Located in Edmonton, Dérmica offers IPL laser hair removal treatments for the legs.
Is phototherapy effective on legs?
Phototherapy, for example IPL and LASER Hair Removal, on the legs is very effective.
In fact, your initial treatment will give you the most noticeable reduction. Clients report an average of 20-60% less hair growth following their initial treatment. Not only do they experience less hair growth, but the texture of the hair also becomes finer and delayed in growth rate.
Each treatment following your initial session will increase the amount of reduction by approximately 10% to maximum of 80-98% overall reduction.
What about legs with light coloured hair?
IPL Hair Removal is effective even on blonde hair!
However, hair colour plays an important role when setting expectations for treatment outcomes. The light energy pulsed by the operating system targets pigment cells found in the hair bulb. As a result, the more pigment cells present, the more energy is absorbed and therefore, producing optimal results.
How long does laser hair removal last legs?
Results vary and can last between 1 – 5 years before a touch-up is required. Although IPL / LASER hair removal are considered methods of “permanent hair removal”, these treatments often require touch-ups. The typical span is 1 to 5 years.
What is the cost of permanent hair removal on the legs?
Please refer to our treatment menu for IPL hair removal cost per session per area, plus a link directing you to contraindications, pre and post treatment instructions.
Diabetes foot care is important to upkeep in order to avoid or reduce symptoms. The biggest concern for diabetic feet is the possibility of neuropathy. Neuropathy is a nerve problem that causes pain, numbing, tingling, swelling, and weakness. It can worsen overtime leading to a loss of sensation.
Neuropathy in combination with poor circulation can make the feet a lot more prone to infections and ulcers. This is because the person is not fully aware of what is going on with their feet without doing a visual check. For example, a blister from improper fitting shoes can go unnoticed a lot longer than most people due to a lack of sensation on their hands and feet. If the person is left untreated or they don’t manage their diabetes, it can progress and get worse which can lead to amputations.
Poor circulation
Another concern with diabetic feet is poor circulation. When the skin is not getting proper nourishment and circulation it can become swollen. In turn, this can cause poor skin health overtime.
Poor circulation can also cause excessive dryness because you are not getting proper hydration and circulation to that area. Cold feet and hands are commonly felt by individuals that have poor circulation. Having poor circulation can also interfere with the skin’s natural healing time and process. When the skin is not being nourished properly it is not able to restore itself and fight off infections properly.
Recommended Products
Aside from regular professional treatments, there are certain products that you can use to reduce some diabetes foot symptoms. One of the products we recommend and is available at most spas is the DD cream mousse by Footlogix.
This product will help to soften the skin and minimize cracks. It also has anti-fungal and deodorizing properties to it which can all be an issue with diabetic feet because of the poor circulation and possibly lack of care as diabetics can be more susceptible to fungi. This oroducts is a great way to help to reduce the risk of getting fungal infections and also treating fungal infections in combination with proper foot care.
This chemical peel is Ideal for treatment of fine lines, hyper pigmentation, sun damage and oily skin.
As we age, we start to see a slowing-down of our skin’s regenerating process as early as our late twenties. Our fine lines penetrate deeper and deeper with every smile and every frown. Before we know it, we start to see crow’s feet forming, marionette lines getting deeper, etc. Aging is a natural part of life.
One of our anti aging treatments include a variety of skin peels. Chemical peels work by separating the upper layers of the skin causing an accelerated cell turnover rate. Because of their molecular structure, these acids are able to penetrate past the acid mantle of the skin and deep into the layers beneath the surface of the skin. This causes your skin to shed and regenerate.
Skin Peel Benefits
Typical benefits with most skin peel treatments include:
Increased vibrancy
Improved hydration
Intensified product penetration and absorption
Clearance in skin tone
Smooth and improved texture
What can I expect during my treatment?
Your skincare specialist begins by thoroughly cleansing your skin thereby removing any surface debris and oils.
Thereafter, an acid solution is applied using cotton swabs or a gentle brush. This is typically left on for 1-5 minutes (according to the manufacturer’s instructions).
Finally, the solution is then neutralized with cool water or a neutralizing solution such as sodium bicarbonate. Some peels, such as our salicylic peel, are left on the skin to self-neutralize and later convert into nutrients. Soothing moisture care is then applied along with appropriate SPF.
How can I prepare for my peel?
If you are using any BHA (BetaHydroxy Acid) or AHA (AlphaHydroxy Acid) or Retin A products, you must discontinue usage approximately 1 week prior to treatment.
Unfortunately, if you are currently using or have used in the past 12 months a prescription acne-clearing medication, your skin is NOT eligible for acid peels.
Without a doubt, skin peels will provide many benefits to your skin if you are eligible for treatment.
Yes, you can have a pedicure if you are diabetic. Actually, it is recommended that you maintain a regular foot care schedule.
Clients have different options when it comes to levels of pedicure treatment. Some clients may only have a need for express nail and pedicure establishments. However, certain clients may require a clinical and advanced setting for their foot care needs. At Dérmica, our menu includes advanced pedicures. Lastly, there are clients that require a medical setting where doctors and medical staff offer medical procedures.
Differences in pedicure procedure when diabetes is present
If you are diabetic, there are precautions that need to be taken when doing foot care. If you are not being asked in an intake form whether you have diabetes or not, as a client, you want to ensure that you take it upon yourself to disclose it to your service provider.
Your technician should be taking the following precautions. When doing a pedicure on a diabetic client, one should be extra careful with the use of sharp instruments and tools that can puncture the skin. This is due to the fact that most diabetics are compromised when it comes to nerve sensitivity in their extremities. Plus, loss of sensation can make it more likely for people to develop infections that go unnoticed and untreated. Therefore, extra caution with one’s tools is a must.
Diabetics can also display other conditions related to their diagnosis, such as thickening of the nail, excessive dryness and callous-building, and poor blood circulation. These things should all be treated in accordance to specific methods used for people with diabetes.
Foot care and diabetes- home care recommendations
If you have diabetes, keeping proper foot care at home in between professional pedicures will widen the gap between visits to the spa.
Home care includes ensuring that your feet are properly dried after your shower, especially between the toes. Keep your nails trimmed with no sharp edges to avoid cuts. Also, keep your feet moisturized with lotions, salves or balms to keep callouses away. Use a loofa or an exfoliating mitt to keep the feet free of excess callous.
Finally, always do regular checks to identify any cuts, abrasions, scratches, or possible signs of infection.
Fluctuations in temperature can change the skin. For example, when vacationing in a humid climate, your skin will plump up and look juicy, hydrated, and happy. Returning to the cold Canadian winter is not always a good thing, especially for oily skin types.
If you are an oilier skin type you may find you return with a few more breakouts. This is especially true if you continue to use your winter care in the humid climate.
Fluctuations in temperature can change the skin colour. Normal combination skin types going from humid to arid air will experience a shock. This shock will cause the skin to build the dead layer faster leading to a dry, dull complexion.
You may find that your tan goes from a hydrated look to a dull, greyish tinge. This is because the cold air is drying the top layers of the skin. Some people may start to see flaking as well.
If you do find yourself in need of professional care, we recommend getting a peel.
If you have never had a peel before, you can introduce them as a ‘Boost’ to your facial or dermaplane treatment. Peel boosts are classified as mild skin acids. On the other hand, ‘deep peels’ are classified as medium to strong skin acids ranging from 20% to 85%. They are ideal for pre-treated skin and provide deeper resurfacing of the skin. While boosts are mild and require minimal downtime, deep peels require up to 10 days as they may cause visible shedding and flaking.
Retaining your Tan
Moisturizing will hep to retain the tan and keep a healthier glowing tone. NOTE: skin peels will lift the tan. If you are looking to preserve your tan you may want to consider a different treatment.
Seemingly perpetual dry skin in the winter is more common than you may think. When faced with cooler temperatures, your skin’s natural response is to slow it’s metabolic rate. This includes the rate at which your skin regenerates, known as the cell turnover rate.
The cell turnover rate of your skin determines how frequently dried cells at the surface shed and regenerate. When this process slows down, you get a buildup of dead cells that result in flaking skin, fine lines, and dry patches. These layers of dead cells also block vital nutrients and moisture from absorbing into the fresh cells. This is why no amount of product seems to relieve the dryness.
Introducing regular exfoliation to your skin care routine during the winter will help increase your cell turnover rate and maintain it at an active level.
Types of exfoliation
Exfoliation is achieved using chemical or manual exfoliants. While both offer resurfacing benefits, they differ in procedure and interaction with the skin.
Manual exfoliants (skin scrubs) will give a great skin scrubbing massage while sloughing away dead skin cells. Manual exfoliants are not recommended for sensitive or acneic skin types, or for people with large pores.
Enzymatic exfoliants contain fruit enzymes, AHA, or BHA. They react with the skin on a chemical level by dissolving the binding matter between the skin cells causing them to gently lift and rinse away. The active ingredients and intensity vary depending on concentration level and quality of the acids and enzymes.
Advanced skin treatments
Photofacials and chemical peels are excellent ways to eliminate flaking skin and bring plump new cells to the surface. Amongst the many benefits these treatments offer, they also speed up the skin’s cell turnover rate, boost collagen production, resurface, brighten complexion, and restore vital moisture and hydration.
