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Located in Edmonton, we offer treatment for nail fungus. There are 3 major categories of nail fungus sources:
Ill-fitted shoes
Tight-fitting shoes create pressure that traumatizes the nail therefore making it vulnerable to infections.
Improper pedicures
What constitutes an improper pedicure? Examples include reusing of disposable tools, poor cleaning protocols, and cross contamination. The risk of cross contamination is high when a Service Provider jumps between two simultaneous pedicures in order to maximize the number of clients served.
People with healthy, unbroken skin won’t regularly have an issue with improper pedicures. However, someone with unhealthy feet may fall prey to a fungus infection.
Shoe humidity
Athletes are most likely to develop fungus infections due to the humidity in their shoes. In addition, they often use locker rooms which are known to provide conditions that make fungi thrive (humidity).
In addition to humidity, runners in particular create extra pressure as their feet pound the pavement. This pressure traumatizes the nail therefore making it vulnerable to infections.
Nail Fungus Treatment
There are different levels of nail fungus treatment.
Anti-fungal drops
This is something you can do at home. The natural toenail takes one year to replace itself. This is the amount of time it will take to care for your feet with drops.
Advanced pedicure
In an Anti-Fungal Tx, we cut the nail down to a safe point in order to cut and scoop as much fungus out. We then insert soaked therapeutic pads where the fungus was removed. As a result, there is less area for moisture to collect.
Your service provider will provide you with post care to continue to care for your infected nail at home.
Located in YEG, Dérmica offers Brow Lamination services. Brow Lamination is a perming service that sets your brows into position creating a fuller, more structured appearance. It can camouflage sparseness in the brows, add volume, and is on-trend with the natural brow look thats in right now.
How long does eyebrow lamination last?
Depending on the natural texture and condition of your brows prior to the service, the results can last anywhere from six to 12 weeks. The service can be paired with a brow tint to increase the contrast of the brow and add more definition.
Do brows go back to normal after lamination?
The eyebrows eventually go back to normal. The reason for this is because lashes and brows naturally replenish the strands about 20% every two weeks. So, the treated brow hair is replaced and the brows go back to their natural appearance.
Some people find that with continuous lamination services their brows can be trained to sit in a more flattering in-line position with the natural brow line. Lamination helps to tame unruly brows. It can really help people with coarse wiry brows to maintain them flush to the skin instead of sticking out.
Service Frequency
Our minimum recommendation is 6 weeks. This is working under the assumption that the person’s natural brow is in a healthy condition. This can be achieved naturally or be aided with the help of a brow growth conditioner such as Adoreyes.
Is brow lamination painful?
Eyebrow lamination is not a painful service as it is not invasive. You may experience some slight irritation due to the application method but any reactions typically subside with in 15-30 minutes.
In a professional setting where the service is delivered by a trained technician there should not be any concern regarding eye damage when having IPL hair removal or any other method of phototherapy. That is not to say there is never reason for concern. However, any contraindications can be determined during your consultation. For example, reasons for concern could include the use of medications that cause sensitivity in the eyes, or recent eye surgery or trauma.
Otherwise, the precautions taken when preparing the client for the treatment are enough to prevent any harmful side effects to the eyes.
How do you prevent eye damage during laser/ IPL hair removal?
Precautions involve the use of goggles. Goggles are made from different materials depending on the manufacturer’s recommendation for the type of phototherapy and the intensity of the treatment. Eyewear protection can range from translucent lenses to fully enclosed goggles. Anything that has been deemed harmful to the vision is filtered out by the appropriate eyewear.
Potential Side Effects to the Eyes
IPL/ laser hair removal is safe for the eyes. Minor side effects include pressure from enclosed goggles during the procedure. Some light may still be visible even with protective eyewear. After the treatment there may be a bit of haziness that lasts a few minutes. This is usually due to the pressure of the goggles and having your eyes closed for so long.
Located in Edmonton, Dérmica offers ingrown toenail removal through our Ingrown Pedicure. We start off by assessing the severity of the ingrown toenail. If there is an active infection that is beyond the point of treatment, you are first referred to your physician to address the infection.
But if the toenail is found to be treatable with the Ingrown pedicure, the technician will prepare the nail by using softening agents. The sides of the nail are then cleared of any debris and buildup. Finally, the nail is trimmed accordingly using specialized tools.
Your technician will ensure that you feel sufficient relief. This process can take anywhere from one hour to an hour and a half depending on how severe it is or if the use of topical anaesthetic is necessary.
Dérmica ensures quality service by providing a complimentary follow up within the first 2 weeks once the swelling has dissipated. If the condition has not resolved. Your technician may include the use of a specialized serum in order to prevent or minimize future occurrences.
Can an ingrown toenail self-heal?
If the problem is caused by improper cutting, the injury to the nail can eventually resolve itself with minor grooming after a period of discomfort.
On the other hand, if the ingrown nail is severe or if its due to genetic factors, then it will always return. However, a person can have surgery to correct the condition, but even still, it can return. Nails are very good at regenerating even if you’ve had surgery.
What can I expect after my Ingrown Pedicure?
The ingrown pedicure provides immediate relief. However, the area will be sensitive and susceptible to infection. If the skin was broken prior to removal or during the process, ensuring that you keep the area clean and dry is very important. Saltwater soaks may help cleanse the area.
If the skin has been broken, the use of Polysporin is recommended.
Q: Dérmica, Why is my forehead so much more oily than the rest of my face? Do you treat a male oily forehead differently than a female? – Oiler fan @ forehead, I mean, heart.
A: Dear Oiler fan, The reason for your oily forehead is because you have combination skin. To treat a male or female oily forehead, we developed the Dérmica PORE facial. This facial is used to rebalance combination skin types and restore glowing skin, thereby allowing you to part with your oily forehead.
The PORE Facial includes all the essentials of a classic facial with an emphasis on clearing congested skin by extracting blackheads, milia, and other skin blemishes.
After a thorough skin analysis where we determine your skin type and condition, we begin the treatment by removing build-up and debris from the skin. This allows for proper product penetration and supple, glowing skin.
Products applied are dependent on specific zone needs. For example oily areas such as your forehead are treated with oil absorbing and pore minimizing products, and dehydrated areas are treated with hydrating products. Our custom applications ensure balancing benefits.
Experience the lash lift benefits for yourself! Located in Edmonton, Dérmica offers a full spa menu that includes this popular eyelash enhancement service.
During a lash lift, we use different sizes of silicone pads to “lift” each lash individually and create a subtle, natural looking curl. There are many benefits to the lash lift, let’s review a few.
Clean and classy curl finish
The full and natural yet perfect look is not the only benefit of a lash lift, but it’s a top one!
No artificial glue left to strain lashes
When it comes to the preservation of the integrity of the hair, lash lifts are gentler on the lashes in relation to other eyelash enhancement methods. For example, lash extensions require each lash to be connected to an artificial lash with adhesive 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With the lash lift, you process one time and then work on repair.
Cost effective, no fill required
The lash lift is a very low-maintenance service in comparison to other methods. Less frequent required visits is another benefit of the lift. Someone who can’t devote time every 2-3 weeks to fills would prefer the lift because you are looking at 6-10 weeks before you need another lift (depending on your natural lashes).
Lashes remain washable and makeup friendly
You’re looking at 48 hours post-treatment where you have to be cautious. However, after this period your lashes are safe for normal wear.
