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Dermal Fillers Toronto – MD Codes

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Dermal Fillers MD Codes

MD Codes™ is a newer technique in facial rejuvenation that promises to revolutionize how dermal fillers are injected.

Dr. Maurizio De Maio, a Brazilian Plastic Surgeon, originally developed the 8 Point Lift which identified 8 key areas for lifting and rejuvenating the face with dermal fillers.

Dr. De Maio has since developed an innovative technique known as MD Codes. MD Codes is a revolutionary step by step approach of predefined and precise injection points on the face where dermal fillers, such as Juvederm Voluma, Volift and Volbella can be injected to elevate, rejuvenate and enhance the face, giving it a natural non-surgical face lift.

Up until recently, dermal fillers were commonly injected wherever individual practitioners saw hollows and wrinkles. This type of treatment added weight and volume and thus resulted in additional sagging, drooping and puffiness. The true cause of the aging process was not being addressed.

MD Codes targets the source of the issues instead of focusing directly on the problem areas. Based on a deeper understanding of facial anatomy, MD Codes outlines a series of injection points for facial fillers that address the cause, and not just the symptoms of facial aging.

There are 75 different MD Codes. The MD codes injection points include cheeks, temples, around the eyes, chin, jawline, forehead, brow and lips. New clinical studies and research suggests that MD Codes are more beneficial for patients, since it treats the source, and not just the issue. Taking this approach leads to higher patient satisfaction as well as some outstanding natural results.

Not all patients require having all the MD Codes injected. Since everyone’s face and motivation for treatment are unique, the treatment approach will be adjusted to each person’s needs and personal desires. To book a consultation for MD Codes and dermal fillers visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto at www.lastinglooks.ca

Ultherapy Toronto – Why Is Everyone Raving About It?

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Ultherapy

You may have heard about Ultherapy from your favorite celebrity, or from doctors and beauticians.

Why is Ultherapy such a popular treatment?

Many people are enthralled with the results and effects of this non-invasive treatment known as Ulthera or Ultherapy. New Beauty Magazine has named it “Best Overall Skin Tightening” treatment 4 years in a row.

Founded by a pharmaceutical company in Germany in 2008, Ultherapy uses ultrasound waves to tighten, lift and rejuvenate the skin and muscle of the face. It is the only FDA approved non-invasive treatment for lifting areas of the face such as the eyebrows and chin, as well as tightening of the neck and décolleté.

Unlike other non-invasive treatments, Ultherapy goes beyond the superficial layers of the skin reaching the deeper supporting tissues of the face, while stimulating collagen growth and the regenerative process. Results are long and continue to improve over time.

Another technological factor of Ultherapy is that it allows the clinician to see a real time image while viewing the exact layers of tissue. This also allows the clinician to work with detailed precision, while being able to direct the ultrasonic waves to the exact target. This process has little discomfort and no downtime. After having an Ultherapy treatment, a patient can continue the rest of the day as normal.

More and more people are turning to Ultherapy for a non-surgical facelift and skin tightening treatment. To see if Ultherapy is right for you, visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto at www.lastinglooks.ca or call 416-234-2110 to book a free consultation.

Botox Toronto After Care – Why It’s important

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Botox After Care - Why Its important

Aftercare is the most important step after receiving a Botox treatment. It ensures the best outcome for the patient.

Aftercare instructions include no looking or lying down for long periods of time. There should be no pressure or excessive heat exposure to the treated area for the first 24 hours post treatment.

The most important thing to do, is NOT massage the treated areas. Any sort of activity or overuse of the muscle that is strenuous immediately afterwards can cause diffusion of Botox to non specified areas.

In addition, any alcohol, heat or steam 4 hours post treatment can also raise a patient’s blood pressure, causing dilation of blood vessels resulting in an increased risk of temporary bruising.

Drooping eyelids or eyebrows are two of the most common Botox complaints.

Ptosis is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid. This can occur if Botox migrates or is injected incorrectly. Botox can possibly give you asymmetrical results, whether it’s Spock eyebrows (where one eyebrow is raised and the other isn’t) or a lopsided smile. The effects of these Botox mistakes are temporary and will pass once Botox wears off.

Botox aftercare instructions, technique and aftercare will influence how effective your Botox treatment will be, and whether your Botox treatment will still be your little secret.

Your aftercare plays an important part of your treatment, giving you confidence that your treatment will be effective as well as give you the results you desire.

For more information on Botox treatments, visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto. https://www.lastinglooks.ca/botox

Laser Tattoo Removal Toronto and Tanning

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Laser Tattoo Removal and Tanning

For laser tattoo removal to be at its most effective, your skin should ideally be its natural, untanned color.

It is not recommended to have any unnecessary exposure to the sun before or after you undergo laser tattoo removal. There is no doubt that sun and uva exposure can make laser tattoo removal more difficult, but it also increases your risk of melanoma and other skin cancers.

High melanin levels can leave your skin susceptible to burning. The darker the skin, the more challenging laser tattoo removal becomes.

Lasers target melanin and pigment within our skin cells, so the treatment works best on people whose skin highly contrasts the ink of their tattoo. If the laser cannot distinguish between the ink and skin tone, it may inadvertently damage healthy skin and cause unnecessary blisters, burns and other complications. Contrast between skin and ink is what makes the procedure effective.

Even self-tanner usage before any laser tattoo removal session is contraindicated to a treatment since it could impact the outcome as much as a real tan. Some self-tanners also contain activators that can react with laser treatments and lead to skin discolorations.

If it is necessary to be out and exposed to the sun after a Laser Tattoo Removal session, it is highly recommended that the treated area be covered with a piece of fabric thick enough to prevent any uva rays  from penetrating the skin, otherwise it can cause hyper-pigmentation or sun damage. Simply wearing sunblock and having exposure to the sun is not sufficient.

The recovery process post laser tattoo removal is more crucial than the treatment, so you may wish to book your treatments over the winter, when your exposure to the sun will be much less.

For more information on Tattoo Removal in Toronto, visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-tattoo-removal at Lasting Looks Clinic.

Laser Tattoo Removal Toronto- Why So Many Sessions?

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Laser Tattoo Removal - Why So Many Sessions?

Almost a third of people who have tattoos, live to regret it. What seemed like a good idea at the time may later be a cause for buyer’s remorse.  It is not surprising that those that have contemplated tattoo removal are amazed that it takes numerous sessions to remove a tattoo.

One reason is that tattoos are stacked pigment or inks beneath the skin and cannot be broken down in one session. Any aggressive laser tattoo removal treatments can cause permanent scarring, and no one wants to trade a tattoo for a scar.

Lasers emit short intense pulses of light that pass through the skin and target pigment. The wavelengths sent from the laser breaks up the pigment, enabling your body to absorb the residual macrophages. The ink is then excreted via kidneys, liver, etc.

Not all lasers are the same or carry the same wavelengths. This can be a contributing factor in the rate of removal. 1064 nm and 532 nm wavelengths are the most popular wavelengths used in laser tattoo removal. All tattoo removal patients will require a minimum of 5-10 treatments.

Removal protocol and outcome will be dependent on a few factors, such as the volume and ink type originally used, location of the tattoo, skin color, whether it is a professional or amateur tattoo, or has pre-existing scarring.

Factors which are favorable for tattoo removal are:

  • Placement is closer to upper body
  • Lighter skinned candidates
  • One color of ink, black is best
  • Not a cover up tattoo
  • No scarring
  • Low concentration of ink like shading

When a tattoo is no longer desirable, you can laser it or surgically remove it, however the safest method is laser tattoo removal.

Spacing between each session is generally 6 weeks apart and 8 weeks for darker skinned patients. This is to allow your body to properly heal and absorb the pigment particles after the laser procedures.

For more information on Tattoo Removal in Toronto, visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/laser-tattoo-removal at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

 

Dermal Fillers Toronto For Temples

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Dermal Fillers For Temples

An area that is most often overlooked in facial rejuvenation is the temple area. Hollowness and volume loss in the temples begins in our mid-30’s and progresses from there.

Although most temples do have a slight concavity, too much concavity changes the shape or silhouette of the face and can cause it to look elongated. Hollowing of the temples also creates a skeletal appearance at the outer part of the eye socket, giving the appearance that the outer brow is drooping. The eyes can also appear less open.

Although this hollowness can occur from bone loss, age and genetics, men and women that are extremely athletic, experience hollowness from weight loss in the temple area as well.

The good news is that temple rejuvenation not only makes you look better, but is commonly corrected without surgery.

Dermal fillers will enhance not only the temples, but it will also create a lifting of the corners of the cheek as volume is restored thus creating a more youthful balanced face.

Another advantage to filling temples is that a fuller temple makes the outer eyebrow lengthen and become more visible, giving the impression of a lifting and lengthening of the eye.

The most common treatment methods for hollow temples are fat augmentation, and injectable fillers. Dermal Fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane or Teosyal are Hyaluronic Acid based and can last up to 2 years dependent on the type of filler chosen.

Typically 1 syringe of dermal filler is injected into each temple. Up to 2 syringes per side may be required to correct severely concave temples. Results are immediate and last about 12 months.

Dermal Filler can be injected either deep along the bone of the temples or superficially. Although there is no downtime, there can be minor swelling in the area for a few days, since the temple area is thin and extremely vascular.

For more information on dermal fillers visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

Skin Tightening Toronto – Belkyra or Neck Surgery?

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Skin Tightening

Sagging skin on the neck happens for a variety of reasons. Reasons can include losing a significant amount of weight, genetics or just natural aging.

Tightening skin and removing unwanted fat or fullness under the chin, can be addressed either surgically or non-surgically.

A surgical neck lift with liposuction is a permanent surgical procedure that removes excess skin, fat, and tightens underlying muscles. A cosmetic surgeon will discuss different surgical approaches for a patient who wants to reshape a full chin, versus a patient who wants to eliminate a sagging “turkey neck.

If the fat is removed and the elasticity of the skin is not good, then a neck lift is done in conjunction with the liposuction so that the excess skin can be removed.

A surgical neck lift requires the patient to be under anesthesia, and surgery can take up to three hours. Patients will require three incision points, around the ears, behind the ears and under the chin. This surgical procedure will cause bruising and swelling and may take up to 3 months to resolve.

A non-surgical improvement known as Belkyra is a non-surgical injectable treatment. Belkyra is the only Health Canada approved injection to specifically improve fullness found under the chin.  Belkyra has proven to be an excellent injectable for reduction of submental fat, as it destroys fat cells. Belkyra’s active ingredient is deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that helps to break down and absorb dietary fat.   After a Belkyra treatment, there is also an inflammatory response that occurs. This inflammation causes the area to swell for several days, and causes the skin in that area to tighten up. The amount of skin tightening can vary from patient to patient. Three to four treatments of Belkra are required for permanent results.

The only option for lifting a large amount of loose skin and muscle is surgery, such as a neck or facelift, since Belkyra will not address severely lax skin or underlying muscles.

To see if you are a candidate for Belkyra, visit Lasting Looks Clinic at www.lastinglooks.ca .

Anti-Aging Treatments Toronto

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Anti Aging Treatments

There is no escaping the aging process, and the fountain of youth has yet to be discovered.

In our 20’s, skin and facial structure is at its peak, baby fat gives the face a fuller look and skin is supple with a glow. In our 30’s we start to notice less baby fat, volume loss, while the skin starts to look tired with some wrinkling. In our 40’s we notice bone loss, while frown lines, and sun damage are more prominent.

Preventative action can be taken at any age with appropriate treatments, and a proper skin care routine.

Men and women in their 20’s should take preventative action in regards to their skin. Sunblock is an incredible protector for skin. At this age, although skin is at its prime, acne may be an issue. Laser treatments and chemical peels can help combat this concern.

In our 30’s collagen production starts to slow down. Some, if not most of the baby fat is gone and skin looks thinner. Wrinkles such as frown lines and crow’s feet may become more prevalent. Some may also notice broken capillaries around the nose or cheeks.

With some help from Botox and Dermal Fillers, restoring lost volume and relaxing muscles from creating future frown lines can aid in preventing some aging. Chemical peels and IPL can help rejuvenate the skin, tighten pores, as well as evening out skin texture.  IPL will also target sunspots, broken capillaries and spider veins.

The 40’s unfortunately can bring saggy thinner wrinkled skin. Skin shifts with time, eye sockets begin to hollow, and the cheeks deflate while the jaw recedes. Wrinkles are more pronounced even at rest, while bone loss is more apparent. Collagen stimulation and reproduction is essential at this point. Ultherapy is a good choice for creating new collagen, lifting the skin as well as tightening the muscles.

Micro needling as well can regenerate and thicken skin to youthful thickness and natural glow.

Botox and dermal fillers such a Juvederm, Teosyal are non-surgical injections that will replace volume where bone has been lost, such as the temples, nasal folds, chin, lips and cheeks.

Although age is nothing but a number, slowing the effects of aging can be easier than ever today. With anti-aging treatments, minimally invasive or completely non-invasive, it is possible to attain a refreshed, healthy, and vibrant face year after year.

For more information on anti-aging treatments visit Lasting Looks Clinic at www.lastinglooks.ca .

Lip Augmentation Toronto-Who is a Candidate?

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Lip Augmentation

Anyone who would like fuller lips can be a good candidate for lip injections.

Some people are born with naturally thin lips, while others may have uneven, asymmetrical lips which may make other features seems out of proportion with the rest of their facial features. Lip augmentation can also be helpful at turning back the clock and restoring lips to their more youthful appearance.

Lip Fillers are commonly made up of synthesized Hyaluronic Acid. Hyaluronic Acid is naturally produced in your body. Because hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in the body, no prior allergy test is needed.  Dermal fillers like these,can add volume, smooth out fine lines, reshape, and correct asymmetry without surgery.

With all the benefits there are of getting lip augmentation, there are certain contraindications as well.

If you are hypersensitive to hyaluronic acid, which is the main ingredient of the dermal filler, then you are more prone to side effects. If you are prone to hypertrophic scarring, then there is a chance that you may develop hypertrophic scars from this treatment.

If you have cold sores or prone to them, your specialist should be notified, as cold sores are caused by a virus that can become activated by the disruption of the skin using dermal filler.

Lip augmentation results last between 6 months to 1-year dependent on the dermal filler that is chosen.

To learn more about lip injections visit: https://www.lastinglooks.ca/lip-augmentation-toronto/or to book a consultation to learn whether this cosmetic procedure is right for you visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

Injectable Rhinoplasty Toronto- Correcting Surgical Rhinoplasty

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One of the most prominent features of the face is without a doubt is the nose, and those that decide to have rhinoplasty or a “nose job”, usually do so to achieve improved facial harmony.

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to reshape the nose, and is considered to be the most difficult of all cosmetic surgical procedures to perform.

A large volume of patients who are dissatisfied with their surgical rhinoplasty, have a fear of having a revision rhinoplasty.

Small deformities or irregularities may be challenging to correct with surgery, however if the problem is slight, a non-surgical injectable rhinoplasty can correct and or improve minor contour irregularities, and deformities from a previous rhinoplasty.

Dermal Fillers are shown to be better at contouring than surgery, as they provide the ability to treat deformities without disrupting adjacent areas.

Injectable rhinoplasty uses dermal fillers which are made of Hyaluronic Acid, such as Juvederm, Restylane and Teosyal. These fillers can be injected to straighten a nasal profile, lift a droopy tip, create a nose bridge, and smooth a visible bump.

Dermal fillers should last between 9-12 months, depending on how quickly your body metabolizes the product.

One of the greatest benefits of non-surgical rhinoplasty is that the procedure is reversible in most cases. If a patient is unsatisfied for any reason, a special enzyme known as “Hyaluronidase” can be injected into the treatment area. Because dermal fillers are not permanent, patients will need to return approximately every 6 months for touch-up treatments.

Any time a correction is needed to fix a surgical Rhinoplasty with dermal fillers, be sure to see someone who is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, or an Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon who specializes in Rhinoplasty.

For more information on injectable rhinoplasty visit https://www.lastinglooks.ca/injectable-rhinoplasty-toronto/ at Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.