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Dérmica New Location- Feb. 1, 2017

Written by Dérmica MedEsthetics on January 14, 2017. Posted in Dérmica on Whyte, Monthly Specials

We are moving!

As of Feb. 1, 2017, our new address is 10518 82 Avenue.

To celebrate our new location, we will have the following specials running throughout February 2017:

25% OFF all IPL PHOTOTHERAPY (includes photofacials and permanent hair removal)
20% OFF all Glo Therapeutics Skincare

For IPL PHOTOTHERAPY, multiple areas may be purchased, however, treatment time may not go over 1.5 hours for any appointment. Our online booking system provides treatment time information when you schedule online. Excludes packages; No pre-purchasing. These specials are not valid with any other offer/promotion.

Not sure which treatment is right for you?

Try our Treatment Selection Guide. Our 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. Based on your answers, we recommend treatments to address your skin concerns and help you make informed decisions.

Did you know we have an online store?

Shop professional skincare products recommended by Dérmica!
Try our Home Care Selection Guide to choose the right products to target your skin type and concerns!

Love, Peace, and Great Skin!

Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca

IPL HAIR REMOVAL Special- Customer Appreciation

Written by Dérmica MedEsthetics on July 19, 2016. Posted in Monthly Specials

IPL Hair Removal Special- Customer Appreciation

At Dérmica, we count ourselves very lucky to have clients such as yourselves. We are always happy when you come for a visit, or when you speak well of us to your friends :)

How can we say thanks?

How about a crazy flash sale?!?

To show our appreciation, we are offering 40% off ALL IPL Hair Removal. Present your dérmica card and receive an additional 10% OFF. That’s 50% OFF to all existing clients! Needless to say, an offer this good cannot last too long! This offer is valid from July 23- 30, 2016.
Multiple areas may be purchased, however, treatment time may not go over 1.5 hours for any appointment. Our online booking system provides treatment time information when you schedule online. Excludes packages; No pre-purchasing. This special is not valid with any other offer/promotion.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA BEFORE BOOKING ONLINE.
PLEASE ARRIVE TO YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH AREA TO BE TREATED SHAVED FLUSH TO THE SKIN.

Time frame: Dependent on size of area being treated.

Recommended sessions: 8-12

Downtime required: 24 hrs

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) AND/OR waxing session
If currently on any prescription medications, check with your physician regarding possible photosensitivity

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
Use of anticoagulants

Potential side effects:

Discomfort
Fragile skin
Edema (swelling)
Erythema (redness)

Schedule your appointment now to secure a spot!

View Dérmica’s literature on IPL…

Am I a good candidate for IPL Hair Removal?
What is the difference between LASER & IPL Hair Removal?
FAQs including possible IPL Hair Removal side effects
The Sharplight Formax – Dérmica’s chosen technology

VIDEO: Dérmica IPL Hair Removal
VIDEO: Dérmica IPL Treatments
VIDEO: The Dérmica Difference

Visit our Online Store to shop for professional Skincare products.
Try our Home Care Selection Guide to choose the right products to target your skin type and concerns!

Love, Peace, and Great Skin!

Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca

May Special

Written by Dérmica MedEsthetics on May 1, 2016. Posted in Monthly Specials

Book you and a friend & each receives 20% OFF ANY MedEsthetics service!

Just in time for Mother’s Day, have a spa day with a friend and each receives 20% off any MedEsthetics service!

Our advanced treatments are tailored to treat major skin conditions and deliver maximum results. With our MedEsthetics menu, we can smooth skin, diminish brown spots, redness, broken capillaries, and remove unwanted facial and body hair.

Our MedEsthetics menu features:

We offer MedEsthetics solutions:

Active Acne
Acne Scarring
Age spots/ Sun spots/ Dark spots
Loss of Elasticity/ Dull skin
Fine lines and wrinkles
Large Pores
Uneven skin tone/ Melasma
Redness/ Broken capillaries/ Rosacea
Unwanted hair

Try our TREATMENT SELECTION GUIDE to see which MedEsthetics service is best suited for your skin concerns.
Offer ends May 31, 2016. This special is not valid with any other offer/promotion. No pre-purchasing.

Visit our Online Store to shop for professional Skincare products.
Try our Home Care Selection Guide to choose the right products to target your skin type and concerns!

Love, Peace, and Great Skin!

Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca

April Special

Written by Dérmica MedEsthetics on April 1, 2016. Posted in Monthly Specials

April Special

For the LADIES, Dérmica is treating you to underarm IPL Hair Removal with your purchase of ANY IPL Bikini.
For the GENTS, Dérmica is treating you to neck IPL Hair Removal with your IPL Beardline purchase.

About IPL…

VIEW DERMICA’S LITERATURE ON THE TOPIC:
Am I a good candidate for IPL/ Laser Hair Removal?
FAQs including possible IPL Laser Hair Removal side effects
The Sharplight Formax – Dérmica’s chosen technology

VIDEO: Dérmica IPL Hair Removal
VIDEO: Dérmica Laser Treatments
VIDEO: The Dérmica Difference

The Brazilian leaves only a small strip down the centre. It will give you the same flexibility with shape and coverage that the French offers, but also clears any unwanted strays from the backside leaving you confident from any angle.

The Hollywood will clear all existing hair from front to bunny tail leaving you G-string ready all around. Many spas will refer to this technique as a Brazilian, so make sure to clarify with your laser technician.

french The French removes most of the hair from the front, removal from underside, and excludes the backside. The flattering little v-patch will bring the hairline down 2-3 inches from the bikini line, and give you most coverage at the top and taper neatly into the back.

Visit our Online Store to shop for professional Skincare products.
Try our Home Care Selection Guide to choose the right products to target your skin type and concerns!

This special is not valid with any other offer/promotion. No pre-purchasing.

Love, Peace, and Great Skin!

Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca

Ingrown Hairs

Written by Dérmica MedEsthetics on November 27, 2015. Posted in Men's Health

Ingrown Hairs

The most common question we hear from our male skin care clients are regarding the ingrown hairs in their lower face/neck region. What causes them? How can I get rid of them? In this post we’ll answer your questions, and bring you tips for treating, and preventing ingrown hairs.

WHAT CAUSES INGROWN HAIRS?

Ingrown hairs are caused by trapped hairs in the hair follicle that have become weakened, diverted, or blocked during the hair growth cycle. The trapped hair continues to grow within the follicle causing painful pressure and inflammation of the follicles.
The inflamed follicles often become infected causing painful discomfort; they can also leave your skin scarred for months, and be harmful to your health.
As with any infection, if left untreated, it can spread to other areas of the system via the circulatory system. In severe cases a trip to the doctor for drainage, and a course of antibiotics, may be required.

Using a dull or low quality razor contributes to this condition by increasing the need to apply unnecessary pressure in order to achieve a clean shave. The excess pressure causes the blades to scrape along the skin and opening of the hair follicle, creating micro-tears.
Your skin reacts to this trauma by forming new cells at the site of injury which can cause hyperkeratosis, an overgrowth of skin surrounding the follicle, or blockage of the follicle opening.

Ingrown hairs will typically occur in areas of the body with a high concentration of dense coarse and/or curly hair, such as the beard, neck, back, or chest. Areas where the skin is under pressure or friction due to clothing or creases in the skin are also susceptible. When your hair attempts to break through the surface of the skin, it is pressure back into your skin, thus causing the ingrown hair to form.

Men with darker skin tones can develop a condition called psuedofolliculitis, another form of ingrown hairs. This is due to the texture of the hair being thicker, stronger, and tightly curled.

HOW CAN I GET RID OF MY INGROWN HAIRS?

Tips for Preventing Ingrown Hairs

Replace your razor continuously. If it’s not doing the job in a couple swipes then it is time to say goodbye!
Gently exfoliate before shaving. Start with a good exfoliation using mild AHA/BHA or enzyme based cleanser. This will gently loosen dead surface cells without the vigorous scrubbing of skin scrubs, giving you a smooth skin to glide your razor. The Daily Polishing Cleanser by Glo offers you a micro exfoliation along with the benefits of BHA- Salicylic Acid.
Prep the hair for shaving. Press a damp-hot towel into your skin after exfoliating. This will help soften the hair and open the follicles making it easier to cut through the hair.
Use a good quality barrier to protect your skin during the shave. Choose a shaving agent that contains less fragrance and ingredients that benefit your skin during the shave. Highly fragranced products can irritate the skin and cause unnecessary sensitivity. Shaving oils are a great addition to your shave regime.
Seal the skin after shaving. Following a good shave your skin is left exposed and sensitized. Using a mask or protective aftershave will give your skin a protective barrier against the elements. Try the Cucumber Recovery Mask by Glo for a lightweight protection and refreshing hydration.

Tips for Treating Ingrown Hairs

Permanent removal. For permanent treatment of this condition laser/IPL hair removal will do the trick. This process permanently reduces the amount of hair that grows in the area treated and with the right process you can also reduce scarring and inflammation. It can be performed over the entire area, targeted areas, or along your beard line for a crisp outline. Book your hair removal service with our laser/IPL expert.
Chemical Peel. Chemicals peels are a great way to dissolve the follicle blocking layers from the skin and reveal fresh undamaged layers. They also help push the trapped hair in the follicle and debris to the surface. A Grape Enzyme Peel is the go-to when treating ingrown hair and psuedofolliculitis.
Extraction of the hair . Unless the tip of the hair is visible, extraction should be performed by skin care pro. This will ensure that the hair is safely and effectively removed, with less discomfort and risk of scarring. This treatment is normally performed during a facial treatment and is the focus of the dermica MAN facial treatment.
Topical Tretinoin (Retin A) and Retinol (Vit A) derivatives . This medicinal ingredient decreases the overgrowth of skin surrounding the follicle and diminishes scarring. The Tretinol .05% by Glo is excellent treating affected areas at home. It can be incorporated into any homecare routine and is has many other benefits to the skin.

Schedule your treatments with Dérmica

Visit our Online Skin Care Store.

We hope these tips help you keep that jawline looking smooth and fresh for days!

Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885 7108
dermica.ca

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Shop the Neighbourhood

Written by Dérmica MedEsthetics on November 25, 2015. Posted in Dérmica on Whyte

Shop the Neighbourhood

If you haven’t heard about Shop the Neighbourhood before, it’s a free national program from Yellow Pages designed to support local businesses and remind communities that local shopping can have a far-reaching effect. On Saturday, November 28, Canadians will be encouraged to make local purchases at local businesses, such as Dermica MedEsthetics. .

The Yellow Pages team will be ON SITE in Old Strathcona on Saturday, November 28 from 10-3:30pm handing out swag to guests while encouraging you to shop local. #shopthehood

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DONATIONS FOR YESS

Throughtout December, we will be collecting gently worn items from Youth Empowerment and Support Services Winter Wish List . We will be accepting donations from this list as well as monetary donations to help the Youth Empowerment and Support Services continue to provide shelter, safety, and hope to youth facing difficult realities in our Old Strathcona community.

12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

This year, we are celebrating Christmas by showcasing 12 different promotions leading upto Christmas day! Check out our 12 days of Christmas promotions!

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DECEMBER SPECIAL

Throughout December, receive a complimentary Dérmica gift card when you spend $150 or more!

This offer cannot be combined with any other promotions (except our ’12 Days of Christmas’). Limit one per customer per day. Complimentary gift card can only be used on treatments. We are always offering great deals monthly on our services. Check out our monthly specials !

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Horse-Drawn Sleigh Shuttle

On Saturdays, December 5, 12 and 19 from 1pm-5pm, two horse-drawn sleighs will move through Old Strathcona, stopping at several shuttle stop locations, each located by major parking lots. Guests are welcome to get on and off the sleigh or ride the whole route. Sleighs come by each stop approximately every 30 minutes. Last picksups are at approximately 4:30pm each day.

Sleigh rides are by donation to the and Whyte Avenue Rotary Club and the Old Strathcona Foundation . The Rotary Club volunteers will be manning each shuttle stop location that is identifiable by a giant feather flag.

Unfortunately, this year the sleigh won’t be stopping by Dérmica MedEsthetics, however, we would love for you to come by and visit us. Saturdays we are open from 10am-6pm.

Love, Peace, and Great Skin!
Dérmica MedEsthetics
(780) 885-7108
dermica.ca

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Posts Tagged ‘laser hair removal’

Dérmica New Location- Feb. 1, 2017

We are moving!