Your First Visit
During your first visit, we encourage you to bring all medications, vitamin supplements and other products that you currently are using on your skin. You should arrive wearing no make-up. Dr. Rice will review your skin concerns and provide several treatment options to choose from.
Standard medical treatments will be reviewed as well as other options including the benefits and drawbacks of each. In some cases, satisfactory results may be achieved simply by changing your cleanser.
If the condition cannot be treated in this clinic, you will be provided with a referral to the appropriate physician.
The Pastiche Method
The method of advanced skin analysis used in our clinic is based on the Pastiche method developed by Florence Barrett-Hill. Malfunctions of skin cells result in various skin problems. Basically, the Pastiche method ensures that the practitioner has a solid knowledge of cellular structure and function. Understanding the underlying physiology allows for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of skin problems. For further information on the Pastiche method, please visit: Pastiche method.
Vitamins E and C
Protection of the skin against free radical damage by the sun is a very important part of skin care. Vitamin E and C help to neutralize free radicals and should be combined with high quality sunscreens.
The PCA Skin Method
This method includes a specialized line of Advanced Skin Care products and treatments. For further information, please refer to the PCA Skin website: www.pcaskin.com
Rejuvenating Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) Peel
Our Alpha Hydroxy Acid peel provides gentle chemical exfoliation of the skin. This peel also enhances skin tone, evens out skin texture and helps to rejuvenate the complexion by reducing fine to medium depth lines and eliminating pigmentation spots.
The AHA Peel enhances the penetration and effectiveness of the products you may be using to treat your skin condition. It does this by loosening the "glue" which holds skin cells together. This results in effective exfoliation. New cells rise to the surface leaving the skin with an even tone and fresh appearance.
Often this peel will be used in combination with microdermabrasion for accelerated results in the appropriate circumstances.
Botox®
Botox®, used for many years in the field of ophthalmology, was discovered to have the desirable side effect of wrinkle reduction. A very tiny dose of Botox® is injected with a fine needle.
Botox® may only be injected by a medical doctor trained in medical esthetics and is used to relax facial muscles. The most common areas for Botox® treatment are the forehead for frown lines, between the brows, and in the crows feet area.
Cost
The cost of Botox® varies with the amount used and the area concerned. For example, the area between the brows varies from $200 to $600.
How Long Will it Last?
The relaxation effect of Botox® starts at around 7 - 10 days. The duration widely varies, but is, on average, between 4 - 6 months. For further information on Botox®, please refer to the website at: Botox®
Electrocoagulation
Electrocoagulation is a safe, non-invasive treatment to permanently eliminate broken capillaries, ruby points and skin tags on the face or body.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive skin resurfacing procedure used to reduce the appearance of fine lines, uneven complexion, pigmentation spots, scars and stretch marks. Microdermabrasion also aids in skin rejuvenation when used in conjunction with high quality skin care products and/or chemical peels.
Micro-Physio Facial
The Microdermabrasion procedure in conjunction with the physiodermie facial helps to further promote positive results in skin condition, texture and tone. This procedure includes deep cleansing, microdermabrasion, a soothing compress, a relaxing facial massage, a customized mask and moisturisation.
Facial Rejuvenation with MicroNeedling
Collagen Induction Therapy CIT / Dermal Rolling
MicroNeedling (Derma Rolling / Medical Needling) is an excellent technique to improve a wide variety of skin conditions, such as; skin texture, large pores, sun damage, wrinkles, and scarring (acne, chick pox, surgical). It enhances skin penetration of vitamins (A " C). It effectively increases new collagen production without damaging the skin.
This procedure works from within - not just the surface, to create your own collagen naturally without the risks of lasers.
Before " After Lip Lines and Crows Feet
Benefits & Advantages
- Cost effective - less than laser treatments
- Skin is thickened, tightened and elasticity is restored
- Safe
- Suitable for all skin types - even thin skin and previously lasered
- A natural response of collagen is induced
- Can be performed on all skin types
- Pigmentation marks are lightened
- Fine lines and wrinkles are softened
- Quick healing time
- Can be repeated
- No ablation of the epidermis
- No risk of discoloration to the skin
- All areas of the face, neck and body can be treated
- Can last 5-10 years - or with natural aging process
- Excellent treatment for upper lip lines, wrinkles, photodamage, scarring (acne /chicken pox), and stretch marks
How Micro Needling Works
Very fine needles pierce the epidermis (top layer of the skin), stimulating collagen formation. Resulting in a "micro-channel effect" which also helps to infuse vitamins, serums and other topical products to increase their effectiveness.
Other treatments like acid-peeling, dermabrasion or laser resurfacing remove or damage the top layer of skin and set a 2nd degree burn, to force the skin to produce a new tissue layer. Once the protection layer is removed, it can create health risks like infection from dirt, bacteria or other enviromental influences. Also other risks can happen: long term redness, pigment changes and scarring.
Medical Microneedling is a safe and natural alternative to invasive skin laser treatments.
Micro Needling compared to Laser Resurfacing
(e.g. Fraxel, CO2, Fraxel Repair)
Before & After Micro-Needling (Home Version Roller) 8-Months Post Vitamin A & C
Before After 8 Months Post Home MTS dermaroller using Vitamins A & C
Vitamin A Peel
Vitamin A is widely known to be important in skin health. It has many different effects including rejeuvenating mature skin, smoothening the skin, improving hydration and helping to produce more even and dense collagen fibres. This medical grade peel is a very gentle and effective way of treating most skin types. Peels can be used to minimize:
- Acne
- Pigmentation
- scars
- simply lighten and brighten the skin
As well as offering a full facial treatment, follow-up spot treatments may be done on problem areas at a reduced cost.
