FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions – Coquitlam Laser & Skin Treatments Have questions about laser treatments, skin rejuvenation, or anti-aging in Coquitlam? Here are the answers to the questions we hear most often. What treatments does Coquitlam Medical Laser & Skincare Clinic offer? We provide non-invasive treatments including laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, anti-aging treatments, IPL therapy, acne and acne scar treatments,…

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5 Tips for Caring for Sensitive Skin

5 Tips for Caring for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin is caused by irritation in the nerve endings in the top layer of your skin and happens because its natural barrier function has been weakened for one reason or another. Some of the things that are known to trigger sensitivity include: ● Exposure to sunlight and air pollution ● Temperature fluctuations (going from a hot office to cold…

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What Does Vitamin A Do for Your Skin?

What Does Vitamin A Do for Your Skin?

Did you know that the potent skincare ingredient we know as Vitamin A was actually discovered in 1913 by an English biochemist named Frederick Gowland Hopkins? Hopkins called this nutrient “factor A”, which later became known as Vitamin A. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1929 for this important discovery. Fast forward to 2017 and skin-loving vitamin A derivatives…

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10 Treatments for Acne Scars

10 Treatments for Acne Scars

For the 80 percent of patients, ages 11-30, treated for acne vulgaris, scarring can be problematic. Atrophic scars are most common, but, treatment options are available. Researchers writing in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology outline 10 treatments for acne scarring, plus possible future treatments. According to the research published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, including…

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