Afterglow Skin and Laser Centre is investigating a new, non-invasive technology for fat reduction called UltraShape. This procedure has been used in Europe for several years, and is now becoming available in North America.

Clinical trials performed on hundreds of patients worldwide have safely demonstrated an average reduction of two centimeteres following a single treatment. Three treatments deliver incremental fat thickness reduction of up to 2.6 cm and circumference reduction of up to 6.94 cm squared.

Ultrashape has received positive press reviews in the media such as CTV National News, ABC, FOX as well as the May 2009 issue of VOGUE magazine.

Please respond at your earliest convenience in order to help us make an informed decision about purchasing this technology. Your feedback would be appreciated as to whether you would consider this procedure.

For further information about Ultrashape, and to see before and after photos, please click here.

Kind Regards,

Dr. Ebrahim and her Dynamic Team

The effects of time and the environment can be hard on skin, but now there’s a way to actually repair damage that has accumulated over the years.

The ProFractional laser can soften fine lines and wrinkles, shrink pore size, smooth skin tone and texture, and fade acne scars. It can also help rebuild collagen to firm the skin.

Introduced just two years ago, ProFractional represents a revolution in skin rejuvenation. While non-fractional lasers deliver energy uniformly to both healthy and unhealthy tissue, fractional devices like ProFractional direct energy exclusively to a “fraction” of the area – the damaged sections - while leaving healthy, surrounding tissue untouched. These untreated zones help dissipate energy so that treated areas heal faster; they also make it possible to use greater energy on targeted areas, for better results. ProFractional also contains proprietary technology that enables precise energy delivery to targeted areas. This means fewer treatments, very little discomfort and results that appear rapidly in a short recovery time.

To learn more about ProFractional and view before and after photos of actual patients, please click here. To schedule a consultation to determine if ProFractional could help you achieve your goals, please click here to contact us.

Summer’s coming – time for long, lazy days, fun in the sun and effortless beauty. Follow these six easy guidelines, and your skin will look fresh and young all season.

1. Protect yourself from the sun. Use a sunscreen, or skin care products that contain a sunscreen, whenever you’re outside. Wear hats – fashionable, of course! – to keep direct sunlight off your face.
2. If you smoke, quit. If you don’t smoke, congratulate yourself!  Smoking dramatically impairs the skin’s ability to receive life-giving oxygen. Instead, smokers’ skin is bathed in poisons and oxidants, causing it to look grey and wrinkle prematurely.
3. Enjoy the summer’s bountiful harvest of fresh fruits and veggies. Your skin needs adequate supplies of vitamins and minerals and even the best supplements can’t completely make up for all the nutrients found in food. If possible, eat locally grown produce – it tastes better and will keep you healthier because it contains fewer chemical preservatives.
4. Get enough rest. When you feel tired or rundown, inflammation increases, causing a dull, puffy look.
5. Get moving!  Any activity that speeds your heart rate or produces a sweat will increase oxygen to your skin, helping deliver necessary nutrients. Your skin will glow after your workout, and the endorphins rushing through your body will make you feel like Wonder Woman!
6. Use the right skin care products. Using products formulated for a different skin type can actually harm the skin. Afterglow Skin and Laser Center offers several top quality skin care lines and can recommend the right products for you. To learn more about which kinds of products are best for you, please click here to schedule an appointment.