“Are all those New Anti-Aging Procedures Safe? Are any of them Healthy?”

You are welcome to our first-everSafety, Health, and Beauty Fair 

AtThe De Pieri Clinic Health and Aesthetics

Visiting experts, as well as our own Medical Staff, will address questions like:

· How do I know my laser hair removal will be safe?

· What’s in lip fillers anyway? Allergan Inc, makers of Botox® and Juvederm®

· Why mineral makeup? Shar Skincare and Rouge

· Can I Reverse Sun Damage?

· Do I really need painful Stripping or expensive Laser Treatments for Varicose Veins? Dr Andrew De Pieri

Also learn about Skin Analysis techniques, and get advice on your best personal skincare regime.

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Thursday, April 29, 2010Anytime between 5:30pm and 9pm

106-1353 Ellis Street, Kelowna(Same building as Opus Framing and Art Supplies)

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RSVP 448-7408(Or info@thedepiericlinic.com)

...Because Your Life is Beautiful!

Sun Damaged to “SunVirgin”!

You know the rules:  wear sunscreen, wear a hat, stay out ofthe sun.  The truth is, our lifestyle gives us so many opportunities for fun in the sun.

So if you, like many of us, have broken the sun-protection rules, and regret the effect it’s had on your skin, take heart!  You can do something about the damage.

Now is the season when people want to get informed about the damage the sun has done to their skin. Particularly in the instance of skin cancer, it is important for people to know how to correct any damage.

The first thing we do at the De Pieri Clinic, is address the possibility of skin cancer.  The appearance of moles, or a change inexisting moles or discolorations, can signal early skin cancer, and should be assessed as soon as possible.  If Dr De Pieri thinks the spot looks suspicious, he excises and sends it for biopsy to find out for sure.

Other signs of sun damagecan be thickening or thinning of the skin, both of which cause sagging and wrinkles.  You may also notice the appearance of tiny blood vessels, or “telangiectasias”.

Many people in later years complain of  “Liver spots” or “Agespots”.  These aren’t cause by liver or age, but by UV exposure. Sometimes, the melanocytes, or cells that cause the dark spots, get completely destroyed and leave bright white spots instead.

So what can you do?  The good news is, most sun damage of the skin CAN be reversed.  The De Pieri Clinic offers several treatments, for example:

Levulan Treatment is a very effective tool for treating pre-cancerous lesions caused by sundamage.  It is applied to the entire face and left on for a period of hours at the doctor’s discretion. The face is then exposed to the Blue light also for a period of minutes at the doctor’s discretion. The Levulan accumulates in the cells of the lesions causing them to become photosensitive.  When exposed to Blue light, the Levulan is activated, causing the pre-cancerous cells that have absorbed it to be destroyed. You will also enjoy an overall rejuvenation effect.

Specialized light therapy devices, such as IPL (Intense Pulse Light) and Pulse Dye Lasers, targets pecific colors to safely treat discolorations.  For example, some target the color red for broken blood vessels and rosacea, others target brown for hyperpigmentation.  Targeting the right color ensures damage is not done to the natural-colored skin.

“Resurfacing” is the process of removing the outer layer of skin to encourage the growth of new, healthy skin, correcting uneven pigmentation, scars and wrinkles.  Resurfacing also stimulates your own natural collagen formation, making skin plumper, smoother, and tighter.

Resurfacing can be achieved with a chemical peel, (usually containing glycolic acid), Levulan treatment(very effective for treating pre-cancerous lesions), or microdermabrasions.

The most significantresurfacing results are achieved with a “CO2 Resurfacing Laser”.  Be sure you are treated with a fractional CO2 laser, which allows the treatment depth to be customized to your needs, and leaves microscopic areas of surrounding skin intact for quicker healing.

To book a professional skin consult, call The De Pieri Clinic:250-448-7408

#6-1353 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC  V1Y 1Z9   www.thedepiericlinic.com                  email: info@thedepiericlinic.com 

Picture this: you're stressed, excited, or filled with dread over starting a new school year.  Either way, it's making you break out, and you're not looking forward to facing your classmates when you go back with problem acne.  And if that's not bad enough, the stress of school work, schedules, and peer pressure, along with hormonal changes, will likely make your acne worse.

The key: Get on top of your acne NOW. 

Here are a few safe, pill-free, medically proven treatments that have cleared up acne and given confidence to people just like you.

But first, what is acne?:  Overactive Oil Glands + Blocked Pores + Bacteria = Acne

The solution:  Reduce Oil + Clear pores + Kill bacteria

There are some creams and cleansers that can help.  Active ingredients are often Salycilic Acid, Benzoil Peroxide, or Retinoic Acid.  If you have not had success with commercially availableformulations, The De Pieri Clinic carries physician-grade lines, whichcontain higher concentrations, and may be more effective.

For active acne, phototherapy is a painless, even pleasant way to open up pores and kill acne bacteria.  You simply sit under a special light for about 20 minutes, once a week, for about 8 sessions.  This is affordable and effective for the majority of acne clients.  The protocol at The DePieri Clinic also incorporates a microdermabrasion to clear away dead surface cells and leave your skin healthy and glowing.

Severe active acne can be treated with a combination of Levulan and phototherapy, with results (but not side-effects) similar to using Accutaine.  The Levulan is followed by 8-10 weekly phototherapy sessions, and a microdermabrasion to reduce the blockage of pores. 

There are also laser treatments for acne scars which have the dual purpose of treating active acne.  For more info, check out our next post on ACNE SCARRING 

To book a professional consult for your acne, call The De Pieri Clinic:250-448-7408

#6-1353 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC  V1Y 1Z9    www.thedepiericlinic.com email: info@thedepiericlinic.com