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IPL Toronto-What’s the Cost?

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IPL Toronto

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is able to address various signs of aging and skin damage.
IPL is able to remove brown spots, rosacea, and cherry angiomas. It also smooths fine lines, brightens skin tone, and fades hyperpigmentation.

Various clinics will offer IPL starting from $100 and increasing up to $500 per treatment.

The cost of an IPL treatment can vary depending on a few variables.

The first factor is the type of skin condition a patient wants to be treated for with IPL. Patients looking to address a few red veins on their face will be charged considerably less than a patient who wishes to treat rosacea or a full face with sun damage. The treatment areas include the face, neck, chest, hands, stomach and back.

IPL, also known as photorejuvenation or photo facial, is more costly than chemical peels but is less expensive than most laser skin procedures. IPL also requires much less down time.

The number of IPL sessions required can range between 2-5 treatments depending on the severity of the skin concern.

For more information on how IPL can improve your skin, visit www.lastinglooks.ca/photofacial-ipl-toronto.

To book your IPL treatment visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto today or visit our website at www.lastinglooks.ca

Chemical Peels Toronto & IPL – Part of a Regular Skin Routine

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Chemical Peels and IPL - Part of a Regular Skin Routine

Chemical peels and IPL provide phenomenal results for your skin.
Regular IPL treatments can remove pigmented and vascular lesions all the while improving skin texture, tone, and overall pigmentation issues.
IPL or Photo Facial uses broad spectrum visible light to target melanin in pigmentation spots, broken capillaries and rosacea. Once an area has been treated with IPL, patients may see areas resembling coffee grinds or black specks on the treated area. These will eventually flake off the skin and results can be seen even after 1 treatment.
Chemical peels can be performed at least a week after an IPL treatment to easily remove these “coffee grinds” and leave your skin feeling refreshed and renewed.
Chemical peels have the added benefit of addressing enlarged pores, oily skin, pigmentation concerns, acne scars, wrinkles and sun damage. Chemical Peels also help to aid the natural exfoliating process which slows down as we age. This deeper exfoliation helps to resurface the skin and trigger new skin growth.
Chemical peels use glycolic, salicylic , or lactic acid that helps to remove the upper layers of the skin while stimulating deeper cellular renewal.
Lighter chemical peels will deliver light surface results with little to no down time, while deeper peels that require more down time, yield further resurfacing results.
For both Chemical peels and IPL treatments it is vital that patients stay out of the sun completely.
Protecting the skin from further damage is essential in maintaining good results. It is best to use a mineral based sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide every day. This will avoid any pigmentation issues and prevent damage from the sun.
Start a new skin routine with Chemical peels and IPL today by visiting Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto. Find out more about IPL and Chemical peels on our website at www.lastinglooks.ca.

IPL Toronto- When to Start Treatment?

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When going away on vacation, we particularly want to have beautiful healthy glowing skin, however right before your vacation is not the right time to start  laser treatments. This can actually cause more damage than good.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is used to treat brown spots, age spots, pigmentation issues, cherry angiomas, or  even out skin tone.

IPL works by using bright light to target melanin and blood vessels just below the skin surface, destroying pigment and redness in the skin.

If patients were to go directly into sunlight without proper protection of sunblock, this could cause those targeted areas to further darken and create pigmentation problems.

Proper sun protection should be used daily, not just on sunny days or while on vacation.

Zinc oxide offers true broad spectrum protection from UVB (burning) and UVA (aging cancer causing) rays. Other SPF ingredients such as Titanium dioxide can only protect the skin up to a certain degree.

Always remember, it is preferable to start IPL, also known as Photo Facial treatments long before your vacation, or after your tan has faded.

For more information, or to book your IPL treatment, visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto visit www.lastinglooks.ca

IPL Toronto & Stretch Marks

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IPL & Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are small tears in the dermis that result when the fat or muscle beneath the skin is growing at a faster rate than the skin itself.

Stretch marks, also known as striae, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. Gradually, stretch marks enlarge in length and width and become a reddish or purple color. Once the stretch marks have matured, they lose their reddish/pink hue, and start to fade becoming pale white or silver.

IPL targets pigment, and uses intense pulsed light to penetrate below the skin’s surface, targeting melanin or any redness within the scar.

IPL or Photo Rejuvenation delivers a range of light that not only targets skin issues such as red stretch marks, but also targets brown spots, freckles and cherry angiomas. The whiter the stretch mark or if there are any texture irregularities in the scar, the lower the response rate to IPL.

Treatments of stretch marks may take up to 3-6 sessions to see improvement.

Micro needling can also help to improve the texture and appearance of stretch marks.

For more information on IPL treatments visit: https://www.lastinglooks.ca/photofacial-ipl-toronto/ at Lasting Looks Clinic in Etobicoke Toronto.

Photo Facial Toronto-Recovery Time

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Photo Facial Recovery Time

Photo facial, also known as Photo-Rejuvenation, or IPL, uses intense pulsed light to target sun damage, red spots, brown spots, and broken capillaries in the skin.

What can I expect post treatment?
The after sensation of an IPL treatment feels like a mild  sunburn, which lasts about 30 minutes. Patients may experience some edema and minor redness, however this will subside within an hour after treatment.

A few days after a photo facial, patients might find small coffee ground type spots in the treated area, which will last a few days and eventually flake off and disappear. These crusty flakes on the skin are epidermal pigment, that breaks up and exits the skin. Exfoliation can last up to 2 weeks, but can easily be covered up with makeup.

When will I see results?
Photo facial treatments can be done 3 weeks apart with little to no discomfort. Gradual and cumulative improvement can be achieved between 3-5 treatments, dependent on the patient’s requirements.

To ensure lasting results, all patients must wear sunblock 2-3 times a day. This will provide extra protection for your skin, and will help prevent new brown spots from forming.

For more information on Photo facials or IPL treatments, visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/photofacial-ipl-toronto/

Acne Rosacea Toronto & Acne Vulgaris

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Acne Rosacea and Acne Vulgaris

It looks similar at first, but in reality rosacea is  quite different than acne, although the two can coexist.

A general rule of thumb in distinguishing between Acne Rosacea and Acne Vulgaris is that blackheads (comedones) occur only in acne, while rosacea alone involves persistent redness and flushing. Rosacea appears as surface redness or  raised red spots with no blackheads or whiteheads.  These small red bumps  are not “squeezable” or extractable like blackheads.

The exact cause of rosacea is still unknown and remains a mystery. The basic symptoms seem to involve dilation of the small blood vessels and inflammation of the face.

Unlike with acne vulgaris, patients with rosacea do not usually have oily skin, because the condition has nothing to do with blocked pores and sebum production.  Rosacea is caused by the skin itself becoming irritated rather than pores blocking.

There are different stages of rosacea:

Type 1: Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea, associated with redness, & visible blood vessels.

Type 2: Papulopustular (or acne) Rosacea, is associated with acne-like breakouts

Type 3: Rhinophyma Rosacea associated with thickening of the skin of your nose.

Rosacea is also typically found on the cheeks and nose, and can spread to the forehead and chin, but this is less common than with acne, where the chin is mostly often plagued.

To treat acne rosacea, it is necessary to take a completely different approach than treating typical acne.

Certain chemical peels can aggravate rosacea where as a Salicylic Acid Peel, helps to calm inflammation, caused by Stage 2 Rosacea (Acne rosacea) and also works well with acne patients.

Another peel, mild yet effective enough that can treat the rosacea and acne overlap is the Perfect Derma Peel, which also contains salicylic.  This peel can target acne as well as providing deep exfoliation to reveal healthier and clearer skin.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), commonly referred to as Photo Facial or Photorejuvenation, uses pulsed light to target vascular lesions and redness under the skin’s surface, which is beneficial to Rosacea patients.

Acne Rosacea is a skin condition that affects over two million Canadians, and although it does not go away, it can be controlled. Acne as well can be treated and controlled with appropriate lifestyle changes, topical medications, as well as clinical procedures.

For more information, please visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto at https://www.lastinglooks.ca

IPL Toronto (Intense Pulse Light) – Treatment for Angiomas

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Treatment for Angiomas

A cherry angioma is the most common type of mole-like growths made up of small blood vessels, or capillaries. These are common skin growths that can develop on most areas of your body. They are usually found on the face, hands, legs and stomach. Although these are superficial and non-life threatening, they can be bothersome to some.

Cherry Angiomas may seem superficial enough, however they maybe up to 1-3mm in size. This type of skin growth is typically not a cause for concern, unless it bleeds often, or changes in size, shape, or color.

The most effective treatment option for a Cherry Angioma is IPL (Intense Pulse Light), also known as Photo Facial. This laser is considered the gold standard for treatment of these vascular lesions.

IPL or Photo Facial works by targeting the blood vessels and redness in the affected area. Multiple treatments will cauterize the lesion or area, helping to minimize bumps as well as  relieve the redness.

Generally 1 to 2 sessions of IPL is required for an effective treatment on smaller angiomas. Larger size angiomas may require more sessions.

Typically patients will notice these blood vessels “popping” after 3-7 days. The treatment is painless and requires no downtime and there is no scarring associated with this treatment.

For more information on IPL and Photorejuvenation visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/photofacial-ipl-toronto at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

Chemical Peels Toronto, IPL & Brownspots

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 Did you ever wonder what causes brown spots on the face, chest and hands?

 The most common culprit is years of exposure to the sun.

No one is born with freckles—they’re all the result of sun damage. Freckles come from ultraviolet radiation that reacts with melanocytes in our skin, causing them to become enlarged and overactive.

Melanocytes are pigment producing cells, located in the lower layers of the skin giving skin its’ color. Over time, this increased melanocyte activity causes the formation of brown spots in adults.  These are also commonly referred to as “age spots,” in the elderly.

When we are exposed to the sun, there can be an overproduction of these cells in certain areas. This can leave spots behind long after your tan has faded. Some people may have a few spots, while others may have numerous patches called  hyperpigmentation.

As the sun triggers the melanocytes in the skin, it reacts by darkening the skin to protect it from burning, which results in a tan.

Brown spots or hyperpigmentation may also be triggered by certain medications. After taking hormone medications and antibiotics, many people have found that they are left with patches of darker pigmentation. This can be especially seen if they have had unprotected sun exposure while on these medications.

Treatment options for brown spots are available ranging from specific lightening products to clinical medical grade peels and IPL Laser treatments.  IPL also known as Intense Pulse Light, Photofacial, and Photorejuvenation target the brown spots by using a pulsed light based laser breaking down the pigment while generating new collagen in treated areas.

Chemical Peels will also help to fade and slough off superficial brown spots.

The proper use of a micronized zinc oxide SPF daily is imperative, not only in preventing new damage but also in protecting the skin during and after IPL and Photofacial treatments.

To schedule a consultation for hyperpigmentation and age spots, visit us at Lasting Looks Clinic . For more information on IPL, Photofacial, and Photorejuvenation go to https://www.lastinglooks.ca/photofacial-ipl-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/

 

Photo Rejuvenation Toronto-Dermal Fillers Combined

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While we usually look to our faces for rejuvenating treatments we typically neglect our hands.

Unfortunately our hands will often make us look older than we actually are.

Whether it is brown spots from the sun or skin losing its elasticity and thickness, there are treatments available to correct your aging hands.

Lasting Looks Anti-Aging and Laser Clinic in Toronto has been treating the hands of our patients along with their faces for over 15 years.

Among some of the treatments offered for the hands is IPL also known as Photorejuvenation.

IPL will treat treat the brown spots also known as age spots as well as helps to rebuild collagen.

Another important factor to take into consideration is,  although many of us apply lotion or cream to moisturize our hands we usually forget sunblock.  Repeated sun exposure will create brown spots and unnecessary aging  of the hands. It is necessary to wear proper zinc oxide based SPF daily and reapply every 3-4 hours to prevent further sun damage.

Another technique to rejuvenate the hands is with the use of fillers Fillers like Juvederm, Teosyal and Restylane can  be used to transform the hands into more youthful ones by adding volume to plump the skin of the hands

An added benefit of fillers in the hands is that veins are remarkably less noticeable and the skin is less crepey as well.

Fillers tend to last from 6-12 months depending on which type is used.