With Vancouver’s trademark grey skies rolling in, autumn is the ideal time to refresh your skin without worrying about sun exposure. In this article we will outline our favourite fall treatments as well as some key skin care tips to take your skin to the next level!
1. Light and Lasers
After a summer spent cycling along the Stanley Park Seawall in Vancouver or strolling along Fort Langley’s Fort to Fort Trail, IPL and resurfacing treatments help erase lingering sun damage. The fall and winter seasons are the best time to schedule your laser treatments to renew your skin before the holiday season. We like to combine intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments with laser skin resurfacing or RF microneedling treatments for a complete skin transformation for our Vancouver clients.
IPL photofacials target and reduce sun damage and broken capillaries, while resurfacing treatments such as Morpheus 8 or non-ablative 1540 laser reduce pore size and buff away unwanted fine lines. Combining 2 treatments in 1 visit not only saves you time but can also accelerate your results. We recommend a series of 3 to 5 treatments spaced 1 month apart to revamp your skin after the summer heat.
Photorejuvenation (IPL)
Before & After Photos
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
2. Chemical Peels
Like lasers, chemical peel treatments require downtime and protection from the sun after treatment. For this reason, the fall is the PERFECT time to get back on track with your chemical peels. Unlike the chemical peels you see on TV, our chemical peels don’t require you to hide a ‘tomato-red face’ for 10 days.
At YES Medspa we offer a range of chemical peel intensities that can target different skin concerns for different skin types. We have a chemical peel that is right for you, whether you are looking to:
- Reduce sun damage
- Decrease melasma
- Improve acne
- Fade redness
- Diminish wrinkles
- Reduce pore size
On average, you can expect 1 to 2 days of slightly pink or rosy skin, followed by 3 to 5 days of dry, flaky skin. As part of your treatment, we will provide specific post-treatment products to help reduce your recovery time and get you back to smooth skin in no longer than 1 week.
3. Body Contouring
It might seem counterintuitive to start a body contouring treatment series in the fall because we are moving into bulky sweater season … but by targeting and reducing unwanted fat now, you’ll be seeing results in time for that sneaky February Mexico trip or your next spring break vacation!
Clients come from Vancouver, Chilliwack, Langley, and across the Lower Mainland for body contouring treatments at YES Medspa. One reason is the opportunity to meet with Dr. Mosher before their nonsurgical treatments. During this consultation, he helps patients identify the areas that will respond best for optimal results. Here are our favourite nonsurgical options.
EMSCULPT NEO®
EMSCULPT NEO uses radiofrequency and high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy (HIFEM+) to not only reduce stubborn fat but also stimulate and build muscle. It can be used to:
- Build up your booty
- Flatten your abs
- Tone your flappy arms
In one treatment, EMSCULPT NEO completes 20,000 contractions without you having to set foot in the gym! Clinical studies have also shown an average increase of 25% in muscle mass and a 30% reduction in fat in a single series of treatments. Each series is approximately 4 to 6 treatments, followed by a single treatment every 3 to 6 months for muscle maintenance.
SculpSure®
SculpSure is a tried-and-true treatment at YES. It was the first FDA-approved thermal laser that targets subcutaneous fat non-invasively. Since 2015, YES Medspa has been offering this treatment to our Vancouver-area clients, and we are still loving the result! SculpSure is best suited to treat small, stubborn pockets of fat on your abdomen, flanks, back, or thighs. Results are visible approximately 6 to 12 weeks after your first treatment; however, 2 treatments are typically required to achieve your desired results.
4. Skin Care
Our customized skin care programs empower you to get the most from your at-home skincare regimen. We offer a selection of medical-grade skin care lines designed to treat a variety of skin conditions, such as acne, irregular pigmentation, rosacea, and other signs of aging. Our team of skincare experts will perform an in-depth skin analysis and customize a program to optimize your skin health and results.
Skin care tip #1: Retinol!
After the summer, the best thing to add back to your skincare routine is retinol! Retinol (vitamin A) is a key antiaging ingredient and should be a part of every skincare routine for men and women over the age of 30. Retinol is designed to increase cellular turnover. In other words, it causes your skin to ‘shed the old and make room for the new’, faster. This means we are offloading existing sun damage and pigment and stimulating collagen to improve textural concerns from acne scars and wrinkles quickly.
Retinol can also be used to dry out and purge active acne, leading to a smoother and clearer complexion. Be warned, though, that adding retinol to your routine should be done slowly and in a phased approach. As you increase cellular turnover, you will experience dry, flaky, and irritated skin. Our recommendation is to start 1 to 2 times per week and work your way up.
Skin care tip #2: Year-Round Sunscreen
Reminder to all you Vancouverites who believe SPF is only a 2-month per year requirement … it’s not! Although the majority of our year is spent under grey, rainy skies, the sun’s rays can still penetrate the clouds and damage our skin. Broad-spectrum SPF should be worn daily, all year round. This ensures that the nasty UVA (aging rays) stay away from us, and we can keep our skin young and elastic for much longer!
5. SKINVIVE® (skin boosters)
Colder weather causes drier skin. We are excited to now offer a revolutionary treatment called SKINVIVE to help our clients keep their skin hydrated all year long! SKINVIVE is a modified hyaluronic acid gel that is injected as small micro-droplets below the surface of the skin, increasing skin hydration and overall radiance for 6-9 months. When HA gel is injected superficially, it increases your skin’s natural ability to retain moisture and softness. The HA gel also helps to restore lost moisture due to summer sun damage by drawing water molecules to the points of injection. This treatment is performed by one of our amazing nurse injectors for ease of scheduling and can be completed in an easy 30-minute treatment session. Why suffer from dry, flaky skin all winter long? Book in for your SkinVIVE instead!
Let us help you choose the best treatments to achieve your goals. Dr. Mosher and our experienced medspa team look forward to helping you reveal your new look. Contact us online or
(604) 888-9378 to get started today!
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