From a Single Treatment Room
to a Specialist Clinic for Asian Faces
9 Years of Clinical Excellence · 80,000 Procedures Performed · specializing in Asian skin care and facial contour
ID Cosmetic Clinic was founded in 2017 by Dr. Dan Xu, M.D., CCFP in Markham, Ontario. What began as a single treatment room has grown into the GTA's leading physician-led medical aesthetic clinic specializing in Asian facial aesthetics.
Our Journey
The milestones that have shaped Dr. Xu and ID Cosmetic Clinic over nine years — each one driven by a deeper commitment to the art and science of Asian facial aesthetics.
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2017
Dr. Xu Founded ID Cosmetic Clinic in Markham
Established with a clear vision: physician-led care with a dedicated focus on Asian facial aesthetics.
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2019
Appointed Official Allergan / Juvéderm North American Trainer
Certified injection trainer — a distinction held by fewer than 50 physicians across Canada.
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2021
Named Cynosure PicoSure Pro Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in Canada
One of fewer than 50 physicians selected nationwide for this recognition.
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2023
Published <em>Timeless Asian Beauty</em>
A comprehensive framework for Asian facial aesthetics — making Dr. Xu one of a rare few Chinese-Canadian physicians to author a published aesthetic methodology.
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2024
Launched the FOS (Filler Overfill Syndrome) Correction Protocol
A first-of-its-kind, structured approach to reversing the "overfilled" look — addressing a growing concern in the industry.
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2026
Surpassed 80,000 Clinical Procedures
With the clinic primarily serving Asian skin tones (Fitzpatrick III–V), our clinical depth in Asian facial aesthetics is unmatched in the GTA.
Our Philosophy
"The device defines what's possible. The physician defines the outcome. Identify with your own beauty." — Dr. Dan Xu, M.D., CCFP
The same device, the same product, the same dose — in different hands, the results can vary enormously. Asian facial anatomy presents distinct characteristics: broader zygomatic arches, a flatter mid-face, and a softer jawline contour. Applying Western aesthetic ideals of volume and fullness without accounting for these differences is precisely where things go wrong.
Every treatment plan at ID Cosmetic Clinic begins with one guiding principle: restore proportion and rebuild dimension — not simply add more filler. Each client's journey starts with a 30-minute physician consultation, where Dr. Xu personally assesses, designs, and performs every treatment.
Physician-Led Care
Every injection and laser treatment is assessed and performed by Dr. Xu personally — not delegated to nurses operating independently, as is common in medspa models.
Asian Facial Aesthetics Specialist
The clinic specializes in Asian skin care and facial contour. Our protocols are calibrated for Asian bone structure, soft tissue distribution, and pigmentation risk — from the ground up.
A Published Aesthetic Methodology
As the author of <em>Timeless Asian Beauty</em>, Dr. Xu brings a systematic, evidence-based framework to every treatment — not guesswork.
Small acts, every year.
Each year our team supports one cause close to home. In 2026, that's Precision Child Health at SickKids. We'd love you to find your own small way to join in.
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