Dr. Dan Xu, M.D.

Founder of ID Cosmetic Clinic | Aesthetic Physician | Author of Timeless Asian Beauty

Dr. Dan Xu is a highly respected Chinese-Canadian aesthetic physician based in Toronto, known for her clinical expertise, artistic precision, and cultural sensitivity. As the founder and chief physician of ID Cosmetic Clinic, she has performed over 80,000 injection procedures and managed more than 8,000 complex patient cases, specializing in facial contouring and anti-aging treatments tailored to Asian features.

Trained in Canada with a background in life sciences, Dr. Xu earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) with honors, and has since dedicated her career to advancing the field of aesthetic medicine. Her philosophy is simple yet profound: beauty should enhance—not alter—a person’s unique identity. She is particularly recognized for her ability to handle corrective and complex aesthetic cases with both technical mastery and deep empathy.

Author of “Timeless Asian Beauty”

Dr. Xu is also the author of Timeless Asian Beauty—a groundbreaking guide to aesthetic medicine for Asian faces. Rather than prescribing beauty standards, the book empowers readers to understand beauty through the lens of culture, anatomy, and identity.

Drawing on her clinical experience across China, Korea, and Canada, Dr. Xu challenges Western-centric ideals and introduces a comprehensive framework built specifically for Asian facial structures, aging patterns, and skin characteristics. With a focus on naturalness, softness, and expressiveness—core values in Asian aesthetics—the book blends scientific insight with cultural depth, offering practical strategies and personalized case studies rooted in real-world results.

Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast, medical professional, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of your own features, Timeless Asian Beauty is an invitation to rediscover who you are—not by changing, but by embracing your authentic self.

Credentials & Leadership Roles

Medical & Academic Affiliations

  • M.D., Canada (Honors)
  • Registered Member, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
  • Member, Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine (CAAM)
  • Member, Canadian Association of Medical Spas & Aesthetic Surgeons (CAMACS)
  • Member, American Academy of Procedural Medicine (AAOPM)
  • Member, American College of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Physicians (ACACP)
  • Member, Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery (KCCS)

Professional Titles & Recognitions

  • Founder, ID Cosmetic Clinic (Toronto)
  • Founder, International Advanced Medical Aesthetic Institute
  • Faculty Trainer & Injection Instructor, Juvéderm (Allergan) North America
  • Top 1% Certified Injector & Trainer, Bellafill (Tiger Aesthetics)
  • Certified BELLA DIAMOND Top Injector, North America
  • Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for:
    • Sofwave
    • Cynosure
    • Candela Medical
  • Official Case Contributor (Before & After Results) – Featured by Cynosure