A variety of skin care treatments are available at the Aesthetic Associates Centre.
Please read on to learn more!
NEW SERVICES!
We now offer the most advanced system to maximize absorbtion of nutrient and antiaging products into the skin. The products used in these treatments contain the optimum strengths of vitamin A and C plus additional growth factors. This technique is crucial because skin has a natural, waterproof barrier that hinders the penetrations of vitamins.
The Environ® Ionzyme® DF machine is a patent pending machine which provides facial treatments that are at the forefront of scientific skin care. The machine introduces the use of active Sonophoresis and intensified Iontophoresis treatments, and is therefore possibly the most advanced penetrant-enhancing machine available in the world today.
The Ionzyme® DF machine manages to overcome this resistance with two tried and tested methods:
Iontophoresis involves the use of an electrical current to facilitate greater penetration of vitamins into the skin. With conventional the Ionzyme® DF machine, patients notice that the skin looks and feels younger after the first treatment, with progressively improved results after just two or three treatments.
Sonophoresis involves the use of sound waves to transport vitamin molecules through the skin. The sound used is the same as the sound made by dolphins, which produces better penetration through the skin than conventional Ultrasound.
WE CONTINUE TO OFFER THESE OTHER FINE SKIN CARE SERVICES
Microdermabrasion 
Also called "lunchtime peels", microdermabrasion is a technique to mechanically exfoliate the stratum corneum dead layer of the skin. This is performed by a sand blasting like technique on a very micro level by shooting fine sodium bicarbonate particles at the skin and then evacuating them. The result is a refreshened look and feel. This technique is combined with moisturizing procedures to allow better penetration of the different topical treatments. This treatment, in combination with daily skin care regimen, will reduce fine lines and wrinkles and reduce changes that occur on the skin from aging and sun damage.
The Aesthetic Associates Centre has developed a protocol we call the Ultimate Medical Facial. It incorporates a combination of the Microdermabrasion with the Medical Facial. Following the microdermabrasion with sodium bicarbonate crystals, we apply a hydrating medical facial with antioxidant treatments using Vitamin C and Vitamin A products utilizing Iontophoresis and Sonophoresis applications. This gives the skin a totally invigorated feeling!
Permanent Hair Removal & Photofacials
Our Palomar Starlux IPL System
Palomar is a pioneer in light and laser based equipment. They developed the first high-powered laser hair removal system in 1996 and the Starlux IPL is the newest technology available (more powerful than the Medilux). This laser features active contact cooling for maximum comfort and the IPL is faster than other lasers, and thus we are able to treat large areas in less time. After researching many lasers, we found the Starlux to be most efficient and effective for permanent hair reduction and pigmented lesions.
The Palomar pulsed light handpieces use AccuSpectrum Technology to filter light in the optimal bands of the spectrum for specific treatments. This allows us to choose the best handpiece for the treatments you seek.
Permanent Hair Reduction (LuxR, LuxRs, LuxY)
Undesired or excessive body hair is a common concern of many men and women. The solution is StarLux IPL Permanent Hair Removal for long-lasting results and virtually hair-free skin. Our unique system emits intense pulses of light that is absorbed by the hair follicle disabling the hair to grow. IPL hair removal permanently eliminates or reduces hair on all body areas and most skin types eliminating the need for messy creams, shaving or waxing.
- Emits intense pulses of light that are absorbed by the melanin in the hair follicle disabling the hair to grow
- 2 treatment heads (R and Rs) to better target different skin types
- 5-7 treatments 4-6 weeks a part
- No hair removal other than shaving 6 weeks prior to treatment
- No sun exposure or self tanning 3-4 weeks prior
- Ideal candidate is light skin with dark hair but able to treat all skin types
- Hair grows in 3 cycles and best to target hair in the active growing stage (anagen). Usually 80% of hair is able to be treated (everyone has dormant or sleeping hairs)
- Treatment time: 1 60 minutes depending on body area and coarseness of the hair
Photofacial and Pigmented lesions (LuxG)
Gain an even complexion and youthful appearance by revitalizing your face, neck, chest and hands with StarLux IPL Photofacial. Intense pulses of light are directed at the skin's surface breaking up blemishes such as vascular and pigmented lesions to improve skin texture and tone. Our revolutionary non-invasive approach to healthy skin is achieved without any downtime and is more effective than microdermabrasion and chemical peels.
- Improves texture and tone by removing age spots, brown and red spots, freckles, rosacea, and vascular lesions (broken blood vessels around the nose)
- Pigmented lesions: Intense pulses of light are absorbed by pigmented (brown) lesions in the skin. Once absorbed, the lesions become darker, crust up, and slough off the skin through natural exfoliation in about 2 weeks
- No down time, everything can be covered with make-up
- 5-8 treatments every 3-4 weeks, occasional touch up every 6 months especially if continue sun exposure.
- Treated area will become very photosensitive so sunblock and hat are recommended for face if going in the sun
- Treatment time: 1/2 hour for face, neck, chest, hands, and other large areas
