Archives for September 2014

IPL Toronto (Photo Rejuvenation)

September 30, 2014 by Lastinglooks

Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto. IPL is also known as Photo Rejuvenation, Photo Facial and numerous other names. IPL is not an ablative laser, which means it will not burn off the surface of your skin. At Lasting Looks Clinic we use IPL in the treatment of skin issues such as:

Sun Damage (sun spots)

Hyperpigmentation (brown patches)

Facial Veins -Capillaries Rosacea

Acne Scarring

Overall brightening and evening out of skin tone

We use the most current technology available for our IPL treatments. All of our equipment is certified by Health Canada for the specific treatments listed above. Our Laser Technicians are fully certified to perform the IPL treatments in a safe and responsible manner.

How many IPL treatments will I need? Most of our patients will see improvement immediately after their very first IPL treatment. However depending on the individual patient and the severity of their condition anywhere from 3 or more treatments may be necessary to achieve the desired results.

What areas can be treated with IPL? At Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto we can treat the face, hands, chest, neck, arms and legs with IPL. All of our IPL treatments are available in packages, which we are happy to customize for your individual needs.

Teosyal Toronto- Redensity II

September 30, 2014 by Lastinglooks

More than a quarter of North Americans aren’t getting the seven to nine hours of sleep we need nightly, and our skin (and bags under our eyes) show it. Your skin rejuvenates while you’re sleeping, lack of sleep can exaggerate the appearance of dark circles and under eye bags. Teosyal Pure Sense Redensity [II] is the only filler specifically indicated for the eye area and treats: tear trough, dark hallow circles, minimal malar groove, or malar bags.

Teosyal Pure Sense Redensity [II] lasts up to 12 months! You no longer have to look sad or tired. Now you can have that awaken look again. Visit us at Lasting Looks Clinic in the Kingsway.

Ultherapy Toronto , 5 Myths

September 26, 2014 by Lastinglooks

Myth #1: It’s painful and many people can’t even finish the procedure
While there is some mild discomfort with the procedure, Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto uses the latest protocol and newest technology from Ultherapy for optimum results. The software has been upgraded in the last year. It is called the New Amplify 800 Treatment for face and neck which delivers less energy and more pulses. The patient feels much more comfortable without decreasing any benefits at the same time.

Myth #2 The results of Ultherapy don’t last very long, and the treatment must be repeated.
The treatment results are gradual and natural looking, with initial improvements
noticed as soon as two weeks after treatment. The improvements will continue
over 3-6 months and even longer for the maximum results. Occasionally, people
will opt for a touch up procedure after a year or 2; however, the results are
permanent in the sense that you will always look better than you otherwise
would have had you not had the procedure due to the creation of new collagen.

Myth #3 Anyone can perform this procedure, and the results are the same.
The results of Ultherapy® are directly related to the skill of the practitioner
performing the treatment, not just the treatment itself. At Lasting Looks Clinic we do not use a cookie- cutter approach and give everyone the same exact treatment.
We do no treat any two faces the same, since they are not. We take into consideration the physical age of the patient as well as the unique laxity of certain areas that may require more extensive treatment in the area.

Myth #4 I should shop around for the best possible price.
We all know cheaper is not necessarily better, and this is especially true when it
comes to cosmetic work on the face and neck. Saving a couple hundred dollars
here and there could cost you in the long run with a less than optimal
result. As explained above, not all Ultherapy® treatments are the same, and the
results can vary based upon how your personal face is evaluated.

Myth #5 Ultherapy can replace a surgical facelift.
While Ultherapy® can provide a very nice improvement, it will never replace the
results of a surgical facelift. A facelift will result in more lifting and tightening
since excess skin is removed. The ideal Ultherapy® candidate falls into four
general categories:
1) Someone who does not “need” a facelift yet.
2) Someone who cannot medically undergo a surgical procedure
3) Someone who does not want a surgical procedure
4) Someone who has had previous surgery and wants a little tuck up
.

Chemical Peels Toronto & Aging Skin

September 24, 2014 by Lastinglooks

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, so it takes a lot of abuse. You put your skin at risk when you leave it unprotected outdoors or in settings that are environmentally risky.
Here’s what not to do if you want to preserve your skin.

Skimp on Sunscreen

Your sunscreen probably isn’t shielding you from sun damage because most of us don’t apply the recommended sunblock with ZINC. If you’re going to be outside, always wear protective clothing and a wide-brimmed hat, seek the shade, & wear sunblock. Or else you can cause just a few of the common noticeable signs of aging Wrinkles, and Brown Spots (pigmentation). Lather up and protect your skin!

Smoke

You know about the health risks of smoking, but did you know that smoking could also lead to wrinkles? Study after study shows how extensively smoking ages the skin. It does a lot of what the sun does. It just does it inside the body instead of outside

Smoking also yellows the skin, interferes with its blood supply, and slows wound healing. So we suggest doing a microdermabrasion or chemical peels to exfoliate those dead skin cells and rejuvenate your skin.

Scrub Your Skin

Washing your face is a good idea. Scrubbing it isn’t. Scrubbing can be very irritating to the skin, A lot of times, people who have acne will feel like they have to scrub the skin to make it better, but that can actually worsen the acne. Use peels to exfoliate your skin.

Pop Your Pimples

Control any sudden urge to pop a pimple. Picking can actually make the acne worse and lead to permanent acne scarring. Instead of popping pimples, try a salicylic acid peel

Stress Out

It’s not your imagination. Stress really does show in your skin. It’s not well understood, but it’s clear that stress makes many skin conditions worse. It can cause wrinkles. Sometimes too deep that botox isn’t the answer you may need Juvederm Filler. Stress can cause flare-ups of psoriasis and rosacea as well as acne. Photo Facial (IPL) is recommended to treat these conditions.

Overeat

When you gain a lot of weight, your skin has to stretch to accommodate your new girth. Lose the weight and you’ll be left with flabby, saggy skin. Ultherapy is a non-surgical facelift that uses ultrasound technology to tighten and tone the face, neck, and décolleté.

Chemical Peels Toronto & Salicylic Acid

September 24, 2014 by Lastinglooks

The Salicylic Acid peel that is performed at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto is excellent for acne prone skin. The application of the chemical peel is quick and painless . The Salicylic Acid peel is beneficial for active acne as well as old acne and acne scarring. Salicylic Acid peels at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto are highly effective and will show you great improvement in the skin whether it is occasional acne or persistent acne that you are dealing with.

After your Salicylic Acid Peel the treated skin will have some pinkness and mild to moderate peeling which can persist from 1-3 days. The Salicylic Acid peel can be repeated every 10-14 days until the desired results are achieved.

Teosyal Toronto –A Choice of Products

September 23, 2014 by Lastinglooks

Teosyal is an Injectable filler that is available in 5 varieties for use in different areas of the face.

At Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto we are one of the top providers of Teosyal in Toronto. Teosyal is a range of wrinkle filling products that are 100% non-animal based resorbable Hyaluronic acid injectables. Teosyal can last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years depending on the type used and placement of the product. Teosyal at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto can plump your lips, fill a wrinkle, add volume to your face and promote deep hydration to your skin. 99% of patients who have used Teosyal Filler would be prepared to be re-injected with Teosyal again.

Teosyal Kiss

Teosyal Kiss with its smooth consistency creates a soft natural and long lasting result. Teosyal Kiss can be used to correct uneven or crooked lips as well as rejuvenating the lips and making them look younger and less lined. Teosyal Kiss at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto will give you an immediate result and you will have the lips you have longed for.

Teosyal Kiss is used at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto as lip filler.

This means that by injecting the lip and correctly placing Teosyal Kiss we can augment your lips and make them fuller and more defined.

Teosyal Redensity Eyes

Teosyal Redensity has been specially formulated to treat under eye circles. Whether the eye circles are caused by fatigue, heredity or lifestyle Teosyal Redensity Eyes can give you an immediate visible result in the eye area that can last an average of 12 months. In one Redensity Eyes treatment at Lasting Looks Clinic Toronto we can create a less tired and more hydrated look to your eyes with less dark under eye circles. Teosyal Redensity Eyes is available at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

Teosyal Ultra Deep

Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto uses Teosyal Ultra Deep to gently re-sculpt or remodel the cheek area, add volume to the cheekbones, chin and fullness to facial contours. Teosyal UltraDeep is also used to fill deep grooves and wrinkles on thicker skin types as it has the density required for volume lifting and filling. Like all of the Teosyal injectable fillers it is comprised of 100% Hyaluronic acid, which can last up to 2 years in the area of injection.

Teosyal Global

Teosyal Global is used at Lasting Looks in Toronto to treat linear facial wrinkles, slight naso-labial folds and lines around the mouth. As with all Teosyal injectable products the dermal injection is quite painless as Teosyal contains Lidocaine -the most commonly used local anesthetic in the world. Upon the initial injection the area being treated is slightly numb and therefore you don’t feel any discomfort your Teosyal treatment at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

Teosyal Ultimate 3ml. (New at Lasting Looks Clinic)

Teosyal has a new treatment available at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto it is Teosyal Ultimate. Teosyal Ultimate is a unique volumizing injectable product, which is used to restore volume in wide areas of the face. With its 3ml size Teosyal Ultimate can cover a much larger area of the face with one treatment. At Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto we have been using Teosyal Ultimate on our patients for larger volume filling since its launch with great success and client satisfaction.

Skin Tightening Toronto with Ultherapy

September 23, 2014 by Lastinglooks

Ultherapy is different than Conventional Skin Tightening

Ultherapy works differently than conventional lasers that target the outer layers on the skin.

Ultherapy bypasses the surface of the skin and delivers energy to the deepest layers of the skin. In a nutshell, it causes damage to the collagen layers of the skin and this in turn regulates new collagen. The procedure uses Ultrasound technology and not Radio Frequency.

Ultherapy uses micro-focused ultrasound technology to identify and treat the deeper layers of skin without compromising superficial tissue. It is the only non-invasive procedure approved by the FDA for both tightening and lifting the muscles and skin of the neck, under the chin, sides of face and eyebrows. Results take some time as collagen is being generated.

Ultherapy reviews report a higher satisfaction than any other technology in its category. If it is only skin tightening you are looking for then yes most laser treatments will affect the top layer of skin causing an improvement in facial lines and wrinkles, and an immediate contraction of collagen as the damaged top layer of skin is removed but non deliver the patented technology that Ultherapy offers that goes down as far as the muscle. Ultherapy is a treatment of choice because you are getting the added benefit of skin tightening as well as muscle lifting. For more information on Ultherapy visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

The Perfect Peel Toronto

September 19, 2014 by Lastinglooks

The Perfect Peel at Lasting Looks in Toronto is a professional medical strength Chemical Peel that in one word is just that “PERFECT”! The Perfect peel is new type of Chemical Peel being offered at our clinic.

What makes the Perfect Peel the ideal Chemical Peel is that it uses a very unique combination of acids as well as a key ingredient that has never been used before in any chemical peel-GLUTATHIONE. Glutathione is the ultimate anti –oxidant and is known for its ability to prevent cellular damage by free radicals and peroxides.

Glutathione has been proven to reverse the melanin’s metabolism. What this means is that it turns hyper (darker) pigmented areas into lighter more even pigmentation. Glutathione and the other chemical ingredients in the PERFECT PEEL result in a brighter clearer less sallow complexion. As far as Chemical peels go the Perfect Peel at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto is amazing.

The Perfect Peel at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto is classified as a Jessner peel. Within a few days of having the Perfect Peel Chemical Peel you will experience peeling of the skin which will continue anywhere from 3-6 days. Generally in one week from the day of your Perfect Peel your skin will be glowing, brighter, have more refined pores and even color with melasma and pigmentation diminishing as well as a reduction in scarring.

The best part of the Perfect Peel at Lasting Looks in Toronto is that in the next few weeks your skin continues to improve and become less sallow and brighter. The Perfect Peel can be repeated at the 3-week mark, depending on the individual treatment plan designed for you. So if you want clearer, healthy, brighter and lighter skin as well as improved tone, texture, pore size and reduced marks and scarring the Perfect Peel is the ideal Chemical Peel for you to have.

Laser Hair Removal Toronto -The Treatment of Choice

September 19, 2014 by Lastinglooks

Laser Hair Removal gets rid of hair for good, giving you a long-lasting, even permanent result. In only a few treatments (We recommend six to eight to get clearance) Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto can clear your skin of the unwanted hair that has bothered you for so long.

Traditional Laser Hair Removal methods, such as waxing, shaving, depilatory creams, plucking/tweezing, sugaring, and stringing provide only temporary results — some for fewer than 24 hours. Within hours or possibly days, you are back at it again, hunched over a magnifying mirror to tweeze out facial hair, running a razor over tender skin, or enduring painful waxing. To make it worse, these methods can often stimulate hair growth!

Laser Hair Removal has another advantage; NEVER AGAIN do you have to let the hair grow out a few days before your treatments in order to get it to work, as you do with the other methods. Once you start working with Laser Hair Removal, you begin your life of being hair free where you want to be! For more information on Laser Hair Removal visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-hair-removal-toronto/

Chemical Peels Toronto & Glycolic

September 18, 2014 by Lastinglooks

At Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto we believe that Glycolic Acid peels when combined with the proper skin care regime are excellent as an Anti Aging Treatment.

Glycolic Acid Peels utilize Glycolic Acid which is naturally derived usually from sugar cane and other fruit sources. Glycolic Acid is a very small molecule which makes it easy to penetrate the skin to different levels depending on the strength used.

Chemical Peels at Lasting Looks Clinic will help your skin be fresher clearer and more vibrant with little to no downtime. Glycolic Acid Peels as with other Chemical Peels will help your skin cells to regenerate quicker leaving you with healthier skin cells.

At Lasting Looks Clinic Glycolic Acid Peels can be done on most areas of the face and body and depending on the strength and can be repeated anywhere from 10 days to one month apart.