Dérmica offers ingrown nail treatment in Edmonton, AB.
Is an ingrown toenail causing you pain?
An ingrown toenail is a nail that has grown outside of the nail grooves where the nail typically grows along. The nail grooves are like tracks that guide the nail out towards the tip of the toe.
This causes the nail to grow into the side walls (the skin tissue that surrounds the sides of the nail) creating pressure and at times breaking through the skin. This can then lead to infection and inflammation, severe pain, and trouble walking and wearing closed-toe shoes. They can even cause pain during sleeping from any pressure, for example sheets, blankets, or socks.
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.
We offer treatment for large pores in Edmonton, Alberta.
How do you get rid of large pores?
Well, there is cleaning your pores and then there is “shrinking” your pores. Most people are looking to clean their pores by emptying the contents within. You can see immediate results through pore extraction. We do this is all of our facials. However, if your skin is visibly congested and you’ve never had a facial, we recommend the PORE facial.
While other facials in our menu include other relaxing or beautifying delights, the PORE facial concentrates on pore extraction throughout the entire duration. While we must take time to prepare the skin for safe extractions, we extract as much as possible in the hour allotted. Sometimes a second facial is required when there is severe congestion in all areas of the face.
How long before I need another facial?
It’s important to understand that facials are simply “cleanups” and the skin is bound to become congested again. Therefore, we generally recommend clients come every 4-6 weeks for a facial. However, this timeframe between facials will vary depending on factors such as age, skin type, and environmental factors. Also, getting your skin under control with the right skincare routine and possibly changing some daily habits will space those facials even further.
Can you actually reduce pore size?
Small pores indicate good skin health and present a youthful appearance. If you did not win the “skin lottery” genetically, there is not much we can do to reduce the natural size of your pores. On the other hand if your pores have become enlarged over time, there are advanced skin treatments to help you “shrink” your pores back to a normal size.
Photofacials are effective at reducing pore size, in particular, the ALISA treatment. However, anti aging is a constant battle. We must consider daily external factors that are out of our control, such as winter temperatures, when setting our expectations.
In other words, advanced skin treatments and professional skincare products are great tools to have at our disposal. But we are always fighting against time. That is why the results of any treatment cannot last forever. If you choose to treat large pores with phototherapy, you may require multiple treatments to address your concern.
In conclusion, we all show our age in certain ways. If large pores is a concern for you now and they are left unattended, the matter will only get worse in a short five years. A good skincare routine will at the least slow down the damage. Treatments have the capacity to repair.
Melasma can be caused by various different factors. One of these factors is genetics. Certain skin tones are more susceptible to developing melasma. In addition, pregnancy and other forms of hormonal fluctuations such as increased estrogen can cause melasma.
Other factors that contribute to melasma include sun exposure, inflammation in the skin, and certain medications or drugs.
What is the fastest way to cure melasma?
Melasma can’t be cured but it can be alleviated with medical esthetics treatments that improve the skin’s appearance by lightening or shrinking the lesions. The fastest, safest, and most effective way to treat melasma is by means of intense pulse light (IPL) therapy.
This treatment is similar to laser. However, when working on a condition such as melasma, IPL is believed to be more effective because its does not affect the surround tissue.
Prevention tips
There are some melasma prevention tips you can follow to reduce symptoms. You can help prevent the growth or darkening of the lesions by avoiding extended unprotected sun exposure whenever you can.
Plus, use sunscreen and if possible a physical barrier as well such as a hat or standing in a shaded area. Heat can also aggravate the condition. We recommend avoiding things such as hot tubs, saunas, extended exposure to hot temperatures. However, when heat exposure cannot be avoided, cool the skin by using skin globes, jade rollers, or cold spoons.
Other tips for melasma prevention includes the use of topical exfoliants. Topical exfoliants such as alpha hydroxy acids- mainly glycolic and lactic acids- are great for lightening hyperpigmentation.
Retinol can also be an effective way to minimize the hyperpigmentation. Remember that retinol should always be used in the evening. If possible, set 30 minutes before other products are applied to allow it to fully absorb into the skin.
Some topical prescriptions can also help. Hydroquinone is the most commonly prescribed by dermatologists.
You can safely have microblading if you have oily skin. However, the longevity of the wear and the definition of the strokes may not be as good as someone that doesn’t have oily skin. This could be due to fact that oily skin tends to be thicker. Therefore, you may not be able to see the definition of the strokes through all of the layers. As far as the longevity, oily skin tends to be more porous. This may lead to more oil excretion from the hair follicle onto the skin.
Controlling Oily Skin in Preparation for Microblading
If you tend to have very oily, acne-prone skin, and/or congested skin, a good way to prepare your skin for the treatment would be with the use of salicylic acid. Use a proper cleanser and moisturizer in your skin care routine that will balance the skin’s ph. This will result in your skin under control not only before the microblading, but will help it stay under control.
If you are using products that contain acids or other strong enzymatic exfoliants, stop using them anywhere from 2 days to 2weeks (depending on the potency). Plus, avoid using these types of products for 2 weeks after your microblading appointment.
How can I grow my eyebrows if I have oily skin?
If you are looking to grow your brows naturally, any form of exfoliation helps to stimulate the skin. In turn, this can help promote healthy hair growth. If you use a physical exfoliant for your face, you can use this on your eyebrows using a circular motion. Make sure you properly remove the exfoliant.
You can also try using a growth serum to grow your eyebrows if you have oily skin. In order to avoid clogging any follicles in the brow area, make sure you are properly removing makeup at the end of the day on and around the brow area. Clogged follicles will impede the hair growth.
Dérmica offers milia removal in Edmonton, Alberta.
What are milia?
Milia are nodules (abnormal growths) that have formed in a sack. Think of milia as little “placentas” attached to the skin. These “placentas” are feeding and pulling nutrients from the skin. As a result, milia removal involves the physical removal of the sac fully intact.
What is the main cause of milia?
Milia is caused by internal factors. As a result, their treatment requires professional care. At Dérmica, we can help alleviate the symptoms of milia that show on the skin with a PORE facial.
Can milia be scraped?
Although exfoliation helps to stimulate the skin and brings impurities up to the surface, milia should not be scraped. These means of mechanical exfoliation are not ideal to treat milia. For example, microdermabrasion or granular exfoliation is too aggressive for milia, especially when its found in very sensitive areas such as the undereyes.
If you’re wanting to bring the milia up to the surface, chemical exfoliation or enzymatic exfoliation would be more appropriate. And of course, a PORE facial if you want immediate results.
Can milia be popped?
In general, milia can be safely extracted with proper preparation of the skin. Some are close enough to the surface that you are able to squeeze them out through the follicle opening. On the other hand, others may require a little assistance using a lancet (a very fine-tip needle) to pierce the skin. The lancet leaves an opening allowing the technician to extract the milia that is trapped in the skin.
Do milia multiply?
If your skin is prone to milia then you are more likely to develop more than one in the area or surrounding areas of the face.
Is there a cream to remove milia?
There are products available on the market that help stimulate exfoliation of the skin which then push impurities up to the surface. These products are typically retinol based, hydroxy acid based, or have other resurfacing ingredients.
Recommended skincare routine to prevent future milia
There is nothing you can really do to prevent milia if your skin is prone to them. However, you can minimize their severity and frequency by including exfoliating products in your skincare routine. In addition, regular facials will help keep milia to a minimum.
Dérmica offers microblading services in Edmonton, AB.
Does microblading work for everyone?
Microblading is a semipermanent eyebrow procedure that can last up to 3 years. It is a very popular procedure due to it’s longevity and natural appearance. When considering the procedure, our clients have asked, “does microblading work for everybody?”
Some people may find that their skin did not retain the pigment for as long as they hoped. Here’s what you need to know to determine if your skin will take well to the procedure. The longevity of your microblading comes down to the following factors:
DEPTH OF INCISION
The procedure is able to hold its colour for so long because we deposit pigment into the epidermal layer, below the surface of the skin. During the recovery period (10 days) the skin forms a light scab over the incisions. These scabs eventually slough away leaving the pigment enclosed in the epidermis. As the skin continues to regenerate through the years, the pigment is eventually pushed up to the outermost layer of the skin and is shed along with the skin.
This process can take up to 3 years with proper care and maintenance. Knowing how deep to go when making the incisions is a key factor (along with pretreating the skin and of course, following post care instructions) in the longevity of your microblading. Making the incisions too deep will cause the pigment to be deposited in the dermis layer of your skin thereby making your procedure permanent and increases the risk of scarring over the treatment site. Not going deep enough will make your brows fade prematurely.
THICKNESS OF SKIN
As skin experts, knowledge of the skin gives Dérmica comprehensive insight of this procedure. Typically, the head area of the brow has thicker skin in comparison to the arch and the tail. Skin thickness varies by sex, age, skin type, skin tone, health, and lifestyle.
Thicker skin generally means that there are more pores and the skin is oilier. The skin thins as we age so typically, older people have thinner skin, as well as people with a fair skin tone. Also, because older skin does not regenerate as quickly, it has shown to hold pigment better since it is not as oily. This understanding helps us use correct amount of pressure on the skin in order to get to the depth we want.
PRETREATMENT AND POST CARE OF THE SKIN
During your microblading procedure, we use a fine sharp blade to make incisions into the skin in order to insert pigment. As a result your skin experiences a bit of trauma, which is why preparation and post care play such an important role.
By providing you with Pre-Treatment guidelines and a Care kit, we encourage you to take necessary precautions prior to treatment to ensure that your treatment can be performed safely and effectively, plus increase the success rate of your microblading.
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