F.A.Q.

Acne Scars
Yes it is possible to make your acne scars disappear with laser but, if these are very deep, it could be necessary to fill these depressions with a filler that will diminish them permanently. Also, this technique will lower the inherent risks of laser since it will demand that the laser be kept more superficial thus increasing safety.

Artecoll (treatment)
Artecoll is a long lasting treatment that stays in the skin permanently to fill the loss of collagen that occur with aging of the skin as well as with repetitive movement (between the eyebrows,...). The long lasting fillers will not stop muscle movement in the treated zone. It could be necessary, in certain cases, to continue to use muscle relaxants like Botox. The effects of the treatment by fillers will need to be evaluated then it will be decided if the use of Botox is needed. Costs will vary with the quantity of product used to correct your problem. The deeper the wrinkle, the more product to be used to fill it.

Botox
The Botox Cosmetic anti wrinkle therapy is an injectable treatment that will diminish the apparent expression lines of the face. Botox Cosmetic is the commercial name of the purified botulic neurotoxin complex.The Botox Cosmetic anti wrinkle therapy is an aesthetic treatment currently used all over the world.

The anti wrinkle therapy consists of injections of low doses of Botox Cosmetic in certain muscles of the face to weaken them and to reduce the wrinkles and folds associated with the movement of these muscles. This product has been used for many years and with much stronger doses (to treat certain well known medical diseases) without any known side effects or adverse reactions.

The Botox Cosmetic anti wrinkle therapy works better on deep expression lines, meaning those directly associated with the movements of the muscles of the face. But this treatment works less on the modification of the fine texture on the surface of the skin and the permanent lines of the face.

The Botox Cosmetic anti wrinkle therapy is a temporary intervention, meaning that it must be repeated regularly to maintain it's effect. The duration of each treatment depends on multiple factors such as the degree of epidermal skin damage due to the sun, the depth of the wrinkles, the strenght of the targeted muscles the quantity and the concentration of Botox Cosmetic used, the frequency of follow-up treatments as well as the speed of recuperation of the muscular nerve endings. The usual lenght of duration is 3 to 6 months but each patient will react differently as previously described.

Costs will vary depending on the quantity of product used, depending on the strenght of the muscular complex to treat, averaging from 100 to 400$ per treated zone.

Cellulite
A new revolutionary treatment has appeared to treat cellulite. This problem affects and big portion of the general population and remained, until now, difficult to treat.

This machine, that utilises radiofrequencies with infra-red rays, will diminish the appearance of cellulite as well as try to find a solution to the problem of skin tonus. A few visits to the private office is all that is necessary to improve your silhouette and minimise the apperance of your cellulite. The feeling felt during the treatment will be the impression of heat as well as a deep massage. This will be followed by the sensation of warmth accompanied with an appeasing pinkish hue that will last a few minutes.

The results will appear rapidly after the start of the treatments but about ten of these will be necessary to attain the desired results of the whole serie of treatments. Afterward's, the results will continue to improve for a few weeks then they will stabilize. Studies have shown a reduction of waist and hip circumference of close to 6 cm and of thigh circumference of more than 4 cm is attainable.

Costs will vary according to the number of zones to treat. They will usually vary from $1500 to 2000 for the serie of 10 treatments spread over 5 weeks.

Afterwards, to maintain the treatment results,a yearly maintenance treatment will be recommended.

Laser Hair Removal
New techniques are currently available for hair removal of all color and types of undesired hair be it on the face or the body. This technique is accessible to all type of skin, even tanned.

The technique adds radio frequencies to the light source for best results with as few visits as possible while maintaining the highest level of security and confort.

This apparatus incorporates many security features to permit a safe hair removal with each impulse. So only a few visit will be necessary for the removal of your unwanted hair.

Featherlift
The FEATHERLIFT technique is fairly simple. It demands the insertion of a special surgical thread that hold the skin.These permanent threads support the skin that has lost it's tonus. The side effects are minimal and the results are prolonged. The threads, of a non-resorbable material, will stay permanently in the skin.

Following the treatment, a sensible tonus improvement is evident thay will progress in the next three months following the treatment.The side effects are minimal and you will not show a scar.

This FEATHERLIFT technique cannot apply to every patient so it is of utmost importance to book an initial consult to evaluate your skin elasticity and to discuss the possible side effects and explain the post treatment follow-up.

All patients are not candidates for a FEATHERLIFT, it will be our pleasure to meet you and evaluate your problem than find the solution that will be convinient to you.

Hair Graft
Yes it is possible to correct your hairline but the cost of the surgery will depend on the amount of grafts, the type of grafts used and the hair loss (present and estimated).

I would need more information on you (age, rate of hair loss, family history, present hair line,...)

Costs for this type of treatment varies with the technique used. The technique will be individualized to your particular problem and will be discussed during the initial consultation. Prices will vary from $2000 to 4000 per session depending on the type of surgery and the amount of grafts inserted.

A payment plan is offered, if needed, that suits most budgets and the payments can be spread on many years.

Hyperhidrosis
The treatment to diminish profuse sweating or hyperhydrosis, can be accomplished in many ways. I will take it for granted that you have tried the common antiperspirants. It is possible to use stronger solutions but more irritating to the the skin.

Thereafter, a stronger treatment shall be needed if the results are less than desired. It is then possible to try Botox injections. This product has been known and used safely for more than twenty years. It blocks the nerve signals that signals the glands to secrete (sweat). Therefore these glands shall not be stimulated and will stop producing sweat.

All zones can be effectively treated but the most common are the palms of the hands, the soles of the feet, the armpits, the groin, the forehead, ... A test, preceding the treatment, will determine the zones of gland concentration to be treated and it will then be possible to determine the quantity of product to utilize.

The cost of the treatment will vary according to the quantity of product necessary and the response to the treatment. So, if the sweating does not disappear after the treatment, it could be necessary to add a certain quantity of product to achieve the desired goal. The appoximate cost will vary from $600 to $800 (can) for one zone (armpits, soles, palms,...) and are usually reimbursed by your private insurance plan. Thereafter, the treatments will only be repeated every six to eight months to permit a life without excessive sweating.

It will then be possible to live without the fear of a damp handshake, of wet rings on shirts or of seeing shoes deteriorating by sweat.

Liposuction
The cost of a liposuction will vary depending on the number of zones to treat as well as the amount of adipose tissue to be removed. The technique used as well as the type of anaesthesia can alter the costs. The average costs varying from $2500 to 4000 but it is of utmost importance to have an initial consult that will permit the evaluation of the zones to be treated, the quality of the skin, the quantity of adipose tissue to remove as well as the type of anaesthesia to be used.

All patients are not candidates for a liposuction.The best way to ascertain which treatment best suits your condition is to book an initial consultation. You will then learn more about your condition, the treatment options available and the costs for the treatments proposed.

Photorejuvenation
You are describing photoaging or aging due to excessive sun exposure. All spots, dilated pores and apparent blood vessels are due to sun exposure.

The treatment helps diminish the appearance of photoaging as well as diminish the secondary wrinkles. Also, the acne scars should become less apparent.

The treatment should stop the progression of lesions but a good skin hygiene (sun screen, hat,...) will be mandatory.

The treatment helps prevent the latent spots that could appear in the future. It is possible to treat all regions of the body (be they exposed or not) for example the neck, cleavage, arms,....

The costs will depend on the region to be treated as well as the sun damage ( the more damage demands more treatments).

The treatments can cause a temporary blush for a few minutes to hours after the treatment and occasionally a slight crustiing over a few areas.

Trichotillomania
I agree with what you say that plucked hair has a tendency to diminish in quality and size as it is continually pulled out of the scalp. This phenomenon is called traction alopecia. It is frequently encountered in patient that braid their hair tightly (Afro-american hairdo,repeated tight braids ,...), that suffer from neurologic disorders ( Trichotilomania, ...), that use hair pieces that are glued to the scalp or fastened with clips.

Usually the hair will grow back if left to regrow but it could do so in a diminished quality and quantity. It is this phenomenon that occurs when women pluck their eyebrows or with repeated leg waxing for hair removal. It does not happen in every cases but it is encountered sufficiently to have been named.

The brushed hairs are hairs that would have fallen in the near future but happily, after a resting period of about 3 months (called the Telogen phase), they will regrow at the normal rate of growth.

Varicose vein treatment
The lenght and cost of a treatment depends on the venous pathology that needs to be treated, the type of treatment and the quantity of product used. For example, a traditional treatment will cost $70.00 while an ultrasound guided sclerotherapy treatment will demand fees of $120.00 per visit (in average). Public health insurance in Quebec will not cover these costs but most private insurers will partly reimburse the fees charged.