Located in Edmonton, our skin resurfacing treatment menu includes photofacials, peels, and dermaplaning.
Skin resurfacing is an esthetic procedure or personal use of an exfoliating product/tool that removes layers of damaged skin. It boosts the regeneration rate of skin cells and promotes collagen production. As a result, it enhances the overall appearance and texture of the skin. Additionally, it improves circulation and absorptive ability of the skin.
Skin resurfacing treatments
Methods of resurfacing include: chemical, mechanical, and light-based treatments.
The technician performs feathery strokes typically using a 10 gauge blade held at an angle over the skin to remove the surface level.
Not sure which treatment is right for you?
Try our Treatment Selection Guide. This easy-to-use, digital guide makes selecting the correct treatment for your skin type and concerns a breeze! Our Skin questionnaire allows us to understand your skin type and concerns. With the information you provide, we are able to recommend treatments to address specific skin concerns.
Located in Edmonton, Dérmica offers the ALIVIA photofacial, a redness-reducing treatment to calm and fortify your skin. Photofacials are safe and effective and are always delivered by qualified and experienced technicians. Please review the treatment criteria before booking your ALIVIA photofacial online.
Rosy cheeks or Rosacea?
Rosacea may begin in childhood as a flattering natural blush appearing on the cheeks, but may spread and progress gradually to the other areas of the face, the ears, chest, back, and eyes in adulthood. It typically develops between the ages 30 to 50.
Conditions such as Rosacea, sensitized skin, or simply genetics can cause frequent, consistent redness and broken capillaries on the face. If left untreated these conditions can worsen, or mutate the skin’s texture.
How do photofacials reduce redness and remove broken capillaries on my face?
Photofacials emit light energy into the skin. The light beam destroys specified targets without damaging the surrounding tissue. After that, the blood coagulates and the vessels break into tiny particles that are naturally filtered away through the body’s lymphatic system.
Supplement your redness-reducing treatment at home.
We recommend supplementing your treatments with some home tips as well as quality skincare products. Save 15% on in-store product purchases with any skincare service. Your service provider can recommend products to fit your skin and lifestyle. Professional skincare products will help you reach your skin goals sooner.
Located in Edmonton, we offer skin tightening phototherapy treatments. Our ALISA photofacial is our preferred treatment for dull skin appearance and textural damage, for example, scarring, fine lines, wrinkles, and large pores.
Photofacials emit light energy into the skin. The light beam destroys specified targets without damaging the surrounding tissue. This process promotes the production fresh and plump new cells, increase collagen production, circulation, and cell turnover rate.
What about pitted scarring?
Photofacials accelerate the healing process by building extra collagen and plumping the skin. They add volume to damaged skin.
We recommend having your skin under control before starting photofacials. We define “under control” as acne that has been decreasing over the course of 6 months, and in remission for another 3-6 months.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA BEFORE BOOKING ONLINE.
Pre-treatment protocols:
Must not currently be on or have used Accutane or any other oral prescription acne medications in the past 12 months
If currently using any products containing AHA/BHA/Retin A/Vitamin A on the area being treated, you must discontinue usage 2 weeks prior to procedure
Must wait a minimum of 4 weeks (or up to 6 weeks for darker skin types) from last tanning (artificial or natural) session
If currently on any prescription medications, check with your physician regarding possible photosensitivity
Time frame: 45 minutes
Recommended sessions: 4-6
Contraindications:
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Disorders stimulated by light
Cancer (remission under 2 years)
Epilepsy
Use of photosensitive medication and herbs
Active infection of Herpes Simplex in treatment area
Located in Edmonton, Dérmica offers a facial treatment menu to address your skin concerns.
We’d like to begin by noting that all of the facials in our menu are customized. While other spas may categorize their facials as “anti-aging” or “hydrating” for example, our facials are distinguishable by extra services they may include. Regardless of which facial you choose, your Service Provider will create a treatment approach based on observation and consultation.
This makes the selection process easier as you simply decide how you wish to be pampered!
FACIAL MENU
PORE facial
Undoubtedly the most popular of the facials. 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. 60 min.
TEEN facial
The TEEN Facial includes a deep-cleanse and pore extractions leaving the skin feeling fresh and renewed. Teen must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian.
35-45 min.
RELAX facial
The RELAX Facial includes all the essentials of classic facial procedure with light extractions, nourishing mask application, relaxation-face/shoulder/arm/hand massage, and moisturizing paraffin hand-dip. 75-90 min.
BEAUTY facial
The BEAUTY Facial includes all the essentials of classic facial with mild extractions, a brow Sculpt, nourishing mask application, and Pressure-Point facial massage. It is ideal for those preparing their face for an occasion or want to freshen the skin and brows. 75-90 min.
BEARD facial
The BEARD Facial includes all the essentials of a classic facial along with mild extractions, and a beard shampoo & conditioning treatment. it is the best option for men with beards in particular. 60 min.
BACK Treatment
The BACK Treatment focuses on treating skin conditions affecting the back. In similar fashion, it is structured much like a facial service that includes cleansing, exfoliation, steam, extractions, and back massage. 60-75 min.
We offer mild “boost” peels that can be added to other services or deep peels that use medium to strong skin acids.
PEELS
Located in Edmonton, Dérmica offers a chemical peel menu to deliver varying depths of chemical exfoliation through the application of enzymes or hydroxy acids.
Peels are customized depending on the current condition of the skin and desired results. Conditions that can be treated include: pigmentation, acne, fine lines, dry skin, and more. There is a recommended downtime of 2-7 days depending on the depth of the peel.
BOOST Mild Peels
BOOST peels are classified as mild skin acids. BOOSTS can be used to pre-treat the skin before transitioning into stronger skin peels. They are great for seasonal maintenance. Can be added to a Facial or Dermaplane service to amplify results. Downtime: 24 – 48 hours.
AHA (10-20%)
$ 55
Relieves dry skin, reduces fines lines and pigmentation.
BHA (10-20%)
$ 55
Cleanses and decongests oily skin.
Enzyme
$ 55
Exfoliating peel ideal for all skin types and maintaining healthy skin.
Vit C
$ 65
Brightens the complexion and softens the texture of the skin.
Deep Peels (20 – 85%)
Deep peels are classified as medium to strong skin acids. They range from 20% to 85% and can be layered. They are ideal for pre-treated skin and provide deeper resurfacing of the skin. May cause visible shedding and flaking. Downtime: 3-10 days
Bright
$ 145
Relieves dry skin, reduces fines lines and pigmentation.
Acne
$ 145
Cleanses and decongests oily skin.
Anti-Age
$ 145
Delivers powerful exfoliation and promotes rejuvenation of skin cells.
Dry Skin
$ 145
Relieves coarse/ flaking skin and boosts hydration levels.
Purchase a treatment package! Receive 15% OFF when you purchase a series of 6 treatments.
PLEASE REVIEW THE CRITERIA BEFORE BOOKING YOUR PEEL.
Recommended sessions: 4-8
Downtime required: 1-7 days
Time frame: 15-30 minutes
Pre-treatment protocols:
Must not currently be on or have used Accutane or any other oral prescription acne medications in the past 12 months
If currently using any products containing AHA/BHA/Retin A/Vitamin A on the area being treated, you must discontinue usage 2 weeks prior to procedure
Must wait a minimum of 1 week from last tanning session
Contraindications:
Diabetes
Pregnancy
Skin cancer (remission under 2 years)
Use of photosensitive medication and herbs
Active infection of Herpes Simplex in treatment area
Active skin infection
Potential side effects:
Discomfort
Fragile skin
Edema (swelling)
Erythema (redness)
Visible shedding
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Love, Peace, and Great Skin!
Dérmica MedEsthetics (780) 885 7108 dermica.ca
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What is the difference between dry and dehydrated skin?
Dry skin lacks oil, dehydrated skin lacks water. Dehydrated skin is not a skin type, it is a skin condition caused by external factors.
How do you fix dehydrated skin?
A good hydrator can be part of your solution. Hydrators are different than many moisturizers or creams. Creams are a water-in-oil solution, whereas a hydrator has more water than oil. The best example of a hydrator is hyaluronic acid.
Some people say that they do not use moisturizer because it causes them to break out. While it is true that some moisturizers can cause breakouts, these are usually oil-based. In an effort to avoid breakouts, you deprive your skin of necessary hydration. All skin types benefit from hydration
Dehydrated skin can also be soothed with a cleanser containing lactic acid.
NOTE: A cleanser with lactic acid will sting when you first start using it due to the minor cracks in the skin caused by the dryness. However, once that heals it’s great for long term use.
Will drinking water fix dehydrated skin?
Drinking water helps support everything else you are doing on a topical level.
Did you know that hyaluronic acid and drinking water join forces for hydration? Hyaluronic acid acts like a magnet to the water you drink. They are attracted to each other and keep the skin hydrated.
Drinking water according to your body weight and your metabolism will help you get the water to all the cells.
Why is my face dry even after I moisturize?
Most likely because you have an excessive build up of dead skin cells at the surface that are blocking any product or cleanser from actually getting to the fresh cells that need that nourishment.
You can remove this dead surface layer with proper exfoliation. Keep in mind that dry skin should not be using an exfoliant scrub. Instead, this skin type should use an enzyme exfoliant.
