Skin Care Products
One only has to stroll down the aisle of any major drug store or department store to be bombarded with advertising for a myriad of skin care products promising miraculous results. How do you choose? How can you sort through all the information out there and decide what's best for your skin. At Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, we can help make it easy. Any decisions about skin care should start with an in depth skin assessment with our aesthetician or registerd nurse, which is free, and will give solid scientifically based information on your skin type, what kinds of products can benefit you, and what results you can expect. Furthermore, a good skin care regiment should not be exorbitantly expensive. Many department store products contain very little active ingredients, but are displayed in very pricey packaging, which is what you wind up paying for.
At Mississauga Cosmetic Surgery Clinic Dr. Weinberg has carefully assessed the products we carry, and has only chosen treatments with a sound track record of excellent benefits. Many of these products contain large quantities of powerful medicinal ingredients, and can only be obtained in Physician's offices. Some are meant to be used in combination with prescription medication. As a result, these products are highly corrective, and will yield very noticeable results. In addition to products that reverse signs of photoaging, and enhance the benfits of our in clinic procedures, we carry very effective lines for treatment of Rosacea, excessive dryness, excessive oiliness, and Acne. Products include those by La Roche Posay, Obagi, Sesderma, Clayton Chagal, Dermaglow and Glomineral Cosmetics, to name a few.
Meet Dr. Michael J. Weinberg Plastic Surgeon, BSc, MD, MSc, FRCS(C)
Dr. Michael J. Weinberg is a Royal College certified plastic surgeon, and is committed to helping you achieve a youthful and vibrant appearance.
La Roche Posay
A trusted name in skin care for years, La Roche Posay products are approved for use by dermatologists and Plastic surgeons everywhere. La Roche produces an extensive line, and while they are widely available, not all their products are carried in non medical locations. Their cleansers and creams contain significant percentages of active ingredients like Vitamin C, Lipo-Hydroxy-Acid, and Glycolic and Salicylic acid, with both scented and unscented options, all at very affordable prices.
Obagi®
Famous for dramatic results, Obagi products contain high percentages of active ingredients, and are extremely corrective. The main Obagi lines are the Nu-Derm system, a transforming programme of skin care designed to reverse signs of photoaging, smoothing out uneven pigmentation, lines and wrinkles. The Professional Vitamin C System and C- Serums are designed to prevent photoaging and maintain skin health, while Elastiderm helps build collagen and elastin, especially in the area around the eyes. Clenziderm System, is an exceptionally effective Acne treatment.
CLENZIderm
This anti acne system contains 5% liquefied benzoyl peroxide which has been shown to skin follicles in a superior manner to over the counter preparations, which contain benzoyl peroxide crystals. Scientific studies demonstrate this high concentration kills 3 of the leading bacterial causes of acne. A visible reduction in lesions has been seen in the first 2 weeks. Th system has the advantage of simplicity and ease of use, as there are 3 straightforward steps. Step 1, the cleanser, contains Salicylic acid and soothing menthol. Step 2, Pore preparation contains 2% salicylic acid and alcohol along with menthol, and step 3, the serum Gel, contains 5% benzoyl Peroxide.
Nu Derm®
The Obagi Nu Derm system is a very corrective line that is designed to address signs of skin aging, including wrinkles and laxity of skin, as well as mottled hyperpigmentation ( uneven pigment, brown spots) and sallowness. The system provides for great flexibility and the components are varied to assist all skin types including normal to oily, Normal to dry and sensitive. It can also be helpful in adult oily skinned patients who are acne prone and can be administered in a gradual protocol, a standard protocol, a moderately aggressive protocol and a very aggressive protocol depending on the degree of correction needed. Patients typically go through a reaction phase, when there is a lot of cell turnover, and this can be accompanied be flaking and redness, There are products that can reduce this redness and be soothing during this time such as Obagi Comfort Gel. Patients then pass into the tolerance phase, and ultimately the corrected phase when the complexion is smooth and even toned, without blemishes. Thereafter it is just about maintenance.
Rosaclear™
Rosacea is a skin condition associated with flushing, often in response to alcohol or spices, broken blood vessels, and break outs. The Rosaclear System is one of the few skin care lines specifically designed to treat this condition. It can be used with or without topical metronidazole, an antibiotic also useful in Rosacea. Containing gentle emollients and active ingredients like ASA, the Rosaclear cleanser and moisturizer have proven very helpful in this difficult to treat condition.
Derma DNA Products By Dermaglow®
New to the clinic, the Derma DNA advanced repair serum has been shown in studies to reduce the signs of aging at the microscopic level. Researchers were able to show reduction in many of the markers used to measure cell damage, and they have shown clinical results, with reduction in the appearance of fine lines, and age spots, and improved skin texture and firmness. Many doctors have likened the improvements to those seen with Retin A. The repair serum can be used in combination with Retin A, Vitamin C, and most other skin care products, and is an excellent adjunct to everyone's beauty routine. Containing powerful ingredients including peptides, Resveratrol and Teprenone, the advanced serum reduces oxidation, a process by which molecules called free radicals damage cells. It is well established that oxidation is a significant cause of skin aging and is increased with exposure to UV radiation. New scientific research indicates certain peptides are very important in skin function and peptides are very useful in reducing age and sun damage related changes in the skin. Skin doctors now routinely recommend peptide containing products be added to any skin care regimen to promote good skin health.
The Dermaglow SPF 85 Sunscreen not only provides excellent UVA and UVB protection, but also is specially designed with a light, easily absorbed consistency so it never feels greasy. Easily absorbed, and with a pleasant citrus scent it doesn't smell like sun screen either. You won't feel like you're wearing anything on your skin!
The Derma DNA Skin Assessment kit is a novel and non invasive test, involving a swab of the inside of your cheek and of the skin on the bridge of your nose. It takes only a minute to do and can give you invaluable information about the degree of sun damage your skin has suffered and can evaluate your Skin cancer risk! The test examines the degree of mitochondrial DNA damage and determines whether you carry certain genes that increase the risk of skin cancer. About 22% of the population has been found to carry these genes. Find out your risk and and help reduce it by using sun screen regularly, and not smoking.
Clayton Shagal
Do you find your skin tends to break out or react poorly to many skin care products? Clayton Shagal's collagen and elastin containing moisturizers may be ideal for you. Excellent for hydration, their Colley Gel is ideal for sensitive skins and many people with rashes on other products tolerate Clayton Shagal products well. Ideal for improving the water content of skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines, these products are great for oily skinned or acne prone individuals. They can be used in combination with drying acne medications, and will smooth and soothe without any greasiness.
GloMineral Cosmetics
Containing antioxidants Vitamins C, A, K, E, green tea extract, and anti-inflammatories as well as UV protection, these cosmetics enhance the rejuvenating effects of other treatments, are safe to use on even the most sensitive skin, and can be applied immediately after in clinic treatments. With excellent coverage to smooth out the complexion and conceal imperfections after treatments, you would assume they might feel heavy, but these are truly remarkable cosmetics, with a texture so light you will absolutely not feel you are wearing make-up. Even patients who never wore make-up or sun screen because of the unpleasant texture, have found Glominerals so comfortable, they now wear it every day! Glomineral cosmetics contain no Talc, a cheep filling agent present in most of the other expensive department store mineral cosmetics. The colors are vivid, and a fun way to update your look, and stay fashionably young!
SwissTEC Skin Health
Another addition to our Mississauga medispa line of skin care products is the SwissTEC line, comprised of a select group of creams and gels, all manufactured entirely in Switzerland. Produced in a world famous laboratory, they have been developed by scientists over the past half century under the most arduous standards. An eco-friendly company, SwissTEC's products have all been developed in the absence of any animal testing, and are paraben-free. Paraben's are preservatives found in many over the counter products which can be associated with skin reactions and irritation, and have also been linked to a number of health issues. The products are free of other irritants as well, such as alcohol and petroleum. These products have a gorgeous texture, light easily absorbable consistency, and contain natural biologic ingredients derived from plant extracts. Our Mississauga aesthetic service providers find SwissTEC's unique therapeutic ingredients offer excellent anti-aging, anti-pigment, anti-acne and anti-redness properties in formulations that are particularly well tolerated, even among the most sensitive skin types.
GliSODin Skin Nutrients
Ask our medical aesthetician in Mississauga about these natural oral supplements. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting oral supplements can positively affect not only our health in general, but also our skin and appearance. Clarion has developed an exclusive line of "nutricosmeceuticals" to compliment a good topical skin care regimen. Designed to give skin a healthy glow, and to prepare the body before, and promote healing after procedures, these products are packed with healthy nutrients. Ideal for improving dull, blemished skin, they also help regulate digestion and may help with weight loss programs and treatments. Ingredients include berries, milk thistle, broccoli seed, seaweed extract, and green coffee extract among others. The supplements are engineered to boost the body's own antioxidant enzyme levels, thereby fighting oxidation, a process involved in aging and disease.
Book an appointmnt for a free Skin Care Consultation with our aesthetician or registered nurse, and take the first step toward a healthier, more glowing complexion, by requesting an appointment online or calling 905-273-3045 (Mississauga) or 416-207-9090 (Toronto).
