Physician Dr Harpreet Lotay, MD in Kamloops, British Columbia

Name: Harpreet Lotay, MD
Last name: Lotay
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2004
Years experience: 19
Primary Specialty: Physician

Website: https://sonamd.ca/

Business: Sona MD
Address: 755 McGill Rd.
Address suite: Ste. 202
Phone: (778) 402-9824
International phone number: +17784029824
City: Kamloops
State: British Columbia
Zip Code: V2C 0B6
Country: CA
Statement: Dr. Lotay specializes in minimally invasive aesthetic techniques. She has been refining her expertise in the full spectrum of aesthetic medicine including injectables, facial rejuvenation and body contouring since 2004. A graduate of the University of Alberta, she began her career in Aesthetic Medicine with a mini fellowship in an Occuloplastic Surgery office in Philadelphia. She then obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Primary Care Dermatology from the University of London, UK. Her commitment to education continues with attendance of many national and international conventions that bring together experts in her craft. Her focus is on achieving natural and complete transformations from skin health to structural improvement using in office procedures expertly and with safety in mind. She has studied laser and energy technologies, minimally invasive procedures as well as injectable techniques to achieve near surgical results during her career.
” The greatest satisfaction I have is to develop a long term partnership with patients who wish to manage the changes they see in the mirror in a graceful and positive way. I love to help patients rediscover the best version of themselves using medically proven interventions. My professional pursuit is to blend my education in primary care dermatology and keen interest in non surgical techniques with visual art, and aesthetic medicine has been a perfect expression of this passion”

RealSelf Q&A with Dr. Lotay
RS: What makes your practice unique?
HL: “Every one in our practice is focussed on one thing: the patient’s goals and how to get them the best results possible. Our team is passionate about educating themselves and also our patients. We have really made it a priority to keep up with the latest, most effective technologies and techniques available. Often, in this field there is a sense that aesthetic interventions are for those wanting extreme change or to be someone different. We can help you achieve a more dramatic change but also can aim for subtle natural but impactful change. It’s what we are know for.
We make what we do easy to understand and make sure we keep your goals in mind at each step.”

RS: What are you consultations like?
HL: “We offer two options for consultations, in person or online. The consultations are focussed on understanding what you see when you look in the mirror and understanding what you would like to change or improve. We then spend quite a bit of time sharing information on various technologies or interventions and go through some before and afters of our treatments for you to review. The consultation is really a sharing of thoughts and information as well as an opportunity to get all your skincare and aesthetic questions answered. We believe we are starting a longterm friendship with all our guests so its never about pressure or immediate decisions. We are in it with you for the long haul!”

RS: What led you to choose Aesthetic Medicine as your focus?
HL ” Well, I have always loved Anatomy and Surgery or the technical skills in Medicine but I also love visual arts and painting. In fact, one of my paintings really opened up the door for me to study with my mentor in Philadelphia. He admired the painting and was a fabulous artist himself. Upon finishing my training with him, I gifted him the painting which I hope still hangs in his office! I definitely see this field as combining my strengths as well as all the things that give me joy.”

Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Please allow 45-60 minutes for a thorough discussion of your goals
Has Sponsored Offer : No
Clinical Privileges
  • All procedures are done in our comfortable and convenient outpatient locations
Education
  • Undergraduate: BSc, University of Alberta
  • Medical: MD, University of Alberta
Postdoc Training
  • Residency: University of Alberta, 1996
  • Fellowship: Aesthetic Medicine, 2004
GPS coordinates on map: 50.6683887,-120.3581506
Primary location
Location name: Kamloops
State: BC
Country: CA
Map point: 50.6667,-120.3330002

Harpreet Lotay, MD

Treatments
  • Accutane
  • Belotero
  • BodyFX
  • Botox
  • Botox for Gummy Smile
  • Botox for Hyperhidrosis
  • Botox for Migraines
  • Botox for TMJ
  • BroadBand Light (BBL)
  • Chin Filler
  • CoolMini
  • CoolSculpting
  • Cryolipolysis
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Dermapen
  • Dermaplaning
  • FaceTite
  • Fractional Laser
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Halo Laser
  • Hand Rejuvenation
  • Hyaluronidase
  • IPL
  • Juvederm
  • Kybella
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Micro Botox
  • Microneedling
  • Microneedling RF
  • Mole Removal
  • Morpheus8
  • Neocutis
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • PRP for Hair Loss
  • PRP Injections
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Defyne
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Refyne
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Skin Tightening
  • Skintyte
  • Spironolactone For Acne
  • Tazorac
  • Teosyal
  • Vampire Facelift
  • Vampire Facial
  • Volbella
  • Voluma
  • Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Awards
  • Mewborn Memorial Medal in Surgery
Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 4369
Answer count: 41
Review count: 65
3 star count: 1
4 star count: 2
5 star count: 55
Total star count: 58
Star rating: 4.6287564998681
Lead count last three months: 5
Profile created: Mar 21, 2017
Profile modified: May 7, 2021
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Profile Plus
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Physician
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: May 4, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Kamloops, BC, CA. GPS coordinates: 50.6667,-120.3330002

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Accutane (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Accutane (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Accutane (Jun 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skinbetter Science (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skinbetter Science (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skinbetter Science (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Botox (Mar 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Augmentation (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Augmentation (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Augmentation (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Augmentation (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Augmentation (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Lip Augmentation (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Feb 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 3/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Jan 2023) – Overall rating: 3/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Skin Rejuvenation (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Juvederm Prices

  • $561 – Feb 24, 2017
  • $700 – Sep 28, 2015
  • $561 – Feb 24, 2017
  • $700 – Sep 28, 2015 – Canada

CoolSculpting Prices

  • $2327 – Oct 31, 2017 – Kamloops, BC

Halo Laser Prices

  • $1410 – Nov 3, 2017

Practice Locations

Name & Website
SONA MD, https://sondamd.ca
Address
755 McGill Rd.Ste. 202, Kamloops, British Columbia, CA, V2C 0B6 (GPS coordinates: 50.668545,-120.358582)
Phone
(778) 471-6555
Working Hours
Tue: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Created / Modified
Jan 20, 2021 / Mar 3, 2021

Doctor’s answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Will there be bruising of my inner and outer thighs with CoolSculpting?
Inner and Outer thigh CoolSculpting
Nov 12, 2017
Bruising with Coolsculpting is very rare and usually happens with the use of applicators that require suction. The outer thighs are treated with flat applicator panels that do not require suction, so no bruising would be expected. You may experience very slight swelling. This inner thigh is typically treated with an applicator that uses suction. This may cause some slight bruising. The newer Advantage applicators use much less suction and therefore bruising is…
If a Dermatologist is familiar with dermoscopy, does this mean that a dermatoscope might be used to
Dermoscopy and hair loss
Sep 11, 2017
Dermoscopy uses magnification and polarized light to examine the skin. Various hair loss conditions display features such as black dots in alopecia areata or scale around the follicular openings in lichen planopliaris. These features along with a careful consideration of the history and pattern of hair loss can be helpful in making a diagnosis in hair loss conditions. Many doctors who perform dermoscopy may be familiar with its use on the scalp.
I’m Latina 3 days post Halo. Should I go back if I’m not seeing any results? How long should I wait
Halo
Sep 1, 2017
Thanks for your question. The reaction you have from the Halo is dependent on whether you had a Halo Pro treatment (ablative and nonablative laser) or Halo (nonablative only). A Nonablative laser does not break the skin and spending on the strength of treatment ( power,depth, and density) done the reaction can vary. I would suggest you return to the provider who performed the procedure and have a conversation about your goals, experience with the current…
Precision TX, Kybella, CoolSculpting Mini, or Neck Lipo to define jawline?
Defined jawline
Aug 30, 2017
From your question it seems like your main concern is jawline definition. Looking at your pictures, I’m not sure a CoolSculpting mini applicator would fit adequately to treat lateral under the jawline fat in you. Kybella should really just be used midline to avoid injury to the marginal mandibular nerve. An in office consultation is a must. You may benefit from using a combination of Botox to treat the platysma along the jawline and fillers to redefine the jawline….
What would be the best treatment for my deep craters?
Acne scars – treatment options
Aug 20, 2017
From your pictures it appears that you are still experiencing active acne. Initially I would suggest seeing someone experienced in acne management to optimimize your skincare so your breakouts are controlled. While this is being done you could consider fillers for the most prominent scars. In our practice we use a combination of ablative and non ablative erbium lasers like Profractional and Halo to improve scars along with surgical techniques such as subcision….
Confused about acne scarring procedures. Is Halo considered an ablative procedure, non-ablative, or
Halo for acne scarring
Aug 1, 2017
Halo is considered a hybrid laser that has both ablative and nonablative components. Both wavelengths are fractional and delivered in a varied and even pattern. The depth of treatment can be varied which is unique to this laser. CO2 can be fractional or fully ablative and there is no nonablative component. Depending on the type of acne scarring that is present, subcision may be helpful. At our clinic we often combine subcision with Halo. Halo…
Are stem cell treatments like RepliCel able to address Diffuse unpatterned androgenic alopecia?
stem cell for hair loss
Jul 25, 2017
At this time, Replicel is using donor dermal cup cells to help with various orthopedic conditions including tendinitis. Its use and efficacy for androgenetic alopecia has not been well studied yet.

Latest Before And After Photos

Last updated on 12/09/2023