Dermaceutic has been working with dermatologists for several decades and has extensive experience in the area of peels. It is healthy and necessary to exfoliate your skin on a regular basis to promote new regeneration. Peels are great for use as anti-aging treatments, or mild scarring and also used to refresh the skin periodically.

The benefits of this peel: it can correct sun damage, reduce mild scarring, reduce the visible signs of wrinkles, improve dark skin discolouration, remove excessive/stubborn blackheads, reduce excessive oils and correct hyperpigmentation. 

A peel in no way alters the shape of your face. It is an entirely natural and effective procedure performed by a professional. It is discreet, so those around you will find you radiant without knowing why! 

Superficial peels work smarter to rescue your skin from the winter's elements. One of the best ways to shake off a case of "winter skin" is to treat yourself to a superficial chemical peel treatment. PCA Skin Professional peels are a special blend of ultra-exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids and moisturizing ingredients. These treatments loosen built-up dead skin cells and reveal a fresher surface that responds more effectively to moisturizers. They also aid in the correction of aging skin, dryness, acne and hyperpigmentation. Best of all, they can be performed with little to no downtime.

PCA's Sensi Peel is the perfect peel solution for sensitive skin because the gentle formula can be layered according to specific skin needs.

For more mature and dehydrated skin, Ultra Peel I instantly improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps fade age spots and other skin discolourations.

Opting for lower-depth peels more frequently and consistently makes it possible to attain a skin care goal for the long-term instead of a one-time result that requires more recovery time.

Are you already using MD Lash Factor and want to enhance your results?

Try these three tips to make your eyes stand out even more:

1. Invest in an eyelash curler. Curling your upper lashes will widen the appearance of your eyes gives your lashes an extra oomph.

2. Try tinting. For those who have lighter lashes, professional salon/spa tinting will darken lashes to give a "mascara" effect.

3. Learn some wand tricks. When applying mascara, push the outer lashes towards the temples, the middle ones up towards the brows and the inner lashes to the nose. This sunray effect drastically makes lashes look even longer.

This surgery can be done in our private surgicentre or in combination with other surgeries at the Riverside Hospital. For more information, call us for a consultation to see if this surgical procedure is for you!

Complications such as potential infections can develop due to poor wound healing. Other risks may include problems with anaesthetic and poor surgical results. Some patients find it very difficult to stop smoking therefore, on occasion, I have declined surgery to those who simply can't quit. 

Smoking & Your Complexion: Did you know.... A few obvious characteristics of a smokers face are more established lines and wrinkles, especially around the mouth and upper lip. Deep lines may form on the cheeks and finer lines on the sides of the face and lower jaw.

The nicotine in cigarettes causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of your skin. This impairs blood flow to your skin, which creates a sallow or grayish skin tone. Many of the chemicals in tobacco smoke also damage collagen and elastin, fibres that give your skin its strength and elasticity. As a result, skin begins to sag, stain and wrinkle prematurely, and becomes dry and thin.

The good news is that some of the negative skin changes caused from smoking can be corrected or even reversed with specific treatments such as topical preparations, a series of chemical peels such as PCA (Physicians Choice of Arizona) or Glycolic Acid Peels and IPL photo-rejuvenation treatments. We often recommend the use of SkinTx for tissue repair and anti-aging. This program helps to increase cellular turnover and create a healthy looking skin tone. 

As we all know, the winter months can play havoc with our skin. We are told to drink lots of water to keep hydrated, but why not combat hydration from the outside in as well as the inside out and get the best of both worlds?

Jane Iredale's Facial Spritz collection are an excellent solution to achieving  maximum hydration. You can use the Spritzs when you are travelling, on the beach or whenever your skin needs instant refreshment or boosting.

 Each hydration mist has different benefits:

PomMist: Hydrates & refreshes the skin, helps protect against UV damage, sets mineral foundation, helps to conceal pores and fine lines, use to wet sponges and brushes for make up application & a fresh/clean scent that appeals to both men and women.

(contains pomegranate extract which possesses anti-skin-tumor-promoting effects)

D20: Hydrates and plumps cells, sets mineral foundation, helps to conceal pores and fine lines & use to wet sponges and brushes for make-up application.

 You might also want to also try using Jane Iredale's Dream Tint - SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer

to hydrate/brighten & bronze your skin... 

 For more information on Jane Iredale visit... 

The Jane Iredale Website 

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We hope you find our Newsletter informative and educational. If you have any further questions about any treatments/products mentioned in our Newsletter, please do not hesitate to contact us at 613-521-3223, mailbox@face.ca or www.face.ca.

Sincerely,

Dr. Gregory Antoniak M.D., F.R.C.S. (C)
Facial Surgery & Cosmetic Centre of Ottawa Inc,.