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

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.

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.

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.

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.

What you may not know about laser hair removal

Most people don't think about removing unwanted hair until spring when bathing suit season is approaching. The best time to start your hair removal treatments is in the fall and winter when sun tans have faded. Most hair removal can not be done if you have a tan. There are some systems available that can treat tanned or ethnic skin but you usually require more treatments. To get optimal results ,  it is best to be untanned. Treatments are usually 4 to 5 weeks apart and you may require anywhere from 6 to 10 treatments. This is why pre - planning of treatments is important, and why fall and winter is the best time. This will ensure that you will be ready for the beach when summer arrives!

Thank you for your interest and check back with us for all of your skin care and aesthetic needs.

Warm wishes, Laurie and Sandy