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Acne Treatments Toronto – Accutane Versus Chemical Peels

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Acne Treatments Toronto Accutane Versus Chemical Peels

When a person is plagued by acne, they want nothing more than to be rid of it.
When deciding on the best course of treatment, one may decide to use over the counter products or be treated by a professional using chemical peels.
One difference between the two is that prescription medication such as Accutane targets the immune system to target acne.
Some of these medications are to be taken daily and are very high in strength. This can greatly affect your immune system, and create adverse side effects. Although these medications are aggressive, they are not always guaranteed to effectively get rid of acne.
Professional skin treatments such as Chemical peels are very effective in targeting acne without affecting the internal immune system.
Lasting Looks Clinic offers chemical peels such as glycolic, salicylic, AHA, BHA, and glutathione. All of these ingredients target acne, sun spots, wrinkles, skin texture and much more.
Professional treatments not only treat acne but also improve the skins surface and appearance while providing safe lasting results.
Chemical peels can be done once every three weeks depending on your skin condition.
Start a new skin regimen and visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto today to see what we can do for you!

Acne Toronto- Adult Acne

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Acne Toronto- Adult Acne

Three out of five adults experience adult acne.
There is nothing more frustrating than reaching adulthood and suddenly having to deal with acne breakouts.
What is adult acne?
Adult acne is similar to regular teenage acne in that hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples, and usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders. Women may experience breakouts during their menstrual cycle.
There are many factors that can cause adult acne such as: hormones, diet, skin care products, stress, and medications. All or just one may trigger adult acne.
Is there any solution to adult acne?
Top priority is a proper skin care regime. This includes chemical peels to combat existing active adult acne and future breakouts.
Chemical peels that contain salicylic acid, glycolic or alpha-hydroxy acid can unclog hair follicles and remove trapped dead cells from skin and target adult acne. Chemical peels can be done every 3-6 weeks depending on the strength of the peel. Chemical peels help to exfoliate and trigger new skin growth resulting in improved skin texture.
Skin care products that prolong the results of a chemical peel are essential at keeping adult acne at bay. Gentle exfoliators such as Lasting Looks Clinic “Daily Clarifying Lotion” are gentle enough to not agitate the skin but are effective in removing the outer layers of dead skin cells.
Visit Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto today to see our products and services that can help treat your adult acne today!

Acne Toronto & Cell Phones

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acne and cell phones

Whether it’s hormonal, stress related or bacteria related, there are many causes of acne.

Recently we have been seeing more and more patients with acne being aggravated by cell phones and facial threading.

Cell phones are generally held up against your cheek and jaw area. Cell phones pick up bacteria from hands as well as unclean surfaces. A bacterium is then transferred to facial area causing an outbreak.

A method of hair removal called threading is also another culprit of the spread of acne. Threading involves pulling the hair out of the skin by snagging it with a thread.

When hair is being pulled out in various directions it disturbs the normal follicle alignment.  When this happens the natural sebum in the skin cannot get through the misaligned pores and follicles, and causes blockages in the skin thus leading to acne. After threading the occurrence acne may be more prevalent on the cheek area or jaw line area as well.

Regardless of the cause of your acne Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto can offer you the appropriate treatments like chemical peels and laser not only to reduce and clear your acne,  but also provide you with a skin regimen to prevent future acne breakouts.

Acne Peels Toronto- Physician Strength

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acne and chemical peel

A physician strength professional peel is not available in a spa or aesthetic salon due to the higher strength of acids being used.

These acids may include Glycolic, Salicylic, Retin A and Lactic among others.

We can treat mild acne with a combination of milder peels that use various acids like Salicylic and Glycolic acids as well as products specifically formulated for home use.

For deeper more stubborn acne we have stronger peels including The Perfect Peel.

This type of chemical peel will also help with deeper acne scarring and discoloration of the skin but will require a few days of down time while your skin actively peels. Generally more than one peel of any type is required to achieve optimal results.

Our customized treatment plan may also include other treatments including IPL or the use of injectable fillers to lift deeper scar. Proper home care and a zinc oxide sunblock is as important as well.

Lasting Looks Clinic is a Laser Medical clinic that was one of the the first in Toronto. We have over 15 years of experience in successfully treating acne and other skin conditions.

Acne Toronto & Today’s Hottest Stars

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acne scars Toronto, What Do You Have in Common with Today’s Hottest stars?

If you currently suffer with acne or now have residual acne scarring Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto may have your solution.

Did you know that Brittney, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Cameron Diaz, Adam Levine and numerous other stars have all had acne in the past and some still continue to suffer from it.

At Lasting Looks Clinic in Etobicoke we have numerous treatments that can help you to control acne and get rid of both the problem and acne scarring.

This can range from topical treatments to Chemical Acne Peels and Laser treatments to help resolve scars and redness. As there are many causes and types of acne, we can put together a customized treatment plan that is effective for you.

Chemical Peels can vary in strength and type and therefore have different results. Not all peels can be used on all skin types. Clinical peels can help to get rid of the bumpiness, discoloration and scarring caused by acne. IPL can reduce the redness and depth of scarring that you have been left with. At Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto we have your acne solution! Visit us at www.lastinglooks.ca

Microdermabrasion Toronto- Is it the Right Treatment For You?

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 Microdermabrasion Before And After, Microdermabrasion treatments

 Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto uses only medical grade equipment so our Microdermabrasion treatments are quite different from those found in a salon/spa.

Our Microdermabrasion equipment has numerous settings for treating scars and stretch marks. We tailor our treatments from the most aggressive to the mildest settings for the most sensitive skins.

The goal that we strive for in our Microdermabrasion treatments is to have your skin be more refined, clearer, brighter and for lessening of scars with little to no downtime. You can resume regular activity immediately following your treatments.

At Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto Microdermabrasion treatments in combination with the proper home care products or other treatments can help you to have the beautiful skin you’ve longed for.

Chemical Peels Toronto-For Acne??

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Acne

If you are suffering from acne then a clinical peel or chemical peel is probably your best treatment option. People of all ages, ethnicities and skin types can benefit from a customized peel from Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

Chemical peels vary in strength and type depending on the type of acne and type of skin.

We take into consideration such things as lifestyle, work as well as the amount of social downtime that you have available when we are determining the type of peel we will perform on your acne.

An acne peel as well as selective home care products is part of your individualized treatment plan from Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto.

The peel we choose to treat your acne can significantly improve your skin after the very first treatment.

Generally we can perform peels on your acne skin anywhere from 10 days to 3 weeks apart depending on the type and strength of peel being used.

The amount of peeling also varies by the type of peel chosen. This can be anywhere from very little to significant peeling. Acne Peels can help to re-texture the skin leaving it much smoother and more even in color and most importantly it will lessen your breakouts.

 

Chemical Peel Toronto & Pyruvic Acid

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Pyruvic Acid Peel

At Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto we perform a Chemical Peel that uses Pyruvic Acid as one of its main ingredients. Pyruvic Acid is a naturally occurring acid that is usually derived from apples or honey.

What makes a Pyruvic Acid peel different from other Chemical Peels is that they can penetrate the skin to its mid layers very easily. Pyruvic Acid Chemical Peels are very effective in treating more lined and aged skin or a thicker skin or sun-damaged skin such as actinic keratosis.

With a Pyruvic Acid Chemical Peel from Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto your skin will be less wrinkled, brighter and have better tone with very little downtime.

Chemical Peels Toronto & Aging Skin

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Ways to Age Your Skin

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, so it takes a lot of abuse. You put your skin at risk when you leave it unprotected outdoors or in settings that are environmentally risky.
Here’s what not to do if you want to preserve your skin.

Skimp on Sunscreen

Your sunscreen probably isn’t shielding you from sun damage because most of us don’t apply the recommended sunblock with ZINC. If you’re going to be outside, always wear protective clothing and a wide-brimmed hat, seek the shade, & wear sunblock. Or else you can cause just a few of the common noticeable signs of aging Wrinkles, and Brown Spots (pigmentation). Lather up and protect your skin!

Smoke

You know about the health risks of smoking, but did you know that smoking could also lead to wrinkles? Study after study shows how extensively smoking ages the skin. It does a lot of what the sun does. It just does it inside the body instead of outside

Smoking also yellows the skin, interferes with its blood supply, and slows wound healing. So we suggest doing a microdermabrasion or  chemical peels to exfoliate those dead skin cells and rejuvenate your skin.

Scrub Your Skin

Washing your face is a good idea. Scrubbing it isn’t. Scrubbing can be very irritating to the skin, A lot of times, people who have acne will feel like they have to scrub the skin to make it better, but that can actually worsen the acne. Use peels to exfoliate your skin.

Pop Your Pimples

Control any sudden urge to pop a pimple. Picking can actually make the acne worse and lead to permanent acne scarring. Instead of popping pimples, try a salicylic acid peel

Stress Out

It’s not your imagination. Stress really does show in your skin. It’s not well understood, but it’s clear that stress makes many skin conditions worse. It can cause wrinkles. Sometimes too deep that botox isn’t the answer you may need Juvederm Filler. Stress can cause flare-ups of psoriasis and rosacea as well as acne. Photo Facial (IPL) is recommended to treat these conditions.

Overeat

When you gain a lot of weight, your skin has to stretch to accommodate your new girth. Lose the weight and you’ll be left with flabby, saggy skin. Ultherapy is a non-surgical facelift that uses ultrasound technology to tighten and tone the face, neck, and décolleté.

Chemical Peels Toronto & Glycolic

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Glycolic Peel

At Lasting Looks Clinic in Toronto we believe that Glycolic Acid peels when combined with the proper skin care regime are excellent as an Anti Aging Treatment.

Glycolic Acid Peels utilize Glycolic Acid which is naturally derived usually from sugar cane and other fruit sources. Glycolic Acid is a very small molecule which makes it easy to penetrate the skin to different levels depending on the strength used.

Chemical Peels at Lasting Looks Clinic will help your skin be fresher clearer and more vibrant with little to no downtime. Glycolic Acid Peels as with other Chemical Peels will help your skin cells to regenerate quicker leaving you with healthier skin cells.

At Lasting Looks Clinic Glycolic Acid Peels can be done on most areas of the face and body and depending on the strength and can be repeated anywhere from 10 days to one month apart.