Wrinkles & Fine Lines
Wrinkles are by-products of the aging process. With age, skin cells divide more slowly and the inner layer, called the dermis, begins to thin. Aging also causes the skin to lose its elasticity and becomes less able to retain moisture. It reduces the efficiency of oil-secreting glands and slows down the healing process. There are also dynamic wrinkles that are caused by repetitive contractions of facial muscles.
Treatment Suggestions
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Botulinum Toxin is a natural, purified protein that relaxes wrinkle-causing muscles. It has a long and well-established safety history. Botulinum Toxin injection is a very popular, simple procedure that reduces or eliminate frown lines (worry lines), forehead creases and crow’s feet under the eyes. It also creates a brow-lifting effect for a more refreshed and relaxed appearance.
With the use of ultra-fine needles, this 10-minute procedure is virtually painless. Results can be seen within a couple of days and can last up to 4-6 months.
To learn more: https://www.botoxcosmetic.com/
Facial Filler is an injectable gel filler to restore your youthful appearance and to enhance your facial profile. Using hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring sugar found in your body, facial filler can:
- Replenish lost fullness to the cheeks
- Smooth out fine lines and wrinkles
- Add volume to the chin to create a V-shaped face
- Enhance nose, lips, jawline, temples and forehead profile
With subtle and precise injection, Facial Filler will create a more defined facial contour and at the same time keep your appearance natural-looking, symmetrical and well-balanced. Result is instantaneous, producing a natural enhancement that can last 6-24 months, depending on the area.
At SKIN MED, we pride ourselves for offering the most advanced injection technique with the use of micro-cannula. This advance technique is mastered by only the most experienced physicians. Micro-cannula injection technique will greatly minimize bruising, provide results that look and feel very natural and most importantly, with very little to no recovery time.
To learn more: https://www.juvederm.ca/
To learn more: https://www.merzaesthetics.ca/solutions/belotero/
Juvéderm® VOLITE delivers hyaluronic acid deep into the skin’s dermis layer, to treat superficial skin depressions and enhance smoothness, increase skin brightness, hydration and elasticity for up to 9 months from just one single treatment.
To learn more: https://volite.juvederm.ca/
To learn more: VOLITE Injections Patient Brochure
Ultherapy®, also known as Ulthera®, is a safe, non-surgical ultrasound treatment approved by the FDA and Health Canada for lifting the skin on the neck, under the chin, and on the eyebrows.
- Non-invasive
- No downtime
- Single Treatment
- Natural Results
- It’s SAFE Ultrasound
Ultherapy® uses focused ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen growth and strengthen weak collagen at the skin’s foundation, resulting in a natural lift of the skin over time, without any downtime. You can return to your normal activities immediately after your procedure.
With just one treatment, the regenerative process is initiated, stimulating the growth of new collagen which lifts the skin over time. Results build gradually over 2-3 months and can continue to improve up to 6 months post-procedure.
To learn more: http://www.ultherapy.com/
Thermage® is a treatment particularly suitable for those who desire tighter skin without surgery. It is an extremely safe and clinically proven way to tighten skin. One single Thermage® treatment will create improvement in tone and texture by stimulating your own collagen. Positive results can last for years depending on your skin condition and aging process. Thermage® can treat sagging skin on the face, neck and around the eyes. It is also the only FDA-approved technology for tightening of the eyelids.
To learn more: http://www.thermage.com/
The famous Fotona4D® treatment is a revolutionary non-surgical face lifting procedure that produces natural-looking results. It is a 4-step treatment that combines the two laser wavelengths (Nd:YAG and Er:YAG) to treat both the exterior facial and interior oral cavity, enabling full-thickness contraction of collagen for persistent tightening and volumization. The Fotona4D® treatment offers a non-invasive facelift alternative that delivers natural-looking, long-lasting results and it can safely be performed all year-round.
To learn more: https://www.fotona4d.com/
To learn more: Fotona4D Face Lifting Patient Brochure
The Exilis Elite™ is an award winning FDA approved technology for skin tightening on the face and body. The Exilis Elite™ treatment has been clinically tested and scientifically proven to tighten skin and reduce fat within several painless treatment sessions. Advanced radio frequency technology safely transfers heat to the dermal layer of the skin thereby initiating a collagen remodeling process. Older, stretched out collagen strands are denatured by the radio frequency energy and during the body’s repair process, these strands line up in a more youthful configuration. The result is tighter, more elastic and smoother skin in about 90 days.
To learn more: https://www.btlaesthetics.com/en/btl-exilis
The first and leading choice for skin revitalization treatments for Wrinkles, Acne Scars and Pigment such as freckles, sunspots and discoloration.
PicoSure is the first of a new generation of aesthetic lasers that don’t rely solely on heat to burn away melanin, the pigment that causes dark spots in your skin. Instead of building up heat, PicoSure delivers energy so rapidly (in trillionths of a second = picosecond) that tiny particles of the pigment vibrate and shatter, without burning surrounding tissue. Less heat means less tissue damage and discomfort.
PicoSure’s PressureWave™ technology uses a unique wavelength of light (755nm) and a proprietary Focus™ lens to convert laser energy into gentle pressure. The Focus Lens Array delivers 20x the energy density of a normal PicoSure pulse to begin activating cell signaling. This pressure squeezes cells, activating the natural cell signaling processes that create new collagen and elastin and, ultimately revitalizes skin.
The result? Brighter, Healthier, Younger-looking skin—with virtually no downtime. That’s breakthrough!
To learn more http://www.picosure.com/
PRP Skin Regeneration is a proven treatment for anti-aging and skin rejuvenation using your own cells. PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. PRP therapy involves injection of the patient’s own platelets and plasma for the cosmetic treatment of wrinkles, skin complexion or scars in the face, hands, and neck.
Platelets has healing and regenerative properties which release growth factors for stem cell production. Plasma contains nutrients, vitamins, hormones and proteins that are essential for new tissue generation. Injecting these growth factors into the skin will stimulate the natural skin regeneration process, ultimately improving your skin quality and collagen production, giving you a youthful glow.
PRP Skin Regeneration is a safe and natural technique for visible improvement of texture, skin complexion, reduction of wrinkles and fine lines. It is also an innovative solution for hair loss, acne scars and stretch marks.
To learn more: PRP (RegenLab) Patient Brochure
To learn more: PRP (Harvest) Patient Brochure for Skin Regeneration
Beauty Booster Injections (Redensity I ) 水光針 is a light reflecting treatment by enhancing the hydration level deep inside the skin tissues, beautifying the skin complexion and increasing its elasticity, firmness and smoothness. The patented formula of Redensity I is a mixture of hyaluronic acid and essential nutrients (antioxidants, amino acids, vitamin B6) that enhance nourishment and hydration of the skin to make it beautiful and radiant.
For best results, 3 sessions at 3-week intervals are recommended. Results are cumulative and most noticeable 1 month after the 3rd session. Effects can last for about 6 months.
Clinical studies showed multiple skin quality improvements after the Beauty Booster Injections with Redensity I:
- Hydration +61%
- Skin Glow +60%
- Texture +59%
- Elasticity +56%
To learn more: Beauty Booster Rendensity I Patient Brochure
INFINI treatments provide unparalleled outcomes with High Intensity Focused RF (Radiofrequency) technology, delivering thermal energy deep into the dermis to stimulate collagen production for skin rejuvenation and pores refinement.
INFINI combines fractional radiofrequency technology with micro-needling. It uses your own body’s reaction to firm the skin by delivering energy directly to the dermis through gold-plated micro-needles. This unique and innovative technology protects the top layer of the skin and it is approved for treatment in all skin types.
INFINI is effective in treating acne scars and reducing the appearance of pore size throughout the face. This procedure that can also greatly improve wrinkling, skin texture and laxity.
To learn more: INFINI Patient Brochure
Fractional Laser Resurfacing (Lux1540, non-ablative) is a technology which promises to deliver results approaching that of deep chemical peels or ablative laser resurfacing, without the discomfort and inconvenience of a lengthy healing period.
Fractional Laser Resurfacing uses laser energy microbeams to break down skin tissue through the epidermis into the dermis. The body’s natural healing process creates new, healthy tissue to replace the areas of affected tissue, resulting in lighter scar color and a more even skin texture. This technology is the first to receive FDA-approval for treating Stretch marks. Additional treatments are usually spaced 1 to 4 weeks apart, for a total of 4-5 treatments. Further collagen remodeling and some skin tightening take place over the next 3-6 months.
To learn more: Fractional Laser Resurfacing Lux1540 Patient Brochure
Spectra VRM III™ Laser is an award-winning laser system that features a soft laser approach to stimulate the skin’s collagen and fibroblast, resulting in smaller pore size and firmer skin. Studies have confirmed that it can improve fine lines, achieve a more refreshed appearance, smoother skin texture and an even skin tone. Laser skin rejuvenation is a gradual process. Usually patients need 4-6 treatments spaced at 3-5 weeks apart.
To learn more: Spectra Laser Patient Brochure
MedLite® Q-switched Laser is one of the most technologically advanced lasers to treat a variety of pigmented lesions, tattoos and more. Q-switched Laser can selectively remove the excessive brown to black pigment such as sun spots and birth marks. It can treat even the most stubborn pigment such as Melasma and Hori’s Nevus, which are common conditions in Asian skin type.
When it comes to Tattoo Removal, Q-switched Nd: YAG Laser represents the gold standard. It provides maximum tattoo removal while leaving the surrounding skin unharmed.
To learn more: http://www.cynosure.com/product/medlite-c6/
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) uses gentle pulses of intense, optimized light to treat undesirable pigment and blood vessels. It can also stimulate the production of collagen and new skin cells. The result is a more even-coloured skin tone, smaller pore size, softer and smoother skin, radiant complexion, and an overall revitalized appearance.
It requires no anesthesia and there is no down time after treatment. A series of 3-6 treatments is recommended to obtain the best result.
To learn more: https://www.cynosure.com/treatments/sun-damage-and-brown-spots/
LED Light Therapy is a technology based on narrowband Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for the treatment of acne and photo-damage. There are no major side effects or downtime associated with this treatment. It is a relaxing and calming procedure that can complement other treatments such as IPL, Laser Resurfacing and Peels. It can also rejuvenate aging skin and promote skin recovery after laser treatment.
The blue light helps to destroy the bacteria that cause acne. The deeper penetrating red light promotes anti-inflammatory effect, leading to a softening of fine lines and improved skin tone. The LED Light Therapy can be used alone or as an add-on to complement topical or oral acne treatment.
To learn more: LED AntiAging Patient Brochure
To learn more: LED Acne Patient Brochure
Chemical Peeling is an accelerated form of exfoliation induced by a chemical agent applied to the skin. This treatment stimulates cell growth, replaces aged cells with younger ones and at the same time stimulates production of new collagen in the dermis. It can give you a smoother, more refined skin texture, lighten irregular pigmentation (including melasma), clear clogged pores, decrease white and black heads, and improve acne.
To learn more http://www.webmd.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedures-chemical-peel-treatments#1
SilkPeel™ Infusion Treatment features Dermal-infusion™ technology to exfoliate and penetrate patient-specific solutions directly to the skin. The procedure is non-invasive and even soothing; SilkPeel’s wet exfoliation leaves your skin silky smooth, hydrated, bright, and full of the youthful, healthy glow. Three condition-specific Dermal-infusion™ serums are available (Hydrating, Brightening and Clarifying Formulae) to suit your specific skin type.
To learn more: Silkpeel Dermal Infusion Patient Brochure
Microdermabrasion is a painless procedure that uses a treatment tip to gently exfoliate and clear the old skin cells from the surface and revealing the new and smooth skin underneath. It is a convenient maintenance procedure that clears clogged pores, eliminates blackheads, refines skin texture and diminishes uneven skin tone.
Recent studies show that regular treatment with Microdermabrasion can also help stimulate new collagen production and improve fine lines.
To learn more http://www.altairinstruments.com/index.php/content/newapeel-aesthetic-exfoliation-system