A healthy lifestyle, dealing with stress in a positive way, good nutrition and proper sleep are all important in maintaining a youthful radiance.

Avoid and protect yourself from the damaging effects of the sun and tanning beds. When ultraviolet (UV) light hits the skin it, cells in the dermis produce melanin which gives you a tan. This is really just your skin trying to stop the damaging UV rays from penetrating your skin. Pigmentary changes and blotchiness can be left behind from this sun damage. These changes can be reversed with our Cutera Limelight (IPL) or FRAXEL lasers.

You should always check your skin for moles that are changing or new spots that are growing or not healing. If concerned these should be brought to the attention of your doctor to rule out skin cancer.

Smoking should be avoided. Smoking promotes the breakdown of collagen creates free radicals which can damage tissues which will accelerate aging. Pursing the lips also contributes to fine wrinkling around the mouth.

As we age because of an increase in fat, a decrease in muscle, and a diminishing ability to regulate sodium and water, the body stores less water and we become dehydrated easier. An adequate intake of water help’s the body’s natural healing process, and prevents toxins and chemical substances from accumulating.

The Cutera TITAN and FRAXEL lasers can tighten loose skin. Cleanse your skin gently with mild soaps with oils and emollients added. Remove makeup carefully, especially around the eyes. Regularly use a good moisturizer.

Gabriela, our medical aesthetician after a thorough evaluation can suggest a home care regimen or develop an in office microdermabrassion, chemical peel or facial program that will suit your needs.

There has been a lot of hype the last few years about new technologies in liposuction – including the SmartLipo, SlimLipo, BodyTite, Vaser and WaterJet systems. I have thoroughly looked into all of the new liposuction machines that have become available and have decided to stay with traditional tumescent liposuction for my patients.

The main reason to consider a new technology is if it is better for the patient. The Laser assisted techniques take much longer to do if done properly. Despite their claims, they have not consistently shown an advantage of tightening of the skin or quicker recovery and may be complicated with burns and scarring.

Toronto Liposuction patients want a reduction in the fatty layers, be left with a smooth contour and have a predictable recovery. Traditional suction assisted lipoplasty is the safest, surest way to achieve these goals. I had used ultrasonic liposuction extensively more than a decade ago when it was a new technology, but abandoned it, returning to regular liposuction because of more consistent results and happier patients.
It is the technique and experience of the surgeon operating the liposuction machine that is more important than the type of machine in deciding the final result. I am now using a procedure called SAFE Liposuction that uses special “basket” tip type of cannulas that evacuate the fat with less damage to the blood vessels and nerves and leads to an even smoother final result.

It is the hand operating the liposuction cannula and the experience behind it that will determine the final aesthetic outcome more than the type of machine used for our patients.