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It's no secret the team at Carruthers & Humphrey are passionate about beauty. We love what we do and have experienced many of the treatments and products available at the clinic. Each staff member is on a customized 360° plan created by our Doctors. From time to time patients have asked us questions like; Which under eye cream do you use? Do you like powdered sunscreen better than liquid? Have you tried CoolSculpting?
So in an effort to help you stay on track with your 2017 goals, we are delighted to share our favourite treatments and skin care products with you. The next time you are in the clinic, please feel free to ask us about our experience. Nothing makes us happier than helping you look and feel your best!
Check out our favourites:
Krista’s Pick: HA5
Why she loves it? “Perfect during these colder months, I feel like it gives my moisturizer a boost. It’s light and hydrating all at once!”
Additional benefits? Immediate smoothing of fine lines and hours of hydration.
Trish’s Pick: SkinMedica TNS Essential Serum
Why she loves it? “I love the results I’ve seen with my skin. I use it under my daily moisturizer and sunscreen.”
Additional benefits? Firms, brightens, and rejuvenates skin with growth factors and antioxidants.
Dr. Beleznay’s Pick: SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF
Why she loves it? “Even when my skin care regimen changes, I consistently use this serum. For antiaging needs – it’s a great antioxidant.”
Additional benefits? An excellent compliment to sunscreen to prevent unwanted pigmentation.
Janet’s Pick: SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore
Why she loves it? “Part of my night time regimen. It gives me a ‘glow’ and improves texture – plus it smells lovely!”
Additional benefits? Great to use on neck and decolletage to reduce fine lines and boost hydration.
Meghan’s Pick: Retinol
Why she loves it? “I started using retinol because I had large congested pores. Retinol has really reduced my blackheads and gave me a more even, radiant complexion.”
Additional benefits? Also targets fine lines and wrinkles.
Dr. Carruther’s Pick: Combination Therapy
Why she loves it? “Incredible results. The most popular are Facial Shaping with neuromodulators and fillers enhanced with skin tightening (Thermage and Ultherapy) and Skin Brightening with IPL or Clear & Brilliant with Obagi Nu Derm.”
Jessica’s Pick: Clarisonic Cleansing Brush
Why she loves it? “The deep clean. It’s really easy and gentle to use and cleanses better than manual cleansing.”
Additional benefits? This skin cleansing system helps prevent blocked pores which lead to congestion and acne.
Ameei’s Pick: SkinMedica Dermal Repair Cream
Why she loves it? “It’s rich but not heavy, with a clean non-greasy finish and full of with antioxidants, including vitamins C and E.”
Additional benefits? Contains soothing and skin-repairing ingredients to improve dryness.
Dr. Humphrey’s Pick: Thermage
Why she loves it? “Skin tightening. I treat my face, neck and eyes twice a year with Thermage. I believe that new collagen stimulation and maintenance of skin firmness is more effective than trying to reverse the signs sagging and volume loss over time.”
Additional benefits? Results without downtime. Go to the gym, pick up the kids, or head back to work after your treatment. No one will be the wiser.
Monika’s Pick: Belkyra
Why she loves it? “My jaw is finally contoured and tight because of Belkyra! I felt amazing on my wedding day and even better looking back at photos.”
Additional benefits? It also treats knee fat, bra bulges, and other small sites – talk to us to learn more.
Cat’s Pick: Obagi Nu-Derm
Why she loves it? “Obagi keeps my Melasma under control. The products make my skin incredibly smooth, even and so hydrated.”
Additional benefits? Think skin transformation. Goodbye pigment, fine lines, and sun damage.
Hollander’s Pick: Sculptra
Why she loves it? “Sculptra is incredible. I like that it stimulates my own collagen production and subtly recontoured my face. The hydration a few days after treatment is incredible.”
Additional benefits? Results last. A great treatment for the chest area as well.
Amy’s Pick: AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
Why she loves it? “I love how radiant my skin looks, my skin’s texture has really improved since using this product.”
Additional benefits? Gently improves skin tone, texture and smoothness.
Catherine’s Pick: SkinMedica HA5
Why she loves it? “Silky texture, feels like a drink of water for your skin. Great under the eyes and lip line – very hydrating and plumping.”
Additional benefits? Acts as a primer for flawless make-up application!
Marianna’s Pick: Clear & Brilliant
Why she loves it? “It gives gives you that glow. Clear & Brilliant has really helped me maintain a smooth and even complexion.”
Additional benefits? This gentle laser also helps reduce pigmentation and pore size.