Our Practice

The South Island physicians were drawn to aesthetic medicine in wanting to help people increase their overall health and feeling of well-being. With a firm background in family medicine, and surgery as well as aesthetics, they will consider all aspects of your health when formulating a diagnostic and treatment plan. The doctors are relaxed and down to earth, open to hearing about any challenges you face in your aesthetic health and formulating a realistic treatment plan that you can live with far in the future.

About Dr Cairns

Dr. Heather Cairns, has always been interested in aesthetic and preventative medicine, since the beginning of her practice in 1980. Heather believes that feeling good and looking good, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet along with a regular exercise and skin care regimen help create an essential foundation for maintaining our vitality as we age.

The practice of aesthetic medicine was a natural evolution for Heather; she enjoys helping people maximize their overall health and well-being. She is a member of the Canadian Aesthetic Medicine Association and is fully educated and experienced in Botox®, fillers and laser procedures.

Dr. Heather Cairns has been serving the community of Victoria since 1980 as a caring physician in family practice and as a physician assisting with surgical procedures including open heart cardiac surgery at the Royal Jubilee Hospital. Heather graduated from the University of British Columbia in 1979.

When she is not treating and caring for her clients and patients, Heather is active with downhill or cross-country skiing and in the summer playing tennis, golf or riding her bicycle. Heather’s diverse background and training has taken her to several remote destinations and journeys around the world including Africa.

About Dr Don McAdam

Dr. Don McAdam has always had a strong interest in dermatology and aesthetics. As a life achiever himself, he believes that doing your best starts with looking your best.

“It only makes sense for those considering cosmetic/aesthetic enhancement to select a physician who is trained to consider all aspects of your health, as well as a doctor who prefers to take a realistic and more subtle approach to aesthetic interventions.”

His satisfied clients appreciate Dr. McAdam’s down-to-earth approach to aesthetic medicine and are put at ease by his casual and relaxed manner.

After receiving several under-graduate scholarships, Dr. McAdam attended the University of British Columbia to study medicine. Since graduating in 1984, he has performed multiple roles in medicine. He ran a busy general practice from 1988-2002, he joined the open-heart surgery team at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in 1989 and conducted research with several top pharmaceutical companies. Dr. McAdam is a registered member, in good standing, of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and is a member of the Canadian Medical Aesthetic Association. He is trained and certified in all aspects of aesthetic procedures offered by South Island Medical Aesthetics.

When Dr. McAdam is not treating and caring for his clients and patients, he is an active runner, cyclist and boating enthusiast. He is also involved with youth soccer as a coach and referee. He holds several certifications in sailing, power squadron, coaching and refereeing.