by Q Pro-team | Dec 2, 2011 | 1.1 Resources & Tips
Fractional laser skin resurfacing reveals your beautiful skin from within
Enjoy refreshed, beautiful skin with the benefits of fractional laser resurfacing:
- Flexible treatments for several skin conditions;
- Options for no-downtime and minimal downtime treatments;
- Well-tolerated, easy treatment sessions;
- Excellent treatment outcomes;
Beautiful skin is what you want—and what you deserve. Laser skin resurfacing treats undesirable skin imperfections on your face and body. It’s now easier than ever to improve the way your skin looks and feels, without surgery or lengthy recovery times.
Fractional laser skin resurfacing can quickly and easily solution that can give you youthful, touchable, and beautiful skin from head to toe.
Laser skin resurfacing can improve the appearance of:
BEAUTIFY YOUR SKIN WITH FAST AND EASY LASER SKIN RESURFACING. ASK YOUR PROVIDER ABOUT THE RIGHT LASER SKIN RESURFACING OPTION FOR YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.
by Q Pro-team | Nov 13, 2011 | 1.1 Resources & Tips, 2.8 Skin Tightening
Get firmer-looking skin from head to toe with skin tightening
Remember when you didn’t have to worry about sagging skin? It was a carefree time when you didn’t have to rely on makeup and clothing to hide the telltale signs of aging skin. Infrared skin tightening through soft tissue coagulation helps give you back the youthful appearance of tighter skin with no surgery or scars and minimal downtime.
With easy infrared skin-tightening treatments, infrared light delivers deep heat to coagulate and tighten skin. It’s a bold new approach to skin firming that’s nonsurgical and doesn’t involve extensive recovery.
Choose infrared skin tightening for firmer, smoother skin on your:
Face • Neck • Arms • Legs • Stomach • Abdomen
Q Esthetics Laser Clinic is a leader in non-surgical cosmetic laser skin care treatments. For over 10 years, our passionate and experienced team of professionals have maximized skin care results by providing the most innovative treatment techniques paired with the world’s most powerful aesthetic light system.
Choose infrared skin tightening to help get back the tight skin that time has taken away!
by Q Pro-team | Nov 3, 2011 | 1.1 Resources & Tips
Treating scars is easier than you think with laser scar removal
Why go through the expense and hassle of hiding your scars with makeup and clothing when you can reduce them with laser scar treatment that’s fast and easy.
Fractional laser scar treatment is the more comfortable alternative to surgery for acne scars and surgical scars, with remarkable results on any skin type, including very light and very dark skin.
Pulses of fractional laser light break down scar tissue, triggering new tissue to form in its place. It’s a fast and simple procedure with little to no downtime and minimal discomfort.
You’ve lived with the embarrassment of your scars long enough. Choose laser scar treatment today – and watch those scars fade away!
Free yourself from worrying about your scars with laser scar removal!
IDEAL FOR SCARS ON ANY SKIN TYPE.
by Michelle | Oct 11, 2011 | 2.2 Scar Treatment
A Pleasant Experience
Hello ,
My name is Michelle and I am a new patient at your laser clinic who had my first treatment a little over a week ago. I decided to get laser treatment after the horrible loss of self esteem due to the the scars left behind by my cystic acne.
After several months of consultations I began to feel discouraged as most places I went to made me feel extremely uncomfortable and I began to fear that I would have to live with these scars for the rest of my life .
I then had a consultation and my first treatment with Maria not only was she extremely knowledgeable but she was also caring and compassionate. Acne scarring is embarrassing and emotionally painful so to be treated by someone so professional , compassionate and understanding made my first laser treatment so much better .
I honestly feel as though Maria is exemplary in regards to the way she treats her patients. Her professionalism and compassion made the beginning of this journey to remove my scars much less painful and for that I would like to thank her .
Michelle C. from Toronto – Laser Acne Scar Removal (Oct. 2011)
by BBC News | Oct 7, 2011 | 1.1 Resources & Tips
Tattoo remorse: 10 of your most loathed or loved
The Magazine’s recent piece on tattoo remorse prompted lots of you to email examples of those you loathe and those you love. Here are 10 of the best.
Some are regretted, even hated. Others are loved and cherished, said Lucy Townsend in the article. Both categories are represented here.
1. When I was in my early 20s I got the barcode from a condom packet tattooed on my arm. I don’t regret it, but I do still wonder exactly what made me do it. Bill Wignall, Leeds.
2. I have a tattoo on my left forearm, it’s a cross with the words mum and dad on it. I had it done when I was 17. Since then I have risen into middle/senior management where the sight of a tattoo is unthinkable. I have to cover it all the time wearing long-sleeved shirts. I am now approaching 50 and for the last 20, or so, years painfully regret the thing. Philip Hoden, Lincoln.
3. When I first went to get a tattoo I was living in Sheffield and went to a tattooist in Hillsborough. When I explained that I wasn’t sure what to have, he said: “If you are not sure then don’t have one.” A brilliant and honest piece of advice. Five years later, when I was sure, I went back to the same shop even though I had moved back to Essex. On my upper arm I now have the Essex County Cricket Club crest with “100% Essex Girl” written underneath it. I love it. Sally Stracey, Southend on Sea.
4. Una vita – vitate is tattooed on the inside of my left forearm. I just have to look at it on the bad days to remind me we only have “one life – live it”. Not only a good motto, but a beautiful artistic piece of calligraphy. Stylish but discreet. Andrew Shaw, Peterborough.
5. I remember a workmate giving another worker a “home” tattoo. He must be the only man in Scotland with the unique tattoo of SCOTTLAND (with two Ts) on his arm. Andrew, Hawick, Scotland.
6. I have two gingerbread men, one done up like a devil on my left and the other like an angel on my right. I still love them. Someone asked what I would do when they went out of fashion, my answer is I didn’t choose a faddy design. I went out of my way, as many people with tattoos do, to make my ink as unique as possible. Kat, Thornaby.
7. I have a tattoo which is made up of the sheet music to my favourite Boyzone song – Isn’t It A Wonder? – around my right ankle. People think I’m mad, but I point out that if I want to I can tell them it’s Bach or the Rolling Stones instead of the actual truth. If I was that bothered – and I’m not! In addition, I have “SPDG 76-09” underneath it to commemorate the life of Stephen Gately. Both of which are much less conspicuous than a friend of a friend who has portraits of all five lads from the group across her back. Angie, Nottingham.
8. My grandfather had an American flag on his forearm. When my dad asked him why he had it he responded: “To always remind him of the stupidity of youth.” Kate Kreke, Kingsbridge.
9. I have a few tattoos and only regret one, it is of a woman with one of her nipples showing. It really seemed like a good idea at the time. Mark Morris, Telford.
10. Just over two years ago, I went through what one might call a “rough patch” to put it mildly. I took a day off work and decided I’d use the day to get my first (and thus far only) tattoo. It was just what I needed – something personal, just for me, that no one could take away or ruin for me. I got a big, bright, colourful cupcake on my right hip. It didn’t fix all my problems, but it did cheer me up and still does to this day. Sophie, London.
by Vlad Z. | Sep 14, 2011 | 3.4 Tattoo Removal
No more regret tattoo
Last summer I made two mistakes, and got a small pair of ‘scissors’ tattooed onto my index finger, which has faded a little…also on my wrist i got about a two inch long tattoo of a ‘key’ it’s black outlined but the inside is shaded with white and grey. They bothered me so much that I decided to have them removed ASAP. Having compared many options, I concluded that the Q-Switch laser would be the best solution. I chose Q Esthetics Laser Clinic because it is one of the earliest clinics that perform laser tattoo removal in Toronto. It turned out that my decision was right. They did great jobs for me. Those unwanted tattoo on my finger and wrist now are almost invisible after 6 visits. Highly recommend Q Esthetics to everyone with tattoo remorse.
Vlad Z. from Brampton – Laser Tattoo Removal (Oct. 2011)
by Marie Claire | Aug 12, 2011 | 1.1 Resources & Tips
Top 10 Skin Myths Debunked
Are you approaching your regimen all wrong? Dermatologists expose common blunders that could be sabotaging your complexion.
MYTH 1: A complete skincare routine must have three steps.
TRUTH: Cleanse, tone, then moisturize has been drilled into our heads, but feel free to skip the second step, says Cambridge, Massachusetts, dermatologist Dr. Ranella Hirsch: “People think that toning an oily complexion will make it better, but oil is protective and the body produces it in response to injury. When you strip your skin, it reacts by making a ton of grease.”
MYTH 2: You need to cleanse your face at least twice a day.
TRUTH: Using a face wash in the morning is just an excuse to go through more product, according to Hirsch, who advises avoiding antibacterial soaps at all costs because they’re too harsh for your face. “In the morning, the best thing is water and your fingers, not a cleanser,” she says.
MYTH 3: Scrubs make skin glow.
TRUTH: Overexfoliating leads to extra oil production, so the glow you see the first week will eventually turn into a greasy mess. “Skin is actually a good exfoliator on its own, so I rarely recommend manual scrubs,” says Hirsch.
MYTH 4: Dryness causes fine lines.
TRUTH: People confuse dryness and flaking with wrinkles, says Hirsch, who suggests smoothing things out visually with a little lotion: “Just moisturizing will make wrinkles look better. The lines are still there, but you won’t see them anymore.”
MYTH 5: You should buy your best friend’s favorite eye cream.
TRUTH: “Everyone has different eye issues, so one size does not fit all,” reveals New York City dermatologist Dr. Anne Chapas. If you have puffiness, choose a gel (heavy creams can boost swelling) with caffeine and store the tube in the fridge to maximize benefits. If you have dark circles, look for a product with a lightening ingredient like vitamin C and a collagen-builder like retinol.
MYTH 6: Leaving a mask on overnight gives you more for your money.
TRUTH: Masks deliver a potent dose of active ingredients or moisture quickly into the skin, but you can overdo it, causing irritation or breakouts. “You should use things as directed. Rarely do you outsmart the people who have done the clinical testing for a product,” says Hirsch.
MYTH 7: Wearing foundation with an SPF means you’re being sun safe.
TRUTH: You should still apply a sunscreen underneath, says Chapas. “Unless you’re slathering on a mask of makeup, you’re not getting enough protection. You need to wear an SPF of at least 30 on your face every day, and nobody puts on enough foundation to get that SPF value out of it.”
MYTH 8: Nano-size titanium dioxide sunscreen causes cancer.
TRUTH: “The majority of studies show that titanium dioxide nanoparticles are not absorbed through the normal skin,” explains Dr. Chapas. “There are animal studies that show a link between nano-size titanium dioxide and organ damage, but the mice tested were ingesting or inhaling multiple times the amount that you would put on your skin. As far as we know, nano-size sunscreens that are applied topically are safe.”
MYTH 9: The more wrinkle cream you apply, the better your results.
TRUTH: Morning and evening applications are a waste of money, says Hirsch. Most active ingredients work really well once a day, and antiaging retinols should be used only at night (because they’re broken down by sunlight). Plus, slathering on too many retinols will cause irritation and make your skin look worse, leading to redness, peeling, and inflammation.
MYTH 10: The best way to get rid of blackheads is extractions.
TRUTH: Pulling and pressing on pores can cause scarring, warns Chapas. “After extractions, skin just fills right back up with oil. Using retinols and gentle acid peels at home is enough to unclog pores.”
by MSNBC News | Jul 4, 2011 | 1.1 Resources & Tips
Confused over sunscreen labels? Help is on the way
Help is on the way to consumers confused by the jumble of sun protection numbers and other claims on sunscreens.
Currently, standards of protection apply only to one part of the sun’s spectrum, ultraviolet B rays, which cause sunburn. Under new rules published Tuesday, they will also have to protect against the more penetrating ultraviolet A rays associated with skin cancer.
Sunscreens that don’t protect against both ultraviolet A and B rays and have a sun protection factor, SPF, of at least 15 will have to carry warning label: “This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn, not skin cancer or early skin aging.”
Currently, the FDA only requires testing for ultraviolet B rays that cause sunburn. That’s what the familiar SPF measure is based on.
But the new regulations require testing for the more dangerous ultraviolet A rays, which can penetrate glass and are most commonly linked to wrinkles and skin cancer.
by Sarah Treleaven | Jun 24, 2011 | 1.1 Resources & Tips
What do wrinkles say about your health?
Most of us ladies go out of our way to avoid wrinkles, especially once we hit our thirties. We avoid the sun. We eat skin-friendly foods, like avocados, salmon and olive oil. We finally give up our social smoking habit. And we start to realize that five vodka sodas in one night doesn’t exactly leave us fresh-faced and dewy come morning. But did you ever stop to think about what your wrinkles might be saying about your health?
According to a recent story by Dr. Douglas Fields in the Huffington Post – “Brain Aging: The Truth is Skin Deep” – there’s new research that indicates that the state of your skin indicates the state of your brain. The more wrinkles, the more rapidly our brains are aging.
Like skin, the rate at which your brain ages depends on both genetics and external factors. And there’s considerable overlap between that factors that cause both the skin and the brain to age rapidly. Hormones play a sizable role, and a deficiency has been attributed to dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment. Environmental factors also play a role, particularly excessive sun exposure. While we’ve all seen the premature leather-face ravages of not applying our SPF, that very same sun damage stimulates the body’s immune response, which triggers inflammation – a big factor in premature brain aging, including Alzheimer’s disease. And finally, there’s a biological reason that skin and the brain age at similar rates: both sets of cells develop from the same embryonic tissue.
So what can we do to keep our brains as young as possible? Fields says that both physical and mental exercise can help. And you’ll do well to stay away from the cause of premature brain aging: alcoholism, cardiovascular disease, exposure to toxins, stress, infection and injury. As with most things related to longevity, it’s part healthy living and part genetic lottery.
by Jessica Layton | Jun 12, 2011 | 2.2 Scar Treatment
Laser scar removal that works well
I had a scar left on my chest caused by a mole removal – it healed with keliod scaring. The dermatologist then went back in and took out the scar tissue. After that I was left with a new scar that is flush with the rest of my skin but was red and also had some red veins around it. Having learned from that terrible experience, I was looking for options and institutes with extreme caution to fix my new scar. After intensive searching online, I decided to take Fractional Laser at Q Esthetics. During the consult, I discussed all my concerns with the specialist. Then I had 4 laser procedures in three months, to be honest, the results exceeded both my expectation and your promise. Thank you guys so much!
Jessica L. from Toronto – Scar Removal (June 2011)
