Skin Care
SMOOTH, BRIGHTEN, REFINE AND RE-TEXTURIZE YOUR SKIN WITH A SKIN CARE REGIME DESIGNED JUST FOR YOU.
Everyone needs something different. At our clinic, we specialize in creating a customized plan for each patient to reach their own best results. A personalized skin care regime can benefit the quality and texture of your skin significantly.
Dr Shortt will go over your options, so you feel that your surgery is specifically planned for you.
Tips for keeping your skin healthy
Some of the best tips for keeping your skin healthy include:
Wear sunscreen of factor 30+ on your face, neck, hands and body
Follow a good skin care regime of cleansing and moisturizing
Consider a retinol cream; the benefits of retinol include improving skin quality, elasticity and stimulating collagen
Exfoliate your skin, using a cleansing product or a cleansing tool such as the Clarisonic to improve the appearance of your skin
Get your moles checked regularly on your hands, face and body
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated
Eat a healthy diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, proteins and anti-oxidants
Limit alcohol consumption
Don’t smoke
At our clinic, we have a team of experts who are there to provide you, the patient, with options for surgical and non-surgical treatments. One of our experts is Julie Bath, a Medical Aesthetician and Cosmetic Skin Care Specialist, who can provide you with a customized treatment plan for your skin, designed to keep you looking your best.
Julie works with several medical aesthetic treatments including:
Chemical Peel
IPL PhotoFacial
SilkPeel Infusion Facial
Profractional Laser
Micro Laser Peel
Laser Hair Removal
Dermapen
Microdermabrasion
Julie will take the time to assess your individual needs to determine the right treatment for you, whether you are looking for facial rejuvenation or need help treating rosacea or acne prone skin. If you have questions about the products that you are using already you may wish to bring them to discuss their benefits or limitations.
Make-up application is another area of expertise for Julie at our clinic. As a trained make-up artist, Julie works with the well respected mineral makeup lines Jane Iredale and Colour Science. Julie’s make-up artist expertise will assist you in finding the most flattering make-up application that is tailored to your skin and the look you want to achieve.
Learn more about Skin Care in Dr Shortt’s Blog
Tips for Keeping Your Skin Healthy This Winter
It’s February, the days are shorter, there is a bitter chill in the air, the central heating is blasting, and there are several more months of winter to go. With the winter months, your face can begin to feel quite dry and tight, as the winter elements and central heating play havoc on your skin.
Summer & Winter Skin Cancer Awareness
Skin cancer in Canada is on the rise. According to the Save Your Skin Foundation, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada. It is important to educate yourself on skin cancer awareness and prevention, making note that most skin cancers are preventable and early detection is key to treating this disease. Not only is the sun damaging in the summer, don’t forget that the sun can be just as damaging in winter or on cloudy days!
Meet Skin Care Specialist Julie Bath
As a plastic surgeon working at the Briarwood Cosmetic Surgical Centre, we have a team of experts who are there to provide you, the patient, with options for surgical and non-surgical treatments. One of our experts is Julie Bath, a Medical Aesthetician and Cosmetic Skin Care Specialist, who can provide you with a customized treatment plan for your skin, designed to keep you looking your best.
Feel good, look great!
LET’S DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS CONTACT US TODAY.