Get anti-aging laser treatments in Surrey (Vancouver), plus other advanced solutions for mature skin

Sometimes referred to generically as ‘injectables,’ these solutions go under the skin to smooth wrinkles and give a more youthful look. They can do this by relaxing facial muscles, or by adding volume to ‘lift’ wrinkles and facial features. As a result, they achieve non-surgical skin tightening.

We carry a wide selection of neuromodulators and dermal fillers at our clinic. Many of these are top brands with proven track records. Some require special training to administer. Our selection and training gives us the flexibility to offer case-specific solutions to our clientele.

Note: only trained doctors and nurses perform injections at our clinic. This is for your safety.

Read more about our anti-aging, injectable solutions here.

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Depending on your case, we may recommend using light-based treatments to remove dark spots, redness and the like, which often come with age. We may also use this method to stimulate collagen and elastin in your skin.

Different types of lasers perform differently on the skin. Some are attracted to certain pigments (colours), while others help to speed up cell turnover, or tighten skin. Our clinic hosts a variety of lasers, in order to address multiple skin conditions. This also gives you consistent care, from one provider.

Our line of cosmetic laser treatments include:

• Fractional CO2 non-ablative laser skin resurfacing
• Fraxel® DUAL laser skin rejuvenation
• Clear + Brilliant® mild laser skin rejuvenation
• PicoSure™ and enlighten® for picosecond laser skin renewal
• Clarity™ photofacials
• excel® V redness removal and skin tightening
• Erbium YAG (Er:YAG) laser peels and skin ablations (with strong or mild options)

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Lasers are very popular, and very effective for aging skin. However, they are not the only technological advances that can be used for medical cosmetic purposes.

Radio frequency and heat generating devices can also induce anti-aging effects. We have a line of these offerings at our clinic, including:

• Ultherapy® ultrasound-based skin tightening
• Infini™ RF microneedling (as well as non-heated microneedling)
• truSculpt® iD fat removal and skin tightening
• GentleWaves® LED Photomodulation

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We’re not limited to fancy lasers and high-tech machines at our clinic. We aim to offer a comprehensive, holistic skin service. When it comes to aging skin, that means battling fine lines, just as much as deep folds and wrinkles. It also means scheduling you for regular skin maintenance, using low-intensity options. These are important to keep you ‘ahead of the game’ when it comes to anti-aging skin care routines. They go alongside our deeper skin procedures.

To that end, we help our clients with spa-grade, ‘upkeep’ treatments such as:

• HydraFacial™
• Microdermabrasion
• Chemical peels (including the Jessner Peel and milder options)
• Carbon peels

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While we can help with procedural skin care to fight signs of aging, nothing can replace your at-home skin regimen. Keeping fine lines and wrinkles at bay will always involve daily diligence.

Think of anti-aging like brushing your teeth – you can’t expect the dentist’s office to solve all your oral health problems. But small, regular steps performed daily will make your dentist’s job much more effective. Skin care follows the same principle.

Whether with high quality formulations, like the SkinMedica® line, or prescriptions, our doctor can recommend at-home solutions specific to your needs.

We also sell broad-spectrum, high SPF makeup at our clinic. This provides for an all-in-one product; we have options that give daytime skin care, tinted coverage and sun protection in a single bottle. Remember: when it comes to aging prevention, you can’t over-protect your skin from the sun! Nothing will help your youthful glow like SPF, and staying away from UV exposure.

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This type of aging is from your genetics. It’s also called the ‘natural aging process.’ It starts in your mid-20s, when collagen production slows down, elastin is less elastic, dead skin cells don’t shed as quickly. As a result, cell turnover is not as quick. Your skin starts to look ‘old’ because your skin cells are actually ‘older’ than the ones hiding beneath your epidermis (i.e. top skin layer).

Intrinsic aging is a slow process. It can occur on your skin, and in your body, for years before you notice it.

However, the rate at which you start seeing gray hairs or wrinkles will depend on your genetics. Some people start seeing these signs around age 20, while others won’t see them until age 40. There is no way to prevent or predict the genetic signs of aging.

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This type of aging is from environmental factors. Namely, it is from exposure to free radical damage, especially from UV rays (i.e. the sun and tanning beds, which accelerate aging). UV rays cause what is known as ‘photoaging.’ Most premature aging is related to this type of sun damage. We explain more about how this happens at a cellular level, here.

You may think you don’t have sun damage yet, but this may not be the case. With UV photographs, such as with a VISIA® skin analysis, we can see age spots forming under your visible skin. It can be years before they come up to the surface.

People with fair skin and a long history of sun exposure can develop more signs of photoaging than those with darker skin. Signs of photoaging include wrinkles, brown spots, sagging skin and uneven complexion, like melasma.

Without sun protection, it will be hard to tackle any type of aging skin issue. We will always recommend a broad-spectrum, high SPF sunscreen, with reapplication every two hours (even on cloudy days, or indoors, if you’re near windows).

Other external aging factors include repetitive facial expressions, sleeping positions, smoking, stress, gravity, lack of exercise, alcohol use and sleep deprivation.