This time of year is--perhaps surprisingly--an ideal time to pursue laser hair removal treatments. In addition to ensuring your skin will be smooth and soft in time for summer, undergoing laser hair removal in the fall and winter often improves results. Because your skin is likely to have lower levels of melanin--the brown pigment that …
Over the last 20 years, there have been numerous advancements in technology for body contouring. As a Vancouver, BC, plastic surgeon, I want the best for my patients, not just the "treatment-of-the-day". I review and evaluate the science-based evidence for all potential treatment options, and I select only the best and most effective ones for …
As the air turns crisp and summer turns to fall, it seems only natural to want to freshen up and make changes to improve your skin or body. While we think any time is a good time for aesthetic improvement, some treatments are especially well-suited for autumn. Here are some of our favourite medspa services …
If you're a "blusher," you already know how frustrating it can be to have your skin give away your feelings before you do. You may go out of your way to avoid situations, emotions, and even food and drink that trigger an episode. But if you find yourself constantly red in the face, you may …
Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most consistently popular treatments offered at our Langley, BC, med spa near Vancouver. Fractional laser resurfacing is one of the most effective methods of restoring a more youthful skin appearance, especially when combined with intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments. Our ThreeForMe™ treatment using the Icon laser platform addresses …
How do you know which nonsurgical facial rejuvenation treatment can really provide the results you're looking for? At our Vancouver med spa, we begin with a thorough Advanced Skin Analysis. During that comprehensive assessment of your skin, we work together to determine which treatments are best suited for your concerns. Patients wanting to improve on the …
It's natural to tread carefully when thinking about doing something big and transformative in life. Spontaneity has its place, but it's best to be thoughtful about the moments that really change us. And so it is with breast augmentation with implants. At our Vancouver plastic surgery practice, nearly every one of my breast augmentation patients …
Antioxidants like Vitamin C helps keep your skin looking youthful and healthy. There are plenty of foods rich in vitamin C, of course, but the body can also absorb vitamin C through the skin. That's why, even for people using anti-aging injectables such as BOTOX COSMETIC® and dermal fillers and having skin treatments, I recommend …
When it comes to skin, a healthy, radiant glow is something makeup can't replicate. It comes from nourishing and caring for your skin, every single day. But with more and more skincare products and treatments cropping up, it can be a challenge to make sense of what to use and when! In the spirit of making …
Our medical spa patients often have questions about these common fat reduction treatment methods. Both SculpSure® and CoolSculpting® permanently destroy fat cells and have widespread patient satisfaction. We evaluated both body contouring technologies and chose SculpSure for our Vancouver med spa patients who want proven nonsurgical fat reduction. Here's what makes it our preferred method. …