Archives for November 2014

Laser Tattoo Removal Toronto- How Many Sessions To Remove a Tattoo

November 26, 2014 by Lastinglooks

I am often asked this question and I almost always answer.

It depends on the type pigment used, the color of pigments used…as well as if there is any existing scarring from receiving the original tattoo.

We can often tell after your first session and after 6 week waiting period for the absorption of the tattoo that is being removed with Laser Tattoo Removal to be able to determine how many sessions it will take to remove a tattoo..

It is almost unheard of to in one session.

I find the older the tattoo the easier to remove. Meaning back in the day iron oxides were used and these became easier to remove particles rather than inks.

Most commonly these days, a tattoo can be removed in as little as 5 sessions to 12 sessions. For more information on Laser Tattoo Removal visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto : https://www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-tattoo-removal-toronto/

Dermal Fillers Toronto- Today Versus Yesterday

November 25, 2014 by Lastinglooks

Dermal Fillers have been used for over 20 years to plump lips, fill nasal folds and marionette lines as well as plumping the cheek area. A lot has changed since then. Years ago wrinkle fillers were generally made of animal collagen which meant that you had to be pre-tested to ensure that you wouldn’t be allergic. Besides not knowing whether you were a candidate or not, these dermal fillers (although great at the time) only lasted about 2 months.

Dermal Fillers today are far more versatile, safe and much longer lasting.

Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto carries a range of Hyaluronic acid fillers by Juvederm , Teosyal and Restylane. Each brand has a filler to suit your wish list, whether its fuller lips, cheeks, filling wrinkles, filling under eyes (tear troughs) or nasal folds, there is a product for each. There is no pre-testing required as these injectable products are not animal based. All of the dermal fillers that we use have been approved by Health Canada. Our team of Doctors and certified injection specialists are here to help you to achieve the more youthful rested look that you desire.

Laser Tattoo Removal Toronto-Permanent Makeup or Permanent Cosmetics Removal

November 21, 2014 by Lastinglooks

Lasers are very sensitive to titanium dioxides which can have a reverse effect on permanent makeup.

First and foremost, a lot of lip colors and brow colors contain titanium dioxide.

Titanium Dioxide is often used to lighten a color. ( Eg red to pink) (or dark brown to light brown)

White titanium dioxide is added to pigments to lighten almost any color .

However, when a laser hits titanium dioxide it can have a reverse effect by oxidizing the color therefore darkening it, which is not what we want to happen if we are there to remove it.

A lot of times the tattoo artists even with regular tattoos will ad this to light greens and light blues, thus making the tattoo more difficult to remove with laser tattoo removal.

So for, with Laser Tattoo Removal we recommend using it on strictly iron oxide pigments.

At Lasting Looks Clinic in Etobicoke Toronto we often recommend doing a patch test just to be sure.

Stay tuned for other ways on removing permanent makeup!

IPL Photo Facials and Peels

November 13, 2014 by Lastinglooks

Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto customizes our treatment plans for our patients and their individual needs. Not every patient has the same skin concerns or lifestyle.

Generally there is no one size fits all treatment plan for achieving great skin. What works for one person probably won’t work for another. We take many variables into consideration. These can include your job, home life and social style.

For example a person with scarring and pigmentation who works with the public 5 days a week really can’t go to work and face the public with skin on their face that is visibly peeling. Their treatment plan would be very different from one we would have for someone who works in a home office and has no face-to-face contact other than with family.

Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto will customize a plan especially for you. This can include IPL treatments or Photo Facials and various strengths of chemical peels with specific home care products. Both treatments will address the problem at different levels of the skin and when combined we will achieve the best possible results.

Botox Toronto-How to Improve Your Smile!

November 12, 2014 by Lastinglooks

Are you happy with your smile? Smile too gummy? Do you have upper lip lines?

You can change that with Botox. Yes Botox!

Botox is a neuro-modulator that can be injected into various areas of the face to help ease and soften lines and wrinkles. When it is injected into the area above the upper lip Botox can ease the lines that pull or pucker around the mouth and stop you from pursing and drawing the lips inward.

Botox can also be injected in such a way that we can relax and lower the upper lip from rising higher than the gum line, which gives you a gummy smile.

Perfect your smile with Botox at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto. Visit us at www.lastinglooks.ca

Acne Toronto & Today’s Hottest Stars

November 11, 2014 by Lastinglooks

If you currently suffer with acne or now have residual acne scarring Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto may have your solution.

Did you know that Brittney, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Cameron Diaz, Adam Levine and numerous other stars have all had acne in the past and some still continue to suffer from it.

At Lasting Looks Clinic in Etobicoke we have numerous treatments that can help you to control acne and get rid of both the problem and acne scarring.

This can range from topical treatments to Chemical Acne Peels and Laser treatments to help resolve scars and redness. As there are many causes and types of acne, we can put together a customized treatment plan that is effective for you.

Chemical Peels can vary in strength and type and therefore have different results. Not all peels can be used on all skin types. Clinical peels can help to get rid of the bumpiness, discoloration and scarring caused by acne. IPL can reduce the redness and depth of scarring that you have been left with. At Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto we have your acne solution! Visit us at www.lastinglooks.ca

Facial Flex Toronto -A Non-Surgical Facelift

November 9, 2014 by Lastinglooks

This is the facial exercise and toning system that works!

In today’s anti-aging battle, increasing numbers of women are not only performing daily exercise for their bodies but are recognizing the need to improve facial muscle tone.

The Facial Flex uses the principle of dynamic resistance to strengthen the muscles of the face chin and neck with amazing results.

This we can say can produce the Non Surgical Face lift without going under the knife or doing injectable fillers!

Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto has many happy clients who have purchased the Facial Flex Machine !

IPL Toronto-Peels & Sun Damage

November 7, 2014 by Lastinglooks

You have to admit i, at some point in our lives we have all done the same thing – we have laid out too long in the sun without the proper protection.

Whether on a beach vacation in the Caribbean or at the cottage we have all damaged our skin with the sun.

Many years later we see the results of the sun damage that we did by way of dark pigmented areas, freckles, broken blood vessels and fine (or not so fine) lines on our face hands and chest.

What can be done to treat this damage?

Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto we will customize a treatment plan for you that may include IPL to help reduce and remove the sun damaged skin.

IPL is Intense Pulse Light treatment, also known as Photo Rejuvenation. Lasting Looks Clinic in Etobicoke uses only Medical grade professional equipment for our IPL treatments.

Your treatment is provided by a Medical Aesthetician, who is fully certified in the use operation of this equipment.

IPL specifically targets anything that is not of “normal” skin color. During your treatment you may feel a warm snapping sensation, this is the light treatment going through the top layers of the skin and focusing all of its energy on the discoloration or broken blood vessel.

Within a few days these dark freckles will turn darker and then get crusty and fall off. IPL treatments also help to regenerate collagen in the skin, which will lessen fine lines and reduce pore size.

Generally a series of 3-6 treatments is necessary to achieve your best results.

Facial Flex Toronto-Non-Surgical Facelift without Surgery

November 5, 2014 by Lastinglooks

When you reach the age of 35 or so the support system on your face begins to lose its tone.

Dermatologists tell us sagging cannot be corrected with creams or lotions alone.

The Facial Flex device has been proven effective in clinical studies.

This product evolved from a device originally developed for the rehabilitation of facial burn patients.

The device is lightweight and easy to use. The replaceable bands maintain a constant outward pressure and provides resistance to make the exercise effective.

Exercising just two minutes a day can produce great results and a natural way to receive a non-surgical face lift.

For more information on Facial Flex in Toronto, Visit: https://www.lastinglooks.ca/facial-flex-toronto/

Microdermabrasion Toronto- Is it the Right Treatment For You?

November 5, 2014 by Lastinglooks

Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto uses only medical grade equipment so our Microdermabrasion treatments are quite different from those found in a salon/spa.

Our Microdermabrasion equipment has numerous settings for treating scars and stretch marks. We tailor our treatments from the most aggressive to the mildest settings for the most sensitive skins.

The goal that we strive for in our Microdermabrasion treatments is to have your skin be more refined, clearer, brighter and for lessening of scars with little to no downtime. You can resume regular activity immediately following your treatments.

At Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto Microdermabrasion treatments in combination with the proper home care products or other treatments can help you to have the beautiful skin you’ve longed for.