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Exploring the Differences Between Neuromodulators
Exploring the Differences Between Neuromodulators: Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Nuceiva, Daxxify, and Letybo In the realm of aesthetic medicine, neuromodulators have become a popular choice for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. These products, including Botox, Xeomin, Dysport, Nuceiva, Daxxify, and Letybo, work by temporarily paralyzing muscles, thus smoothing
The Benefits of CoolSculpting: A Comprehensive Guide
Add Your Heading Text The Benefits of CoolSculpting: A Comprehensive Guideere In the ever-evolving world of cosmetic treatments, CoolSculpting has emerged as a leading non-invasive fat reduction technique. With its promise of targeted fat loss without the need for surgery, it has captured the attention of millions seeking to enhance
Understanding Fordyce Spots and Their Treatments
Understanding Fordyce Spots and Their Treatments Fordyce spots are a common dermatological condition characterized by small, raised, pale, red or white spots or bumps on the skin. Typically harmless, these spots can appear on various parts of the body, including the lips, inside of the cheeks, and the genital area.
Unlocking A More Youthful Appearance with Botox
The Cosmetic Uses of Botox: Enhancing Beauty and Confidence Botox, short for Botulinum toxin, has revolutionized the cosmetic industry since its introduction for aesthetic purposes in the late 20th century. Originally known for its use in treating medical conditions such as muscle spasms and excessive sweating, Botox has become synonymous
Understanding Dermal Fillers: Cosmetic Medicine
Understanding Dermal Fillers: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Uses in Cosmetic Medicine In the ever-evolving world of cosmetic medicine, dermal fillers have emerged as one of the most popular and effective treatments for facial rejuvenation. These injectable substances are designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and volume
The History and Uses of Botox Cosmetic
The History and Uses of Botox Cosmetic: From Medical Discovery to Aesthetic Revolution INTRODUCTION Botox, a name almost synonymous with cosmetic enhancement, has an intriguing history and a multitude of uses that extend far beyond its popular association with aesthetic procedures. Particularly in places like Kelowna, a city renowned for
5 Reasons You Should Try CoolSculpting
If you have suffered from relentless fat that won’t go away no matter how much you have tried, you are not alone. Whether it is stubborn tummy fat, thigh fat, and even your chin, it is incredibly frustrating to try so hard without success. If this sounds like you, CoolSculpting
Back to School Acne & Acne Scar Treatments
It is that time of year again. Time to start the Back to School planning! For many people, particularly teenagers and young adults heading back to high school, college or university, it can be a very stressful time, especially if they have a breakout in acne and blemishes. Therefore, NOW
Looking to Cover Up an Old Tattoo?
Tattooing has been a part of human culture for centuries. Although the art form has been around for decades, it has evolved. Tattoos are a personal form of self-expression, and what have changed over the years are the countless colours and designs we can use to express our thoughts and
Botox® Cosmetic – The Solution to Squinting in the Sun
With the start of the summer season, most people in the Okanagan will be heading outdoors to enjoy the beautiful summer days, whether it be taking a walk in the park, spending a day on the boat, or enjoying a wine tour. What comes along with the summer sunshine –
What’s Causing Thin Lips? 3 Habits to Change Today!
Why Do I Have Thin Lips? Thin lips are a common cosmetic condition that affects thousands of people every year. Many women have come into the health clinic looking for effective and long-lasting solutions to this troubling problem. Our treatments, including Juvederm for thin lips, are very effective. However, there
5 Lifestyle Changes for Fewer Acne Breakouts
Are you experiencing constant acne breakouts? Whether it’s because of tender age or tricky genetics, plenty of people experience the discomfort of constant acne outbreaks. I would love to say that it can be controlled simply, but the truth is a lot of complicated factors go into your acne risk.
What to Expect from Laser Hair Removal
Are you interested in effective and comfortable laser hair removal? That’s what you’ll find here at [acf field=”practice_name” post_id=”options”]. We have been offering laser hair removal treatments for many years, and our technique and equipment has only improved in that time. The treatment that we offer today is the most
The Many Lasers of DermMedica
Lasers at DermMedica in Kelowna We’re proud to offer some of the best and latest skin care treatments on the market. Lasers are the reason many of our newer treatments are less painful and invasive, yet more effective, than they’ve ever been before. In keeping with our commitment to providing
What Is Albinism?
When someone (or something) has a lower-than-usual amount of pigment, it is a condition called albinism. And people as well as animals and plants can have albinism. But what causes albinism and why does it occur? Melanin, The Root Of All Colour. Melanin, as we’ve discussed in previous posts, is
What is impetigo and should I be worried?
Impetigo is actually a skin infection that is caused by bacteria, most commonly on the face and specifically around the nose and mouth. But it can pretty much appear anywhere there is broken skin. So what is impetigo exactly? The way you get impetigo is by having a cut, scratch,
Different Types of Fungal Infections
Different types of infections will react differently to different medications, creams and powders, so knowing exactly what type of infection it is is important to be able to treat it effectively. The most important thing to remember is that fungal infections are typically nothing to worry about. But if the
Let’s Talk About Laser Hair Removal
Many women (and men) have a lot of unwanted hair all over their body. Whether it’s your arm pits, your arms themselves, your legs, or even your mustache. Regardless of where the unwanted hair is, it’s still unwanted hair. Electrolysis is a long and drawn out process that is certainly
Everything You Need To Know About Freckles
Some people got ‘em. Some people don’t. Freckles are a funny trait that are especially well defined with red heads, and with children. But what are they exactly? What Are Freckles? Freckles are clusters (or some groups) of pigment cells (special cells that contain colour). These cells overproduce melanin which
Leaving It To The Pros: At Home Facial Treatments
With the amount of emotional pain and suffering that skin issues on the face cause people, it is surprising to find out that many people consider visiting a dermatologist for a treatment to eradicate or minimize the issue at hand to be a costly expenditure. Due to this, people turn
The Facts Regarding Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease that makes parts of your skin red and flaky. These patches of red, flaky skin are called plaques and can appear anywhere on your body, but most often on your knees, elbows, upper body and even your scalp. What Happens When You Have Psoriasis? Here
Things You Should Know About Dermatologists
Before visiting your dentist, your optometrist or your GP, you prepare. There are things you do and there are things you don’t do. For instance, when you visit your optometrist, you bring your current glasses or contacts with you and you bring a list of concerns. When you visit your
Identifying and Preventing Acne
Acne is the most common form of skin problem that probably everyone has experienced at least once in their life. Whether it was during adolescence when hormones were flaring and teenage acne was kicking in, or as an adult during various stages of life, hormones and stress. Regardless, no one
What Is Eczema and What To Do About It.
Eczema is an inflammation of the skin that can leave you with patches of skin that are itchy, red, sore, blistered or even bleeding. It’s the result of a reaction or allergy but often there is no real cause for eczema. Because of the itchiness, you can break out into
ALL ABOUT YOUR SKIN
Skin Conditions At [acf field=”practice_name” post_id=”options”], we take pride in providing our customers throughout the Okanagan with the best skin care treatments in the region. So for you to take good care of your skin, it’s important to understand the composition of your skin. Did you know that your skin
The Hard Facts About Foot Calluses
When the spring and summer months hit, everyone (women and men alike) choose to leave their socks and closed-toe footwear behind and opt for the lighter, breezier open-toed shoes and sandals instead. And with good reason. Your feet need a breather also and it’s nice to feel the breeze on
4 Skin Care Myths You Should Know Part V of V
The last section of our skin care myths examines various different myths from recommended daily treatments to ingredients and skin cancer. There are many more myths out there, so if you have concerns, contact your local skin care specialist and book a consultation to discuss your questions. As they say,
6 Skin Care Myths You Should Know About
Is it Part IV already? Wow! OK, well here we talk about some of the myths about what you should and shouldn’t use on your skin. We will tackle some popular myths surrounding hypoallergenic products, night creams, and natural ingredients. Let’s just dive right in. If it costs more, it’s
5 Skin Care Myths – Acne Part III of V
Welcome back to the third week of demystifying skin care fallacies. This week, we will examine a few of the most common acne myths circulating around, and tell you about what really happens (or doesn’t happen) with your skin. As always, if you have any questions or comments, we welcome
5 Skin Care Myth Series – Anti-Aging Products
In the second part of our series on debunking skin care myths, we tackle these so-called anti-aging products. Things like anti-wrinkle creams, lasers that make you look younger and products that will remove age spots. So let’s dive right in. Erasing Wrinkles With Anti-Aging Products and Creams Alas, magic in
5 Skin Care Myth Series – SPF and UV Rays
5 Skin Care Myths You Should Know About Tanning, SPF and UV Rays Part I of V Ah the sun. Friend or foe? A little of both really. Without the sun where would we be, however exposing our skin to too much sun also is not a good thing.
The Effects of Sun Damage to Your Skin
Sun Damage is something that everyone should be concerned about. It’s the end of May and the summer is seemingly present here in Kelowna. With the summer, comes beautiful weather, and everyone is keen to sit out on patios, near a pool or just at the park to catch a
Summer, Cellulite and Self Confidence
Summer and Cellulite are two things that don’t go well together. During these pre-summer months we often start evaluating our appearance and become our own harshest critic. It’s also the time of year that we start to compare our bodies to everyone whether it’s your mailman’s great legs, or your
Self-Conscious About Summer?
We’ve all had this experience – the sun starts peeking through the clouds and all of a sudden panic sets in. After the holidays and the New Year comes the ambition to start working out and getting healthy. In many cases, after months of healthy eating, exercise, skipping after work
Say Goodbye to Shaving – Start Lasering
Your Route to Silky, Summertime Skin It’s that time of year again – shaving season. Looking out the window we can see the sun shining through and it’s not long before we’re going to be out on the boardwalk, or sitting by Okanagan Lake and contemplating taking a nice, long
Tattoo Removal Cream: The Future of Tattoo Removal?
A PHD student at Dalhousie in Halifax named Alec Falkenham believes that he may have come up with an easy and painless way to remove tattoos – through a cream treatment. While many tattoo removal creams are already being sold on the market at your local drugstore, we have see