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Board-certified dermatologist and founder of Rejuvenation Calgary South. Fourteen years of training across the full range of skin medicine, from skin cancer surgery to injectable artistry, under one disciplined practice.
Skin is the only organ a patient sees every day. It deserves a specialist who treats it as a discipline, not a menu.
Most clinics ask a patient to choose between medical care and aesthetic care, between a surgeon and an injector. Dr. Kuzel built his practice to refuse that trade. One dermatologist, trained across the whole field, who can read a suspicious lesion and refine a jawline with the same anatomical eye.
That range is earned, not claimed. A pharmacology degree, a medical doctorate, and a Royal College fellowship in dermatology. Fourteen years before the first patient ever called him their dermatologist. The depth is the point. It is what lets a single physician carry a patient from a skin check to a surgical excision to a cosmetic plan, without a single handoff.
Six domains of dermatology, practised by one physician. Select a domain, then tap any treatment to learn more.
A thorough head-to-toe examination of moles, spots, and lesions, often using a dermatoscope, to catch skin cancer early.
Anyone with a personal or family history of skin cancer, many moles, fair skin, or significant sun exposure.
A painless visual exam, usually 15 to 30 minutes. Anything suspicious can be biopsied or monitored, and a follow-up cadence is set with you.
Diagnosis and treatment of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma, tailored to the type and stage.
Patients with a confirmed or suspected skin cancer, or a lesion that has changed in size, shape, or colour.
Care may involve biopsy, surgical removal, or topical and light-based therapy. Your plan and outlook are discussed before anything proceeds.
Medical control of active acne and procedural treatment of the textural scarring it can leave behind.
Teens and adults with persistent breakouts, hormonal acne, or scarring that has not responded to over-the-counter products.
A staged plan that may combine prescription therapy with lasers or microneedling. Clearing active acne comes first, then scar work.
Diagnosis and management of eczema, an inflammatory condition that leaves skin dry, itchy, and easily irritated.
Children and adults with recurring itch, redness, and flares, especially where creams alone are not enough.
A plan spanning topicals through to advanced systemic options for stubborn cases, with triggers identified along the way.
Management of psoriasis, a chronic immune-driven condition that produces scaly, inflamed plaques.
Patients with persistent plaques on the scalp, elbows, knees, or elsewhere who want more than temporary relief.
Options span topical, light-based, and modern systemic therapy, matched to severity and how the condition affects your life.
Treatment of rosacea and persistent facial redness using medical therapy and vascular laser.
Anyone with flushing, visible vessels, or redness across the cheeks and nose that worsens with triggers.
A combined plan to calm inflammation and reduce visible vessels. Laser sessions are quick, with redness settling over the following days.
Care for atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory condition causing itch and irritation.
Patients of any age with long-standing, itchy, inflamed skin that flares and recurs.
Medical management from topicals to advanced systemic therapy, focused on reducing flares and protecting the skin barrier.
Treatment of melasma, a stubborn pigmentation pattern often triggered by hormones and sun.
Patients with brown or grey-brown patches across the cheeks, forehead, or upper lip, often worsened by sun.
A gentle, layered approach using topicals, sun protection, and careful resurfacing. Melasma is managed over time rather than cured in one session.
Treatment of actinic keratoses, the rough precancerous spots left by years of sun exposure.
Patients with scaly, sandpaper-like spots on sun-exposed skin, particularly fair-skinned and older adults.
Quick in-clinic options such as cryotherapy, topicals, or photodynamic therapy, chosen by the number and location of spots.
A light-activated treatment that targets precancerous cells and certain acne using a photosensitising agent and a specific light.
Patients with widespread actinic keratoses, or those seeking a treatment that also improves overall sun-damaged skin.
The agent is applied and left to absorb, then activated by light. Some redness and peeling follow for several days.
Controlled ultraviolet light treatment, known as phototherapy, delivered in clinic.
Patients with psoriasis, eczema, or vitiligo who want a light-based alternative or addition to topicals.
Brief, repeated sessions over several weeks, with dosing carefully increased and monitored by the team.
Removal of warts and milia, the small keratin bumps that form near the skin surface.
Anyone bothered by persistent warts or small white bumps that do not resolve on their own.
Quick in-clinic treatment by cryotherapy, electrocautery, or extraction. Some warts need more than one visit.
Treatment of hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, most often with neuromodulator injections.
Patients with sweating of the underarms, palms, or soles that interferes with daily life.
A series of small injections to the area. Results build over a week or two and typically last several months.
Neuromodulator treatment for chronic migraine and for TMJ-related jaw tension, clenching, and grinding.
Patients with frequent migraines or jaw clenching and facial tension who want a non-oral option.
Targeted injections in clinic. Relief develops over one to two weeks and is maintained with repeat sessions. Coverage may apply for medical indications.
A purified protein that temporarily relaxes targeted muscles to soften the lines made by repeated expression.
Anyone bothered by frown lines, forehead lines, or crow's feet, including those starting prevention early.
A few quick injections. Results appear over 3 to 14 days and last about 3 to 4 months. Dosing is kept conservative for a natural look.
A neuromodulator similar to Botox, often chosen for larger areas and a slightly faster onset.
Patients treating broader zones like the forehead, or those who prefer its onset profile.
Comparable to Botox: brief treatment, results over several days, lasting roughly 3 to 4 months.
A family of hyaluronic acid fillers used to restore volume and smooth lines across the face and lips.
Patients with volume loss, folds, or thinning lips who want immediate, reversible results.
Filler is placed in clinic with little downtime. Results are immediate and last from several months to over a year depending on the product.
A hyaluronic acid filler range used to add volume, contour features, and refine the lips and under-eyes.
Patients seeking subtle definition or volume in the lips, cheeks, or tear troughs.
Immediate results with possible brief swelling or bruising. Longevity varies by area and product.
A hyaluronic acid filler used for natural-looking volume and contour, including lip enhancement.
Patients wanting soft, natural lip or facial volume.
In-clinic placement with an immediate result and minimal downtime. Touch-ups refine the outcome.
A collagen-stimulating injectable that gradually restores facial volume over a series of sessions.
Patients seeking a subtle, gradual lift and improvement in overall facial volume rather than a single-area fill.
Results build slowly over weeks across two to three sessions and can last up to two years.
A calcium-based filler that adds immediate volume and stimulates the skin's own collagen.
Patients wanting structure and contour, often in the cheeks, jawline, or hands.
Immediate volume that is reinforced by collagen over time. Results commonly last around a year.
An injectable hyaluronic acid microdroplet treatment that improves skin smoothness and hydration from within.
Patients wanting glow and hydration rather than volume or contour.
A series of tiny injections, usually to the cheeks. Smoothness and hydration develop and can last several months.
Hyaluronic acid filler used to define, shape, and add subtle volume to the lips.
Patients wanting more definition, hydration, or balance in the lips, naturally.
Quick treatment with immediate results. Brief swelling is common and settles within days.
Filler placed to restore mid-face volume and lift, supporting overall facial balance.
Patients with flattening or sagging in the mid-face, or who want more defined cheekbones.
Immediate lift and volume with minimal downtime. Results typically last a year or more.
Filler used to soften hollowing at the temples, a common early sign of volume loss.
Patients noticing a drawn or hollowed look at the sides of the upper face.
A subtle, balancing result placed in clinic, with little downtime.
Carefully placed filler to soften under-eye hollows and shadowing.
Patients with tear-trough hollows and dark shadowing who are suitable candidates on assessment.
A precise treatment for a more rested look. Careful candidacy review reduces the chance of puffiness.
Filler and resurfacing treatments that restore volume and improve the appearance of ageing hands.
Patients whose hands show veins, tendons, and thinning more than they would like.
Volume is restored and skin quality improved. Results are immediate and build with any resurfacing.
A treatment using concentrated growth factors from your own blood to support skin quality and, in some cases, hair.
Patients wanting a natural approach to skin texture, under-eyes, or early hair thinning.
Blood is drawn and processed, then reintroduced. Results develop gradually over a series of sessions.
An advanced regenerative treatment using signalling factors to support skin repair and rejuvenation.
Patients seeking to enhance recovery and results, often alongside microneedling or laser.
Applied with or after a resurfacing treatment. Benefits build over the healing period.
An injectable that permanently reduces a stubborn double chin by dissolving fat beneath the chin.
Patients with a moderate pocket of fat under the chin who prefer to avoid surgery.
A series of sessions spaced weeks apart, with swelling expected afterward. Results are lasting once the fat is reduced.
A fractional laser that resurfaces the skin to improve tone, texture, fine lines, and sun damage.
Patients with sun damage, fine lines, or uneven texture who can accommodate a few days of downtime.
Redness and rough texture for several days as the skin renews. Results build over weeks across a short series.
A gentle fractional laser, sometimes called a mini Fraxel, that refreshes tone and texture.
Patients wanting a maintenance treatment with minimal downtime, including younger skin.
Mild redness for a day or so. A series delivers gradual brightening and smoothing.
An ablative fractional laser for deeper resurfacing of wrinkles, scars, and significant sun damage.
Patients with deeper lines, acne scarring, or marked sun damage ready for more downtime and a stronger result.
Several days of healing with redness and peeling. Results are significant and continue improving for months.
A picosecond laser used to clear pigment, tattoos, and uneven tone with very short, precise pulses.
Patients with sun spots, uneven pigment, or unwanted tattoos.
Quick sessions with minimal downtime. Pigment and tattoos fade across a series.
A pulsed dye laser that targets redness, broken capillaries, rosacea, and vascular marks.
Patients with facial redness, visible vessels, or rosacea.
Brief treatment. Temporary redness or bruising can occur, with vessels fading over the following weeks.
A radiofrequency treatment that tightens and firms skin by heating the deeper layers.
Patients with mild skin laxity who want firming without surgery or downtime.
A single session with no downtime. Tightening develops gradually over a few months.
A dual-wavelength laser platform used for hair removal and a range of vascular and pigmented concerns.
Patients seeking laser hair removal or treatment of vessels and pigment across various skin types.
A series of quick sessions. Hair reduction and clearance build over the course of treatment.
A versatile laser system used for resurfacing, tightening, and a range of skin and vascular treatments.
Patients whose goals are best met by a flexible, multi-mode laser platform.
The protocol is tailored to your concern. Downtime and results vary by the mode used.
A CO2 laser system for precise fractional resurfacing of wrinkles, scars, and sun-damaged skin.
Patients seeking deeper resurfacing for lines, scarring, or sun damage.
Several days of healing. Results continue to improve for weeks to months.
Laser treatment of visible vessels, redness, sun spots, and other pigmented marks.
Patients bothered by broken capillaries, redness, or brown spots.
Targeted sessions with minimal downtime. Lesions fade over the following weeks.
Surgical removal of skin cancers with appropriate margins, performed in clinic by a dermatologist.
Patients with a confirmed skin cancer suited to surgical removal.
A local-anaesthetic procedure with stitches and a short recovery. Tissue is sent for analysis to confirm clearance.
Diagnosis and surgical treatment of basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer.
Patients with a biopsy-confirmed or suspected basal cell carcinoma.
Most are removed surgically under local anaesthetic. Your plan depends on size, type, and location.
Diagnosis and surgical treatment of squamous cell carcinoma.
Patients with a confirmed or suspected squamous cell carcinoma that warrants timely care.
Typically removed surgically with margins. The approach is tailored after assessment.
A surgical technique that removes a lesion with a margin of surrounding tissue, used for certain skin cancers.
Patients whose cancer type or location calls for a wider clearance margin.
A planned procedure under local anaesthetic with stitches and a defined recovery.
Surgical removal of benign or concerning skin lesions, with tissue analysed where indicated.
Patients with a lesion that is changing, symptomatic, or best removed for diagnosis.
A short in-clinic procedure under local anaesthetic. Results from any analysis are reviewed with you.
In-clinic removal of cysts and lipomas, the benign lumps that form under the skin.
Patients with a cyst or fatty lump causing discomfort or cosmetic concern.
Removal under local anaesthetic with stitches and a short recovery.
Treatment of keloid scars using surgical and adjunctive approaches to reduce size and recurrence.
Patients with raised, overgrown scars that are itchy, tender, or unwanted.
A combined plan, often pairing surgery with injections, to lower the chance of the keloid returning.
Removal of benign moles for cosmetic reasons, with attention to a clean result.
Patients wanting a benign mole removed for appearance, once it is confirmed safe to do so.
A quick in-clinic procedure. Any removed tissue is checked, and scarring is minimised.
Surgical and procedural techniques to improve the appearance of existing scars.
Patients bothered by the size, colour, or texture of a scar.
A tailored plan that may combine surgery, laser, or injections. Improvement is gradual.
A non-surgical treatment that reduces stubborn fat pockets through controlled cooling.
Patients near their goal weight with isolated pockets of fat resistant to diet and exercise.
A comfortable in-clinic session with no incisions. The treated fat reduces gradually over weeks to months.
Laser treatment that reduces unwanted hair by targeting the follicle.
Patients wanting lasting reduction of unwanted hair on the face or body.
A series of sessions spaced weeks apart. Hair thins and reduces progressively.
A range of non-invasive options to reduce localised fat without surgery.
Patients with small, stubborn fat pockets who prefer to avoid surgery.
Comfortable sessions with little to no downtime. Results build gradually.
Laser treatment that breaks down tattoo ink for gradual fading.
Patients wanting to fade or remove an unwanted tattoo.
Multiple sessions spaced apart. Fading is progressive and depends on ink and depth.
Energy-based treatments that firm and tighten lax skin without surgery.
Patients with mild to moderate laxity who want firming without downtime.
Comfortable sessions. Tightening develops gradually over the following months.
Treatments that renew the skin's surface to improve texture, tone, and clarity.
Patients with rough texture, dullness, or uneven tone.
Downtime and results depend on the depth chosen, from a light refresh to deeper renewal.
A treatment that pairs microneedling with radiofrequency energy to remodel collagen.
Patients wanting improvement in texture, pores, scarring, and firmness.
Mild redness for a day or two. Results build over a short series.
A radiofrequency microneedling system used to refine texture, scarring, and firmness.
Patients targeting acne scars, pores, or early laxity.
Brief redness afterward. Improvement develops across several sessions.
A radiofrequency microneedling treatment for fine lines, scarring, and skin laxity.
Patients wanting firming and textural improvement with minimal downtime.
Short recovery. Results build gradually over a series.
A light chemical peel using glycolic acid to brighten and smooth the surface.
Patients wanting a gentle refresh for dullness and texture, with no real downtime.
Mild tingling and light flaking. Best as a regular series.
A medium-depth chemical peel that addresses pigmentation, texture, and congestion.
Patients with pigmentation, congestion, or uneven texture ready for a few days of peeling.
Visible peeling over several days, followed by brighter, smoother skin.
A chemical peel using trichloroacetic acid for deeper resurfacing of pigment, texture, and fine lines.
Patients wanting a stronger peel for pigment and texture, accepting more downtime.
Several days of peeling and recovery. Results are more pronounced than lighter peels.
A professional peel system designed to improve tone, clarity, and texture.
Patients wanting a refreshing peel as part of a skincare plan.
Light peeling over a few days. Best in a series for cumulative results.
A medical-grade facial that cleanses, exfoliates, and infuses the skin with active serums.
Patients wanting a deep-cleansing, hydrating treatment with immediate glow and no downtime.
An immediate refreshed, hydrated look. Ideal as a regular maintenance treatment.
A signature facial focused on deep hydration and luminosity for a smooth, glass-like finish.
Patients wanting radiance and hydration before an event or as routine care.
Immediate glow with no downtime. Results are enhanced with regular treatments.
A tailored facial that cleanses, exfoliates, and nourishes the skin to your needs.
Patients wanting a customised, relaxing treatment suited to their skin.
A refreshed complexion with no downtime, tailored each visit.
A gentle mechanical exfoliation that refreshes the surface and improves tone and texture.
Patients wanting a quick, no-downtime refresh for dullness and rough texture.
An immediate smoother, brighter feel. Best maintained in a series.
I think I was 50 when I started coming here. I'm almost 62 years old now. I went through a time in my life where I wouldn't walk out of my house without makeup. I was very, very self-conscious. What Dr. Kuzel and his staff here have done for me is give me back my confidence.
About ten years ago, when Corrine went for her first aesthetic dermatology treatment, she didn't even tell her husband. "It felt kind of taboo," she says. Since those early days, visiting Dr. Kuzel has become part of her routine of self-care.
It has also become an opportunity to spend quality time with her daughter, Lonnie, who started coming for acne care treatments as a teenager. "Now, when we come here, we always laugh so much together. I think that's a reflection of how good we feel about this place. Dr. Kuzel has that effect on people. He really does."
I love coming here. Even if it's for nothing crazy, it's a great experience. The girls sit me down and ask me if I want something to drink and eat and give me this full experience. So even though I may not be getting anything glamorous done, for me, it feels glamorous.
When you have "a ton of moles" on your skin, visits to the dermatologist are just part of your regular healthcare routine. It is nerve-wracking to wonder if they are changing or getting worse. "I don't want skin cancer," she says. "That's my number one thing."
That is why Karin appreciates the conscientious, capable dermatology care she gets from Dr. Kuzel. "He's always on the case, you know? Let's check this one, let's get rid of that one. So when he says I'm good, I can relax because I'm confident it's okay."
That confidence isn't the only thing that puts Karin at ease. She says the spa-like atmosphere helps her relax and unwind after a hectic day. "The clinic is so beautiful. You feel pampered. They take you back and offer you food and drink while you're waiting. They've got the fireplace going, soft music playing, and you can just relax."
It's so easy to make time for everybody else when you have a family. I had neuromodulator injections last week, the first in years. After I had the treatment, I thought, why did I stop doing this? I love what this does. I just feel great.
When you're a mom with a busy family, making time for yourself can be hard. "Life is pretty hectic. I probably wouldn't have made time to come if it was just me," says Lonnie.
Fortunately, it isn't just her. Lonnie's mom Corrine doesn't like to drive the highway, so she asks Lonnie to take her to appointments at Dr. Kuzel's clinic. "I was going there anyway, so I figured I might as well start getting treatments too." The results of these treatment days together have been much more than skin-deep.
"This has become our time, our mother-daughter time and our self-care time. It's nice coming here and we always have a good time. We're doing something we're both interested in, something that makes us feel really good."
My goal is just to maintain and look refreshed. After a treatment, I feel confident, not overdone. No one's ever asked me if I'd had anything done. Dr. Kuzel is so reserved, it's always subtle and beautiful.
For Karen, cosmetic dermatology is all about reserve and trust. It is something she has in spades with Dr. Kuzel. "You never wonder, what am I going to look like? At the end of the day, if you've got that trust, you can just kind of settle in and enjoy yourself."
One of the things Karen likes about going to the clinic is that everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. "What you notice when you come in here is all the laughter. It's a happy place to be. And Dr. Kuzel is always good at making you feel comfortable."
Over the years, Karen has trusted Dr. Kuzel, not just with her treatments, but with knowing the best way to achieve the results she's looking for. "He just looks at you and knows what to do to help you look your best. I totally trust him to make it look natural."
Helping set the direction of dermatology practice and policy across the province.
Carrying the specialty's voice to the Alberta Medical Association on behalf of fellow dermatologists.
Active in the national and laser-medicine bodies that hold dermatology to its highest standard.
Yes. Dr. Paul Kuzel is a board-certified dermatologist (MD, FRCPC) who completed his Doctor of Medicine and his Royal College dermatology fellowship at the University of Alberta.
Dr. Kuzel practises at Rejuvenation Dermatology, Calgary South, located at 10201 Southport Rd SW #102, Calgary, AB T2W 4X9. He is the founder and Medical Director of the clinic.
Dr. Kuzel practises the full spectrum of dermatology: medical dermatology, skin cancer surgery, cosmetic injectables, laser treatments, surgical dermatology, and body and aesthetic procedures, all under one physician.
Dr. Kuzel sees patients in English and Czech.
Book a consultation online through the Rejuvenation Calgary South booking form, or call (403) 286-6888. Every plan begins with a consultation before any treatment is scheduled.
Book a consultation at Rejuvenation Calgary South. We review your skin, your history, and your goals, then build a plan, before anything is scheduled.
