We all have regrets. Whether it’s slathering on the baby oil instead of sunblock, smoking cigarettes, or giving in to hair-raising trends like pencil-thin eyebrows and slicked-back hairstyles, some choices we’d rather forget. Unfortunately, these choices can often leave a mark.
“Many of our clients come in to address the effects of bad habits from their youth, whether its smoker’s lines around their mouths, premature aging and hyperpigmentation from sun damage, or receding hair lines from the tightly pulled hairstyles of the past,” says Nurse Practitioner Emily Greb, Face First Medical Aesthetics and Wellness’s medical director and owner.
While we’ve all made poor choices, the last thing your reflection should offer is a reminder of your past regrets. “You should feel great everywhere you go,” she adds. “While we can’t erase the damage done, we can mitigate some of it.”
At Face First, Orillia’s only Nurse Practitioner-led medical aesthetics and wellness clinic, Emily and her team use a host of treatments to address key issues, protect your skin, and give you back your confidence.
If you suffer from ‘smoker’s lines’ around your mouth or wrinkles around your eyes from the sun, neuromodulators (like Botox and Dysport) are a great way to relax those expressive lines and flatten the skin surrounding them.
For sun-damaged skin, IPL laser is another effective tool for addressing fine lines and sunspots. It works by targeting melanin and red blood cells to reveal brighter skin, even tone and a more youthful appearance.
While each treatment is an effective way to reduce the look of damage, Emily says it pays to address concerns through a more holistic approach that also includes collagen reproduction.
“Last fall, we introduced radiofrequency microneedling to our list of services with the Genius device by Lutronic.” Unlike traditional microneedling, Genius uses a unique blend of microneedling and radiofrequency technology to heat the skin while stimulating collagen production and promoting skin rejuvenation.
They also offer bio-stimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse that restore your skin’s natural volume while also naturally boosting collagen production.
With so many treatments available, Emily suggests booking a free consultation to review your concerns and develop a tailored treatment plan that fits your needs.
“We’re here to work with you to help you look and feel your best naturally.”
TEXT SHELANNE AUGUSTINE
PHOTOS ANDREW FEARMAN
