No. The Soft Touch Laser is a patented low level laser cosmetic. The Soft Touch Laser is non-evasive which means it does NOT cut or damage the skin. use is extremely comfortable and safe.

The laser works under the skin inside the veins. Only these veins are affected by the laser. With the local anesthesia around the veins no sensations are felt.

No. The lasers are non-invasive and do not burn or cut your skin in any way. They are completely painless and safe to use

The laser that is used for PDT is not a burning laser. It produces a thin beam of red light; this is not hot, and not even warm. The laser light is very carefully directed onto the tumour, so that the photosensitiser is only activated in the tumour.

The Fractional Skin Resurfacing laser is designed to target aging and sun damaged skin by zeroing in on damaged tissue. The laser creates an array of microchannels and each channel penetrates into the dermis, far below the outer most epidermal layer of the skin. When the beam penetrates deep into the dermis layer of the skin, it eliminates the old pigmented cells. Surrounding each of these beams is healthy, unaffected tissue.

The best way to determine if laser skin resurfacing is best for you is to meet with a doctor who is trained in the use of lasers and practices this style of treatment on a regular basis. Contact the centre at 604-875-4682 to schedule a free consultation. To prevent discomfort during treatment we offer a range of options from local to regional to general anaesthetic.

Laser resurfacing, also known as laser dermabrasion, is a technique for smoothing fine wrinkles of the skin. Various types of lasers, made up of energetic beams of focused light, can be applied to the skin in short pulses to remove irregular contours, discolored areas, tattoos, or blood vessels.

Yes! However, careful selection for blending reasons must be done. Some patients can very easily be more prone to post laser hyperpigmentation (variations in skin color). This can be managed with bleaching creams and agents, however, sun avoidance and judicious use of sunscreen is most important.

During the procedure a topical anesthetic is used to numb the eyes. Generally, most patients feel only slight pressure during the procedure. [top]

Laser hair removal is a modern alternative to older methods of hair removal such as waxing, plucking and electrolysis. Laser hair removal works because the specific wave length of light in the laser targets and destroys the pigment in the hair follicle. The laser targets only those hairs currently in their growth phase and, therefore, a number of treatments are necessary since only about 20% to 30% of hairs are growing at any given time on the body.

Absolutely not! You know if you have been hit when your pack shuts down. Your pack lets you know this has happened in two ways using your senses: sound & sight. Firstly, the pack will play a sound that indicates you have been zapped. Secondly, the pack will flash bright orange and the Laser Lights will go out. (Don't worry - 8 Seconds Later it all comes back on !)

A Generally no, as your doctor will use a local anaesthetic ( a medication which numbs the skin) before removing the cancer. You shouldn't feel a thing. It only takes a few minutes.

NO, it doesn't hurt and YES, people find it interesting. Monitoring is fairly simple process. It involves placing two electrodes on the head. The wires from these two sensors transmit the electrical information from the scalp to an instrument which analyses the brainwaves. This information is fed into a computer and the person is able to see their brainwaves on a computer screen. The "Trainer" helps the person understand the wave patterns and how to achieve focused concentration.

Our piercing artists are highly trained and the procedure is so quick that most people say it feels like a hard pinch. Back to top

We use sensitive skin poetic wax or aromatherapy wax, which is less irritating than traditional wax. We have special strip less wax to use on your most sensitive areas. Do not irritate the area with perfumes or perfumed products prior to waxing. Some people, who experience inflammation or redness use anti-inflamatories, but please ask your doctor before taking any medication. After you wax, apply sensitive serum from Matis to the area. We call it The Fire Man because it deffuses redness.

Occasionally a horse may eat slowly or chew funny for a day or two, but usually there is no apparent discomfort. Caps are the baby teeth. They are called caps because they do not have deep roots like the permanent teeth and when the permanent tooth pushes the cap off, it looks like it was a "hat" sitting on top of the new tooth. Sometimes the horse will leave them in the feed bucket, but they probably swallow them frequently.

Pain is not always bad. Pain tells us to pamper a wounded area that is trying to heal. The pain of inflammation is caused by tissue swelling that presses on nerves, as well as by chemical substances that convert a molecular signal into an electrical impulse that spells pain for the body.

Joint cartilage is a tough, smooth tissue that covers the ends of bones where joints are located. It helps cushion the bones during movement, and because it is smooth and slippery, it allows for motion with minimal friction. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a wear and tear condition that destroys joint cartilage. Sometimes as the result of trauma, repetitive movement, or for no apparent reason, the cartilage wears down, exposing bone ends.

My doctor tells me the only way I can reduce the pain is by reducing my weight. I hardly eat anything and yet cannot reduce my weight. I am 60 years of age.