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MODERN beauty 

WINTER 2021 

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Our Fitness 

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CONTENTS 

WINTER 2021 

MODERN beauty 

07 WELCOME 

Trevor M. Born M.D. and 

the TMB practice 

08 CONTRIBUTORS 

The creative team from 

behind the scenes 

10 NEW TREATMENT 

EMSCULPT NEO is the 

latest breakthrough in 

body sculpting technology 

12 NEW SKINCARE 

Is cannabis really the next 

miracle ingredient? 

14 DOABLE NEW YOU 

Real-life resolutions for a 

healthier, happier, resultsoriented 

2021 

18 PATIENT PROFILE 

Cotidien activewear founder 

Teri Rosenthal shapes up 

18 

FITNESS 

INSPIRATION 

TERI ROSENTHAL 

24 DOCTOR’S NOTE 

Beauty, health and wellness 

updates from Dr. Born on 

telehealth, migraine meds, 

vaccines and a brand-new 

retinoid 

28 CODA 

Dr. Born’s personal trainer 

Daniel Wai has a few simple 

fitness tips to stay motivated 

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HIT 

REFRESH 

OUR BEST SCIENCE. 

YOUR BEST EYES.

WELCOME 

WE ARE 

beyond 

pleased 

and 

proud to 

bring you this new issue of 

the retitled Modern Beauty 

Magazine. Our revamped 

publication is full of ways 

to make 2021 your best year 

yet, which, truthfully, won’t 

be too difficult considering 

the hardship that was 2020. 


In step with a healthy attitude-forward 

theme this issue, 

our cover fitness inspiration, 

Teri Rosenthal, delivers some 

great ideas on how to prepare mentally and physically for whatever comes your way 

in 2021 (see page 18). And our real-life resolution feature story lends tips from the 

experts on ways to change up your home, your style, your mindset and more—easy 

tweaks for not necessarily a makeover, but a definite make-“better” (page 14). 

Photography: Miguel Jacob; Grooming: Erin Winn 

We’ve got news on the CBD beauty trend (page 12) and the latest improvements in 

body sculpting technology with a story on EMSculpt NEO, brand-new to the clinic 

(page 10). My personal trainer in New York also comes through with a few solid words 

of advice (page 28). 

Here at TMB Cosmetic Surgery, we know you rely on us to get maximum benefit 

when it comes to looking and feeling your best. I understand the interconnectivity of 

beauty on the faces of the people I see in the clinic. Now is the perfect time to start 

thinking about your Post-COVID Polish—whatever treatment, refresh or refinement 

you’ve been considering—as we gear up to get back to a new normal. Our appointment 

calendar is starting to fill up, so please plan ahead. 

Mark 2021 down as the year we get you better than ever. 

Trevor 

Trevor M. Born, M.D. 

Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon 

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C ONTRIBUTORS 


ANA SORYS 

Emmy-nominated, Canadian Screen Awardwinning 

Hair and Makeup Artist 

Instagram @ana_sorys 

What do you love most about 

being a hair and makeup artist? 

I love character development. Reading a script 

or a treatment and then seeing the 

collaboration between all artists behind the 

scenes come alive on screen—its exciting. 

What’s one beauty trend you’d like to see 

disappear this year for good? 

The biggest hair or makeup trend I’d like to 

see disappear in 2021 is the “lollipop lip.” 

What is your 2021 New year’s resolution? 

My 2021 New Year’s resolution is to not purchase 

an item of clothing for the whole year. 

Lockdown plans? 

My plans in lockdown are not to expect too 

much of myself, keep life simple and read 

more books. 

MARK TIU 

Photographer 

Instagram @marktiuphotography 

What do you love most about being a 

photographer? 

I love being able to tell stories with the images 

we create as artists. The same images 

allow for our imaginations to run free as well 

as the imaginations of those who view them. 

What’s the secret to taking a great self ie? 

Personally, I’m really a “behind the camera” 

type of photographer. But as with anything 

in photography, great lighting is the key. 

What is your 2021 New Year’s resolution? 

To be more present in 2021. Last year gave 

us so many things to deal with and the 

uncertainties were very challenging to wrap 

my head around. 

Lockdown plans? 

Staying safe and healthy while re-investing 

my time in more photography education. 

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TREATMENTS 


GET 

SCULPTED 

EMSCULPT NEO IS THE LATEST 

BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY 

FROM BTL AESTHETICS,SIMULTANEOUSLY 

STRENGTHENING MUSCLE WHILE 

BURNING FAT. 

I 

t’s rare when body treatments that 

over-promise actually deliver. But 

such is the case with EMSCULPT 

NEO, a new fat-burning and 

muscle-building treatment now 

available at the TMB practice. 

Building on the success of its previous incarnation 

(named EMSCULPT without 

the NEO), this improved non-surgical 

treatment still offers the muscle-building 

technology that patients love, with the 

added benefit of increased fat reduction. 

By combining radio frequency and high-intensity 

electromagnetic energies at the same 

time, EMSCULPT NEO can help you 

build 25% more muscle and lose up to 30% 

more fat, anywhere on the body—stomach, 

buttocks, legs, back and arms. 

Dr. Born was the first in Canada to offer 

EMSCULPT at the TMB clinic, and is 

proud to be the first provider in Canada to 

offer EMSCULPT NEO. 

“EMSCULPT was a real game changer 

in terms of body sculpting procedures,” 

Dr. Born says. “To be able to now offer 

patients another effective non-surgical, 

zero-downtime option that yields 

even greater results is very exciting.”


ONE HALF-HOUR SESSION 

ON THE EMSCULPT NEO 

IS EQUIVALENT TO DOING 

20,000 PERFECT SIT-UPS 

The treatment is tailored to your body 

to lend definition where you want it 

most, with the standard treatment 

protocol requiring just four 30-minute 

sessions over the course of two weeks. 

You simply lie back while a technician 

applies the body sculpting pads to 

the desired treatment area. The pads 

deliver a radio frequency-generated 

heat, which targets the deep layer of 

subcutaneous fat cells causing them 

to shrink—by as much as 30%. At 

the same time, the device’s patented 

HIFEM electromagnetic waves target 

the muscles, prompting a supramaximal 

contraction. Think of it like a 

sit-up that stimulates all the fibres 

of the muscles, perfectly, every time. 

One half-hour 

session on the 

NEO is equivalent 

to doing 20,000 

of those perfect 

sit-ups, resulting 

in an average 25% 

volume increase in 

the muscle fibres. 

EMSCULPT NEO is also the 

easiest thing in the world to sit 

through. You don’t even have to take 

your clothes off (although Dr. Born 

recommends you do for best results). 

And while it doesn’t hurt, you will 

definitely feel whatever muscles 

you’re targeting working hard. 

Visible changes generally appear four 

to six weeks after the fourth session 

(depending on the patient’s original 

body composition) with physical 

strength improvement in as little 

as one week. The treatment doesn’t 

replace the work you do in the 

gym—but it can certainly augment 

it, particularly in situations where 

diet and exercise may not be enough. 

“The procedure helps patients get 

more lean, sculpted and toned, and 

perhaps most significantly, the 

EMSCULPT NEO improves physical 

strength,” Dr. Born says. “I’ve had 

patients tell me they can go longer 

at the gym and can lift heavier 

weights—myself included. 

“It just works, which is why we’re 

so happy to offer this treatment to 

patients in 2021.” // 

THE TMB PRACTICE IS 

TORONTO’S TOP 

PROVIDER OF 

NON-SURGICAL 

BODY-SHAPING AND 

CONTOURING. FIND OUT 

WHAT ELSE WE CAN DO 

FOR YOU IN THIS REGARD 

ON YOUR NEXT VISIT. 

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new 

SKINCARE 


CBD 

& skincare 

Cannabis is trending on beauty counters across the country, including TMB, 

alongside some of the world’s most exclusive product lines. 

It can be found in everything from candles to 

cookies. And as a medicinal treatment, it’s touted 

tohelp reduce anxiety, inflammation and insomnia. 

Now, cannabis is turning up in beauty products, as the 

novelty of legal cannabis continues to inspire new ideas. 

CBD-infused serums, soaps, sunscreen, creams and cleansers, 

with claims of health and skincare benefits, are making waves. 

At TMB, which offers one of the finest selections of 

luxury beauty products in Canada, CBD science has 

been taken a step further, with the introduction of the 

coveted TresMonet CBD serum now drawing the 

ultra-luxury market into the cannabis fold. 

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a chemical compound that 

occurs naturally in cannabis plants. It’s one of the 

active ingredients of cannabis that doesn’t make people 

high.That’s left to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), 

the other primary active ingredent, which works its 

psychoactive wonders. 

“Research is still in the early stages, but so far it 

suggests that CBD in skincare is an effective 

antioxidant, reducing inflammation as well as fighting 

free radicals that cause skin cell damage, fine lines and 

wrinkles,” says top New York dermatologist Dr. Lisa 

Airan, who introduced Dr. Born to TresMonet. 

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RESEARCH IS STILL 

IN THE EARLY STAGES, BUT 

SO FAR IT SUGGESTS THAT 

CBD IN SKINCARE IS AN 

EFFECTIVE ANTIOXIDANT, 

REDUCING INFLAMMATION 

AS WELL AS FIGHTING FREE 

RADICALS THAT CAUSE SKIN 

CELL DAMAGE, FINE LINES 

AND WRINKLES. 

“There is also ongoing research on the use 

of CBD to treat eczema and psoriasis, so 

this is definitely a promising ingredient in 

dermatology at the moment.” 

Product labelling remains unregulated as 

well, but look for products that list cannabidiol, 

broad- or full-spectrum CBD, hemp 

CBD or hemp extract on the labels. 

TresMonet, with outposts in Beverly Hills 

and Paris, combines CBD and mollusk 

stem cells to promote age-defying beauty 

all around. Molecular technology is employed 

to create products that harness the 

full potential of hemp extract. The company 

has produced a complete CBD-infused 

skincare line that extends from moisturizers 

and cleansers to lotions and balms, even 

to wellness products such as homeostasis 

capsules. 

TMB clients have raved about the Tres- 

Monet Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Serum 

with CBD + Stem Cells (below), priced at 

$1,500. It’s a super-intense CBD serum, 

the strongest on the market, that also combines 

vitamins A, B12, C, E and K, plus 

plant-based collagen to brighten complexions, 

yielding a natural glow within five 

days. Best applied at night, it can be used 

alone or under a moisturizer and suits all 

skin types. 

As far as trends go, CBD is poised to 

continue its reach into Canadian dressingroom 

cabinets. Our skin may just thank us 

for hopping on the bandwagon. // 

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WELLNESS 


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ceiling fixture, as well as table lights and 

wall sconces. Quick tip: Put your wall and 

ceiling fixtures on dimmers so you can 

control the light levels to help you look 

your best on Zoom calls. 

INVEST IN ART THAT INSPIRES. 

Art is one of the most powerful 

ways to set a mood in your 

home. Each time you walk past an 

uplifting artwork, it can invigorate 

and inspire, so look for pieces that 

shift your energy in a positive way. 

A single, oversized piece positioned 

over a sofa or credenza is 

just as impactful as displaying 

a collection salon-style up 

a staircase wall. Art that’s 

rich in colour is also an easy 

alternative to wallpaper. 

Doable New YOU 

These real-life resolutions will bring you a healthier, happier 2021. 

Aspirations that elevate your life—coupled with plans that stick. 

What does your life look this 

year? While we realize 

that’s hard to predict these 

days on many levels, the 

part of the road you can determine involves 

realizing what matters most, making a plan 

and tweaking yourself into a whole new 

you. With more doable life improvements, 

even little ones, you can plot out your 2021 

with confidence. These experts have some 

easy tips to make this year one of your best. 

You—better than ever. 

REFRESH 

YOUR 

HOME 

How can we 

make our spaces 

work better for 

us now that 

we’re spending 

more time 

at home? 

When it comes to décor, even the small 

changes can make a big difference. Try these 

simple tips from interior designer Suzanne 

Dimma to lift your lockdown home out of the 

doldrums. 

BRING ON THE COLOUR. 

In at least one key room, it’s always fun to 

use a tropical colour like a saturated green, 

blue, pink or orange—guaranteed to liven 

things up. Paint your front door one of these 

happy colours and you have a nice, warm 

welcome. For something even more daring, 

try a patterned or colourful wallpaper (yes, 

it’s still trending). Patterns with whimsy or 

artful interpretations of natural scenery can 

make you feel like you’ve stepped into another 

world—great for satiating our lockdownweary 

wanderlust. Still nervous to be so bold? 

Simply commit to a smaller room like a guest 

room or powder room. 

BALANCE THE LIGHTING. 

Good lighting is crucial for making a space 

more liveable. A well-designed room needs 

general overhead lighting as well as task lights 

for directing light to specific functions. 

ADD SOME LIFE. 

Plants are living sculptures 

as well as natural air purifiers, 

so they can literally 

make you 

feel better. 

If you’re 

blessed with 

a green thumb, 

bring home one of 

those giant potted 

fig plants featured in 

almost every living 

room on Pinterest. They’re 

perfect for filling a bay 

window or empty 

corner. Eucalyptus 

and olive 

branches are 

also great. 

Visit SuzanneDimma.com for more decor tips. 

Photo by Alex Lukey 

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MAKE A 

CONNECTION 

With the recent confines of the 

pandemic, intimate partner relationships 

have moved toward 

more connection—or conversely, 

toward greater conflict. 

Renowned psychotherapist Dr. 

Leslie Born calls it the “rift or 

repair” effect. Try incorporating 

the simple strategies she offers 

to maintain greater closeness 

and harmony in your relationships 

all year round. 

BE GRACIOUS. 

Whatever your specific challenge, remember 

that when it comes to pandemic-related 

stress, everyone is in the same boat. Use more 

kindness and compassion with your closest 

people, show affection and express appreciation 

for one another more frequently, and try 

to be a better listener. 

USE THE 3-3-3 APPROACH. 

Instead of losing your lid on someone, pause 

before saying or doing something you might 

regret. I often take three steps back, count a 

three-second time out and take three slow, 

complete breaths. 

BE DETERMINED AND DETAILED. 

Instead of complaining about what you’re 

not getting, ask for what you want. Be 

specific: If you’re feeling lonely, ask your 

partner for a new opportunity for more 

time together. For example, “Would you eat 

lunch with me once per week without our 

phones?” or “Which night this week is 

date night?” 

BE THANKFUL. 

Without our usual outlets that give us 

personal space and time out, conflicts can 

arise. Try to remind yourself how lucky 

you are to have people you love in your 

life—and offer gratitude to them at least 

once a day. 

LOOK FOR OUTSIDE ADVICE. 

There are some easy-to-access resources 

that can bolster relationships during this 

pandemic and its recovery. 

A few of my favourites include: 

• Fierce Intimacy by Terry Real (audiobook) 

• Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel (book) 

• Modern Love, The New York Times 

(podcast) 

CHAMPION 

A CAUSE 

If you would benefit 

from talking to a professional, 

contact a registered 

psychotherapist or 

qualified practitioner. 

Visit LeslieBorn.com. 

The pandemic has 

caused many of us to 

consider how we can 

help others. Giving 

back in 2021 feels like the 

right thing to do to help 

our families and communities 

get back on their feet. 

But there’s another reason 

that makes regular giving a 

win-win. Angela Murphy, 

a member of the SickKids 

Foundation Senior Management 

Team, says research 

studies have shown that giving 

increases happiness. Humans 

are wired to release endorphins 

(much like exercising or hugging) 

when engaging in the act 

of giving. Here are few ways you 

can put your plan into action. 

MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIR. 

Take advantage of the extra 

family time to identify what’s 

most important by zeroing in on 

one or two top priorities, such as 

supporting health care research, 

education or the environment. 

Once you have a focus, you can identify 

charities that align with your goals. Becoming 

a monthly donor is a great way 

to make an impact. 

FIND A WAY TO GET 

INVOLVED. 

Volunteering is more 

difficult to do these 

days, but that doesn’t 

stop you from initiating 

a food drive in your 

neighbourhood or setting 

up a fundraising page in 

support of your favourite 

non-profit. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF. 

Many charities have launched webinar 

series or other virtual sessions covering a 

myriad of topics, including how donations 

make a difference. Make it a goal 

to take advantage of these to learn more 

about the causes that are important to 

you—and feel more connected. 

Visit SickKidsFoundation.com. 

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photo by Carlyle Routh 

REFINE 

YOUR STYLE 

Since the pandemic has pared down 

our need for so many clothes, fashion 

guru Peter Papapetrou wants 

you to take a long, hard 

look at your closet. 

Which pieces do you 

love? Which ones are 

you truly excited to 

wear? Peter, a stylist 

with Plutino Group, 

thinks this year 

should 

be about 

loving you 

and being fearless 

with your style 

choices. Here are a few 

of his easy tips to step up 

your fashion game. 

PARE DOWN. 

Peter calls this the Tuff 

Love Closet Edit—the 

hardest thing to do, but 

a task that will result 

in the foundation you 

need to make every 

day effortless. All 

of us have way too 

many things in our 

closets and most of 

us only wear 20% of it. 

Make sure everything fits 

your body type and the 

size you are now—not five 

or 10 pounds from now. 

This will make your life 

smoother—and you’ll know 

what you’re missing and 

what to build on. 

GO TIMELESS. 

Classic accessories are a great way 

to make you feel polished. The 

right statement ring, earrings or 

necklace with a simple sweater or 

sweatshirt can easily change your 

mood. I’ve also found myself supporting 

more local brands who do 

some amazing pieces. My favourite 

Canadian lines include Dean Davidson, 

Jenny Bird, Biko Jellwery and Rita 

Tesolin (crystal encrusted cuff, below). 

LOUNGE IN STYLE 

As we’re all living, working and playing at 

home, cool loungewear will give you the 

comfort you need along with some elevated 

style. So many brands are doing this now, 

Pistache Apparel (bottom left) among them. 

Try wearing monochrome knitwear 

sets and cool runners. This is the 

quickest way to feel chic at 

home or out to run errands. 

Follow @PeterPapapetrou1 

on Instagram. 

MIND YOUR 

MONEY 

Talking about food and 

financial literacy may 

seem unconventional, but 

food is very tightly intertwined 

with the health of not 

just our bodies, but also of our pocketbooks. 

Aleksandra Jassem and Nikita 

Stanley, authors of Get Your $hit 

Together: The Rebel Mama’s Handbook for 

Financially Empowered Moms (Harper 

Collins), have a few pieces of advice on 

how to make smarter food decisions 

that are kinder to your community, your 

planet, your family—and your wallet. 

EAT MEATLESS MORE OFTEN. 

If you’re looking to reduce your spending 

along with your carbon footprint, consider 

going plant-based for the majority 

of your meals and buying high-quality 

but less sought-after cuts for a few meals 

a week. 

LEARN TO LOVE LEFTOVERS. 

When you cook, have a plan in place for 

how you will handle leftovers. Make a 

quick hash with leftover mashed potatoes. 

Turn that leftover flank steak from the 

weekend into tacos on Monday. 

FORGET BOTTLED WATER. 

Plastic containers wreak havoc on the environment. 

And in many cities, the water 

that comes out of the tap is just as clean 

as bottled. If you need the added peace of 

mind, though, get yourself a Brita filter 

system and call it a day. And if you like 

your water sparkly, pick up a SodaStream 

and pump out all the bubbles you want. 

HAVE A GARDEN PARTY. 

We encourage you to stick a couple of 

pots on your deck or windowsill and 

poke some seeds in there. You don’t need 

a ton of space to grow herbs, tomatoes, 

peppers or (if you’re fancy) 

edible flowers and lettuces. 

Plus, this gives 

you something to 

look after that 

doesn’t talk 

back! 

Visit 

TheRebelMama.com. 

Photo by Ariane Laezza 

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BUILD MUSCLE & 

SCULPT YOUR BODY 

After the age of 30, one loses 

roughly 3% to 5% of one’s muscle 

mass per decade.* 

Core to floor therapy utilizes two HIFEM procedures 

to strengthen, firm and tone the abdomen and pelvic 

muscles resulting in improved strength, balance, posture, 

incontinence and back discomfort issues. 

CORE TO FLOOR THERAPY 

Because Muscle Matter. 

#LiveLife #CoreToFloor 

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and calves. Improvement of muscle tone and firmness, for strengthening muscles in arms. BTL EMSELLA is intended to provide entirely non-invasive electromagnetic 

stimulation of pelvic floor musculature for the purpose of rehabilitation of weak pelvic muscles and restoration of neuromuscular control for the treatment of male and 

female urinary incontinence. ©2020 BTL Group of Companies. All rights reserved. BTL®, EMSCULPT® and HIFEM® are registered trademarks in the United States of 

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY 

MARK TIU 

up! 

BEAUTY BY 

ANA SORYS 

Founder of Cotidien activewear, former lawyer, mother of three 

and fitness enthusiast TERI ROSENTHAL is the embodiment of MOTIVATED 

and exactly the kind of inspiration we need to kick off 2021. 

ModernBeauty: Hi Teri! 

As you know, we love sharing 

stories of our amazing 

patients in every issue. Tell us a bit 

about yourself. 

Teri Rosenthal: Thank you so 

much for the opportunity! I adore 

Dr. Born and am super excited to 

be featured in the magazine. 

I’m from Montreal and have spent 

most of my life there, with the exception 

of my university years when 

I studied civil and common law at 

the University of Ottawa. 

I practiced family law for 13 years, 

but as time went by and I started 

having children, the work became 

more and more challenging. The 

hours were long, I wasn’t at home 

as much as I wanted to be. So, after 

my third child was born, I decided 

to leave law and start a business that 

had been on my mind for years— 

and this is when Cotidien was born. 

I have always been passionate about 

fitness, and as a busy mom, I pretty 

much live in activewear and loungewear. 

I noticed that many of the 

more fashion-forward activewear 

brands weren’t available in Canada, so 

I made it my mission to change that! 

That’s quite the change, going from 

a law career to founder of a fashion 

brand. Do you miss being a lawyer? 

I did love my legal career and I’m 

still passionate about the law, but 

the time came for me to go out on 

my own, follow my dream and build 

something from the ground up. It’s 

been helpful to have the law degree 

in my back pocket as we build Cotidien, 

a skillset I get to use regularly 

and rely on in so many ways. >> 

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“IN LIFE, YOU’VE JUST GOT TO 

SHOW UP EVERY DAY 

AND KEEP ON GOING. 

AND WHEN YOU DO THAT 

CONSISTENTLY ENOUGH, 

YOU GET STRONGER.” 

Talk to us about your passion for fitness. 

What’s your go-to workout? 

I’ve loved fitness since I was a young 

girl. Sweating, letting out those 

endorphins and just moving is so 

important for me to feel healthy. My 

go-to workout is spinning—we call 

it “cycle practice” at the studio where 

I train now. It’s so much fun to get 

on a bike and get into it with the 

music—it’s like we’re dancing. We 

really have the best time! 

Is there a particular studio or online 

class that you recommend? 

Whenever I would travel to New 

York—which, before the pandemic, 

was often—I would go to a studio 

there called Aarmy. 

I remember the first class I ever 

went to. I was really struggling 

at the time. When I was younger, 

I had an eating disorder, which 

I recovered from. Then 14 years 

later, around the time I left law and 

launched Cotidien, the stress got to 

me and I relapsed. 

The coach, Akin Akman, used words 

that really spoke to me in that moment. 

He reminded me that there 

will always be struggles in life. The 

important thing isn’t to be perfect, 

it’s to Keep. On. Peddling. In life, 

you’ve just got to show up every day 

and keep on going. And when you 

do that consistently enough, you get 

stronger. 

What I try to focus on now is building 

that strength—mentally and physically—and 

Aarmy helps me do that on 

a daily basis. 

Tell us more about your family. What’s it 

like being a mom of three? 

I have two boys and a girl aged eight, 

seven and six. They’re all almost a 

year apart, which, yes, sounds ludicrous! 

What was I thinking?! But for 

real: I love being a mom. I remember 

when I was working as a lawyer, it 

was so hard. I was not home a lot, 

and when I was in the office, all I 

could think about was “What are my 

kids doing? What are they eating? 

Are they OK?” 

Now that I’m doing my own thing, I’m 

definitely still busy, but I’m able to see 

them a lot more because I mainly work 

from home. They’re great kids for sure, 

and sometimes they even help me out 

with work: My six-year-old organizes my 

paperwork. It’s so cute. 

So, what brought you to the TMB clinic 

and Dr. Born? 

Well… speaking of motherhood, 

having kids definitely does something 

to your body! After nursing 

three babies for three years, my 

breasts were... terrible. I remember 

getting dressed one day and my 

husband, who’s the most uncritical 

person in the world, said to me, 

“Maybe we should see some doctors 

about your breasts?” And I was 100% 

in total agreement. 

I was referred to Dr. Born in Toronto, 

so my husband and I flew in to see 

him for an appointment. And when 

we met him, we both immediately 

fell in love. He understood what I 

wanted right away. I am so happy 

with the results.. >> 

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If another mom asked me if she 

should do whatever procedure 

she’s been thinking about, I’d tell 

her without hesitation, see Dr. Born! 

There is no other doctor in the world 

that I trust more. I will drive the five 

hours to come and see him for all 

my beauty treatments, no question 

about it. He’s worth it! 


What does “Modern Beauty” mean 

to you? 

Modern beauty is not just about 

how you look, it’s about how you 

feel, inside and out. It’s about 

feeling strong, healthy, beautiful—and 

doing the things in life 

that help you feel good, everyday. 

Because, when you feel good, you 

really can accomplish so much 

more out of life. // 

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The 


FITLIST 

Let’s face it—working out from home isn’t easy. Staying motivated, interested and committed is a challenge. 

So what do you do when you hit that “plateau” and need a little boost? Reinvigorate your routine by adding these simple, 

inexpensive accessories to your workout, along with a few choice outfits from Cotidien Activewear. 

Let 

out your 

inner Rocky 

Balboa with this 

tried 

and true favou- 

rite of all 

the best box- 

ers: jumping 

rope. Since this exercise gets your heart 

pumping fast, it’s great for your cardiovascular 

system and heart health. Just 15 

minutes of jumping rope burns an average 

of 300 to 450 calories and challenges 

all of the major muscle groups. Plus, 

it improves motor skills and coordination 

(which are important to maintain 

especially as we age) by requiring several 

body parts to communicate in order to 

complete the movement. 

I 

f you’ve taken a Pilates 

class or undergone physio 

- you’ve probably encountered 

resistance bands. The great thing 

about them is their versatility. They can 

typically be added to any existing workout 

routine to help you maximize the use 

of all your muscle groups. For example, 

try adding a resistance band to a regular 

push up: wrapping the band across 

your shoulders/ back forces you to fight 

against the band on the recovery movement—essentially 

preventing you from 

using the upward momentum to “cheat” 

and make the exercise easier. Or, use a 

band to do an overhead press while you’re 

doing a lunge. We promise you’ll start to 

feel the burn fast! 

A 

nother allround 

fitness 

accessory, the 

weighted ball or “medicine ball” has been 

around for close to 3,000 years, so there 

must be something to it! We love this accessory 

because it adds an element of play 

to workouts while improving coordination, 

balance and core strength. You can 

add a medicine ball to everything from 

sit-ups and chest twists to squats and 

more. Or simply throw your ball against 

the wall and enjoy the benefits of “functional 

movement,” which will help you 

perform everyday tasks more efficiently, 

like lifting heavy things or passing an 

object to another person. 

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Here are a few of my top picks for medical 

innovations that promise to transform our 

health inside and out—and for the better. 

DOCTOR’S NOTE 

the future is 

TREVOR BORN M.D.NOW 

2020 

was a challenging year. Our limits were tested mentally, 

physically and emotionally many times over. But the tough times 

often inspire us to push harder and make change—and 2020 

was undoubtedly full of promising and meaningful change for the future. 

When it comes to our health and wellness, there were many medical advancements in 

healthcare last year that give us much to be excited about in 2021. >> 

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OCTOR’S N 


TELE-HEALTH 

BECOMES 

A REALITY 

For people living in remote communities, 

or those with conditions that 

prevent them from physically visiting a 

doctor, getting access to quality healthcare 

has always been a challenge— 

until now. telehealth has long had the 

potential to transform the delivery 

of healthcare services, but it took the 

COVID-19 pandemic to finally make 

this platform a viable option for both 

providers and patients. 

With lockdowns in place and the virus 

raging in healthcare centres, it became 

critical for clinicians to pivot their services 

from in-person to online. Suddenly, 

telehealth wasn’t just a good idea, it was 

a necessity. From April until June 2020, 

my practice implemented (for the first 

time ever) an entirely virtual model for all 

non-urgent care and consultations. The 

takeaway: patients liked it. They could 

consult with me about everything from 

skincare to injectables to surgery all from 

the comfort of their home. 

By August 2020, the CDC reported that 

nearly a quarter of all Americans had 

used a computer, an app or a phone for a 

telemedicine appointment. 

There are even new diagnostic tools 

being developed that will allow doctors 

to gather information which 

typically requires an in-person visit: 

the brand new “MedWand” is a USBconnected 

device that gives a physician 

real-time access to data from 10 

examination tools, including a stethoscope, 

a thermometer, a pulse oximeter 

(for monitoring heart rate and blood 

oxygen levels) and an ECG sensor. 

The device is pending FDA clearance. 

So is telehealth here to stay? Probably 

not to the same extent that it has been 

during the pandemic. 

Doctors will 

always need to see 

their patients in the 

flesh for certain assessments 

and procedures. 

However, 

the shift toward at 

least a few virtual 

appointments each 

year will certainly 

ease the burden of 

in-office care for 

providers, while 

allowing greater 

access and convenience 

for patients. 

Everybody wins. 

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RELIEF 

WITH NEW 

MIGRAINE MEDS 

Vice-like tension, pain, nausea, 

aural symptoms including flashes 

of light, blind spots and loss of equilibrium… 

Migraine attacks are classified 

by the World Health Organization 

as one of the most disabling 

illnesses among humans, comparable 

to dementia and psychosis. And 

yet, migraine sufferers are an often 

underserved part of the population. 

While multi-purpose drugs such 

as triptans, nerve-blockers, blood 

pressure and anti-seizure meds have 

been used to treat migraines, these 

(often off-label) solutions have 

yielded mixed results and numerous 

side effects. There has been very little 

development in treatment options 

specifically for migraine relief. 

Thankfully, 2020 saw the addition of 

a new class of drugs designed for the 

preventative treatment of migraines. 

Ubrelvy (Allergan) is the first 

FDA-approved “gepant drug,” which 

works by controlling the activity of 

a pain-regulating molecule called 

the calcitonin gene-related peptide 

(CGRP). During a migraine attack, 

CGRP levels spike—Ubrelvy blocks 

the molecule’s ability to bind to its 

corresponding receptor in the body, 

effectively stopping a migraine from 

ever getting started. 

mRNA 

FINDS 

THE SPOTLIGHT 

Traditional vaccines, such as the 

ones used to treat Polio or measles, 

are undoubtedly some of the most 

important medical innovations in 

human history. They work by teaching 

our immune system what a virus 

looks like by introducing a weakened 

or inactivated version of it into our 

bodies. Once the body is familiar 

with the virus, the immune system 

will fight it off. 

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OTEMODERNBEAUTY MAGAZINE 

2020 saw the advent of a new kind of 

vaccine. Instead of using inactive virus 

material, new mRNA vaccines teach 

our cells how to make the virus’s protein 

“shell” on their own. In the case of 

COVID-19: mRNA teaches the body 

how to make a fragment of COVID’s 

unique “spike” protein, thus familiarizing 

the body with it before it can latch 

onto our cells and cause infection. 

While the use of the mRNA vaccine 

to treat COVID is just beginning, in 

fact, scientists have been researching 

its potential for decades, and the 

applications for these new vaccines are 

very exciting. There are currently studies 

testing mRNA vaccines against 

Zika, Ebola and influenza. Also showing 

great promise are mRNA cancer 

treatments: Phase 1 BioNTech trials 

of an mRNA vaccine were found to 

significantly shrink tumors in people 

with advanced melanoma. 

So, while we may be just learning 

about mRNA and thanking it for 

giving us some light at the end of the 

COVID tunnel, this certainly won’t 

be the last time we hear about this 

remarkable discovery. 

THE 1st 

NEW RETINOID 

IN 20 YEARS 

Retinoid products have rightfully 

claimed their place as one of the 

most essential, reliable skincare 

treatments on the market. Topical 

use of retinoic acid encourages cellular 

turnover, and can stimulate collagen, 

soften wrinkles, fade pigmentation, 

reduce acne and give the skin 

an overall youthful glow. Patients 

love the results, but the redness, 

flaking and peeling that can sometimes 

occur before getting to that 

clear, lit-from-within complexion? 

Not so much. Which is why those of 

us in the medical aesthetics community 

are pretty pumped about the 

first new retinoid product to receive 

FDA approval in two decades. 

Retinoids typically work by binding 

to retinoic acid receptors (RAR) on 

the skin’s surface, speeding up cellular 

turnover and giving way to brandnew, 

healthy skin cells. The downside: 

the turnover period can be challenging, 

with side effects such as itchy, 

irritated skin, dryness, and noticeable 

peeling of the dermis. A new retinoid 

product called Aklief (trifarotene) 

works by selectively targeting only a 

narrow group of gamma RAR on the 

skin, thus reducing the likelihood of 

traditional side effects like stinging, 

itchiness and dryness. 

Also worth noting: the medication is 

approved for use on the face and body, 

giving acne sufferers a new treatment 

option for persistent breakouts on the 

chest and back. 

So there we have it! Hopefully, this 

information gives you a little insight 

and inspiration for 2021—a few 

pieces of 

positive and 

promising 

news for 

the future. 

As always, 

I’m here to 

answer any 

questions 

you may 

have about 

these new 

medical 

developments 

and 

others, and 

I encourage 

you to reach out to me or my staff if 

you have a concern. 

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Please keep in mind that the information 

provided here is simply that— 

information. Nothing can or should 

replace the informed guidance of your 

primary care physician. If you haven’t 

already, and before you do anything 

else in 2021, talk with your doctor. // 

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Dr. Born’s 

TRAINING GROUND: 

New York City. 

An online program lets 

Daniel train people 

all over the world 

personal trainer 

DANIEL WAI 

offers a few 

words of advice on 

how to reach your 

goals in 2021. 

SPECIALTIES: 

Strength and conditioning 

for athletes, with proper 

programming in volume 

load and progression 

CREDENTIALS: 

CSCS certified 

CURRENT SPONSOR: 

Ten Thousand Apparel 

WEBSITE: 

DanielWaiFitness.com 

INSTAGRAM: 

@thestrongwai 

1PLAN & CONQUER 

“Set both large and small goals. It’s important to set easier, attainable 

milestones on your journey toward the larger goals. This keeps you 

motivated and helps prevent burnout. 

“Consistency begins with good habits—but make sure all your habits are sustainable. 

Health and fitness is a lifelong journey, so developing habits that are doable 

week after week is critical to attaining and keeping the changes you want.” 

2 

DISCIPLINE DOMINATES 

“I train with Dr. Born twice a week when he’s in New York. His knowledge 

of science and body awareness make him an exceptional trainee. His readiness 

and commitment every session is one of the reasons I enjoy training him. 

No matter the level of difficulty that I formulate for a workout, he always comes with a 

focus and intensity that dominates each session. I admire his passion for athleticism. And 

although he may not enjoy the heavy lifting, he understands that weight training transfers 

to his skiing and windsurfing.” 

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