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Let’s Face It
We all feel better when we look refreshed and rejuvenated and ready to take on the world. But with hectic work schedules and multiple demands, it’s not easy to schedule an extended vacationor a trip to the gym to achieve that look.
Fortunately, there are a number of safe, non-invasive cosmetic treatments that give impressive results without surgery and best of all, no downtime.
Thermage and the fractional laser skin resurfacing (Fraxel) are two options that are effectivein reducing fine lines and wrinkles, improving the skin’s tone and texture and tighteninglax skin.“We see many patients who want to improve their looks but still look natural,” said Dr. Mark Lupin, founding director of Cosmedica Laser Centre. “Two of our most popular procedures are Thermage which works well for tightening skin and the Fraxel laser which improves the tone and texture of the skin. Everyone’s needs are different, however, so each patient should come in for a thorough consultation so they can make an informed decision.”
Thermage is the gold standard fornon-invasive skin tightening and contouring and has many benefits; most notably thatnatural results can be achieved in only one treatment, with no downtime. That means patients can resume normal activities almost immediately. And, it’s effective for all skin types. “Since 2004, I’ve performed more than 165Thermage treatments with great results,” said Lupin. “Patients tell me the results often exceed their expectations and they feel better about themselves.” Research shows results can last for years depending on your skin condition and aging process. To date, approximately 300,000 Thermage treatments have been performed world wide.
The Fraxel laser rejuvenates the skin bytargeting aged and sun damaged skin and improving texture, tone and pore size. It also reduces brown spots, sun damage, wrinkles and scars. The Fraxel laser treats unwanted pigment cells while carefully preserving the surrounding tissue and promotes the skin’s natural process for creating new, healthy tissue to replace the damaged cells. A Fraxel treatment is effective for the face, neck, chest and handswith little orno downtime. Depending on the number of areas treated, most patients can resume normal activities shortly following the treatment.
Dr. Mark Lupin is a qualified dermatologist with sub specialty training in laser medicine and neurology. He teaches advanced laser and injection techniques to physicians across Canada. Cosmedica Laser Centre in Victoriais an accredited surgical facility and the only centre on Vancouver Islandto offer Thermage.
Marylou Wakefield is the Director of Communications at Cosmedica Laser Centre