside rush hour. The first figure uses Hwy 407, which is tolled; the toll-free figure follows Hwy 7, Steeles Ave or local roads. Weekday rush hour can add a good deal to either.
From the Promenade, Bathurst & Centre St
About 15 km · 15–20 min
Hwy 407 east to exit 86. Toll-free: Centre St and John St east, then Esna Park Dr and Denison St to Hood Rd, about 11 km and 20 minutes.
From VMC station, Hwy 7 & Jane St
About 22 km · 15–20 min
Hwy 407 east from Jane St to exit 86. Toll-free: straight along Hwy 7 east, about 21 km and 30 minutes.
From Vaughan City Hall, Major Mackenzie Dr & Keele St
About 22 km · 20–25 min
South to Hwy 407, then east to exit 86. Toll-free: Hwy 7 east, about 21 km and 30 minutes.
From Islington Ave & Woodbridge Ave
About 28 km · 20–25 min
Hwy 407 east to exit 86. Toll-free: Steeles Ave east, about 25 km and closer to 40 minutes.
From Vaughan Mills, Hwy 400 & Rutherford Rd
About 27 km · 15–20 min
Hwy 407 east to exit 86. Toll-free: Hwy 7 east, about 24 km and 35 minutes.
From Islington Ave & Nashville Rd
About 38 km · 25–30 min
Hwy 407 east to exit 86. Toll-free: Hwy 7 east, about 32 km and 45 minutes.
Monday to Sunday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
All visits are by appointment. Consultations with Dr. Xu run Monday to Saturday. Holiday hours may vary, so please call ahead.
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Good to know
Yes. Our clinic is in Markham at 30 Gibson Drive, close to Warden Avenue and Steeles. It's about 17 minutes from Vaughan Metropolitan Centre on Hwy 407, or about 30 minutes along Hwy 7 outside rush hour. We have one location, in Markham, and welcome clients from across Vaughan.
Outside rush hour, most of Vaughan is 15 to 30 minutes away on Hwy 407: about 16 minutes from Thornhill, 17 from VMC and 22 from Maple or Woodbridge. The 407 is a toll road. Hwy 7 or Steeles Avenue costs nothing and usually adds 5 to 20 minutes.
Yes, though it takes time. From Vaughan Metropolitan Centre station, allow about 75 minutes. Most routes finish on the TTC 53 Steeles East bus to Warden Avenue, then a 10-minute walk north. For most people, driving or a rideshare is much quicker.
Dr. Dan Xu performs the injections herself, at your first visit and at every follow-up. That includes Botox®, Xeomin® and other anti-wrinkle injections, masseter jaw slimming, lip and dermal fillers, and collagen stimulators such as Sculptra®.
It can, when the width comes from a large masseter muscle rather than bone or fat. Botox relaxes the muscle so it gradually shrinks. The change shows over four to eight weeks, and most people repeat it every four to six months. Dr. Xu checks what's causing the width before recommending it.
Most people need six to eight sessions, four to eight weeks apart, then the odd touch-up. A laser only affects hair in its active growth phase, so one session can't catch it all. Trained technicians perform each session under physician supervision.
It can be, with the right laser. We have more than one hair-removal laser, and the 1064 nm Nd:YAG wavelength carries less risk of burns and pigment changes on deeper skin tones. Settings start conservatively and are adjusted as we see how your skin responds.
That's the aim. Dr. Xu usually starts with a modest amount, shapes the lips in proportion to your face and profile, and leaves room to add more at a follow-up if you want it. Swelling for a few days is normal, and the final shape settles in about two weeks. Hyaluronic acid filler can be dissolved.
Both use focused ultrasound to tighten skin without surgery, and results build over two to three months. Ultherapy® reaches deeper and suits early jowls and a softening jawline. Sofwave™ works closer to the surface and is generally quicker, and many people find it more comfortable. Dr. Xu suggests one based on your skin and goals.
There's no charge for the consultation, and same-day treatment is often possible. Your first visit with Dr. Xu takes about 30 minutes. Shorter treatments such as Botox®, a HydraFacial® or a first laser session can usually follow straight away, which saves a second trip. Larger treatment plans are booked separately.
Yes, we're open seven days a week, 10 AM to 6 PM, by appointment. Dr. Xu sees consultations Monday to Saturday. Weekend slots go first, so it helps to book a few days ahead. The team speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Start by confirming a physician is genuinely involved; any Ontario doctor can be looked up on the CPSO public register. Ask who will actually treat you, how complications are handled and what the full cost will be. A clinic with several kinds of device can fit the treatment to you, rather than fitting you to its one machine.
It varies with the treatment, the product and the number of sessions, so you'll get a clear figure from Dr. Xu at your free consultation, before anything is done. The cost guides below explain what drives the price of Botox, filler, laser hair removal and HydraFacial in Toronto.
Before you book
Short, plain-language reads from our clinic on cost, sessions and what to expect, so you can get more out of your consultation.
How Botox is priced in Toronto, and the questions worth asking before you compare clinics.
Read the guide →What jaw-slimming Botox can and can't do, how long it takes to show and how long it lasts.
Read the guide →What to budget for laser hair removal in Toronto, and how many sessions most people need.
Read the guide →The factors behind lip filler pricing, from the product used to how much you need.
Read the guide →A Toronto price guide to HydraFacial and what affects the total.
Read the guide →Three facial treatments side by side, to help you see which one fits your skin and schedule.
Read the guide →— Ready When You Are —
Come with your questions and any photos of results you like. In about half an hour, Dr. Xu will walk you through what she sees and what can realistically change, so you head home with a clear plan, whether or not you go ahead.
Every consultation is conducted personally by Dr. Xu (Mon–Sat).
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