Skön Laser Clinic Treatments

Laser Hair Removal

At Skön Laser Clinic we have the distinct advantage of offering the latest in medical hair-removal technology with our multiple high powered DIODES and Nd:YAG wavelengths that ensure that we can treat all skin phototypes safely with maximum effectiveness. During your complimentary consultation the laser technician will recommend the most effective laser for your skin type. Laser hair removal requires multiple treatment sessions and will depend on the area to be treated, the thickness and colour of the hair, skin type and the specific needs of each patient. Routine appointments every 4 weeks for facial areas and every 6 weeks for treatments on the body are important to ensure desired results are achieved.

Primelase HR

Primelase HR – Extreme Power. Prime Results. Highest Safety

Effectiveness – primelase HR EXCELLENCE is a high powered diode laser. This feature provides highly effective hair removal while reducing the time per session.

Comfort – primelase HR EXCELLENCE treatment can be adjusted to patients with very dense hair or those with residual hair from prior sessions resulting in a more comfortable treatment.

Safety – primelase HR EXCELLENCE system has a “crystal freeze” cooling system that allows for delivery of the safest treatment.
FOTONA Nd: YAG

FOTONA Nd: YAG – Fast – Comfortable – Effective

Laser hair removal treatments have traditionally worked best on people with fair skin and dark hair since the light from the laser does not get absorbed by dark pigments in the skin surrounding the hair follicle. Devices with longer wavelengths, such as Fotona’s Nd:YAG laser with its exclusive FRAC3 laser delivery system, have the ability to treat darker skin types safely and effectivly as they can reach the deepest hair follicles while leaving surrounding tissues unaffected.

Electrolysis & High Frequency

Electrolysis has been around since the 1800′s and is the only proven method of permanent hair removal. Electrolysis works through the use of small amounts of electrical current being released into the hair follicle and destroying the growing cells nourishing the hair. The hair is released and removed during the treatment. Electrolysis requires a series of consistently planned treatments with the number of sessions depending on a number of factors including the area being treated and the use of temporary methods in the past. All areas and skin types can be treated by electrolysis and is most frequently used to treat eyebrows, upper lip and chin. Skön Laser Clinic uses the latest computerized technology along with surgical microscopes for detailed skin analysis. Electrolysis is used in combination with laser hair removal for those clients lacking the dark pigmentation required for laser including blonde and white hair.

Sterile, disposable stainless steel filaments are used and a new filament will be opened during each treatment. Electrolysis is proven safe during pregnancy.

High frequency can be used for small facial vessels, skin tag as well as milia removal. Price varies based on time.

Nordlys™

Nordlys™ is a ground-breaking laser from Candela Medical, using light and laser to get astonishing results treating many different aesthetic and medical disorders of the skin. The best scientific evidence, from leading dermatologists and research institutions around the world, stand behind every Nordlys™ solution since the product made its deput in 1997. Today, with more than 5,000 systems around the world, Nordlys™ is known for its outstanding results and impeccable quality. With thousands of users worldwide, millions of treatments, and many clinical articles documenting its safety and effectiveness, Nordlys™ is indeed clinically proven. We are proud to be the first in Canada to offer this exceptional laser!

Treatments on the Nordlys system:

Ellipse IPL/SWT

Intense Pulsed Light uses exclusive technology to target problem areas with narrow wavelengths of light.

Photorejuvenation (diffuse facial redness & pigmentation)

Our skin ages, due to our biological age, but also due to sun exposure and decreased production of collagen. Ellipse treatments of sun-damaged skin make your skin look smoother by removing age spots, other uneven pigmentation and diffuse redness. Your skin texture is also improved and many women report it easier to apply makeup. The treatment works by directing short, safe bursts of intense pulsed light, called Selective Waveband Technology by Ellipse, are directed at the skin. The system filters the light to ensure the wavelegths used are absorbed by haemoglobin in the fine blood vessels and melanin in the age spots. When cells containing a lot of melanin or heomoglobin are treated, the target heats up and is destroyed. Photorejuvenation is a quick and simple treatment that does not interfere with a clients daily routine and can repair damage on the face, neck, chest and hands. A series of treatments may be required to achieve the full effect.
Rosacea

Rosacea can be irritating. Ellipse treatment for rosacea can help to reduce the symptoms by delivering short, safe bursts of intense light into the dermis. The system filters the light to ensure the wavelenths used are absorbed by haemoglobin in the problem vessels. The light is coverted to heat, which destroys the protein in the wall of the blood vessels, causing the vessels to gradually reduce after treatment. A series of treatments may be required to get optimal results and keep the symptoms to a minimum.
Acne

Our bodies produce a hormone called androgen, which stimulates our sebaceous glands to produce an oily substance called sebum. An overproduction of sebum can block pores, trapping the oil causing inflammation. Ellipse acne treatment has been clinically proven to accelerate the healing process for acne. The treatment reduces the blood supply to the sebaceous gland, slowing down the production of sebum. The light also has the ability to kill some of the bacteria directly. To do this, short safe bursts of intense pulsed light (called SWT technology by Ellipse) are directed into the dermis. The system filters the light to ensure the wavelengths used are absorbed by haemoglobin in the fine blood vessels that supply the sebaceous glands.
Vessels / Telangiectasias

You no longer have to worry about your facial thread veins. Those thin vessels called Telangiectasia, around your nose or on your cheeks are small blood vessels near the surface of the skin, often formed as a result of sun exposure. They sometimes occur in an area of more general redness. In addition to small veins, some of us have small red spots on the skin. Sometimes, these are small, raised and almost circular in appearance – and are often called cherry spots or ruby spots. These start to form in our twenties, and more appear as we age. Others, called spider veins, have a circular centre, with small veins branching out. Ellipse IPL or Nd:YAG technology offers a clinically proven effective treatment.
Red Birthmarks/Port Wine Stain

Very few of us have totally flawless skin; most of us have some areas of pigment or redness. Birthmarks are coloured spots that are present at birth or develop soon afterwards. And “red” birthmarks are not necessarily red, they may be pink or red, purple or light blue in colour, but all have a network of small blood vessels that give them their colour. Some, such as the strawberry mark (infantile hemangioma) disappear on their own by the time we reach five to seven years old, others leave a small mark, but some, such as Port Wine Stain, grow as we do; the vessels grow larger, and the colour may change from red or pink, to purple or a darker blue. Almost all respond well to Ellipse IPL or Nd:YAG technology.

Frax 1550

Delivers very small, controlled bursts of energy to resurface skin. This laser’s unique technology allows for customization of your specific concerns.

Resurfacing

As we age, certain things happen to our skin. We get more uneven pigmentation, age spots develop, and we gain fine lines and wrinkles. Ellipse Frax 1550 will help improve the visible signs of aging, removing aging spots and leaving the skin looking fresher and less wrinkled. This non-ablative skin resurfacing treatment works by creating very small, very controlled islands of heat damage, surrounded by healthy normal skin. When the body repairs this controlled damage, collagen in the whole of the treated area is replaced, reducing those fine lines, and leaving the skin fresher. At the same time, the surface of the skin is renewed, improving the pigment. There is no significant down-time, you can have a treatment and resume your regular routine immediately. Research has shown that a combination treatment using Ellipse IPL followed by the Frax 1550 produces an even better result with less treatments.
Scars and Stretch Marks

When we have an accident or minor injury, our bodies work to repair the damage as quickly as possible. This means they focus on a quick repair, a scar, rather than a neat one. Stretch marks may be the result of pregnancy, or a sudden change of weight or shape, but the elastin fibres in the dermis break rather than stretch, and areas of deeper skin show through. Acne scars are the result of the body’s response to severe acne, when our defence mechanism releases powerful enzymes, that work not only on the bacteria, but also damage the surrounding tissue.

For colourless scars (old scars) the Frax 1550 non-ablative fractional laser, is the better alternative due to the lack of haemoglobin in the scar. Many patients benefit from a combination treatment of Ellipse IPL and non-ablative fractional treatment.

Nd:YAG 1064

Laser is designed to treat 21 skin and vascular conditions from leg veins to port wine stains. It’s built in SoftCool™ technology delivers a stream of cool air for greater comfort during and after treatment.

Leg Veins and Reticular Vessels

As we age, valves in our leg veins become less efficient, so less blood is pumped back from the legs. This means blood vessels in our legs become larger, darker and more visible. In severe cases, varicose veins may form, and may require surgical treatment or sclerotherapy. Smaller vessels (also called leg telangiectasias) and reticular vessels, measuring between 0.1 and 3 mm in diameter are often treated by laser using the Nd:YAG.

Fotona – The Medical Power of Light

With over 50 years of experience in laser technology, Fotona’s line of aesthetic lasers systems is leading the industry forward with new levels of innovation and performance. Fotona is recognized as a world leader in aesthetic applications and technologies, working closely with top universities and medical research centers around the globe.

Fotona manufactures the most advanced multi-application aesthetic laser system the SP Dynamis by combining two complementary laser wavelengths. The Fotona’s Nd:YAG wavelength is effective for reaching the deepest layers of the skin, while the Er:YAG wavelength with the highest absorption for ablative and non-ablative superficial treatments that is ideal for brushing away surface imperfections to reveal visually attractive long lasting results.

Key Treatments available on the Fotona:

Skin Tightening

The Fotona’s Nd:YAG laser has the ability to penetrate deeply into the skin to create thermal effects without damaging the skin surface for all skin types. These thermal effects stimulate collagen tightening as well as new collagen formation which causes your skin to tighten with time. Maximum benefits are seen six months after your last session as collagen takes approximately that long to mature in the skin. These treatments can also improve fine lines, large pores, volume and any other skin textural issues. You may perform this procedure an unlimited number of times to achieve the results you desire.
Fotona4D Lift

Fotona4D non-invasive laser face lifting is enabled by the synergistic treatments from two wavelengths, the Nd:YAG and Er:YAG working together in 4 different modes: SMOOTH®, FRAC3®, PIANO® and SupErficial™ to work on deeper, medial and superficial connective structures of the skin, while simutaneously targeting different skin imperfections. Fotona’s 4D Lift laser treatment of both the exterior facial and interior oral cavity enables full-thickness contraction of collagen for persistent, little to no-downtime tightening and volumization.
Skin Resurfacing

The collective desire to stay forever young has created an enormous market for anti-aging treatments. Recent developments in laser technology are now delivering a longer lasting and scientifically proven method of restoring the natural beauty of the skin. Unlike traditional treatments such as microdermabrasion and chemical peels, the unique characteristics of laser skin resurfacing allow more accurate and precise control over the treatment process. Skin resurfacing and rejuvenation treatments can be performed either in ablative modes with an Er:YAG laser or non-ablatively with a Nd:YAG laser, depending on the particular aesthetic outcome that the patient and practitioner wish to achieve. In addition, ablative and non-ablative treatments can also be combined into a comprehensive anti-aging treatment.
LipLase™

LipLase™ enhances lips to give a fuller, more natural appearance through the use of laser energy. This is done through the process of collagen regeneration. This is a non-surgical, non-invasive treatment that is done from inside the mouth as well as the outer lip area. There are no injections needed, no foreign materials are used, and the patient can return to day to day activities immediately with little or no side effects. LipLase™ rejuvenates, fills, and plumps lips as well as defines shape.
SmoothEye

A non-invasive laser treatment for tightening and wrinkle reduction in the periocular region. The treatment reduces the appearance of periorbital wrinkles from the inside out, which significantly tightens loose and aging skin of the eyelids and periocular region with little-to-no downtime and maximum patient comfort, making this a very sought after non-invasive cosmetic procedure. After a few treatment sessions, the result is improved skin elasticity, overall structure, and volume with significant wrinkle reduction in the periocular region. This treatment is ideal for age related hooding and undereye bags. Multiple sessions are required to give you the best results.
Acne & Acne Scar Revision

Fotona offers a laser acne treatment protocol that provides a truly comprehensive solution to the problem of acne. Fotona’s precisely controlled Nd:YAG laser light safely penetrates into skin to effectively target overactive sebaceous glands and to reduce the risk of developing new acne inflammation. For active acne, Fotona’s laser treatment reduces acne inflammation through photoselective absorption and controlled heating effects. Fotona’s high powered Nd:YAG laser safely penetrates the skin to an optimal treatment depth to thermally and selectively destroy overactive sebaceous glands. In addition to its thermal penetration effects, the Nd:YAG acne laser treatment also accelerates the healing process and stimulates collagen remodeling, an important step in the long-term treatment of acne and acne scarring.

For improving the appearance of acne scars, Fotona offers a complementary laser treatment based on a precise and gentle skin resurfacing procedure in which an Er:YAG laser beam is absorbed by the top micro-layers of the skin to vaporize scarred tissue and stimulate the production of new collagen in the dermis.
Hair Removal

Laser hair removal treatments have traditionally worked best on people with fair skin and dark hair since the light from the laser does not get absorbed by dark pigments in the skin surrounding the hair follicle. Devices with longer wavelengths, such as Fotona’s Nd:YAG laser with its exclusive FRAC3 laser delivery system, have the ability to treat darker skin types safely and effectivly as they can reach the deepest hair follicles while leaving surrounding tissues unaffected.
IntimaLase

IntimaLase™ is a unique, laser therapy for non-invasive tightening of the vaginal canal. The indication for IntimaLase is vaginal relaxation syndrome, which is the loss of the optimum structural form of the vagina. This condition is generally associated with overstretching of the vaginal canal during childbirth as well as with natural aging. The laser produces a comfortable warmth within the vaginal tissue, stimulating collagen remodeling and the production of new collagen in the walls of the vagina. Clinical results show a tightened vaginal canal, greater sexual satisfaction and significant improvement in a patient’s quality of life. Typically two sessions are recommended. No special pre-op preparation or post-op precautions are necessary and patients can immediately return to their normal everyday activities. Our in house Gynecologist, Dr. Hadi, MB BCh, MHSc, FRCS© is a specialist in laser treatments for urinary incontintence and vaginal tightening.
IncontiLase

IncontiLase™ is a laser treatment for the treatment of mild and moderate stress urinary incontinence, resulting from gentle heating of the tissue under the neck of the bladder which causes collagen production and shrinking and tightening of vaginal tissue giving greater support to the bladder. The Fotona laser gently warms the vaginal tissue, stimulating collagen remodeling and the formation of new collagen in the urethral region, as well as in the area along the vaginal wall. The final result of collagen production is the shrinking and tightening of the vagina and collagen-rich pelvic membrane and subsequently greater support to the bladder and the return of normal continence function. A major advantage of IncontiLase is that the procedure is incisionless and virtually painless, with no ablation, cutting, bleeding, or sutures. Recovery is extremel quick without need for the use of analgesics or antibiotics. Usually two sessions are recommended to alleviate mild or even moderate stress urinary incontinence. No special pre-op preparation or post-op precautions are necessary. Patients can immediately return to their normal everyday activities. Our in house Gynecologist, Dr. Hadi, MB BCh, MHSc, FRCS© is a specialist in laser treatments for urinary incontintence and vaginal tightening.

Microdermabrasion

Diamond-tip microdermabrasion is a safe, non-invasive skin resurfacing procedure that deeply polishes and stimulates the skin using densely packed laser-cut diamonds to remove dead skin cells and promote the growth of healthy, new cells for a smoother, more radiant and flawless complexion. The diamond tip gently abrade the upper epidermal layer of the skin to polish the skin surface while a vaccum control stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. The combination allows for personalized exfoliation treatments according to skin type.

Miracle 10 Peel Treatment

The Miracle 10 facial peel restores the skin’s natural radiance with it’s exceptional lactic, glycolic, or salicylic acid peel, a fruit enzyme scrub, and a soothing mask. This light peel facilitates a quicker turnover of skin cells, drawing out impurities and damage and leaving you with glowing, even, more youthful looking skin.

Proderm Chemical Peels

Remove the accumulated layers of cells from the epidermis by applying exfoliating products to the skin. A new layer of skin is exposed to reveal a brighter, more even complexion and improves the texture of the skin.The three Proderm peels target three different skin conditions: skin ageing, photodamaged skin and acne-prone skin.

Timeless Tx Peel
Radiance Tx Peel
Clear Up Tx Peel
Why Choose Proderm Chemical Peels?

POLYHYDROXYACIDS (PHA) – a new generation of acids, including lactobionic acid and gluconolactone,less irritating than AHAs. They provide more comfort on application and deliver better results than AHAs used alone.

PEPTIDES: allow the production of collagen and elastin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Decrease the synthesis of melanin in order to reduce the appearance of pigment spots. The skin then regains firmness and radiance.

PLANT EXTRACTS: soothing plant complex that strengthens the skin’s hydration barrier and protects the skin from environmental aggressions meet the requirements of Health Canada.