My commitment to you is that I will recommend the right aesthetic procedure for you, your skin and your health. I offer the opportunity to enhance your natural beauty by enhancing the health and integrity of your skin both on the outside and from within. My goal is your goal: greater self-esteem, beautiful skin and a long and healthy life. – Dr. Emina Jasarevic, ND
PRP Facial – For Radiant, Youthful Skin
Harness the power of nature with PRP: Platelet-Rich-Plasma. The PRP Facial, also known as the “Vampire Facial,” has grown in popularity across the globe. The PRP Facial is a 100% natural skin rejuvenation therapy that requires no fillers, no surgery, no downtime and no side effects as it is sourced from your own body!
The PRP Facial utilizes your own platelets which are cells in the blood that help tissue to heal and to grow healthy new cells. Platelets contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors that promote the body’s own collagen to grow and regenerate new tissue resulting in smoother and healthier skin.
PRP FACIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Improves appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
- Improves the tone & texture of skin.
- Rebuilds collagen and adds volume
- Improves skin hydration
- Reduces pore size.
- Lightens dark under-eye circles
- Reduces sagging around the jaw line
- Eliminates acne scars and cystic acne
- Eliminates stretch marks or scars
How does it work?
First, we warm up your arm for a comfortable blood draw and then we prepare your PRP by separating your platelets from the rest of your blood. During preparation, we apply a professional topical numbing cream over the area of treatment for 20-30 minutes prior to the procedure to keep patients comfortable. Using microneedles, we introduce these growth factors deeper into the dermal layer of the skin via “micro-channels” where stem cells are activated to grow new tissues like collagen, resulting in younger skin. Additional hyaluronic acid may be added to your PRP to further hydrate and plump your skin.
How long is a treatment?
The procedure is relatively simple and performed in the office in 60 – 70 minutes. The blood draw and cleansing/numbing of the skin occurs during the first 30 minutes. The micro needling and PRP treatment takes another 20-30 minutes depending on the treatment area.
Is there recovery?
You will likely experience some redness, like a wind-burned appearance, immediately after treatment but this subsides within a few days.
What areas can I treat?
This treatment can be used on all parts of the body including face, scalp, neck, décolleté, arms, hands, legs, abdomen and back. The face is the most common area treated.
When can I expect results?
You will experience a refreshing glow and the effects on skin texture and tightening within 3 weeks, but collagen formation takes a full 3 months.
How long do results last & how many treatments do I need?
We recommend 3 treatments, one month apart to begin with. The results from just 3 treatments may last between 1 and 2 years. Some of our patients with younger skin or those who start early in life may only need one treatment per year. For amazing anti-aging benefits, many patients build PRP facials into their long-term, anti-aging plan because it is so effective as anti-aging tool for creating firm, youthful, radiant skin.
If you’re ready to take years off your face in less than an hour and get glowing, schedule a visit today.
PRP for Hair Loss & Hair Restoration
Shedding hair is a scary ordeal and such hair loss concerns men and women equally. Hair restoration with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is an effective non-surgical therapy for men and women with fine, thinning, and receding hair lines. If you have thinning hair, regrow it naturally with your own PRP.
PRP HAIR RESTORATION HIGHLIGHTS
- Rebuilds collagen and thus strengthen the hair shaft and add volume
- Can help restore hair lost from Alopecia Areata and Alopecia Totalis
- Treat early to prevent Female and Male Pattern Hair Loss
- Treats Hypotrichosis of the eyebrows or beard.
The Science Behind Platelet-Rich Plasma
PRP is a regenerative injection therapy using a concentration of a person’s own platelets. Platelets are specialized blood cells that contain large quantities of growth factors that promote healing and reactivation of the hair follicle. PRP has been shown to stimulate new hair growth and thicken thinned hair. PRP will activate dormant follicles by releasing growth factors directly to the hair follicles, stimulating hair cycle growth and restoration.
The Process
First, we warm up your arm for a comfortable blood draw and then we prepare your PRP by separating your platelets from the rest of your blood. During preparation, we apply a professional topical numbing cream over the area of treatment for 20-30 minutes prior to the procedure to keep patients comfortable. Then PRP is the injected into the scalp, into specific areas or over the entire scalp, followed by micro-needling to further enhance the results. We can even inject platelets into smaller areas such as the eyebrows or beard.
Conditions that respond well to this treatment include Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss, Hypotrichosis of the eyebrows, Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis and various metabolic causes of hair loss, such as iron deficiency, medication-induced alopecia and other chemical toxicities.
Does It Hurt?
Patients feel the treatment is very tolerable because we numb the area prior to treatment. However, depending on the length and thickness of hair, some patients tolerate the treatment well without any topical numbing cream.
How Long Does It Take?
An appointment is 60-75 minutes.
Is there downtime?
The downtime is minimal. There will be some temporary tenderness. Some patients feel there is a time during which their hair seems to be shedding 2-4 weeks after the procedure is done. This is just a resetting of the follicle and resolves within a couple of weeks.
Are there any side effects?
PRP is a concentration of a person’s own platelets, containing their OWN growth factors and stem cells, so there is no concern of an allergic reaction.
When can I see results?
Hair regrowth will happen slowly, and you can expect to see improvements 6-12 months after your initial treatment.
Do these results last?
The results vary however they can last 12-18 months or longer depending on the underlying condition that caused the hair loss to begin with. The growing phase of the hair cycle – known as the Anagen phase – lasts anywhere from 2-7 years.
How many treatments are needed?
It is recommended to have 3 treatments, one month apart to start, then one treatment every 6-12 months for maintenance. Men may need 4-5 treatments to start (depending on severity of hair loss) then they can go to a yearly maintenance. We can help guide you depending on your specific condition.
PRP Hair Restoration is safe, effective, and natural. It also costs a fraction of the cost of conventional hair replacement surgery. When you consult a Naturopathic Physician about Hair loss, we can also look for any metabolic, hormonal or nutritional causes of excessive hair loss and work to restore balance to the body. We will use PRP to jump start the process while we investigate the underlying cause.
There are some common causes for hair loss that are important to evaluate and rule out. Some of the top reasons for why you could be losing your hair include:
- Thyroid Dysfunction – Thyroid hormone is the primary metabolic engine for metabolism in the human body but also for the cycle of the hair follicle. If your thyroid gland is “sub-optimal” and you are lacking adequate thyroid hormone (due to stress, environment, genetics or even “burn-out”), hair loss is a common symptom. If you have a family history of Thyroid disease or if you would like to learn more about thyroid disorders, please visit here.
- Hormone Imbalance – Genetics can influence how much dihydrotestosterone (DHT) hormone a person (male and female) produces. The over-abundance of DHT as a downstream metabolite being produced from testosterone is often the target of many of the drugs marketed for hair loss. By the age of 50, over half of men will experience hair loss mediated by DHT in North America. We can measure these levels and aim to restore them naturally without harsh medications.
- Iron Deficiency Anemia – hair loss is one of the most common signs of anemia in Women. The hair follicle requires iron for hair growth. So, when iron levels are low, the body will shunt iron to the most essential functions and away from the scalp. This is where blood test screening is important.
- High stress and the hormones that come with it can cause the hair follicles in the resting phase to fall out all at once. This often occurs several months after a significant physical or emotional stress.
You have the opportunity to treat damaged hair follicles with good results – the sooner you take action. The scalp can be treated with platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections to stimulate regeneration of the follicles and new hair growth while we investigate and correct the underlying causes of hair loss in the first place. The sooner you take action with PRP, the better success you will have!
Microneedling
Also known as skin needling, this popular procedure essentially pokes tiny holes in the surface of the skin, prompting your skin to stimulate collagen production, plumping the skin, filling in fine lines and revealing a smooth, more supple and younger appearance
Our Eclipse MicroPen® EVO treats age spots, blackheads, hyper-pigmentatin (melasma), acne spots and scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and Improves the appearance of dull, “tired-looking” skin. It can be used on the face, neck, décolleté, arms, hands, legs and abdomen – all the areas that often reveal the most tell-tale signs of aging and sun damage.
If you have been chasing fine lines and wrinkles, are on a hunt for a true solution for acne or surgical scars, or simply looking to improve your skins texture, tone, and color, look no further!
This anti-aging treatment will slow down time and shave off a few years!
Conditions that Micro-needling Treats:
Even out your skin & smooth over scars
Dotting the face, neck, back and chest, acne can be painful to live with. It affects all ages and skin types and can be resistant to treatment. But, worse than bulbous pustules and sensitive cysts on your skin, acne can scar, leaving you with visible reminders of your acne. If you’ve tried it all, we can help. Treat stubborn acne, erase scars, and feel confident in your own skin.
Shrink those oversized pores
Pores weren’t meant to be seen. But when they get clogged with dead skin cells, our pores enlarge, trying to release oil to the surface. And if oil becomes trapped, the dead skin cells blocking its exit will oxidize, forming blackheads. It’s time to unblock and shrink your oversized pores. We can help with gentle, exfoliating treatments that shed dead skin cells so oil can surface as it should.
Hydrate and plump away your lines & wrinkles
Whether you call them laugh lines or crow’s feet, lines and wrinkles can be a challenge. Welcome back your younger self with rejuvenating injectable treatments and techniques that reverse the evidence of aging.
Smooth & Perfect your skin
Perhaps your pores are enlarged, blackheads plague you, or your skin just looks lackluster. Smooth, silky skin tone and texture can be elusive. If you’ve been chasing enviable skin with products to no avail, we can help, offering advanced exfoliating treatments and the most effective, doctor-recommended products.
Be proud of your warrior scars and stretch marks – just don’t live them!
Throughout our lives, our bodies change. We hit puberty and growth spurts, grow bellies to bear children, gain weight, and then lose weight. All the while, our skin adapts, stretching to accommodate our changing shapes and sizes. You may feel like stretch marks and scars are unattractive. You don’t have to live with them forever. You can live scar-free.
Cosmetic Botox
Internationally revered as the leading treatment for lines and wrinkles, BOTOX ® Cosmetic is a purified, natural protein that relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles. Neuromodulators are designed to blocks the messages from the nerves to the muscle which results in muscle relaxation to create a smoother, relaxed look. Our precise Botox ® injections create a smooth and improved appearance and will minimize your frown lines, crow’s feet, and correct dimpling on the chin for a natural, younger look. Say goodbye to lines and wrinkles with a personalized treatment plan. Book a consultation today to explore the possibilities.
Conditions BOTOX ® Cosmetic Treats:
Smile with your eyes
With a single look, your eyes create the first impression. As we add wisdom to our years, so to forms the wrinkled brow, drooping eyelids and defined crow’s feet, making us look older and more tired than we feel. Reverse time, remove candles from the next birthday cake and restore your beauty by vanishing those wrinkles!
Enhance the contours of your face
From bunny lines on your nose to flat cheeks, the contours of your face tell a story. If you are feeling “blah”, like your look calls for a refresh, your facial contours may be the culprit. Feel confident in the curvatures of your face, from the cheeks, chin and jawline to the lips, nose and brows. Get refreshed with a browlift or gentle lip flip and feel amazing.
Hydrate and plump away your lines & wrinkles
Whether you call them laugh lines or crow’s feet, lines and wrinkles can be a challenge. Welcome back your younger self with rejuvenating injectable treatments and techniques that reverse the evidence of aging.
Pucker up Buttercup!
Whether you were born with thin lips or time has thinned your smile, a very small touch of botox can enhance your lip service, filling out thin, flat lips with natural-looking volume that complements your best features. No more colouring outside the lines with lip liner or playing it safe with lip balm. Enhance your lips with a gentle lip flip.
Therapeutic Botox for Health Conditions
Therapeutic botox is an effective treatment for difficult cases of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, chronic migraine headaches and hyperhidrosis (or excessive sweating). We aim to treat the root cause of these conditions, and botox can offer just that, by naturally relaxing very tight muscles and interrupting nerve signals, when other therapies have not proven to be effective.
Therapeutic Botox Treats:
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD or TMJ), are notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Related symptoms can include headaches or earaches, leading to a diagnosis of sinus conditions, when in fact the jaw joint is the issue. TMJ symptoms can vary in severity. Intensely stressful circumstances can cause grinding teeth, debilitating earaches and even lockjaw. Botox® injections can be an effective and painless way to alleviate tension in the temporomandibular joint as a means to reduce jaw pain, headaches and suffering.
Benefits:
- Elimination of headaches caused by nighttime grinding.
- Minimization of lockjaw.
- Reduced discomfort when using the jaw.
- Reduced shoulder and neck pain.
- Substantially reduced jaw tension.
If you suffer from chronic headaches, you’re not alone. When muscles in the neck and head tense, they cause headaches. And when over-the-counter drugs do not ease the pounding in your head, we can help by relaxing the muscles that cause headaches in the first place before they even start.
Relax, sit back and stop the sweat!
We all sweat – it helps our bodies cool down in the sun or on the treadmill. But if you suffer from hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, you sweat even when your body is at rest. You may avoid silk or satin and wear black to hide armpit stains, and you may need to wipe your palms before shaking hands. The good news is you don’t have to live with excessive sweating, thanks to our clinically proven treatments and techniques.
BOTOX® treatments target overactive sweat glands. Treatments can be applied to the feet, palms, scalp or underarms. Experience effective relief from unwanted symptoms for up to six months. Live the life you want, the way you want to: sweat free!
