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Latisse Toronto -Common Myths & Misconceptions

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Latisse also known as Lumigan (bimatoprost), is essentially a prostaglandin drug used to control the progression of glaucoma. The benefits of eyelash growth was first discovered when patients suffering from glaucoma used this drug in an eye-drop form, and noticed significant eyelash lengthening and thickening. Studies and changes were performed to make Lattise safe for general public use.

Latisse is an FDA-approved treatment that affects the growth phase cycle of eyelash hair. First, it increases the length of this phase, and second, it increases the number of hairs as well.

Some people have avoided the product due to misconceptions concerning its safety and side effects. Despite its proven efficacy and safety, a few myths and misconceptions surrounding Latisse have surfaced:

The first misconception of Latisse is that it may darken eye color. Most doctors prescribing Latisse have NEVER seen anyone’s eye color change as a result of using this product cosmetically. This can only be a side effect, if placed directly on to the iris. When it is used as an eyelash enhancement product it is instead applied with a brush onto the skin and not in the eye. The product will not cause blindness or any vision changes, even if it is accidentally applied directly into the eyes. A few patients have experienced some darkening of the lash line, but this is temporary and reversible upon discontinuing the product.

Another misconception is that a user of Latisse is not allowed to use other products, such as contact lenses, mascara, and false eyelashes.

This is false, since Latisse is applied at night, and the following morning you can apply makeup as well as false eyelashes. People who wear contact lenses should wait 15 minutes after applying LATISSE® before inserting them.

The third misconception of Latisse is that it does not work. The results are astounding for those who choose to use Latisse. however individual results may vary.

Over a 3-month period patients start to see lashes grow fuller and longer. Just like it takes some time for LATISSE® to work, if you stop using the product, your eyelashes will gradually return to their previous appearance over the course of several weeks to months.

Latisse is not appropriate for people who are allergic to any ingredient in the product. If you have glaucoma, notify your ophthalmologist that you are using Latisse. Anyone with active eye disease, or anyone who is at risk for eye disorders, should check with an eye doctor before using Latisse.

Latisse is only sold from a licensed medical professional.

Latisse has proven to be safe and effective for tens of thousands of satisfied patients. To learn more about darker, fuller, longer and younger-looking lashes visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/latisse-toronto at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

Botox Toronto- How Young Is Too Young ?

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Over the past few years, there has  been an increasing number of 20-something patients requesting Dermal fillers as well as Botox  as a means to ward off  future wrinkles.

Studies have shown that patients as young as 25 begin using Botox for this reason.

Because Botox targets the muscles responsible for repetitive muscle contractions such as frowning, and squinting, there is a growing number of younger patients  using Botox to prevent this from happening. It is commonly known that once a person slows down the use of these muscles beginning early in adult life, expressive creases and lines never develop.

Wrinkles can appear in young adults who are frequent frowners, or are highly expressive individuals in  stressful jobs as well as young athletic adults. A good example of this are bodybuilders that are constantly frowning and contracting the muscles that cause frown lines and crows feet.

Think of your skin as piece of paper. The more you crinkle that paper, the more wrinkling. The less folding and crinkling, the smoother the paper.

A study to back this up theory was performed in 2006 study involving identical twin sisters, one who used Botox regularly for 13 years and the other who did not.

The study shows pictures of them 10 to 15 years later.  One twin had a smooth and attractive forehead, while the other had expression lines that you would naturally expect with someone with normal aging.

The conclusion of this study was that long-term treatment with Botox can prevent the development of imprinted facial lines that are visible at rest.

Botox is not limited to a person’s age.  Some believe the right time to start is when you begin to see the wrinkles, and not before. The choice is yours, however the results are not permanent.  The treatment should be repeated every 4-6 months to maintain results.

For more information on Botox in Toronto, visit

 https://www.lastinglooks.ca/botox-toronto/

Skin Tightening Toronto Versus A Facelift

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While a facelift is a surgical procedure, the benefits and results of a facelift are almost immediate and long lasting. Once bruising and swelling has dissipated , the results can be quite impressive. Although most men and women want quick results, the cost and downtime of a facelift, can be a big decision.

A facelift tightens aging facial skin and underlying muscles, however it doesn’t improve skin quality. Bad skin quality can ruin a good facelift result and should be treated as well.

Many people who might have considered a facelift in the past are now opting for laser and/or dermal filler treatments.

As we age, volume is lost and we tend to look hollow and droopy. Dermal fillers, like Juvederm, Perlane and Teosyal, replace the volume that has been lost over the years. By injecting these fillers into the cheeks and the lower face, such as the marionettes and jawline, the skin appears lifted.  This treatment of filling areas of the face with dermal fillers is commonly referred to as a “liquid facelift”. Although a liquid facelift might be an ideal non-surgical treatment for some, again, it doesn’t always address excess skin.

If your problem is wrinkled skin with mild laxity, then skin resurfacing either with laser or chemical peels should be considered. If the issue is gravity, then the answer is surgery to restore the skin & underlying structures to their former position.

One option for skin tightening is radiofrequency. Thermage helps tighten the skin by directly tightening the collagen, which can give you a bit of a lift.  Fraxel can tighten skin as well by reducing wrinkles, resurfacing and improving skin tone and texture of the skin.

Another non-surgical popular treatment among the stars is an focused ultrasound treatment known as Ultherapy . Ultherapy requires no downtime and results are immediate and only improve over time.

Ultherapy uses focused ultrasound energy to target the same layer known as the smas , which is the underlying deep tissue that is addressed by surgeons in cosmetic surgery.

Ultherapy has the ability to also target the skin as well with a different depth causing new collagen to build as well, which over time will lift and tighten the skin.  Ultherapy bypasses the top surface of the skin to deliver energy at optimal depths, temperature and precision. Patients who are not ready for surgery find that this is a great alternative to a facelift. Ultherapy can also lift your brows and the area under the chin and neck and smooth the décolleté.

Each face is different, and  like all cosmetic treatments, not every procedure is right for every patient. The ideal candidates for skin tightening treatments are those who don’t quite need a facelift, and whose skin hasn’t reached the level of looseness that only a facelift can target. If you are not ready for the cost, or downtime involved with a Facelift procedure; then book a complimentary consultation at Lasting Looks Clinic to discuss your options for rejuvenation.   Visit www.lastinglooks.ca to see if Dermal fillers, Laser or Ultherapy is right for you.

Micro Needling Toronto – Derma Rolling For Hair Loss

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Hair loss can be an emotional and  distressing challenge,  making those afflicted feel particularly vulnerable.  Hair loss affects both men and women.

A question most commonly asked is: Is there a non-surgical procedure to grow more hair or slow down the process of hair loss ?

The answer is yes.

One treatment for stimulating hair follicles is Micro Needling.

Micro needling (Derma Rolling) is a non-surgical procedure and non-ablative treatment that stimulates your body’s natural healing response. When used on the scalp,  Micro needling causes pinprick bleeding, which in turn increases the levels of the same growth factors that make platelet-rich plasma and activates stem cells. Studies have shown that these controlled micro injuries not only form new tissue layers of elastin and collagen, but can also stimulate blood circulation and increases nutrients into your hair follicles resulting in hair growth.

The stratum corneum on the scalp is not very thick, and can be penetrated by a 0.75mm to a 1.5mm depth microneedle or derma roller. These tiny channels allow more than 200% more active products to penetrate the scalp. The pores close within minutes, locking in topical treatment nutrients, while supporting skin renewal and a healthy scalp. By opening the skin in this way you dramatically increase the penetration of any topical growth product, like Rogaine, Monoxidil and PRP.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) along with micro needling or skin needling could be considered an effective alternative therapy for patients who are not candidates or cannot tolerate Monoxidil.

Reports have shown that when combining derma rolling with Monoxidil specifically, people experienced five times more hair growth than just using Monoxidil alone. This is due to the higher penetration that the scalp has when opened with the needles on the derma roller

It must be noted that while micro needling may improve penetration of certain hair loss topical solutions, most solutions like Rogaine do not work for everyone, and only work at delaying the balding process, and not curing male pattern baldness

Micro needling or Derma Rolling should only be performed by a Medical Specialist or professional.  Home Derma Rolling can also be done in between visits with a medical professional to maintain results. While this treatment may help with hair growth it will require several treatments. The number of treatments needed is dependent on the individual’s needs, and discussed during your consultation. For more information of Micro needling, visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/micro-needling-toronto at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto. www.lastinglooks.ca