Laser Hair Removal
LASER AND LIGHT TREATMENT
Anyone looking to make a cosmetic change and considering a light-based treatment can get information on what the various selections involve and what they can do.
Contact Perpetual Health Centre – Our skin care team
Introducing Elite iQ™ hair removal treatments!
Elite iQ treatments offer quick, easy and customized laser hair removal using smart technology. You can now permanently reduce unwanted hair with a treatment personalized to your specific skin type.
POWERFUL TREATMENTS FOR SKIN AND HAIR FOR
VICTORIA ISLAND AND LOWER MAINLAND AREA
LASER AND LIGHT TREATMENT
AN ALTERNATIVE TO ONGOING SHAVING, WAXING, PLUCKING, AND TWEEZING NOW AVAILABLE FOR YOU.
Hair removal made easier
Shaving, plucking, tweezing, waxing—all are temporary fixes for unwanted hair. With our laser hair removal treatments, you can quickly and easily reduce unwanted hair on your body or face with longer lasting results.
How it works
The secret lies in the technology. Elite iQ laser hair removal treatments target and destroy the hair cells responsible for hair growth without damaging the surrounding skin. The result is smooth, hair-free skin that lasts!
FAQ:
1. What area can be treated?
Treatment areas include face, underarms, arms, legs, back, bikini, chest, and more!
2. Does laser hair removal hurt?
Treatments are virtually painless and will vary client to client. Clients describe a range of sensations during treatment from tingling to the snapping of a rubber band.
3. How long are treatments?
Treatments can take from just 5-60 minutes depending on the size of the area being treated.
4. How many treatments are needed
A series of 3-6 treatments is recommended for optimal results but, every client is different. Work with your provider to develop a plan that is right for you!
5. Why are multiple treatment needed?
Our hair naturally grows in 3 different stages. All our hair is not in the same stage at the same time, so when an area is treated only a percentage of hair follicles will be affected. Therefore, to effectively reduce your unwanted hair, multiple treatments are necessary.
6. Is laser hair removal right for me?
This treatment is safe for all skin types, including light and dark skin and most hair colors. Work with your provider to determine best treatment options for you!
7. What type of results can I expect?
You can expect to see a gradual decrease in the hair thickness and in the amount of hair present. In addition, you may also see a decrease in stubble, rashes and ingrown hairs!
How the Laser Works
The laser is positioned over the area to be treated, then activated to send light energy into the skin. The sensation of the laser penetrating the surface has been described as similar to the snap of a rubber band against the skin—sharp, but quick. Many laser hair removal clients tolerate the feeling just fine, but anyone who wants to minimize sensation in the area can discuss options during the initial consultation.
Below the surface of the skin, pigmented cells in the follicles there absorb the laser energy, which causes them to heat up. They quickly grow so hot, they become damaged. This damage impedes their ability to grow new hairs in the future.
Treated follicles typically lie dormant for a significant amount of time. After the hair they currently hold falls out, they frequently do not produce a new hair for weeks or months after laser hair removal—and even then, the strands they produce tend to be thinner and lighter than the hairs they grew before the treatment. The result is an area clear and bare for long stretches of time.
Due to the nature of a hair’s life cycle, laser hair removal treatments work only on follicles that are in an active growing phase at the time of the laser application. In order to impact the maximum number of follicles, multiple treatments are required, with each session scheduled weeks apart to give untouched follicles a chance to transition to the active phase.
Skin in the treated area will be red and sensitive in the hours and days after a laser hair removal session. This condition, similar to a sunburn, will gradually fade on its own.
Get back to even tone and textured skin
Sun damage and age spots can be caused by many different factors including, sun exposure and aging. Luckily there’s a solution to these unwanted blemishes! With Picosure Pro innovative laser treatments, you can be rid of unwanted spots and back to your beautiful in no time.
How it works
Advanced laser technology is used to target your unwanted sun damage and brown spots. The energy delivered causes them to slowly disappear through your body’s natural healing process, revealing clearer, more beautiful-looking skin.
FAQ:
1. What types of pigments can be treated?
Laser light treatment is appropriate for treating age spots, sun damage, and freckles on the face, neck, chest, arms, hands, legs, and feet.
2. What kinds of results can I expects?
Clients can expect to see a decrease in the appearance of unwanted pigment in the treated area.
3. How many treatments will I need?
Typically, only a few treatments are needed however depending on the condition, several treatments may be required to achieve desired results.
4. What can I expect following treatment?
Most people experience a mild, sun-burn like sensation, possibly accompanied by some minor swelling, immediately following the treatment. This usually lasts 2 to 24 hours. Work with your provider to discuss other possible side-effects and the necessary post-treatment care.
5. Is there any downtime?
For most clients there is no downtime, allowing you to return to your normal activities immediately after!
FINE LINES AND WRINKLES
Reduce fine lines. Diminish signs of aging. And turn back the clock.
Elite IQ, Picosure Pro and Potenza advanced technology helps people feel young and beautiful again. Our state-of-the-art treatments can reduce signs of aging, from wrinkles and crow’s feet to facial veins, fine lines and more.
FAQ:
1. How do treatment for fine lines and wrinkles works?
The building blocks of smooth, youthful skin are elastin and collagen—with laser skin revitalization, pulses of light penetrate the skin’s sub-layers, treating its aging support structure. The body’s natural healing process then rebuilds the tissue, with even texture and fewer wrinkles.
2. Do lasers treatment for fine lines and wrinkles hurt?
We offer ways to make this a comfortable experience. Since everyone is different, and this depends on the level of treatment needed, we will discuss all of your option during your consultation.
3. How many treatments do will I need?
Depending on your individual case and the laser used, some people are satisfied after only one treatment session. Others may need additional sessions.
SKIN REVITALIZATION
Introducing the Potenza™ radiofrequency microneedling treatment
The Potenza microneedling treatment is a customizable solution that’s designed for you. Whether you want to tighten and firm your skin,* minimize the common signs of aging or reduce blemishes, you’ll unleash your skin’s potential after only a few treatments.
Empower your skin to do what it does naturally
The Potenza microneedling treatment uses ultrafine needles and radiofrequency (RF) energy to penetrate the top layer of the skin and trigger the body’s natural healing process to regenerate new collagen and elastin. Unlike some other skin revitalization treatments, these treatments can be performed on all skin types, anywhere on the body and anytime of the year.
FAQ:
1. Is this treatment right for me?
The Potenza microneedling treatment can treat a wide variety of skin concerns on the face and body. Talk to your provider to see if this treatment is right for you.
2. What is the benefit of microneedling treatments that use RF energy?
Using RF energy will trigger your body’s natural response to create an increased level of collagen and elastin production, resulting in an enhanced skin revitalization treatment versus microneedling alone.
3. How long does the treatment take?
Treatment times may vary; however, most treatments can be performed in 45 minutes or less.
PRP + RF MICRONEEDLING
Since this treatment has two parts,
It involves separate steps that make use
of different techniques.
Microneedling involves the creation of a series of small channels in the treatment area, each made by an incredibly fine needle. The skin reacts to each channel as a tiny wound, quickly surrounding it with healing cells to close the perforation and smooth out the surface. Since these numerous “wounds” are so slight to begin with, the healing processes serve mainly to rejuvenate all of the skin in the area. Newly created collagen molecules provide structure, flexibility, and a framework to house moisture-holding hyaluronic acid.
Collagen induction therapy involves the withdrawal of a small amount of blood, which is spun in a specialized device to separate out the desired platelets collagen induction therapy. Platelets are pieces of cells that help with wound closure and more general healing. Their presence in medical and cosmetic treatments has been growing as an increasing number of doctors recognize the possibilities offered by collagen induction therapy treatments.
Once collected and condensed, the collagen induction therapy is applied to the treatment area, where it further stimulates the skin’s natural rejuvenation.
It is often used to address skin concerns such as wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, stretch marks, and sagging skin. It is generally considered safe and effective and can be used on the face, neck, decollete and abdomen. It's great for those stretch marks and "mummy tums" where there is loose skin post pregnancy.
The initial microneedling treatment can cause some redness and sensitivity, which will fade in three to five days after a treatment session. Clients are quickly able to enjoy their typical daily activities again, while their skin continues to improve.
VEIN TREATMENTS
Diminish appearance of face and leg vein without surgery and lengthy recovery period.
Quick treatments. Long lasting results.
With Elite iQ innovative laser technology, you can finally stop covering up unsightly spider veins and broken blood vessels. Learn more about how vein treatments are helping people get back their confidence and reveal their beautiful selves.
How it works
Vein treatments use advanced laser technology to target and destroy the blood vessels responsible for veins, causing them to visibly disappear. Since the laser targets the blood vessels within the vein, there is minimal or no damage to the outer layer of skin.
1. Does vein treatment hurt?
Clients describe a range of sensations from tingling to the snap of a rubber band during the treatment.
2. How long are treatments?
Treatments can take anywhere from 5-30 minutes depending on the size of the area being treated.
3. How many treatments are needed
A series of treatments may be needed to fully clear blood vessels and reduce the appearance of the veins completely. Typically, one to four sessions are needed for desired results.
4. What type of result can I expect?
Many clients experience immediate improvement in the appearance of their veins following the treatment followed by continued improvement over the next week or so.
TATTOO REMOVAL
Permanently remove or reduce your unwanted ink in a few quick and easy treatments.
All skin types. All tattoo types. No matter how stubborn.
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Multicoloured tattoos, including blues and greens
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Hard-to-remove black ink
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Stubborn, previously treated tattoos
How it works
Throughout a treatment laser energy is delivered to the unwanted tattoo, targeting the ink and breaking it down into smaller particles. The tiny particles are then eliminated through the body’s natural processes, resulting in faster clearance with fewer treatments than traditional lasers.
DOES TATTO LASER REMOVAL HURT?
Clients have described treatments as feeling similar to the actual tattooing process. Your provider may offer numbing cream to minimize any possible discomfort throughout the treatment.
HOW LONG ARE TREATMENTS?
Treating an average sized tattoo typically takes around 10 minutes. Treatments can be longer depending on the size of the tattoo being treated.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?
A series of treatments are typically recommended. The number of treatments needed is dependent on variables such as ink type, size of the tattoo, location on the body, lifestyle habits, etc. Work with your provider to come up with a plan that’s right for you!
SURGICAL SCAR REMOVAL
Reduced the appearance of your surgical scar quickly and effective with laser treatment.
Diminish unwanted surgical scars
Laser treatments use powerful technology to reduce the look of scars without harming surrounding skin. In just a few easy treatment sessions, your surgery scars are much less visible, leaving behind smoother, more attractive skin.
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Simple procedure with minimal discomfort
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Quick, non-invasive treatment sessions
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Excellent results
How it works
Advanced laser technology is used to target and break down scar tissue that makes up your unwanted scars. The energy delivered causes them to slowly disappear through your body’s natural healing process revealing smoother, more even-looking skin.
FAQ:
1. What can I expect following the treatment?
You may experience temporary redness and swelling at the treatment site which should last only a few days. Speak with your provider to discuss other possible side-effects and the necessary post-treatment care.
2. How long are treatments?
The treatment can be performed in as little as 30 minutes, depending on the size of the treatment area.
3. How many treatments will I need?
Most clients see results in 3-7 treatments. The optimum number of treatments can vary, so please work with your provider to develop a plan that is right for you!
4. What type of result can I expect to see
Most clients see the scar lighten in colour and become more even in texture.
5. Is there any downtime?
For most clients there is no downtime, allowing you to return to your normal activities immediately after!
STRETCH MARK REDUCTION
Reduce the appearance of your stretch marks quickly and effective with laser treatment.
Reveal smoother skin
When skin has been stretched too far or too fast – such as during puberty, pregnancy or due to weight fluctuations – these lines appear. Laser stretch mark treatments can diminish the look of stretch marks in just a few quick treatment sessions.
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Quick treatments with minimal discomfort
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No downtime
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Smoother, better-looking skin without surgery
How it works
Advanced laser technology is used to target and break down your unwanted stretch marks. The energy delivered causes them to slowly disappear through your body’s natural healing process revealing smoother, more even-looking skin.
FAQ:
1. What type of result can I expect to see?
Clients can expect to see an improvement in both the tone and texture of your stretch marks.
2. How long does the treatment take?
The treatment can be performed in as little as 30 minutes, depending on the size of the treatment area. Please work with your provider to develop a plan that is right for you!
3. How many treatments do I need?
Most people need four to eight treatment sessions for desired results. But every client is different so work with your provider to develop a plan that is right for you!
4. What do I expect to following the treatment?
You may experience a temporary redness and swelling of the stretch marks which could last a few days. Work with your provider to discuss other possible side-effects and the necessary post-treatment care.
5. Is there a downtime?
For most clients there is no downtime, allowing you to return to your normal activities immediately after!
ROSACEA
Reduce redness. Increase confidence. All using cynosure laser technology
Out with the redness. In with the glow.
Stop concealing your skin’s imperfections and get an enviable glow: laser treatments for rosacea are quick, effective, and easily adjusted to fit your individual skincare needs.
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Reduce the appearance of rosacea
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Reveal even, smooth skin
How it works
Advanced laser technology is used to target the unwanted vessels within your skin. The energy delivered causes them to slowly disappear through your body’s natural healing process revealing clear, more beautiful-looking skin.
FAQ:
1. Does it hurt?
Clients have described the treatment as feeling like a gradual heating or the snapping of a rubber band.
2. How does it work?
Specialized pulses target brown spots, sun damage and vessels without harming the surrounding skin. The light delivered to your skin causes them to slowly disappear through your body’s natural healing process.
3. How many treatments are necessary?
Clients can begin to see results after the first treatment but there is usually a series of 3-6 treatments required for optimal results. Work with your provider to develop a plan that is right for you!
4. How long are treatments?
Treatments can take 15-30 minutes depending on the area being treated.
CRYOTHERAPY
Removes skin lesions and defects comfortably
CryoProbe XP is an advanced technology in CryoTherapy that offers a quick and incredibly effective treatment that removes unwanted skin lesions and erases skin defects safely, precisely and comfortably. Controlled and pain-free with no need for anaesthesia, it provides the perfect solution for unwanted benign skin tags, moles, cherry angiomas, warts and verrucae.
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Fast treatment
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Affordable
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Minimal discomfort
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Effective results first time
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Short recovery time
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Optimal Safety with no side effects
LIP FILLERS
Natural Lip Plumping & Enhancement
Beautiful full lips with no 'trout pout'
Many clients of mine have considered having their lips done but have often been put off by “botched jobs” or “trout pouts”. The fear of walking out of the clinic with an unnatural result and everyone noticing has put clients off for years. It is important to choose the right practitioner who can make the correct assessment of your lips and be able to discuss with you the right product, placement and expected result to allay any concerns you may have.
CHEEK FILLERS
Replace Lost Cheek Volume
What are 'Marionette Lines'?
These common wrinkles occur as people age, starting as early as late twenties. They are lines that extend from the outer corners of the mouth down to the edges of the chin, giving a comparison with a Marionette (think "ventriloquist puppet").
As we grow older, our skin loses its elasticity and volume, which are responsible for making us look youthful. Naturally as we get older, the face tends to become square due to a combination of gravitational descent and cheek volume loss.
There are several ways of treating cheeks, our younger clients opt for sculpted cheek bones to achieve a more contoured appearance to balance their existing features. Older clients who have lost volume in the mid-face creates a flattened area which simply requires revolumizing.
MARIONETTE LINE FILLERS
Reduce Prominent Marionette Lines
Down-turned angles of the mouth can be reversed and accentuate the lower face making it look fresher and revitalized.
Clients often report they look sad, have prominent jowls or have a “RBF” which is an acronym for “resting bitch face”.
HAND FILLERS
As we age, skin on the hands can lose fat, becoming thin and bony, with prominent veins. Age spots, fine lines and wrinkles change the look and feel of the hands.
The focus of cosmetic improvement is usually centred around the face, yet one of the most telling signs of ageing are our hands. The skin on the back of the hands is extremely thin and loss of fat padding shows structures such as tendons, bones and veins.
ANTI-WRINKLE INJECTIONS
BOTOX and NUCEIVA
Reduce & Soften Facial Lines
Also known as Botox®, these anti-wrinkle injections are a prescription only medicine that help to soften lines and wrinkles which we develop over time by using facial muscles to express ourselves.
This treatment can be used in common areas such as crow’s feet around the eyes, frown and forehead lines which can make us look angry or stressed. The treatment is injected into those muscles that cause those lines to form and helps to reduce and soften them, thus resulting in a less angry and stressed appearance.
Our Anti-Wrinkle Treatments:
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Three Areas Treatment
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Two Areas Treatment
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One Areas Treatment
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Jawline Slimming
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Masseter Reduction
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Teeth Grinding
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Excessive Sweating Treatment
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Nefertiti Neck Lift
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Bunny Lines
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Downturn Corner of Mouth
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Gummy Smile
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Chemical Brow Lift
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Male Botox
WHAT TO EXPECT
A detailed consultation and facial assessment is carried out, if appropriate, the treatment can take up to 30 minutes.
You will notice an effect after 3-5 days but the best results are seen after 2 to 3 weeks.
Occasionally bruising can occur but this settles after a number of days.
The effect will last on average of 3-6 months.
Dr Pep will arrange a follow up in 2 to 3 weeks to ensure the best results are achieved.