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Botox Toronto- How Long Does It Last

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Botox Toronto Etobicoke

Lasting Looks Anti Aging and Laser Clinic has been providing Botox to our patients for over 16 years.

The duration of Botox effects lasts various amounts of time depending on the person and the area it is used in.

Botox typically lasts 3-4 months. Some people metabolize it more quickly than others. The average person will notice the effects of Cosmetic Botox beginning to diminish within 3-4 months. Some patients however may find that the effect of Botox Cosmetic lasts longer than average.

How do I know it’s time for another treatment with Botox Cosmetic?

With Botox the effects wear off slowly and you will notice that as time goes on you are starting to get more movement in the area that was treated and the original dynamic wrinkles start to reappear..

It is always best to repeat your treatment before full movement of the area is restored to avoid lines from deepening.

Latisse Toronto-How To Get Fuller Lashes

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Latisse Toronto

There are a lot of products on the market claiming to make your lashes grow but they are really just glorified lash conditioners. Latisse is in it’s own class. Latisse extends the growth cycle of the actual lashes making them longer, darker as well as thicker.

Using Latisse is very simple. Every night before bed you cleanse the eye area getting rid of all makeup residue. You then dry the eye area gently. Next take your Latisse and open the lid putting one small drop of the solution into the cap. Using a sterile brush from the Latisse package you then apply it to the top lash line as you would eyeliner,

Remember to apply to the base of the lashes and avoiding the skin of the eye After applying discard the brush. Repeat the process on the other eyelash line with a fresh sterile brush from the package.

No need to apply to the lower lashes as while your eyes are shut while you sleep it will transfer a small amount to the lower. In 4-6 weeks you will see a noticeable improvement in your lashes. Latisse is only available in physician based offices like Lasting Looks Anti Aging Clinic in Toronto and cannot be sold in retail outlets such as department or drug stores.

IPL Toronto- How To Treat Facial Veins

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facial veins ipl

Facial veins can really affect the way you look and the way others see you.

Some facial veins are very small and are concentrated around the nose, while others are on the cheek and chin and may be combined with overall flushing of the skin called Rosacea.

If left untreated the veins will become larger in size and they don’t go away on their own.

Treating facial veins can be done two ways at Lasting Looks Anti Aging Clinic in Toronto.

The first and most common method is IPL (intense pulse light) treatment or Photo Facial on the area. Generally 3-6 treatments are necessary spaced 3 weeks apart. With each IPL treatment the vein becomes weaker and eventually shuts down . When the vein can no longer get its blood supply, it is then absorbed by the body.

The second method to remove veins is with .

This is where a very fine needle is used to inject a sclerosing solution into the vein, collapsing it. Often we will use a combination of both treatments on a patient to remove both large and smaller veins on their face.

After your treatment we ask that you follow very specific instructions such as no exercise, heat or alcohol for 48 hours. This allows the treated veins to stay closed. Once the vein is gone… it’s gone and won’t return.

Endermologie Toronto- Cellulite For The Skinny

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cellulite endermologie

Even skinny girls can get cellulite and dread bathing suit season!!

Cellulite isn’t only found on overweight, fat, or out of shape people. Thin, physically fit women often complain that no matter how hard they try with diet and exercise their cellulite is still there.

There are many contributing factors with cellulite including genetics, hormones, menopause and overall health.

Lasting Looks Anti Aging and Laser Clinic in Toronto can help to reduce the appearance of your cellulite with Endermologie.

Endermologie is the only treatment that can target cellulite by releasing the toxins that are in the cells thereby shrinking cellulite in size.

Endermologie can reshape your body by helping to reduce stubborn fat pockets and improving the skins’ tone and texture. Endermologie is a very relaxing pain free treatment.

With regular Endermologie treatments, eating a more alkaline diet and regular exercise you can reduce cellulite and reshape your body.

Now get ready for swimsuit season!!

Botox Toronto-Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

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botox hyperhidrosis

Excessive sweating of the underarms, palms of hands, soles of the feet, back and other areas of the body is called Hyperhidrosis.
Sweating normally occurs when the body is overheated and is trying to cool.

For some people the sweating is uncontrollable and constant, regardless of the temperature that they are in.

There are two main types of Hyperhidrosis.

Primary Hyperhidrosis usually occurs in the underarms, soles of the feet, forehead and palms of the hands. It happens because the sympathetic nervous system is malfunctioning and over stimulating the nerves in that area causing the sweat glands to overproduce sweat. This is the type of sweating that we have been treating with Botox at with great success.

Secondary Hyperhidrosis is generally caused by other medical conditions such as infection, fever, menopause, medications and certain health disorders. This type of Hyperhidrosis usually affects the whole body not just one area.

Botox has been used very successfully for many years to help to stop excessive sweating in localized areas.

The treatment is very effective and the results may last upwards of a year before being repeated.

Photo Facials Toronto & Chemical Peels-Why Sunblock Is Important

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 sunblock

By now everyone has heard about the importance of proper sun protection.

Yes, the sun is very strong  and yes you can cause long-term damage to your skin if you don’t protect it properly.

Proper sun protection is a necessity for the health of your skin, and should be used daily, not just on sunny days or on your tropical island vacation.  Some patients  assume it is only necessary as post- home care after a Chemical peel or Photo-Facial… Not True

Lasting Looks Anti Aging and Medical spa in Etobicoke Toronto has been preaching about the use of proper sun protection to our patients for years.

Its really pretty simple, if you want your skin to look younger and healthy,  the easiest solution is to ensure that you wear a sunblock with zinc oxide as its’ main ingredient daily 365 days a year rain or shine.

The reason zinc oxide is so important is that it forms a unique physical barrier on the skin protecting it like a blanket from the suns’ damaging rays.

Zinc oxide is the only ingredient that offers true broad spectrum protection from UVB (burning) and UVA (aging cancer causing) rays.

Other SPF ingredients like Titanium dioxide or Avobenzone only protect the skin up to a certain degree, but  Zinc protects it completely.

This doesn’t mean that you can be exposed to the sun for 10 hours and not worry. Regardless of its SPF # it still has to be reapplied every 4 hours to be effective.  Although zinc oxide  is not absorbed in those hours it still does break down.

We carry a variety of Zinc Oxide based sunblocks to suit all skin types.

Make Zinc Oxide Sunblock your new best friend and enjoy the outdoors together.

Skin Care Toronto & Menopause

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menopause and aging

Menopause can have many aging effects on your skin including Acne and Rosacea from the menopausal imbalances of hormones. After menopause there is usually a loss of volume and elasticity in the face and skin.

As estrogen decreases, the production of melanin slows down. Melanin is used to protect the skin. With a reduction of melanin in our skin it may appear to be paler. Without the extra production of this protection we may be more prone to “age spots” or hyperpigmented areas on the skin where we have had sun exposure in the past.

Age spots usually appear on the face, hands, chest and back. Lasting Looks Anti-Aging and Laser Clinic treats browns spots using IPL, Photo-Rejuvenation and various chemical peel treatments.

A proper zinc oxide sunblock should also be used to protect your skin from further sun damage.

As the estrogen levels decrease in woman the testosterone levels continue to stimulate the production of sebum (oil) resulting in oilier skin thus leading to the possibility of adult acne. It is very important to try to control the effects of this with the use of Benzol Peroxide based products and the appropriate clinical peels.

Losing the support of fat in the skin results in wrinkling and sagging. This sagging and wrinkling can be corrected with the use of Botox as well as Fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane and Teosyal.

is also a great anti-aging option that uses ultrasound technology to stimulate the production of collagen as well as lifting the tissues on the face and neck.

For more information on our services, visit us at www.lastinglooks.ca

Acne Toronto -The Different Types

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acne peels Toronto

There are two main types of acne, inflammatory and non-inflammatory.

All acne starts off as a blocked follicle (pore). When the follicle over produces oil it will usually rise to the top of the skin. As it sits there, the pore becomes blocked and bacteria can then grow and multiply in the skin. This will create what is called a comedone – either a blackhead or a whitehead.

Blackheads and whiteheads will release oil to the surface of the skin and eventually clear, but the process can be helped with a gentle peel or acne peel plus an appropriate acne product.

When you pick or pop a pimple it can inflame the surrounding tissue, causing inflammatory acne. In turn these can become cysts or hard bumps called nodules. While these are quite red and painful, many people can get random cysts from bacteria that cause acne – p bacteria.

Cysts that are large and painful may injected with Kenalog to shrink the cyst.

Lasting Looks Anti Aging Clinic a Medi-Spa in Toronto has long been helping patients to clear their acne without harsh prescription medications.

We offer a wide variety of chemical peels from quite gentle too more aggressive, as well as the appropriate products for your particular type of acne.

In some cases we offer IPL (intense pulse light) along with the proper chemical peel and home care to help get rid of your acne and the scars associated with picking.

Laser Hair Removal Toronto For Men

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Laser Hair Removal Men

Let’s face it,  hair can grow on the strangest places on your body and unfortunately we can’t control how much or where it sprouts.

So what can Harry do about his hairy back?

Until recently, waxing and shaving were the only options for removing unwanted hair. These unfortunately are only temporary solutions.

Lasting Looks Anti Aging Clinic is a Med Spa located in Etobicoke Toronto, that offers Laser Hair Removal as the ultimate solution for men and women to permanently be rid of unwanted hair.

Laser Hair Removal treatments can leave you hair free wherever you DONT want hair. For men the most popular areas are the shoulders, back, chest and upper arms.

Our technicians are experienced and certified in Laser Hair Removal while using the latest technology.

We can offer men and women treatments and packages for their unwanted hair.

Generally 6-8 treatments are needed for clearance of unwanted hair, spaced 4-5 weeks apart.

With each treatment less hair growth is apparent.

Acne Peels Toronto – Acne Scar Options

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acne scars

It is unfortunate that for many people,  once their acne has cleared up , a reminder is left –  Scarring.

Acne scars can be caused by picking, Once you pick at the pimple you are damaging the cellular structure of the skin, causing injury to the skin that will often leave marks behind.
Other reasons for scarring can include certain acne medications and cystic acne.

Darkly pigmented scars are caused when active acne that is exposed to the sun,  especially if you are using acne medication or taking prescribed medication like antibiotics or Accutane.

Depending on the type of scarring that you have, Lasting Looks Anti Aging and Laser Clinic in Toronto can offer you a very effective treatment plan which may include physician strength acne peels, IPL, or combinations of these treatments. With the proper sunblock and home care we can help you achieve smoother, less scarred even toned skin.