The starting point for many of us is really quite simple. Make appropriate changes in your lifestyle that can improve your skin. The skin is the largest organ of the body and is our principle protection from the environment. Aging of the skin is accelerated by environmental damage such as ultraviolet radiation (sunlight or tanning beds) and pollutants. Avoiding or limiting your unprotected exposure to UV light is one of the most powerful steps you can take to slow down the effects of aging. The next most important step is to stop smoking. Smoking greatly accelerates skin aging in addition to the harmful effects on your overall health. Finally, nourishing your skin with high quality skin care products combined with a healthy diet containing large amounts of natural antioxidants, phytonutrients and water will result in visible improvements to your skin’s appearance.

What skin care line is the best?

Fortunately, most physician grade skin care products have improved greatly in the past few years. Dr. Mosher has specifically selected a range of skin care products and treatments that are consistent with his high standards and expectations. The skin products and treatments offered in our office all have the following common features:

• All ingredients have been tested in independent laboratories and are scientifically shown to be of value in assisting the skin’s natural processes for correcting and maintaining a healthier appearance.
• No artificial colors or fragrances
• Not tested on animals
• Non-comedogenic
• Packaged to optimize the product effectiveness and longevity.
• Simple to use and offer good financial value

The product lines that we currently feel work the best for our clients are Environ®, Biophora™, BioClear®, Glytone® and selected other specialty products. These products work, are simple to use and offer great value. It is important to understand that skin care programs need to be frequently adjusted to achieve ongoing improvements in the skins’ appearance. This is why our clients are offered complimentary skin care check-ups whenever they want to review their program.

Ask our very knowledgeable staff about our Skin Care Programs or any of our other skin rejuvenation treatments. Speak to our staff directly or call 604-514-0933 (toll free 1-800-527-7697) to arrange your consultation. Skin assessments and treatments can be initiated within a few short weeks.

SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

Biophora™

Biophora™ skin care is the first medically supervised system for adult skin privately manufactured for use by Cosmetic surgery specialists in Canada. The versatile system of products blends very carefully the necessary ingredients in a form and strength that can achieve beautiful results on damaged skin, unhealthy acne prone skin or simply refresh younger skin.

The home care products are best combined with in office clinical treatments performed by our skilled team of aestheticians and nurses. Daily use of the Biophora™ products will improve the texture, evenness and skin tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines as well as diminish or control acne conditions. The skin care and in-office treatments accelerate cell renewal and turnover while preparing the skin to better absorb the natural nutrients designed to promote improved collagen production.

Environ®

This product line is from South Africa. The products were developed by Dr. Des Fernandes who is a Plastic Surgeon that really understands the needs of the patients wanting to look their best. These beautifully formulated products offer a range of home care and in-office treatments for virtually every patient. Each product makes use of a high concentration of vitamins, namely Vitamin A, Vitamin C, E and Beta Carotene considered essential for optimal skin health. Environ® products are able to maximize the potency of these ingredients in a manner that minimizes unwanted side effects traditionally associated with Vitamin A formulations. The program involves a gradual move toward products with higher ingredient concentrations necessary to maintain a continued renewal and rejuvenation process. Specific programs are designed to meet the individual needs of each patient. In office Ionzyme Vitamin Facials can accelerate and enhance the results possible depending on the unique goals of each client. These relaxing treatments offer the ultimate in skin nourishment. Combined energies of pulsed iontophoresis and external ultrasound improve the penetration of the key ingredients by more than 100 X’s. The combined effects result in more rapid and complete correction of skin imperfections as well as offering a non-invasive method of reducing fine lines and restoring skin tone.

Glytone® Clarifying System

These product lines are often chosen to assist our clients with correction of age spots and hyperpigmentation. Gentle but effective combinations of Vitamin A and lightening agents can bring clarity and brightness back to your skin. There is even a unique program to help rid your skin of those small bumps that are frequently bothersome on your shoulders, arms and thighs. This problem known as Keratosis Pilaris or KP is caused by the build up of dead skin cells around hair follicles. If you think you have this problem, then we may be able to design a simple program that results in smoother and softer skin.

You are never too old or too young to look after your skin. Whether you are considering cosmetic surgery or not, healthier skin will allow you to look your best at any age. Great products combined with good advice and supervision can result in dramatic changes to the way you look.

Specific programs are available to help you control Acne, minimize Rosacea, Age Spots, and Melasma, or manage Keratosis Pilaris as well as correct the signs of skin aging. We can also help you to optimize your skin health prior to Cosmetic Surgery or Laser treatments.