They’re one of the first signs of aging. Crow’s feet, those tiny lines that form at the outer corners of the eyes, can appear as soon as the early thirties, making you appear older than you are. Fortunately, patients who want to minimize the look of crow’s feet and other fine lines on the face now have options. At Beauty 2.0 Aesthetics in Port Moody, BC, an injectable medication called Xeomin is a great choice for patients looking to smooth over crow’s feet for a fresher, more youthful look.

What Is Xeomin?

This anti-aging treatment combats fine lines by preventing the contraction of facial muscles. The injectable treatment, which contains botulinum toxin type A, is very similar to Botox. Both Xeomin and Botox are neuromodulators. This means they affect the path of nerve signals, preventing those signals from reaching the facial muscles and contracting them. And because the facial muscles are unable to fully contract, this treatment makes crow’s feet and other facial lines less noticeable. Patients who have had the treatment have smoother, more relaxed faces.

How Does This Treatment Differ From Botox?

Although Botox has been around longer and is more well known, the two injectables function in much the same way and both deliver results that last three to four months. The key difference between the two lies in their chemical formulation. Xeomin has just a single ingredient: botulinum toxin A. Botox contains botulinum toxin as well as several additives and proteins. The single-ingredient formulation of Xeomin means it’s less likely to cause an allergic reaction and patients will be less likely to develop a resistance to it after repeated treatments.

Can It Be Used to Treat Crow’s Feet?

This injectable is especially effective at treating frown lines between the eyebrows, but it also works wonders on crow’s feet, furrowed brows, bunny lines on the nose, and just about any other line that’s been caused by repeated facial movements and expressions. Some patients also turn to this injectable if they’ve been using Botox for years and have developed a resistance to it. If you’ve been using Botox to address crow’s feet but are starting to notice those treatments decline in effectiveness, this treatment may be an option for you to try.

Why Are Crow’s Feet Such a Problem?

Crow’s feet can be frustrating because they often show up earlier in life and appear deeper and more pronounced than other fine facial lines. This is because the skin is thin and delicate in that area of the face. The fact that there are no oil glands around the eyes is also a factor. As a result, when the elasticity in the skin surrounding the eye starts to decline with age, the skin is unable to keep bouncing back. Crow’s feet typically start at the outer corners of the eyes and reach up to the temples.

What Causes Crow’s Feet?

There are several causes of crow’s feet. Repeated squinting, smiling, and other habitual facial expressions that involve squinching the eyes can lead to fine lines over time. So can habitually sleeping on your side, which can cause your facial skin to pull and stretch on the pillowcase. Sun exposure also contributes to crow’s feet in a couple of different ways.

Repeated sun exposure causes photoaging: essentially a weathering of the skin. Sun exposure also increases the number of free radicals in the skin that can damage cells and lead to aging. Incorporating antioxidants into your skincare regimen can help fight free radicals.

What Can I Do to Prevent Crow’s Feet?

It’s hard to prevent crow’s feet entirely, but there are lifestyle steps you can take to reduce their severity, including drinking plenty of water and eating a healthy diet, wearing hats and UV protective sunglasses, and using an eye cream and skin cream that contains SPF. A daily skincare regimen that includes regular cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing will also help keep the skin around the eye — and the overall face — in good shape. These treatments, which are both convenient and non-invasive, are a great way to smooth over crow’s feet and keep them from deepening.

Who Is a Good Candidate for This Injection?

This injection is safe for use on a wide range of patients, but there are several signs that you may be a particularly good candidate for this injectable.

You’re Ready to Turn Back the Clock

Whether you’re worried solely about crow’s feet or you have fine lines in other parts of the face, this injectable treatment can rejuvenate your appearance. Patients who have undergone these treatments look more youthful and relaxed. They also say they feel more self-confident and better about their overall appearance.

You Want to Fight the First Signs of Aging

Many patients associate these injectable treatments with mature skin in need of repair. But increasingly, younger patients who are just starting to notice the first lines around their eyes are seeking treatment. By starting early and making botulinum injections a regular part of their skincare regimen, young patients are working to prevent additional lines from forming.

You Want a Convenient Treatment

Everyone wants to look and feel their best, but not everyone can commit to the time and expense associated with plastic surgery. One of the great things about a botulinum injection is that it’s quick and easy and can be completed in the comfort of our office.

These injections involve no surgery and no downtime. Many patients schedule their appointments during their lunch hour or during other breaks in the day, and then get right back to their schedule afterward.

You’re Realistic About the Outcome

The ideal patient is someone who wants to achieve a more youthful and refreshed appearance but who also understands that the treatment won’t make them look 18 again. Patients should also be emotionally stable enough to handle the changes and improvements that your face will undergo.

Your Skin Is Healthy

Botulinum injections are safe for men and women who are at least 18 years of age and who have healthy skin of any tone, color, or type. Patients who have an infection or swelling in the area around the injection site will be advised to postpone treatment. In addition, patients who are breastfeeding or pregnant, or who have neurological diseases, should not receive these injections without a doctor’s approval.

You’ve Built Up Resistance to Botox

If you’ve started to notice that your Botox treatments are not as effective as they once were, it might be time to try a different injection. Xeomin is considered a “naked” neurotoxin, meaning it is formulated entirely out of botulinum toxin A with no additives or proteins. Its pure formulation means patients are less likely to develop a resistance to it. If you think it may be time to find a Botox alternative, we can work with you to determine whether this particular injectable is the best one for you to move to.

You Have Dynamic Wrinkles

The lines and wrinkles that are most responsive to this type of treatment are what are known as dynamic wrinkles. Dynamic wrinkles are those that are formed by repeated facial expressions and movements like smiling, squinting, or furrowing the brow. Static wrinkles, which are lines associated with aging and sun exposure, respond better to other forms of treatment.

You Have Other Cosmetic Issues That Injections Can Address

Botulinum injections, although best known for their wrinkle-fighting capabilities, can be used to address other cosmetic concerns as well. They are sometimes used, for example, to perk up the corners of a droopy smile. They have also been used to sculpt soft jawlines and resolve gummy smiles.

What Is the Treatment Process?

If you’re interested in a botulinum treatment, the first step will be for you to schedule a consultation in our office, where we’ll review your medical history, the medications you are taking, and your goals for treatment. We’ll work with you to determine whether this type of injection will best meet your needs. After your consultation, it’s just a matter of scheduling your treatment.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

We’ll begin your treatment by cleaning the injection site with a mild cleanser. We may also mark the area that is being treated. We’ll then use an ultra-fine needle to inject the botulinum. On some patients, two or three injections may be needed to cover the treatment area. The injections are quick and easy and feel like a series of quick pinpricks. We may apply ice and pressure afterward to cool the treatment area.

Who Will Perform My Treatment?

Your treatment will be overseen by Dr. Diane Finding, our medical director. Dr. Finding has been practicing medicine for more than 25 years. More than 16 of those years have been spent offering non-invasive cosmetic treatments, including botulinum injections and dermal fillers.

What Happens After Treatment?

Patients are asked not to rub or manipulate the injection site immediately following their treatment. Aside from that limitation, you’ll be able to get right back to your schedule after treatment, reapplying your makeup immediately if you wish. The effects of the treatment usually start to appear in three to five days, and the final results should be apparent within 10 days.

Questions and Answers

Curious to learn more about this type of botulinum injection? Here are answers to questions we commonly get.

Will This Treatment Give Me a Plastic Look?

During the early days of botulinum injections, when practitioners were still learning how to administer them, repeat patients occasionally developed a plastic look when too much botulinum left them without as much natural muscle movement.

Today’s practitioners — and our team in particular — know how to deliver a balanced treatment that includes enough toxin to ease lines and wrinkles but not so much that the face takes on an unnatural look. If you’re worried about developing a frozen look after treatment, be sure to raise this concern during your consultation so we can talk about the steps we’ll take to avoid this.

How Were Botulinum Injections Developed?

These injections, which are essentially powerful muscle relaxers, were initially developed for non-cosmetic purposes. In fact, this injectable treatment is still used to treat medical conditions including excessive underarm sweating, uncontrolled drooling, and blepharospasm, a condition that involves eyelid spasms or uncontrolled blinking.

Come See Us

Are you unhappy with what you see in the mirror? Would you like to turn back the clock by smoothing over crow’s feet and other fine lines on your face? An injectable botulinum treatment will give you the rejuvenated look you’re in search of with no downtime and no surgery. Call Beauty 2.0 Aesthetics in Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada and schedule a Xeomin consultation today.

When a woman ages, her whole body ages. We’re quick to seek help for facial wrinkles and skin laxity but are hesitant to take the same action when certain life events have caused changes in our vaginal and sexual health. Call the compassionate and professional team at Beauty 2.0 Aesthetics in Port Moody, BC to talk about diVa Vaginal Rejuvenation.

What Causes Vaginal Changes?

There are a few things that can cause major changes to the structure, condition, and health of the vagina and its tissue.

Pregnancy

Many people think of vaginal childbirth when they think of these kinds of changes to a woman’s body, but pregnancy itself plays a role, too. When a woman is pregnant, her blood volume increases significantly, and this can lead to swelling in the vagina and vulva. This kind of swelling can last months.

Varicose veins don’t just happen in the legs when you’re pregnant. They can happen in the vulva and vaginal areas. Varicose veins happen because a valve that’s present in all veins to keep blood flowing one way becomes faulty and blood pools instead of flowing back to the heart.

Childbirth

The vagina endures a lot during childbirth. The cervix, a narrow passage at the lower end of the uterus that has stayed closed throughout the pregnancy to help keep the baby in place, now has to dilate to accommodate the baby. It will open to ten centimeters by the time the baby is ready to pass through the vagina. During childbirth, the muscles on the pelvic floor can stretch to three times their normal size.

As the baby comes down the birth canal, it stretches all the tissue. Sometimes it will be stretched beyond its capability and your doctor will perform an episiotomy, cutting the tissue of the vaginal opening to the perineum. Sometimes, if this doesn’t occur in time, the tissue might rip or tear.

Breastfeeding

Who knew this could affect the vagina? The hormones produced during the breastfeeding process can cause severe vaginal dryness. This can be painful, itchy, sore and uncomfortable whether or not you’re having sex.

Post-Childbirth

While most pregnancy sites say your vagina “should” go back to normal, many women report not really ever feeling the same. These symptoms can be magnified for women who have had multiple children, large babies or complications during childbirth.

Menopause

The other big life event that causes the most changes in the vaginal tissue is menopause. These changes can happen after menopause, which is defined as not having had your period for 12 consecutive months, or the years leading up to menopause known as perimenopause.

The drop in estrogen can lead to a thinning of the tissues in the vaginal walls and the outer visible part of the area known as the vulva. A lack of estrogen is the leading cause of vaginal dryness. The skin in the area can lose elasticity, changing the appearance of the vulva and causing it to appear elongated and loose.

Symptoms

Whether because of pregnancy and childbirth or menopause, both the physical and psychological symptoms a woman experiences can negatively affect her quality of life. Many women feel embarrassed to talk about these issues because both pregnancy and menopause are natural parts of life. They may feel they just have to “deal with it”.

We’re also not so far away from a time when doctors would give women temporary solutions that only addressed symptoms without addressing the underlying issue. Women should find a professional, experienced and compassionate healthcare specialist to hear their concerns, take them seriously and help them with solutions.

Physical Symptoms

There are many physical symptoms women may experience. Each woman’s body will react differently, so one woman may only experience one symptom while another can experience all of them.

Laxity

The symptoms a woman may experience after pregnancy vary. They can range from just not feeling the same or as “tight” in that area to not being able to enjoy sex. This sexual dysfunction can come from the stretching of the pelvic floor muscles. These are the same muscles the body triggers in orgasm, so if those tissues are loose, they may not be functioning properly.

This same laxity occurs during menopause. This laxity results from lost collagen. As we age, our collagen production decreases. This is significant because collagen is the protein that keeps our tissues thick and strong. During menopause, the tissue thin and they lose their strength. This weakening of the tissue can lead to a visible stretching of the vulva.

Incontinence

Both pregnancy and menopause can lead to some level of incontinence. The muscles that keep urine in the bladder aren’t as strong as they were because collagen has broken down in the area. Depending on the extent of the weakness, it could be minor incontinence that happens with a big sneeze, vigorous activity or something more severe that causes you constant worry about leaking.

Vaginal Dryness

A drop in estrogen is notorious for causing vaginal dryness. Lost collagen is also responsible. When we lose collagen, we also lose hyaluronic acid, which is the natural sugar our bodies produce to keep our tissues lubricated and hydrated. A thinning of the vaginal walls combined with vaginal dryness can lead to:

• Painful intercourse
• Bleeding with intercourse
• Vaginal itching
• Genital itching
• Pain during certain types of excercise, like bicycling

Psychological Symptoms

When a woman is experiencing these symptoms, she doesn’t always feel comfortable talking about them to friends, family or even her doctor. This is a sensitive subject for many women and can cause them to suffer in silence. She may feel like she’s alone in these symptoms, which can lead to isolation.

If sex has become painful, she may lose interest or avoid it, which can harm her intimate relationship and her personal feelings of vitality and sexuality. She may also be embarrassed by the appearance of her genitalia and further avoid sexual contact. Incontinence can leave women with a constant feeling of anxiety, worried about leaking during social situations. A loss of confidence and self-assuredness is not uncommon with these kinds of physical issues.

Luckily, there is an innovative treatment that can help women recover much of their lost vitality and sensation. diVa Vaginal Rejuvenation is breakthrough in women’s health and can treat the issues that most concern women as their bodies change.

What Is diVa Vaginal Rejuvenation?

Developed by Sciton and using its revolutionary technology, diVa vaginal rejuvenation treatment is an in-office treatment that is easy and quick, with no downtime. This treatment uses a fractioned ablative and non-ablative laser with two competing wavelengths to address women’s areas of concern inside the vagina. This treatment requires only a local anesthetic and no downtime.

How Does diVa Vaginal Rejuvenation Work?

This is a customizable and tunable treatment to address each client individually. Using the ablative laser targets and coagulates the soft tissue of the vagina. This results in your body triggering its natural healing process and increasing its production of collagen. When collagen builds up under the surface of the vaginal walls, it builds a stronger foundation and gives the area strength.

The thickening of the vaginal tissue happens as the mucous membranes become thicker and more functional. There will be increased blood flow to the area, which can help with the rebuilding of muscle tissue and an overall strengthening of the pelvic floor.

What to Expect

Receiving vaginal laser treatment may sound intimidating, but this is designed to be very quick and easy. Once you and your doctor have determined this is the appropriate treatment to address all of your areas of concern, you can schedule your first appointment.

During Treatment

The actual diVa Vaginal Rejuvenation takes less than five minutes. Plan for your appointment being close to 30 minutes. When you arrive, your doctor will apply a numbing agent to ensure you’re comfortable during this quick treatment. Once the area is numb, the diVa device will be gently inserted into the vagina.

The process is comfortable, and before you know it, you’re done. You can go back to your normal routines immediately. You may need to hold off on strenuous exercise for a few days. Most women can resume having intercourse five to seven days after treatment.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Each woman is different, and their treatment needs vary. It is most often recommended that women get a course of three treatments spaced four to six weeks apart for optimal results. A maintenance treatment once a year can provide seamless and positive results.

There are some basic things you can do to ensure your results last as long as possible. These are what we all should do to preserve our collagen and not aid in its breakdown. Tips for maintaining your great results:

• Do Kegel exercises
• Don’t smoke
• Drink plenty of water
• Limit exposure to the sun
• Eat a balanced and healthy diet
• Maintain an exercise routine

When Will I See Results?

Some women feel an immediate improvement in sexual pleasure and vaginal comfort. The results that are most transformative come as collagen builds the tissue and muscles in the vagina back up in strength and flexibility. When these two things improve, women can expect to see results like:

• Return of sexual pleasure
• Less urination urgency
• Less leaking during exercise, laughing, etc.
• Increased natural lubrication
• Improved vaginal laxity

The best results can be seen a few months after the final treatment. The physical results lead to transformative emotional and psychological results for women. They feel their vitality has been restored and have a sense of their sensuality and sexuality back. Other positive emotional changes include:

• Reduced social anxiety
• Increased exercise
• Increased healthy sexual activity
• Increased self-confidence and self-assurance
• A feeling of restored control over their bodies

What Women Are Saying

The best testament to this kind of treatment is to understand how women who have had it feel. Women say it’s changed their lives. Knowing they didn’t have to suffer those symptoms their whole lives brought a youthful vigor back to every aspect of their lives.

Women are recommending this treatment to other women who are suffering from the same symptoms. The most important result for women is that they feel like themselves again.

Don’t Put Off Getting Results

You don’t have to suffer in silence. If you’re experiencing any of the symptoms we’ve talked about, know there is an easy and effective way for you to get back to a sense of normalcy again. diVa vaginal rejuvenation can give you back what you thought may have been gone forever.

Call Beauty 2.0 Aesthetics in Port Moody, BC and schedule your life-changing appointment today. We are committed to providing each of our clients with compassionate and professional help. We’re here to help you rediscover your natural beauty and look forward to speaking with you soon.

We all do our best to take care of our skin and our bodies. We drink plenty of water and make sure our faces are clean and moisturized every day. That’s not always enough. If you’re looking in the mirror thinking your face and skin look dull, dry and tired, or you’re noticing new dark spots, it’s time for a visit to Beauty 2.0 Aesthetics in Port Moody, BC. There, you can discover the many benefits of receiving a HydraFacial.

What Is a HydraFacial?

This is not your typical spa facial—it’s much more than that. Each HydraFacial is designed to reveal more vibrant, glowing and dewy skin that keeps improving after the treatment is done. This is a four-step treatment designed to target and remove dead skin cells, debris and other pollutants that prevent moisture and nourishment from penetrating our complexion. The four steps are:

1. Cleansing and exfoliation
2. Acid peel
3. Extractions
4. Serum infusion

This may seem typical, but the technology makes it anything but. The first step is done by your skincare specialist who manually exfoliates your face, clearing it of dead skin cells and opening your clogged pores. The next step is to apply a gentle chemical peel to your face that will help slough off your top layer of dulling skin cells. This is milder than a regular chemical peel and will not cause reddening or peeling.

The next two steps are where the real magic happens. Once your skin is clean and exfoliated and the top barrier of dead skin cells and debris removed, innovative technology is used to deeply clean and extract deep down pollutants, oils and dirt from your pores. That same technology reversed will infuse your skin with hydration. These two steps are called vortex extraction and vortex fusion.

Vortex Extraction

If you’ve ever had a regular spa facial, you know your skincare specialist will sometimes do manual extractions as they’re looking over your skin with a magnifying glass. This works to eliminate the clogged pores you can see but doesn’t do a deep cleansing and extraction of each pore.

With vortex technology, a nozzle is gently moved along your face. This nozzle circulates a liquid that acts like a vacuum when applied to your skin. This powerful vacuum removes blemishes like whiteheads, blackheads and other pore-clogging debris. This extraction is painless and instantaneous.

If you’re interested, your esthetician will show you everything that was extracted from your face. Clients are amazed their pores held so much debris and dirt. Even the cleanest of faces will have lingering pollutants that clog pores. Now that your pores are free of anything clogging them, they can breathe and will be better able to absorb quality products.

Vortex Fusion

In this final and most important step, a vortex fusion tool is used to infuse the newly cleansed pores with nourishment. You and your esthetician will decide which serum is right for you and will address your specific concerns. Serums can help address pigmentation issues, dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles, hydration and more.

The tool gently infuses your pores with your chosen serum to increase the overall health of your skin. The hydration your skin couldn’t absorb before the HydraFacial is now deeply soaked up by your glowing complexion.

Results

Because you walk into the office with layers of dead and dull skin cells, dirt and debris in your pores, results are immediate. The layers that were preventing moisture from really soaking in will be removed, so you walk out of the office with brighter, more vibrant and younger-looking skin.

You’ll see immediate results, but those results will also improve over the days following your treatment. When skin cells are sloughed away in your session, it triggers your body’s natural healing response, which is to produce more collagen. Collagen is the protein responsible for the plump and supple look of youthful skin. As your body regenerates new cells to replace the exfoliated ones, they will be healthier and have more stability.

Cells regenerate about every 28 days, so it’s a good idea to talk to your esthetician about a schedule of maintenance facials. Like most treatments, the more regularly you get them, the better and more seamless your results will be. If you don’t let the barrier of dead skin cells completely form, your skin will be able to constantly absorb hydration and maintain a glowing appearance.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Because this is a non-invasive treatment with no preparation or downtime, anybody who would like a beauty boost is a good candidate. There are no needles and no discomfort, so even the most sensitive of skin can benefit comfortably from this treatment. When you’re speaking with your skincare specialist, talk to them about your areas of concern and the results you’re hoping for.

HydraFacials are a great way to brighten your complexion and improve the overall health of your skin. These facials can address:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Tone and texture
• Vibrancy
• Elasticity and firmness
• Oily skin
• Congested skin
• Enlarged pores
• Dark spots and uneven pigmentation
• Sun damage
• Dry skin

It’s never too early or too late to enjoy the benefits of this treatment. Any skin tone or type can safely enjoy the results of a newly revealed and healthy complexion.

Complementary Treatments

You may have other concerns about your appearance. Maybe the aging process is leaving you feeling self-conscious and you want to recapture some youthfulness you’ve been missing. Your skincare specialist may recommend other treatments to provide you the results you’re looking for.

Dermaplaning

This is becoming a more popular choice for clients who want a quick complexion pick me up and immediate, ultra-soft and smooth skin. Your skincare specialist will use a custom dermaplaning blade to scrape off the top layer of dead skin cells, debris and peach fuzz. When all those tiny hairs are removed, the result is a smooth and silky soft surface of the skin.

Clients are amazed at how well their skin soaks in their beauty products after this treatment. Makeup goes on and comes off much more evenly and easily. Because the top layer of skin is full of dead cells and dulling debris, removing them will make your whole appearance brighter and clearer.

This can be a stand-alone treatment but is most effective when used with a chemical peel. The dermaplaning preps the skin to better accept the chemical peel, making the peel more effective and the results of both more dramatic.

Chemical Peels

Peels are very versatile and customizable. They are designed to maximize your skin’s regeneration process and provide total skin rejuvenation. Based on your individual needs, your skincare specialist will determine which level of peel is right for you. Some peels are milder than others. If you have concerns that require a deeper level of repair, your esthetician can formulate a stronger peel for you.

Once the peel is applied to your face, it goes to work lifting the top layer or layers of dead skin cells away. After about a week, new skin cells are regenerated to replace those dulling cells and a healthier, more vibrant complexion is revealed. Chemical peels are an excellent option for addressing:

• Acne and acne scarring
• Fine lines
• Hyperpigmentation
• Uneven skin tone and texture
• Sun damage

After a peel, your skin is better able to absorb facial products, so it’s important to only use high quality, nourishing ingredients Your esthetician’s office may have specialized skincare lines and can tailor a skincare routine to meet your specific needs.

Microneedling

Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, is an effective skin resurfacing treatment to help with an array of skin concerns. A small device that houses hair-thin needles is gently passed over the skin, creating micro-channels. These channels trigger your body’s healing response by tricking it into thinking it’s injured. Your body will produce more collagen to regenerate healthy cells that will fill in those channels.

When new, structurally stronger cells are created by this increase in collagen production, skin looks smoother, younger and revitalized. This treatment is suitable for all skin types and requires minimal to no preparation or downtime. A series of 3-6 sessions is recommended to effectively address concerns like:

• Acne scarring
• Stretch marks
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Enlarged and clogged pores
• Uneven skin texture and tone
• Hypertrophic and keloid scarring
• Aging

Microneedling is a transformative treatment on its own and can provide amazing and long-lasting results. It’s also a perfect treatment to use in tandem with PRP.

PRP

PRP stands for platelet rich plasma and is an effective and natural treatment to address a variety of skincare issues. PRP gained popularity as the “vampire facial”, but it’s far more than a facial. PRP uses the plasma from your blood to increase your body’s production of collagen.

A sample of your blood is taken and put into a centrifuge. The growth factors in your plasma are separated from your red blood cells so they can be used to stimulate tissue regeneration in your skin. PRP works well with microneedling because the micro-channels created from the microneedles act as a direct line for the PRP to reach deeper layers of your skin and start regeneration closer to the foundation of your skin.

PRP, either alone or with another treatment, can address a multitude of skincare issues and help in hair loss and hair restoration. When used for collagen production, areas of the face and body can regain some of their lost structure and volume as stronger layers of skin are built. Talk to your provider about PRP to help with:

• Skin rejuvenation
• Fine, moderate and deep lines and wrinkles
• Acne scars
• Stretch marks
• Hair loss
• Lost cheek and midface volume
• Hollow and wrinkled backs of hands
• Chest and decolletage lines
• Neck and jawline lost definition

Other Solutions

Your skincare expert can help you decide the right treatment plan for your concerns, ideal results and budget. They may recommend other anti-aging treatments that address your specific combination of concerns. Other treatments they may suggest are:   

• BOTOX and other neuromodulators
• Dermal fillers
• Broadband light therapy
• Hybrid fractional laser therapy
• CoolSculpting
• Lip enhancement
• PRF—platelet-rich fibrin

Call for a Consultation

When you’re ready to take the next step in taking back control of the way you look and your own aging process, don’t trust just anyone with your appearance. It’s important to choose an office that takes time to get to know you as a whole person so they can customize a treatment plan specifically for you.

Call Beauty 2.0 Aesthetics in Port Moody, BC and schedule an appointment for a consultation in our warm and welcoming office. We’re dedicated to helping each client look and feel their best by providing top-notch care and service melded with the latest in technological advancements and innovative treatments. Call today and take the first step to a more youthful-looking, vibrant and confident you!

If you struggle with excess facial hair, fine lines, hyperpigmentation, or acne scars, dermaplaning could be an ideal solution for you. This painless treatment instantly rejuvenates the skin, removing facial hair, minimizing wrinkles, diminishing dark spots, and leaving the face brighter. It’s one of the many cosmetic treatments offered by Beauty 2.0 Aesthetics in Port Moody, British Columbia.

What Is Dermaplaning?

Dermaplaning involves shaving the face with a medical-grade scalpel. After cleansing your face and applying a solution that opens up the pores, one of our medical aestheticians will gently scrape the surface of your skin with a surgical steel blade held at a 45-degree angle. While working on various parts of the face, the aesthetician will hold the skin taut. You may hear a whispering sound as the blade is used to make quick strokes across your face.

This treatment sloughs off dead skin cells as well as the fine vellus hairs that are otherwise known as peach fuzz. Dermaplaning also stimulates the creation of new skin cells: a process that rejuvenates facial skin and offers a more youthful look. After the treatment, our aesthetician will apply a post enzymatic mask to improve skin tone and texture.

What Are the Benefits?

There are a number of benefits associated with this treatment. The treatment almost instantly improves the look and feel of the skin. The quick and noninvasive nature of this treatment also makes it a popular option for patients who can’t afford a lot of downtime. Here are some of the benefits you’ll experience if you opt for a dermaplane treatment at our office:

Instant Hair Removal

Dermaplaning quickly and easily removes facial hair. Getting rid of those fuzzy hairs will make your skin look smoother and younger. You’ll be surprised at just how much better you look when that hair is removed. Many patients find that their face practically glows after a treatment.

Your Skin Will Look and Feel Dewy and Fresh

Dermaplaning removes the top layer of dead skin cells and stimulates new skin cell growth. The effects of this treatment can vary with each patient, but for many individuals, it leaves the skin looking fresher, brighter, and more radiant.

The treatment can also even out skin tone and ease hyperpigmentation, or the darker spots that can sometimes occur on skin when there is an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces natural skin color. Your skin will also feel softer and smoother after a treatment. Many patients say this treatment leaves their skin feeling as soft as a baby’s bottom.

Fine Lines, Wrinkles, and Pores Will Be Minimized

The new skin cells the treatment generates will give the face a younger look and minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment will also reduce the size of your pores by removing excess dirt and oils.

Moisturizers and Serums Will Be More Effective

The days after a treatment are an ideal time to focus on your best moisturizers, serums, and other elements of your at-home skincare routine. Your clear pores and hairless skin will leave the face especially receptive to treatments, and your skincare products will be especially effective.

Because dermaplaning improves the efficacy of other skincare treatments, many patients opt to combine this treatment with additional same-day treatments at our clinic, including chemical peels. Dermaplaning can promote a deeper penetration of the peel, leading to rapid results in fewer treatments.

It Will Minimize Acne Breakouts

Although we don’t recommend this treatment for individuals with active breakouts, if you’ve struggled with acne in the past, dermaplaning may be able to help you. When dead skin cells build up, they can clog your pores and hair follicles. By getting rid of them, your skin and pores will be clean, clear, and less likely to break out again.

And if you are using acne products, they’ll be more effective after this treatment, much like your moisturizers and serums will be more effective. This treatment may also be able to even out your skin tone and ease some of the redness associated with scarring you may have from previous acne outbreaks.

Cosmetics Will Go On Like a Dream

Your cosmetics will also be much easier to apply after treatment. You’ve probably noticed that facial hair tends to stand out, even more, when you are wearing foundation and facial powder. After this treatment, your foundation will go on smoothly, and you won’t have to worry about the look of those fine facial hairs. You’ll shave minutes off of your morning cosmetics routine and feel better about your appearance.

The Treatment Is Relaxing

One of the great things about this treatment is that the treatment itself is painless, noninvasive, and very relaxing. You will feel a light sensation as the scalpel is guided across your face, but it’s not an uncomfortable experience. Some patients compare it to the sensation of shaving your legs in the shower with a manual razor. This is an easy treatment that many patients enjoy.

Fast Treatment

This is an ideal option for busy patients whose schedules don’t allow a lot of downtime. The treatment can be performed in less than an hour, and you’ll be able to get back to your schedule immediately. Some patients even schedule treatments for their lunch hour and then head right back to work, which is why this treatment is fondly referred to by some fans as a lunchtime facial.

It’s Completely Noninvasive

Because this treatment is noninvasive, your skin won’t be harmed or stressed in any way during the treatment. You also won’t need to worry about using numbing creams, ice, or other special pre- or post-treatment steps.

Safe for All Skin Types

This treatment is safe and effective for all skin types and all skin tones. This treatment can even be performed on those with sensitive skin or rosacea.

A Better Option

Vellus hairs cover the body and work to keep us warm and protect our skin. But on some individuals, the vellus hairs are thicker and more visible, prompting patients to seek ways of removing it. Other hair-removal treatments — like waxing, threading, and lasers — can make it difficult to get ride of vellus hairs on some patients. Laser treatments, for example, won’t work on blonde or gray hairs. Dermaplaning is both safe and effective on most patients.

Common Questions About the Process

Interested in learning more? We’re not surprised, because there’s a lot to like about this treatment. Here are answers to some of the most common questions we get about this treatment:



How Does It Compare to Shaving?

Both remove hair while also exfoliating the skin. The surgical scalpels used in this treatment, however, are significantly sharper than the manual razors used for a routine shave. The dermaplaning process also offers a more aggressive exfoliation that removes more of that top layer of dead skin cells. It relies on a small scalpel that allows the aesthetician to navigate small areas and tricky angles on the face.

Will It Cause My Hair to Grow Back Thicker or Darker?

No. There is a common misconception that shaving will cause hair to grow back thicker and darker, but this treatment won’t have this effect. The treatment does not interact with the hair follicles or have any impact on the rate at which the hair on your face grows. After the treatment, your hair will continue growing at the same rate it always has. Genetics are the main determining factor in how fast hair grows.

What Does It Really Feel Like?

Some patients say it feels much like it does when you scratch or rub your face with one of your fingers. Others compare it to the sensation you get when shaving your legs with a manual razor. You may also hear a slight scratching sound as the scalpel gently scrapes over the surface of your face.

Who Can Benefit?

Just about any patient who wants to get rid of peach fuzz and other fine facial hairs, and who wants exfoliation, can benefit from this treatment. Because it is gentle and noninvasive, the treatment is also ideal for patients who have limitations that prevent them from seeking other treatments, including pregnant women, individuals with extra-sensitive skin, and those who need to avoid the chemicals found in some other products and services.

Is It Different From Dermabrasion?

Although their names are similar, and both treatments offer exfoliation, they are quite different. Dermabrasion, which is rarely performed now, uses micro-crystals and suctioning to exfoliate the skin.

What Should I Do After a Treatment?

Sunscreen and sun avoidance are an important part of any skincare routine, and they’ll be especially important in the days following treatment. We also recommend that you refrain from using retinol and exfoliants for 24 hours after treatment. Otherwise, the post-treatment days are a great time to indulge in your favorite high-potency moisturizing masks, creams, and serums.

Can I Wear Makeup After a Treatment?

The treatment really opens up your skin and your pores. Some patients like to go makeup-free for a few hours or even a full day to enjoy that fresh-faced experience and to keep their pores clean and clear. However, if you need or want to apply cosmetics right away, you certainly can.

Can I Do This Myself?

Working with a surgical scalpel is a lot different from using the manual razors you’ve probably become accustomed to. Scalpels are super sharp, and if you don’t know what you’re doing, you run the risk of leaving yourself with nicks, ingrown hairs, stubble, or other injuries. It’s best to seek out a doctor or a trained aesthetician for this treatment, which some patients refer to as a scalpel facial.

How Frequently Should I Schedule Appointments?

After your first treatment, you’ll likely be excited about your results and eager to keep going. However, we recommend going at least 4 weeks between treatments to give your skin the proper amount of time to rejuvenate after those dead skin cells have been sloughed off.

Besides, it will take a few weeks for your facial hair to begin growing back in, so you won’t need a return treatment right away. Some patients who have facial hair that naturally grows slowly may be able to go even longer between treatments.

Our Practice

Beauty 2.0 Aesthetics offers dermaplaning and a complete line of other cosmetic treatments in our brand new clinic in Port Moody, British Columbia. Our services are offered in a warm, comfortable environment, and our clinic is conveniently located nearly free underground parking and close to the SkyTrain. Take the first step toward a healthy rejuvenated look by calling Beauty 2.0 Aesthetics in Port Moody, British Columbia today to schedule a consultation.