When we were younger, most of us didn’t spend much time thinking about the quality of our skin. But as we got older and exposed our skin to the elements, damage was inevitable.
Nobody can prevent skin damage forever, but here’s the good news—the damage doesn’t have to be permanent.
At Medical Esthetics Thunder Bay, we offer many different esthetic treatments to repair and restore your skin. So if wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, scars, or sun damage have you avoiding the mirror, let us help you reclaim your confidence. Read our new blog to learn about our options for skin rejuvenation in Thunder Bay, ON.
All Your Options in One Place
Our team at Medical Esthetics Thunder Bay wants to make the esthetic experience as convenient as possible. We know most people don’t have an abundance of time to spend on their skin care, so we want to reward you for taking the time to prioritize your own well-being.
When you meet with our team, we can recommend a variety of esthetic treatment options catered to your specific needs, goals, and conditions. What may work for one patient may not work as well for another, so that’s why we work to provide you with so many options.
If one treatment doesn’t give you the results you need, we’ll find another treatment that does.
Making a Decision
With so many different esthetic options to choose from, how can you select the best treatment for you? Everything starts with your initial consultation. Before you receive a treatment from our team, we meet with you in person to discuss your options.
During each consultation, we complete a physical exam so we can understand your needs. We also ask you some questions about your medical history and your expectations for treatment. But don’t worry, this isn’t a one-way conversation.
If you have any questions about your treatment choices or your skin concerns, let us know! We want you to feel confident and excited going into your first treatment session.
Skinvive
If you want hydration as part of your skin rejuvenation in Thunder Bay, ON, we might recommend Skinvive. This injectable can help patients rehydrate and smooth their skin. Not a filler or a muscle relaxer like Botox, Skinvive uses hyaluronic acid gel to provide a noticeably refreshed look.
After our providers make each injection, your skin will absorb the hyaluronic acid gel, boosting your hydration levels. Skinvive can help eliminate dry, rough, and dull skin texture, along with fine lines. This injectable treatment can help your skin shine like it used to.
The Skinvive Process
Before you come in for your Skinvive appointment, you need to clean your face, making sure it stays free of makeup and lotion. A clean treatment area facilitates better results and healing.
Once you arrive at the clinic, the Skinvive treatment process only takes about 30 to 60 minutes in total. You don’t have to spend all day at an appointment to transform your skin for the better.
Just sit back as our providers perform the necessary injections, and once we finish, you can go resume your usual schedule!
Recovering After Skinvive
Skinvive treatment has a very simple recovery process. It requires minimal to no downtime, and you can resume your normal routine immediately, with just a few small exceptions.
We don’t recommend any strenuous exercise, and you should avoid any direct sun exposure. You should also refrain from any alcoholic beverages for the first 24 hours after your treatment. But other than that, your day can proceed as normal.
You can easily complete a Skinvive treatment over your lunch break from work. Book your appointment and get the shining skin you deserve without the hassle.
RF Microneedling
We also love using RF microneedling for skin rejuvenation in Thunder Bay, ON. RF microneedling skin treatment takes advantage of the body’s natural healing processes. For RF microneedling at Medical Esthetics Thunder Bay, we prefer the Morpheus8 device.
The Morpheus8 treatment works with the help of a special handheld applicator, tipped with a cluster of tiny needles: the microneedles! These needles create “micro-injuries” in the skin, triggering the body’s healing response. The body then floods the treatment area with collagen and elastin—2 proteins instrumental in the creation of healthy tissue.
As for the “RF” in RF microneedling, that stands for “radiofrequency.” As the microneedling applicator treats the skin, the needles also release RF energy, which further stimulates collagen and elastin to tighten any loose skin, clearing up wrinkles.
The RF Microneedling Process
As with Skinvive, we recommend you clean your face before your appointment. You should also avoid any irritating skin treatments in the weeks before your appointment.
Each microneedling treatment takes around 2 hours, depending on your treatment goals. However, it may take more or less time, depending on the size and number of treatment areas.
You may feel some discomfort or irritation as the provider performs your procedure, but it shouldn’t be overtly painful. Many patients describe the feeling as a “scratching” sensation.
But if you have a low pain tolerance or concerns about discomfort, don’t worry! We’ll apply a topical numbing ointment to ensure that the treatment stays as comfortable as possible.
Recovering After RF Microneedling
You may notice some side effects following your microneedling treatment, like redness or tenderness in the treatment area, but those should abate in a few days.
Many patients need a series of 3 RF microneedling treatments to see their desired results, but you may need more or less, depending on your condition and goals. You should begin to see results a week after your last session, and these results continue to improve as your skin restores from within.
Following your treatment, the body will continue to produce collagen, further boosting your microneedling results. These improvements can last years with the proper maintenance, but if you notice your results beginning to wane, you can always schedule another treatment with our team. We want you to stay confident in your skin for as long as possible.
Emface
Emface is another option we offer for skin rejuvenation in Thunder Bay, ON. This nonsurgical, noninvasive facial contouring treatment can lift or tighten certain areas of the face for a more youthful appearance.
Put simply, facial contouring can provide similar results to a facelift without all the inconveniences that come with invasive surgery.
The Emface treatment works by combining RF energy and electromagnetic stimulation. RF energy works to smooth out wrinkles as it gently heats the skin to increase collagen and elastin production. At the same time, the electromagnetic stimulation causes muscle contractions to build volume and increase tone.
The Emface Process
You won’t need to spend much time in our clinic to receive your Emface treatment. In total, each treatment session lasts about 20 minutes.
Most patients need about 4 treatments to achieve their esthetic goals. That’s just 80 minutes total. So you can repair skin damage in less time than it takes you to watch a feature film.
During your Emface treatment, our providers will place special pads on your face that emit the RF and electromagnetic energy into the treatment area. This is a painless process, but you will feel some gentle warmth from the RF and tightness as the device stimulates your muscles.
Recovering After Emface
As another benefit, Emface treatment doesn’t require any downtime. Just set aside a few minutes to pop into our clinic, receive your treatment, and return to your day. You can even schedule your Emface treatment in between meetings or over your lunch break.
If you want to maintain your results as long as possible, follow a healthy diet and a consistent exercise routine.
Not only do these choices allow you to enjoy your Emface results for as long as possible, but healthy lifestyle habits will help you feel your best overall in the long run. If you have any further questions about the Emface recovery process, talk to your provider.
Skincare Products
We also offer medical-grade skin care products for skin rejuvenation in Thunder Bay, ON. These aren’t just the regular skin care products you can find in the cosmetic aisle.
Medical-grade skin care products contain higher amounts of specific, potent ingredients so you can see enhanced results. Only certain trained providers can sell these products, so if you want to learn more, come meet with our team.
We work with you to find the best skin care products for your goals. Our skin care products can also help enhance the results of our other esthetic treatments.
Experience Real Rejuvenation at Medical Esthetics Thunder Bay
No matter which of our esthetic treatments you choose, you can experience serious skin rejuvenation in Thunder Bay, ON. Need help finding the right treatment? Try our online treatment builder.
This free questionnaire helps you to get into contact with our team before you even set foot in our office. Just complete the short survey, and we’ll respond with a personalized treatment recommendation based on your answers.
