It’s That Time!
- Posted by: Diane Dosaj on May 5th, 2011.
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Its that time of year where we start spending more time outdoors and hence exposure to the harmful effects of the sun.Ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB). UVB rays are the ones that can cause sunburn. UVA rays, which penetrate deeper into the skin than UVB rays, can lead to premature aging of the skin and also may suppress the immune system, which in turn can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. UVB rays cannot pass through glass (such as car windows), but UVA rays can.
Make sure the sunscreen you use has an SPF factor of at least 20 and that there is protection against both the UVA and UVB rays.
A“broad spectrum” sunscreen protects against both. In order to achieve broad spectrum coverage, make sure your sunscreens contain a combination of some of the ingredients below:
UVB
- octyl methoxycinnamate
- octyl salicylate
UVA
- avobenzone (Parsol 1789)
- oxybenzone
- ecamsule (Mexoryl SX)
- menthyl anthranilate
UVA/UVB
- cinoxate
- sulisobenzone
Or if you have sensitive skin a broad spectrum physical blocker, such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide may be used instead.
Everyone should use an SPF of at least 15 for routine daily wear, even on overcast days—up to 80 percent of the sun’s burning rays pass through clouds. This holds true for both darker and lighter complexions. If you plan to be in the sun for an extended period, you should wear a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and reapply every two hours.
Sun damage happens slowly over time and starts at an early age.so practice safe skin protocols and you will stay younger looking longer and reduce your chances of developing skin cancer
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Fractional Laser!
- Posted by: Diane Dosaj on January 28th, 2011.
Coming Monday January 31st!!!
This is a one time treatment that can improve brown spots, sundamage, tone and give your skin a better texture. The entire face can be treated or just the eye areawhich tends to show th first signs of aging.
Anyone with light to medium skin tones and skin imperfections will benefit from a Pearl Fractional treatment.
Look at our before and after photos on our website. These are our own clients who have had amazing results!
Introducing Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™
- Posted by: Joanne Greene on May 27th, 2010.
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We are proud to announce that SkinBeautiful is one of the first Medispas in Ontario to offer the new Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ as part of our wide range of services.
Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ is the latest generation of hyaluronic acid (HA) volumisers. Multiple scientific studies demonstrate how the Juvéderm® range of products differs from other facial enhancement options.
Long-lasting Results
In a clinical study of 102 patients with facial volume loss, each patient received one treatment with Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™. Six to 18 months after the treatment, an assessment found almost 65% of patients’ facial volume was rated as being ‘very much improved’. And, more than seven out of 10 patients described their facial volume as being ‘very good’ during 6 to 18 months following the treatment.
Patient assessment of the efficacy of Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ 6–18 months after treatment:
Smooth, Consistent Gel for Ease of Treatment
Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ was developed to be smoother than other hyaluronic acid (HA) volumisers, making it easier to inject during treatment and resulting in a smooth, natural look and feel. Take a look . . . you can see the difference.
Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ vs Wrinkle Fillers
Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ was specifically developed to restore lost facial volume (e.g. in the cheeks, cheekbones, and chin). While wrinkle fillers like Juvéderm® ULTRA offer excellent results when applied to fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, Juvéderm 4 and Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ is often better suited to larger scale facial volumising. With our morphing tool, you can see for yourself the many benefits offered by both Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ and Juvéderm® ULTRA. Try it.
Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ vs Other Facial Volumisers
Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ is associated with a lower incidence of adverse events and allergic reactions than other facial volumisers. So medical aesthetic physicians can treat their patients with confidence.
The table below compares the incidence of adverse events including nodules (bumps) and granulomas (bumps or lesions with inflammation); swelling and bruising; and product migration (moving to a place other than the treatment site).
Adverse events demonstrated in clinical studies with competitors to Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™:
Effectiveness of Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™
A recent prospective study of Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™, undertaken by Klaus Hoffmann, MD, and the Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ Study Investigators Group, Department of Dermatology, Ruhr University, Bochum, Germany, assessed the current aesthetic use of Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™. The study demonstrated treatment with Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ to be highly effective.
There are two recognised ways of measuring the effectiveness of products on their ability to improved facial appearance and a reduction of lines and wrinkles. The first is the Ascher Scale, which measures volume loss. The second is the Global Aesthetic Improvement Score (GAIS), which measures improvement in volume and appearance.
When assessed in a clinical trial using these 2 recognised measures, Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ showed a significant decline in scores on the Ascher Scale, indicating a significant improvement in facial volume. It also showed a significant improvement in volume and appearance in the GAIS scale.
Physicians rated 89% of patients as very much improved or much improved after treatment with Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™; not a single patient was rated as having no change or as worsening. And, that’s not all—76% of patient participants rated themselves as very much improved or much improved.
Patient Satisfaction With Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™
The same prospective study demonstrated a high level of satisfaction with the results of treatment with Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™. Nearly of the all study participants who underwent treatment with Juvéderm™ VOLUMA™ would recommend treatment to a friend. Additionally, most would be very or quite likely to return for treatment.
Fractional Before and After..Check This Out!!
- Posted by: Arun Dosaj on January 26th, 2010.
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Before Pearl Fusion
18 Days Post Fusion
Before Pearl Fusion(Pearl with Pearl Fractional
1 month post Pearl Fusion
Featured in O! Magazine’s The Skin Fixers, celebrated on The Doctors and the talk-of-the-town in Toronto, Fractional Laser came to SkinBeautiful for one-week Here are the first before and after pictures of two of our patients!
I welcome your questions about the Pearl Fusion and Fractional treatments!
NEW! Hair Growth Therapy
- Posted by: Joanne Greene on December 17th, 2009.
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Laser hair growth therapy comes to Belleville!
Yes, you can have thicker, fuller looking hair! With our revolutionary laser “bio-stimulation” men and women can enjoy natural, rejuvenated hair growth. For more information, see Hair Growth Therapy and call soon to book your consultation and ask for introductory special offers!
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