Ingrown toenail removal can cause immediate relief. 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. Sometimes the nail grooves are diverted due to genetics. Sometimes they can become diverted by an injury or constant pressure on the toenail.
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.
Ingrown toenails can be caused by improper cutting. Typically the nail is cut too short or cut into the sidewall corners of the nail and left jagged with the a portion that can then pierce through the skin as it grows upwards and gets snagged in the skin.
Can work boots cause ingrown toenails?
Considering the amount of moisture and pressure that can occur in the heavy work boots, it can aggravate the condition if it is pre-existing, or it can potentially cause enough trauma to the nail to cause an ingrown toenail.
Can a pedicure remove an ingrown toenail?
A basic pedicure cannot remove an ingrown toenail. The training is different to perform this type of pedicure due to the fact that improper methods can cause infections. At Dérmica, we offer advanced pedicures. The pedicure performed to remove ingrown toenails is called the “Ingrown pedicure“.
In the Ingrown pedicure, the nails are properly prepared for removal . The area is kept clean and sanitized while specialized tools and extraction methods are used. Plus, proper aftercare instructions for home care are provided.
Can I wear work boots after ingrown toenail removal?
Once the ingrown nail is removed, immediate relief is felt. It is recommended that you let the ingrown area heal. We recommend waiting about 72 hours onward, depending on how deep the ingrown was, before you start wearing work boots again.
Are ingrown toenails recurring after the Ingrown pedicure?
Ingrown toenails can be recurring if they are due to genetics, or caused by trauma to the root of the nail or untreated fungus.
The ingrown pedicure can correct ingrown nails if they are not due to genetics. For example, if you have deformed toenails naturally, ingrown toenails will always happen. They can be maintained with an Ingrown pedicure twice a year in combination with regular pedicures every 2-3 months.
On the other hand, if the ingrown nail is due to injury, the Ingrown pedicure can correct the ingrown nail permanently.
Located in Edmonton, Dérmica offers short and long term solutions for bikini hair removal. Regardless of which method you choose, you can be sure that your technician will be efficient and effective.
Waxing- Short term hair removal
Generally, waxing involves the use of warm wax, typically honey or pine resin-based and cloth strips. The esthetician first preps the area by disinfecting and applying a protective barrier to the skin. Afterwards, the warm wax is then applied using a wooden spatula and covered with a cloth strip. The strip is then quickly pulled off parallel to the skin and voilà your skin is left smooth and hair free!
Results are visible for about 2 weeks, with 4-6 weeks before you are ready for your next visit. After care for waxing includes: avoiding heat, sun exposure, strong/fragranced, lotions, and washes for 24 hours and frequent skin exfoliation.
IPL- Long term hair removal
On the other hand, if you are searching for a permanent solution, opt for IPL hair removal treatments.
If you choose to have your treatment performed by the experts at Dérmica, here’s what you can expect:
Our tech begins by disinfecting your skin, she provides you with your protective eyewear, then off she goes zapping away.
Some lasers, like ours, are equipped with cooling systems, making your service a breeze. The cooling system makes your treatment significantly less painful (if at all), and 100% less messy than other lasers.
For the following 48 hours you will be required to avoid direct heat, perspiration, sun exposure, strong/fragranced soaps, lotions and washes.
French bikini hair removal offers more options for shaping and further removal. Most of the hair is removed from the front leaving a small patch of hair. This includes removal from underside, and excludes the backside.
Brazilian
Contrary to popular belief, the traditional method of Brazilian bikini hair removal does NOT leave you free of all hair below the waist. The traditional method leaves only a small strip down the centre.
So for you thong sporting ladies, a Brazilian bikini wax will give you the same flexibility with shape and coverage that the French bikini wax offers, but also clears any unwanted strays from the backside leaving you confident from any angle.
Hollywood
Who needs hair down there anyway? If this is your motto then opt for Hollywood bikini hair removal and liberate yourself from pubescent hair growth. This method will clear all existing hair from front to bunny tail leaving you G-string ready all around.
Located in Edmonton, Dérmica offers a spa gift certificate selection in-store or online.
Spa Gift Cards make a great gift for someone special! Gift cards can be used towards services and in-store product purchases only.
Our spa gift cards are perfect for any occasion. For example, birthdays, holidays, weddings, Christmas, and more! In addition, our menu includes a vast variety of treatments and services to choose from. Above all, gift cards are flexible and never expire.
Purchase your Spa Gift Card online today and give the gift of beauty and relaxation!
Gift cards in specific amounts
We have gift cards are available in dollar amounts or individual treatments, and make a great gift for yourself or a loved one! Gift cards in specific amounts are available electronically. However, they must be purchased via E-transfer. Please send payment to bookings@dermica.ca. For gift cards in specific amounts, please contact us by email or call us at (780) 885-7108 to place your order. Gift cards are emailed within 24 hours after E-transfer is received.
Treatment Selection Guide Tools Online
Your guest can use our Treatment Selection Guide. This online consultation is designed to provide details on treatments available for individual skin concerns. On the other hand, if you’re gifting a gift card to a Brow Lover, we also have a Brow Quiz to help your guest select the perfect brow service.
Finally, for the product junkie, we have a Home Care Selection Guide to help them select the best fit for their skin.
There are a few different yet common causes. One of them is sun damage or ‘sun spots’. A symptom of premature aging is sun spots. Especially for people that drive a lot. The sun rays are magnified as they come through the glass window. As a result, drivers are more prone to premature aging caused by sun damage on the hands.
Aging is another cause of hyperpigmentation on the hands. As we age, we start to get hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. This can be part of the aging process, especially for people that naturally have freckles.
Genetics is another cause. Genetically there are people who are prone to freckling and pigmented blemishes on the skin.
Another reason for pigment on the hands is scarring from trauma to the skin, especially on certain skin tones.
How can I lighten my hyperpigmentation on my hands?
Treatment wise, the best option is IPL phototherapy treatments on the hands. Because the skin on the hands is thinner than areas such as the forearms or the face that we typically treat, you tend to get faster results with IPL treatments.
How does phototherapy remove pigmentation on the hands?
The energy that is emitted from the IPL device penetrates directly into the layer of the skin that holds the melanin cells. It heats those pigment cells to the point of destruction. The body then processes and digests these cells which then causes the sloughing that happens over the pigmented areas of the skin.
When these cells make their way up to the surface of the skin, they take on a very fine scab-like appearance similar to little granules of coffee grinds at the surface. In other words, they are visible. The more pigmentation there is, the more dramatic the process will look. In mild cases you see a slight sloughing.
Alternative treatments
Not everyone is eligible for IPL phototherapy treatments. However, another option to remove pigmentation on the hands is through the acid peeling process.
Common acids used for lightening hyperpigmentation and evening of the skin tone are glycolic and lactic acid. Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) in general tend to be best for hyperpigmentation.
How to remove dark spots on the hands at home?
There are certain products that can be used to stimulate the skin’s natural processes such as the cell turnover rate. The cell turnover rate is the rate in which the “juvenile” cell transitions from that stage to a dead cell that is ready to be removed. Use products with glycolic or lactic acid.
This will naturally push pigment up to surface as well but only to a certain extent. Because products work on a superficial level, you are not targeting those pigment cells in particular. It is a mild way of treating it. Plus, depending of what the cause is, it it may not be possible to treat at home. For example, someone with melasma or another pigment related condition will need more aggressive treatments like IPL phototherapy.
The massage benefits for the body are multiple. Physical benefits of relaxation massage include the flushing of toxins. The movements done in a relaxation massage warm the muscle tissues. As a result, the muscles relax and release tension and toxins.
Relaxation massage does not work on a deep tissue level, however, certain movements such as effleurage have drainage benefits. With specific movements your esthetician is stimulating that circulation, helping the blood flow along. In turn, this stimulates the lymphatic system that runs along the vascular system.
When done properly, relaxation massage pushes the blood flow back to the heart which aids the circulatory system. Especially when working on the extremities, for example, your legs. Those areas have a longer way to go to push the blood back to the heart.
Mental benefits
Other massage benefits for the body include an overall calming effect. The mental benefits of relaxation massage include the release of stress and tension. It achieves this by relaxing the one’s mind in general. When your mind is relaxed your are able to release any pent-up tension in your muscles.
Plus, for a set amount of time you are forced to mentally disconnect from your surroundings, work, life, phone, all of that. The mental benefits can in turn aid in things such as digestion and sleep.
How often should you get massages?
With relaxation massage, because yo are strictly working on the relaxation aspect of a massage and not the therapeutic aspect, they can be done as often as you like, or as a part of a 6-8 week routine.
Does body massage help skin?
Relaxation massage can help boost the skin’s natural function. An emollient is used to glide over the skin. Depending on the type of massage medium being used, it can help moisturize the skin including hard to reach areas, for example, the back.
Our Relaxation Body Treatment is our Relaxation Massage 2.0. It includes dry brushing as well which has benefits on the skin. The dry brushing helps to boost any effects on the skin because it sloughs away the dead surface cells and introduces hydration to the new cells that are ready to absorb that nourishing oil.
We understand any hesitancy around gel polish. That’s why we thought it important to talk about gel polish in manicures and pedicures.
Is gel polish bad for nails?
As far as the formulation of professional grade products, they are formulated to be safe enough to use on the nail beds on a consistent basis. Any damage to the nails comes from from the removal and/or the application process.
Gel polish safety during preparation
If the nail is being over filed, more of the nail bed is exposed to the binding agents and other chemicals in the products. Going deeper than one should causes damage to the natural nail in the buffing process. In addition, there is the possibility of staining the nails. Stained nails are not visibly appealing and can happen due to improper application.
Gel polish safety during removal
Again, if the nail is being over filed it becomes susceptible to damage: Thinning of the nail, breaking, sensitivity to cold, heat, or the curation process when the gel is being cured under the UV light.
Is the UV light for gel nails harmful?
Like any light, it is a form of radiation that light can be harmful. However, the lights that are used now are LED curing lights. In the past, older curing lights that were used mainly for gel nail extensions used UV light. It was a different type of bulb with a different mechanism to the machine. The application of gel polish became much safer with the introduction of LED lights. But again, because it is a form of radiation it’s gonna cause some level of damage, especially if done improperly.
Are there any side effects to gel nail polish?
Some people will experience a heat sensitivity during the curing process depending on the indivdual. For example, some people may have allergies to an ingredient in the product and experience a reaction.
Dryness is a side effect because of all the removers such as acetone being used in order prepare and dehydrate the nail. Lotion can be used to help avoid that.
Finally, there is the thinning of the nail. The fingernails take about 6 months to fully restore themselves. When working on a fresh application, even if the nail is prepared properly, you’ll still be working on that nail bed that was previously worked on if you’re doing gel polish monthly.
How long is it safe to wear gel nail polish?
It is safe to wear gel polish for as long as it wears, that is, until it naturally sheds or you have it removed. In fact, whether you use gel polish or your classic varnish, it is always recommended that you give the nails a break. This allows them to build some strength again, and it allows them breathe.
