Happy New Year to everyone! It is the month of January and that means post holiday blahs, dry skin, bills coming in from Christmas, seeing loved ones fly back to there far away homes and generally recovering from the whirlwind that is "The Season".
Most think it is time to tighten the belt and hunker down for the winter. On the contrary, getting a pick me up, freshen up treatment can be affordable and rejuvenating. A microderm abarasion can do wonders for dull, lifeless skin that has been exposed to overdoing it with the diet and alcohol, not to mention exposure to the elements, skiing or any outdoor activities in the winter. They are affordable and only take about an hour of your time.
Another great pick me up is to get some Botox. You don't have to spend a fortune to get a nice lift or relax around your eyes, and what a difference!
Your might want to try some tissue filler, like Juvederm. For a little more you could redefine your lips in a subtle manner. Just enough to feel perked up and pretty.
There are always beautiful products to brighten up your skin and leave it soft and glowing. I have been using a regime of a Salasic cleanser, then applying Vita Soothe serum mixed with Nutra Fill ( 4 more times as effective as Hyaluronic acid in plumping skin!) , then finish with a hyaluronic gel for under eyes (my tear troughs are almost all gone), then the icing on the cake, Ultra Benefits Moisturizing Cream. This program (by Cosmedical) has improved my skin so much I can hardly believe it. People can't believe my age!
Anyway, don't continue to feel glum this time of year. Embrace it and make it a positive opportunity to feel well and look fantastic! I dare you...........
Cheers to you and Happy New Year,
Love Laurie and Sandy.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Beauty tips for the festive season
With the holidays around the corner and Christmas parties approaching I'm sure we all want to look our best. Here are a few treatment tips to refresh, renew and rejuvenate your skin with very little down time and quick results.
The KTP laser is a quick laser treatment and it will remove small facial veins on the face, around the nose, and on the cheeks. It will also remove brown spots and small moles. The KTP can be used on not only the face but other areas such as the chest, neck, hands, arms and legs. Almost any where. The recovery is usually with in a week depending on what you are having treated.
Chemical peels are an awesome way to freshen up your skin, decrease pore size, and rejuvenate. This is a very quick treatment as well. The face will peel the most in the first 3 to 4 days but you will be able to continue working and carrying on with life. You will love the feel of your skin and the refreshing glow once the peeling process is over. This also can be complimented with a microdermabrasion a week to ten days later. Beautiful!
Don't forget a little Botox can reduce the tired or grumpy look, open up your eyes, lift your brows, lessen forehead wrinkles, and lift under your chin and jaw area. No down time. Wonderful! Add some hyluronic wrinkle fillers to add volume, give you a lift, and to decrease wrinkles. The results with filler are instant. Bruising and swelling can occur so give your self two weeks before an event.
We are always here for you! Happy Holidays!
Laurie and Sandy
The KTP laser is a quick laser treatment and it will remove small facial veins on the face, around the nose, and on the cheeks. It will also remove brown spots and small moles. The KTP can be used on not only the face but other areas such as the chest, neck, hands, arms and legs. Almost any where. The recovery is usually with in a week depending on what you are having treated.
Chemical peels are an awesome way to freshen up your skin, decrease pore size, and rejuvenate. This is a very quick treatment as well. The face will peel the most in the first 3 to 4 days but you will be able to continue working and carrying on with life. You will love the feel of your skin and the refreshing glow once the peeling process is over. This also can be complimented with a microdermabrasion a week to ten days later. Beautiful!
Don't forget a little Botox can reduce the tired or grumpy look, open up your eyes, lift your brows, lessen forehead wrinkles, and lift under your chin and jaw area. No down time. Wonderful! Add some hyluronic wrinkle fillers to add volume, give you a lift, and to decrease wrinkles. The results with filler are instant. Bruising and swelling can occur so give your self two weeks before an event.
We are always here for you! Happy Holidays!
Laurie and Sandy
Friday, October 29, 2010
Taking the Mystery out of Skin Care
Hi Everyone! It's time to get your glow on! It's the time of year for shopping, partying, seeing people you haven't seen in a while, and just wanting to look your best. All of this takes it's toll on our bodies including our skin. Get lots of rest and eat well balanced meals. Include lots of water and don't forget your supplements especially now that the sun is hiding. We need our vitamin D here in the valley in the winter. Unless you hit Big White often, it can feel like being in a pot with the lid on it for 5 months.
Pamper your skin with great products. At the clinic, we all use Cosmedical. It is a great line that was developed by a dermatologist in Florida. Her name is Dr. Loretta Ciraldo. She created a line that can treat many skin-care problems. I highly recommend her book. It is jam packed full of wonderful and useful information on skin, beauty and how to get your best skin possible. She is an amazing wealth of knowledge and speaks about the industry, how it works, and how to best make it work for you. Once you have all of the valuable information she offers, you will want to come in and try this great line. Come in and see us and try it out. It makes a great Christmas gift and you will never want to be without it. We will be carrying skin care starter kits this fall. They are a great way to try the products without putting out money for full sized product. Start with the book and become informed.
6 Weeks to Sensational Skin
Dr. Loretta's Beauty Camp Handbook for your Freshest Face
Loretta Ciraldo, MD
rodalestore.com
800-848-4735
$25.00.
Enjoy a good read and take care,
Laurie and Sandy.
Pamper your skin with great products. At the clinic, we all use Cosmedical. It is a great line that was developed by a dermatologist in Florida. Her name is Dr. Loretta Ciraldo. She created a line that can treat many skin-care problems. I highly recommend her book. It is jam packed full of wonderful and useful information on skin, beauty and how to get your best skin possible. She is an amazing wealth of knowledge and speaks about the industry, how it works, and how to best make it work for you. Once you have all of the valuable information she offers, you will want to come in and try this great line. Come in and see us and try it out. It makes a great Christmas gift and you will never want to be without it. We will be carrying skin care starter kits this fall. They are a great way to try the products without putting out money for full sized product. Start with the book and become informed.
6 Weeks to Sensational Skin
Dr. Loretta's Beauty Camp Handbook for your Freshest Face
Loretta Ciraldo, MD
rodalestore.com
800-848-4735
$25.00.
Enjoy a good read and take care,
Laurie and Sandy.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
The A, B, C, D E's of sun damage, moles and skin changes
A - Asymmetry - watch for irregular shape
B - Border - if it is blurry or fuzzy along the border, and if you are unable to see where the border ends.
C - Color - watch for change in color, uneven color, and a very dark color. Example: a deep blue/black.
D - Diameter - it should be smaller than 5 to 6 mm in size. Example: it should be smaller than the eraser on
the top of a pencil.
E - Elevation - watch if it is partly raised and partly flat, or if it was flat and now is starting to grow up.
If you have any concerns that resemble any of the above descriptions we recommend you have them checked by your doctor. If treated by your general practitioner they are often treated with liquid nitrogen, or removed by excision. Both methods are prone to scarring.
At The De De Pieri Clinic lasers can be used to remove moles with virtually no scarring If the mole or questionable area returns, a biopsy may need to be taken and sent for testing. Medical procedures are often covered by MSP. Lasers are not.
We hope this information is helpful. Well wishes, Laurie and Sandy.
B - Border - if it is blurry or fuzzy along the border, and if you are unable to see where the border ends.
C - Color - watch for change in color, uneven color, and a very dark color. Example: a deep blue/black.
D - Diameter - it should be smaller than 5 to 6 mm in size. Example: it should be smaller than the eraser on
the top of a pencil.
E - Elevation - watch if it is partly raised and partly flat, or if it was flat and now is starting to grow up.
If you have any concerns that resemble any of the above descriptions we recommend you have them checked by your doctor. If treated by your general practitioner they are often treated with liquid nitrogen, or removed by excision. Both methods are prone to scarring.
At The De De Pieri Clinic lasers can be used to remove moles with virtually no scarring If the mole or questionable area returns, a biopsy may need to be taken and sent for testing. Medical procedures are often covered by MSP. Lasers are not.
We hope this information is helpful. Well wishes, Laurie and Sandy.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
The Beautiful and Natual Soft Lift!
Have you heard about the Soft Lift? Now it is even better thanks to Voluma. Voluma is a wonderful new hyaluronic acid tissue filler from Allergan, trusted maker of Botox and Juvederm. Using a combination of Botox and Voluma, you can soften lines, lift brows and between brows as well as get back volume you may have lost in cheeks, under eyes and along jawline. Your lips may have lost definition and volume also. Get back the natural fullness with Juvederm Ultra. We are all about looking natural here and encourage you to explore the possibilities. We know filler in lips has received some bad publicity in the past as far as looking over done. This DOES NOT have to happen. We like clients to participate in their treatments and encourage their opinion as the treatment progresses. You leave feeling in control and happy, not shocked and horrified. Don't be afraid of Botox and Fillers. In the right hands, you can look rested, refreshed and like your younger sister.
Cheers,
Laurie and Sandy.
Cheers,
Laurie and Sandy.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Happy Fall! Try IPL!
We hope you are all having a wonderful fall. Lots of people get a bit down this time of year, but we love it. It is a time for renewal, routine, and a bit of time to yourself. The air is fresh and new beginnings are possible! That being said, Fall is a great time to address pigment due to sun damage that you may have acquired from the summer sun. Especially here in the Okanagan where the sun is very intense. You may also have Rosacea or just wish to have some rejuvenation. (Party season is almost upon us). Intense Pulsed Light or IPL is a great way to address all of these things after a summer of fun in the sun. If you have any rough patches on skin or moles that look like they have changed, you might want to have them looked at before sunning season rolls around again. Another great way to lift pigment and get rejuvenation, is with a chemical peel. These can be done on a Friday and you can look great for Monday morning. You can also take advantage of the sunless season with a CO2 Fractional laser resurfacing. Lift pigment, reduce lines, increase volume and get a great lift, that will give back your jawline definition.
We wish you all a happy and bountiful Fall.
Warm Regards,
Laurie and Sandy.
We wish you all a happy and bountiful Fall.
Warm Regards,
Laurie and Sandy.
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