Dr. Barry Lycka, Retired

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Saw me for 3 separate queries that I had and was done in less then 2 minutes. Have done the drugs prescribed for 3 weeks with NO change in my condition. Overrated.

Submitted Nov. 17, 2017

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Words can’t express my gratitude to the wonderful Doctor Barry Lycka and his great medical team. They represented true angles in the midst of my cancer diagnosis. They gave me hope, healing and renewal of life. The highly visible scar from my cancer surgery that was once a constant reminder of a darker time in my life is vanishing and fading before my eyes.

Submitted Nov. 3, 2017

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I payed $2300.00 for cool sculpting. No improvements what so ever. So Dr. Lycka
said he would do a lipo-suction at approximately twice the cost. No money back. Sound like a BAIT and SWITCH?? I forfeited the $2300.00. I would not recommend this doctor.

Submitted Nov. 2, 2017

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Rude and inappropriate. I paid 200 for my initial consultation for cosmetic work. He was abrasive and refused to
answer my questions. Told me to listen as he explained then walked out leaving me with two clinicians. I was disgusted but took the material. I left thinking I'd never in a million years use his clinic. The four other appointments with others since have been excellent and informative. I was shocked to receive a REGISTERED letter from his office, where he insulted me by saying I would not respond well to cosmetic surgery and that he did not want me for a patient. As if I would ever go to him. My son, an injury lawyer, told me to just let it go, but I am so angry he would do such a malicious thing. My GP was sent a copy of this letter, and now I must request from her legally that she refuse to leave it on my medical record. I will have to respond to it there as well.
Be careful of this type of meglamania if a doctor wont answer your questions and give you all the information you need regarding these expensive procedures.

Submitted Oct. 31, 2017

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Dr. Lycka is a very kind, supportive, knowledgeable gentle man. My first appointment was a shock to be told I had a form of skin cancer. Uggg. But with his reassurance that this is treatable all will be ok.
The staff he has is nothing short of amazing. They are all warm and welcoming , u feel comfortable and secure during your visits. U are in great care.
Thank you Dr Lycka and staff.
Maureen

Submitted Aug. 23, 2017

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Wasted my time. Wanted me to spend hundreds on treatments when a simple prescription was all that was required. Rip off. Spend not even a minute with me, had no interest in my concerns

Submitted Aug. 18, 2017

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I've been seeing Dr. Lycka for several years and have come no further ahead in the treatment of my roseaca despite $2500 spent in laser treatments. My acne has been treated with being on antibiotics for almost 2 years. I've seen another dermatologist and have been told prolonged antibiotic treatment is not only very old school but can have harmful effects with drug resistance bacteria.
Staff are very friendly as is Dr. Lycka but be prepared to have every cream, skin care product and laser treatments peddled. VERY COSTLY

Submitted July 13, 2017

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Worse experience I've ever had at a doctors office. Staff weren't not friendly and seemed like they were gossiping about clients that were in the office. Waited over a hour to see a rude doctor I will not be coming back

Submitted July 13, 2017

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Dr Lycka is the best. I just had my follow up lipo session and I couldn't believe the difference

Submitted July 3, 2017

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Was somewhat disappointed with the attention I received from Dr Lycka. Was sent to him by my amazingly thorough family doctor to have some moles checked for cancer. My family doctor felt that because some were irregular in shape and had been growing significantly over the last year that they should be mapped and or biopsied. While he consider them to be low risk, given that I have had skin cancer before, he felt it would better to be safe than sorry.

Dr Lycka looked at the moles on my back for less than 5 seconds and told me they were just normal moles. No questions about why I, or my family doctor, thought there was reason for concern. Told me he has treated 1000s of cases of cancer and my moles were not it. When I told him that the last time I had skin cancer it looked just like a normal mole as well he informed me that my last doctor wasn't a dermatologist so he probably couldn't tell the difference.

Told me to come back in a year as a follow up. As he took no photos or measurements I'm not sure what he is going to compare any change to:

Can't help feeling if I was in there to buy some expensive skin cleanser or moisturizer he would have had more time for me.

Staff were very pleased and helpful. I can't say the same for Dr Lycka.

Submitted June 26, 2017

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Dr. Barry Lycka, Retired's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

No, this doctor is not accepting new patients

Biography

Dr Barry Lycka, Edmonton-based cosmetic dermatologist, is one of North America's foremost authorities on cosmetic surgery, skin cancer surgery, reconstructive surgery and laser surgery of the skin. He is asked frequently to share his knowledge of cosmetic surgery at international symposia such as the American Society of Nonsurgical Aesthetics, American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology And Aesthetic Surgery (ASCDAS). For the latter of which he served as vice president in 2004-2006 Dr Barry Lycka is also founder of the Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation and is a founding member of Doctors For The Practice of Safe and Ethical Cosmetic Surgery. He is also author of the best selling book - Restoring Youth and numerous other titles. As an acknowledged leader in North America, Dr Barry Lycka is well-known as a specialist in the cosmetic surgery procedure of liposuction. He was one of the first to use the tumescent and eXtrinsic tumescent ultrasonic (XTUL) techniques. He is now one of the first to adapt powered instruments in his treatment. He frequently has patients come to him from out of the country, including patients from the mid and far East, the United States and Europe He founded The Canadian Skin Cancer Foundation And Your CosmeticDoctor.tv -now over 100 shows) is host of Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today Dr. Lycka also takes the time to teach the next generation of cosmetic surgeons. He frequently has other cosmetic surgeons visit his office, and has had cosmetic surgeons from as far away as Australia Dr Barry Lycka is also a member of the esteemed American Society of Surgical Professors (the teachers of the teachers) and is one of a few Canadians to join this erudite group On November 8, 2014 he was named philanthropist of the year!!!!!

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Calgary (Grad. 1978)
  • University of Minnesota (Grad. 1989)
  • University of Alberta (Grad. 1983)

Areas of Expertise

  • Skin cancer
  • Skin biopsy
  • Botox
  • Liposuction

Awards & Recognitions

  • Consumers Choice Award for 16 consecutive years

Publications & Research


Insurance accepted by this Doctor

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