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Derma Roller Toronto & Micro Needling – Home Care

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The Home Care Derma Roller

Dermarolling is also known as Cosmetic Micro-needling and Medical Needling.

There are two types of Derma Rollers.

One is for home use and the other exclusively for clinical treatment.

The main difference between the two, is in the number of the micro needles used, as well as the depth of penetration in the skin.

Lasting Looks Anti-Aging & Laser Clinic suggests that patients use the home care Dermaroller initially 2-3 times per week to pretreat their skin before having the deeper in clinic mico- needling treatment.  Patients will also use your home care Dermaroller to maintain results as well improve the penetration of their skincare products.

To better explain how the home care derma roller works, remember that the top layer of the skin effectively blocks most substances from entering the body, however DermaRolling creates thousands of temporary microscopic channels in the skin allowing your active products to penetrate up to 200 times more.  Without derma rolling your skin you are wasting 99.7% of your product.

These micro channels produced by the Dermaroller close after a few minutes.  Therefore there is a limitation of time to apply your topical products so that they are effective at penetrating the skin to receive full benefits .

Initially with the Home Care Dermaroller,  you may experience mild exfoliation and pinkness of the skin for the first few days, but this will subside with regular use.  Patients’ first notice better hydration and  healthy glowing skin.

Benefits of the home dermaroller are:

  • Helps to thicken the epidermis (top layer of the skin)
  • Increases micro-circulation below the skin
  • Reduces excess oil levels in the skin
  • Helps reduce the appearances of wrinkles and fine lines
  • Enhance delivery and effectiveness of topical skincare by 200X

Lasting Looks Anti-Aging & Laser Clinic offers the home Dermaroller as well as in clinic treatments.   For more information on the Dermaroller for home use visit: https://www.lastinglooks.ca/dermaroller-toronto/

 

IPL Treatments and Rosacea

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Rosacea and IPL Treatments

Rosacea is categorized as chronic inflammation of the skin on the face and can occur at any age. The irritation and inflammation from Rosacea is usually common around the nose and chin area but can also affect the cheeks and forehead as well. Rosacea can be controlled, but can re-occur with flare-ups throughout one’s life.

Patients with Rosacea often complain that their skin feels prickly and appears flushed. They tend to have predominant veins or broken capillaries in the affected areas, especially around the nose and chin. If left untreated, the condition will generally worsen and become more irritated. It occurs when the vessels start multiplying and becoming larger on the nose.  In extreme cases, it can lead to great discomfort and distortion of the nose making it quite bulbous and discolored.

IPL (intense pulsed light) also known as Photo Facial & Photorejuvenation treatments will target both the veins and the redness in the affected areas. IPL treatments will cauterize the veins, helping to minimize bumps as well as relieve the redness that is in the skin.  Generally treatments are done every three weeks until the Rosacea is under control. When you experience a flare up of Rosacea, it is recommended that you have an IPL treatment as soon as possible.

Lasting Looks Anti-Aging & Laser Clinic will put together a comprehensive treatment plan based on your particular condition. Once we have your Rosacea under control, we can then help you with the use of products created specifically for Rosacea, as well as the continuation of IPL treatments. For more information on IPL Treatments visit: https://www.lastinglooks.ca/photofacial-ipl-toronto/

 

Micro Needling Toronto Versus Fraxel

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Medical Needling Versus Fraxel

Micro Needling and Fraxel Laser treatments have become two of the most impressive treatments in the cosmetic and aesthetic industry.

Both procedures are quite effective at improving wrinkles; sun damaged skin, stretch marks, fine lines, as well as scarring. Both use the same principle of stimulating collagen production by causing a controlled skin injury in the skin, triggering the body’s response to produce more collagen and growth factors to repair and restore itself.

One of the main differences of Fraxel is that Fraxel is a heat-based laser that burns off parts of the protective epidermal layer, removing tissue that can result in a much longer recovery time. There is usually some discomfort and a fair amount of swelling and redness for at least a week or months depending on the aggressiveness and intensity of the treatment. Fraxel is not appropriate for all Fitzpatrick skin types, as darker skinned patients may experience hypo or hyperpigmentation from the treatment.

Micro-needling (derma rolling) differs since it does not use heat nor does it not remove layers of skin. Micro-needling also creates micro-injuries (tiny vertical channels in the dermis) that heal rapidly when compared to the recovery time of Fraxel. There is very little downtime with the needling procedure. Most patients will experience a pink tone to the skin and mild dryness for a few days after the treatment, and are able to go about their regular routine including wear makeup within 24 to 48 hours.

The number of treatments needed for both treatments depend on the extent of your sun damage, acne scarring or wrinkles. Generally an average of 3 treatments spaced 6 weeks apart will give optimal results. Gradual improvement occurs with each treatment.

To book a complimentary consultation with one our specialists at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto visit: https://www.lastinglooks.ca/

Botox Toronto Do’s and Don’ts

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Before After Botox

To make the most of your Botox treatment, there are a few important rules to follow before and after receiving a Botox treatment.

Stop Taking Blood Thinners

To avoid bruising, be sure you aren’t taking blood-thinning agents a week prior to your appointment. This includes NSAIDS like Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Ibuprofen and Naproxen. You may also want to avoid taking supplements that contain vitamin E, fish oil, ginkgo, and garlic.

Avoid Alcohol

Although there is no definitive proof that having alcohol can affect the results of your Botox treatment, it is a good idea not to indulge in alcohol consumption prior to your treatment.  It will also increase the likelihood of bruising.

If You’re Pregnant or Breastfeeding

If you’re pregnant or breast-feeding, Botox should be avoided. Again, although there is no solid proof or documented studies, it is also not known whether Botox can harm your unborn baby.

Things To Avoid After Botox

Although Botox is effective for wrinkles, crow’s-feet and frown lines, knowing what to expect post treatment is also important for the best outcome.

Lying Down

If you’re planning on taking a nap right after your appointment, you may want to hold off.  It is not recommended to lie down horizontally or lie on your stomach for 4 hours after your appointment. Best to remain vertical without looking down for long periods of time.

Workouts

Skip your workout sessions for at least 24 hours. It’s best to just take it easy, especially with post-treatment bruising and redness that can often occur after Botox.

Massaging the Injection Site

You may be tempted to touch or rub the injection site. This can cause unwanted side effects such as migration in unwanted areas. Rubbing the area might cause the product to migrate little beyond the treatment area.  It is best to leave it alone and allow time for the muscles to absorb the product so it can do what it was intended to do.

For more information on botox treatments visit us at Lasting Looks Clinic at https://www.lastinglooks.ca/botox-toronto/

Acne Scars Toronto – Various Treatments

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Correcting Acne Scars

The only thing worse than an acne breakout is the marks it leaves behind.

Acne scars occur when a pimple or cyst gets popped or broken, leaving behind a layer of damaged skin. Picking, popping or squeezing a pimple can cause further breakouts and permanent acne scars.  In severe cases of nodular acne a larger infection occurs in the deeper layers of skin, leaving tissue loss and permanent scarring.

It is important to understand that treating acne scars and treating active acne are two different skin concerns. Products that are effective at drying and healing pimples, cysts and whiteheads, are not necessarily the same products that work to lighten and treat acne scars.

Scarring and pitting can be deep, which can breach the epidermal layer of the skin leaving darker spots where the acne once was, known as hyperpigmentation.

Acne scarring can be diminished with different treatments such as Medical grade Clinical Peels, IPL (intense pulse light), Fraxel and Micro Needling. These treatments will not only improve the surface of the skin but will rebuild collagen lessening the depth of the scars.

Deeper acne scars can also be treated with injectable fillers. Temporary Hyaluronic Acid based fillers used to augment lips, cheeks and folds can be utilized by filling acne scars by leveling them and making the skin texture more even. These dermal fillers contain Hyaluronic Acid that will aid in filling any pitted areas in the skin.

Medical Grade Clinical peels are quite helpful at resurfacing the skin as well and can be repeated 3-6 times a year depending on the severity of the scars,

Professional Micro Needling will cause a controlled injury to cause the acne scars to rebuild collagen back into the skin.

Through various acne treatments Lasting Looks Anti-Aging and Laser Clinic can diminish acne scarring. For as consultation or for more information visit us at www.lastinglooks.ca