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Injectable moisturizer? Here’s what you need to know

Lauded as ‘injectable moisturizers’ a new wave of Hyaluronic acid (HA) injectables have formed a group of advanced aesthetic treatments known as Skin Boosters. Most notably, Italy’s Profhilo and Swiss made Redensity 1 (RD1) lead the way in ‘beneath the skin’ HA moisturizing and skin toning treatments. These revolutionary HA gels are not like dermal fillers but instead they are employed to improve skin quality and tone. They hydrate the skin without volumizing it, helping prevent laxity, and lending the complexion a healthy, dewy, ‘you look well’ glow.

What is Hyaluronic Acid (HA)?

The hyaluronic acid within these injectable Skin Boosters, are water-binding molecules that hold manifold their weight in water, like sponges under the skin that draw hydration in. Hyaluronic acid is a natural constituent of human skin, as are collagen and elastin – and they diminish with aging unless we intervene. As we age, we need to stimulate and support our skin to Boost hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin production – otherwise skin thins, gets crepey and more lax.

Profhilo

Profhilo is a pure and highly concentrated HA injectable gel and it hydrates and bio-remodels your skin’s collagen and elastin. It’s anti-aging benefits are excellent for the treatment areas of the face, neckline, décolletage and anywhere you have lax, crepey skin. Profhilo has won many aesthetic awards and has been proven safe and highly effective over the past few years in the hands of our European colleagues. It has only recently become available for use in North America. Profhilo requires 10 strategically placed intra-dermal injections per treatment area (ex. face). This leaves small wheals, like bee sting-like swellings, that can last up to 24 hours, with a small risk for potential bruising.

Two treatment sessions are required, 1 month apart to get started and the results of these stacked treatments will last a good six months. After that, one maintenance session every six months is all that is required.

Teoxane’s Redensity 1 (RD1)

Teoxane’s Redensity 1 (RD1) is a skin Booster that can be used all over the face as a full hydration and skin repair treatment. It combines pure HA with three anti-oxidants, eight amino acids, two minerals and a vitamin. This potent cocktail will not only hydrate the skin but will prevent premature skin aging and it will help protect your skin against the damaging effects of UV exposure. It imparts a beautiful and healthy glow to the skin.

RD1 is formulated such that we can micro-dose it into the skin with a micro-needling device that is comfortable and imparts no downtime. The treatment is more global than Profhilo, and it allows us to treat areas of the forehead, eyelids, crows feet and lip lines during facial treatments – something that Profhilo does not. At Spring Skin we refer to these treatments are Micro-Infusion Gold treatments. And although one treatment will leave you glowing, maximal benefits of glow, hydration and protection are achieved with 3 stacked, monthly treatments to start and then maintenance sessions can be done seasonally or every six months.

Which Skin Booster to Choose?

As a rule, patients wanting to improve skin health, hydration, skin protection and get a beautiful ‘wow’ glow will benefit by a series of three stacked RD1 based Micro-Infusion sessions. Profhilo, in contrast, is great for those patients concerned with restoring tone, elasticity and hydration to crepey skin.

Still dont know which way to go? Dr vanVliet and her team can help you select the right treatment for you. Just call or schedule an introductory consultation with Dr vanVliet and we will help guide you to what treatments will serve you best.

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Spring Skin COVID Protocol:

 

Welcome to Spring Skin. As COVID restrictions lift, know that we will continue to work diligently behind the scenes, implementing our safety protocols to safe guard you as well as our team and our community.

We continue to work closely with local as well as governing medical authorities so that we can continue to offer our personalized services in the safest way possible. We are following the guidance of the BC Ministry of Health closely.

Along with our usual universal precautions practices, we will continue to implement the following safety precautions:

  • All appointments will continue to be by appointment only so we can honour social distancing in our clinic. Please ensure you are on time in order to help with patient flow and social distancing.
  • For all medical appointments, including your visit at Spring Skin you will be required to wear a protective mask. If you don’t have one we will provide one for you.
  • Medical grade hand sanitizer is available at the front desk and we will ask that you sanitize your hands upon entry into the clinic.
  • We ask you to limit your visit with us to just yourself or one care-giver if required
  • We would ask you to limit the amount of personal items you bring in to the clinic and to refrain from bringing in food or drink containers
  • All of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID and they are trained and equipped with their PPE to ensure every one’s safety.
    • We wash our hands between each individual patient and each procedure.
    • All clinic surfaces, and equipment are disinfected before and after every patient visit

If you are scheduled for an appointment with us please call if you have:

  • Any cold or flu-like symptoms, specifically fever, cough or shortness of breath?
  • Have had contact with anyone who has these symptoms or who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or the flu?
  • Recently travelled internationally without being doubly vaccinated?

If yes to any of the above questions we ask you to defer your appointment with us at least 14 days.  We appreciate your cooperation and will be happy to assist you with any rescheduling required.

If you would like to schedule an appointment or have questions please contact us by phone: 250-931-3110 or Email us: info@springskin.ca

Sincerely,
Dr Deborah vanVliet

HA Boost your skin this summer!

With Micro-Infusion Gold Intensive Skin Nourishment and Hydration

Our favourite summer time offering at Spring Skin for HA skin boosting.

This bio-regenerative treatment combines the benefits of an advanced, micro-injection technique and customized HA based, therapeutic skin cocktails, tailored to your unique skin needs.

Our July special:

For the ultimate glow: Bundle of 3 facial Micro-Infusion Gold sessions for $1795 and receive a complimentary HydraFacial treatment – Savings of $500

Not sure, want to give it a try? Purchase one Micro-Infusion Gold for your face for $695 and add your neck and chest, on the house! (savings of $200)

Valid until July 31, 2023
Book now or call us at: 250-931-3110

Book An Appointment

At Spring Skin, we offer a wide array of Surgical and Aesthetic Procedures.

Aesthetic Consultations and those MedSpa services that fall within our Spring Skin Express Menu (PDF) can be booked directly online.

Procedures requiring prior consultation

Many of our Procedures require prior consultation with Dr vanVliet and subsequent coordination and scheduling of treatments by contacting the office.

Skin Renewal Procedures

  • BBL HERO
  • Skin Boosters
  • Plasma Pen Eye treatments
  • Photo-dynamic therapy (PDT)
  • Plasma Rich Plasma (PRP)
  • Micro-needling

Facial Contour Procedures

  • Silhouette InstaLift threads
  • Injectables: Toxins, HA Fillers, Sculptra