LATISSE™

Latisse™

Beauty in the eye(lash) of beholder

For centuries women have gone to great lengths for beautiful, sexy and alluring eyelashed with stopping power. Introducing the newest revolution in the field of aesthetic medicine- Latisse™ (bimatoprost topical solution 0.03%w/v)-the first and only prescription eyelash growth product indicated in Canada to grow natural eyelashes longer, fuller and darker.

Latisse™ is a prescription eyelash growth product applied once-daily to the base of the upper eyelid margin. Lashes grow gradually over time with most people beginning to see longer lashes in about either weeks, with full growth at 16 weeks. It is applied at home, before bed with a sterile, single-use-per-eye applicator brush.

5 Steps to Longer, Darker and Fuller Eyelashes with LATISSE™

The power of the lash

As listed by RealSelf.com, a free community of consumers and board-certified doctors in the U.S that offer first-hand experience and information on more than 300 elective cosmetic treatments, LATISSE™ is the most sought after aesthetic treatment today. To-date, approximately 1.5 million bottles of LATISSE™ have been sold in the U.S.

LATISSE™ was clinically tested in pivotal phase 111, multi-centre, double-masked, placebo-controlled study. LATISSE™ users experienced statistically significant improvements in eyelash prominence, length, fullness and darkness at the end of the 16-week timeframe.

Eye-catching research


The eye category ranks #1 in the Canadian retail market, accounting for 20 per cent of all cosmetic sales. More than half (54 per cent) of women want to grow their own natural eyelashes longer, fuller and darker. Moreover, an overwhelming number of women believe the eyes are important markers of beauty. 70 per cent of women believe big, bright eye and long, dark and full lashes are the main facial features that define a beautiful face. In addition, research shows having longer, full and darker lashes makes women feel more beautiful, glamorous and confident.

The lash Cycle


Three phases of hair growth


The average eyelash moves through each phase before falling out and beginning the cycle all over again-the entire cycle takes about 5 months.


Although the precise mechanism of action is not entirely understood, the growth of eyelashes is believed to occur by increasing the duration of the anagen or growth phase of the hair cycle. Increased thickness and fullness is believed to result from extending the anagen phase and the increase of darkness occurs by the stimulation of pigment(melanin) formation in the hair follicles. The overall effect is increased length, thickness and darkness of eyelashes.

LATISSE™ safety and heritage

LATISSE™ is the same fomulation and contains the same active ingredient as LUMIGAN™ (biomatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03%), a glaucome medication that has been approved in Canada since 2002. The product's ability to grow longer, darker, thicker lashes was initially discovered through patient reports durning clinical trials with glaucome patients who were using LUMIGAN™.

In clinical trials, treatment with LATISSE™ was well tolerated. In one multi-centre, double-masked, randomized, vehicle-controlled, parellel study of four months duration, most adverse events deteced were ocular, mild to moderatem and not serious.

• 78 per cent of patients experienced an increase in overall lash prominence(versus 18.4 per cent for placebo)
  



• Patients experienced a 25 per cent increase in eyelash length(versus 2 per cent for placebo)




• Patients experienced a 106 per cent increase in eyelash thickness/fullness (versus 12 per cent for placebo)
  



• Patients experienced an 18 per cent increase in eyelash darkness (versus 3 per cent for placebo)

For Immediate Release

MD COSMETIC CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY ON JUNE 2

Abbotsford’s premier cosmetic clinic hosts open house party with prizes, discounts and a fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley


May 25, 2011 (Abbotsford, B.C.) – MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic will be marking 10 years of business in the Fraser Valley on Thursday, June 2nd with an open house celebration complete with prizes, specials and a fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley.

Since 2001, Dr. Haneef Alibhai and his team have treated more than 8,000 patients and have trained over 900 doctors in aesthetic medicine. When the clinic first opened it was the only full service cosmetic clinic in Abbotsford to offer procedures such as Botox Cosmetic™, injectable fillers like Juvederm and laser skin treatments. Since then, MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic has remained the Fraser Valley’s premier cosmetic clinic and has expanded its services to include the latest and most advanced non-invasive cosmetic treatments available.

“We are so proud to be a part of this community and have found it so rewarding to provide services to thousands of people that truly make them feel better about themselves,” said Dr. Alibhai, Medical Director of MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic. “We want to take this opportunity to not only celebrate, but to give back to our community in a meaningful way.”

At the heart of the celebration will be a fundraiser for the Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley (WRSFV), an organization that works for the safety and security of women and children by providing emergency shelter and transition houses. The clinic will be raisings funds for the nonprofit organization by selling balloons containing valuable prizes, as well as donating funds from each spin of the “MD Wheel of Beauty”. Dr. Alibhai and his team hope to raise over a thousand dollars for the WRSFV.

Invitees include clinic patients, business associates and the media. The open house celebration will be held from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, with hors d’oeuvres served from 5:00-8:00 pm, and refreshments and cake available all day. Free prizes will be given away throughout the day and the clinic will also be having its biggest sale ever on products and services.

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About MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic
MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic is the premier cosmetic clinic in the Fraser Valley. Located in Abbotsford, B.C., it is the preferred physician training centre in Western Canada for Botox and fillers. The clinic’s medical director and lead physician, Dr. Haneef Alibhai, held the esteemed position as the President of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine from 2005 to 2009. MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic offers a wide array of the most advanced and effective skin treatments available today including Botox Cosmetic and Therapeutic, injectable fillers such as Juvederm, laser hair removal, laser skin treatments, photodynamic therapy, SilkPeel dermalinfusion, fractional skin resurfacing, fractional skin tightening and cosmeceutical skin care. The clinical staff provide all patients with tailored treatment plans that best suit their goals and budget. MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic is located at 107-2051 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, B.C. Tel: 604.557.7777 Web: www.mdcosmetic.ca

About Dr. Haneef Alibhai
In addition to being one of Canada’s leading cosmetic physicians, Dr. Haneef Alibhai is the Medical Director at MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic. Dr. Alibhai is the Past-President of the Canadian Association of Aesthetic Medicine. He is a clinical instructor for the UBC Faculty of Medicine and a Certified Physician Trainer for Allergan (Botox Cosmetic, Juvederm). He has trained more than 900 physicians and dentists on various applications in aesthetic medicine since 2002. He has been a keynote speaker at conferences organized by aesthetic medicine associations in more than 15 countries. He has written articles for Aesthetic Trends & Technologies, Aesthetic Buyers Guide, Healthy Aging Magazine and several other aesthetic magazines and journals. He was the Section Editor for the Aesthetic Medicine Chapter in the 3rd Edition of “Procedures for Primary Care” published by Elsevier. Dr. Alibhai is a graduate from McGill Medical School in Montreal.

Photodynamic Therapy

A new procedure is now available that treats active acne as well as older acne scars leaving your skin smoother and clear of blemishes. The procedure is called Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) using Levulan.

Photodynamic Therapy is a process by which a photosensitizing agent (Levulan) is applied to your skin. The Levulan is then activated with a specific wavelength of light, which "turns it on". Levulan has been used extensively for the treatment of a variety of different skin conditions, and is approved by the FDA and Health Canada for the treatment of sun damaged skin.

Levulan is a 20% solution of Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA). ALA is a natural substance found throughout your body, as it is a precursor for hemoglobin synthesis. You would be unable to make red blood cells to carry oxygen without ALA in your body. Consequently, it is a "natural" product found in all humans.

Acne results from the obstruction and inflammation of the sebaceous glands, and it affects 80% of the population. Acne typically begins in adolescence with hormonal changes. However, there are many older individuals who suffer from "adult acne".

There are several different presentations of acne ranging from comedonal (blackheads and whiteheads), papular, pustular, and cystic acne. In many cases, many of these presentations of acne can be present simultaneously.

Prior to Photodynamic Therapy, the best available treatment option for cystic acne was Accutane. However, with Accutane there are many systemic side effects including birth defects, liver abnormalities, mood depression, and virtually all patients get dryness and night vision changes. PDT now provides a viable alternative for all types of acne.

Photodynamic Therapy is performed as follows: The Levulan is applied to the skin and left on for 30-60 minutes. Levulan is a clear solution and is painless. Levulan is then activated with a specific wavelength of light called BLU-U. This takes about 8 minutes. The Levulan targets active cells. Acne sebaceous glands are comprised of active cells. These cells preferentially absorb Levulan, and these cells are targeted by the Levulan once it is activated. The Levulan will also target sebaceous hyperplasia (which are those small (1-3mm), benign bumps on the skin) and the papules of acne rosacea. Skin oiliness is decreased and the appearance of pores is minimized. The entire skin texture improves following Photodynamic Therapy.

The "downside" of Photodynamic Therapy is that the treated area will be red and has some skin peeling and crusting for several days after the treatment. Usually, the first 1-2 days are the worst. We advise remaining indoors the day following treatment to avoid sun exposure, as the treated area is photosensitive for about 24 hours after PDT. Most patients are able to resume normal activities in 2 or 3 days. The downside of this procedure is clearly outweighed by the dramatic improvement in skin complexion.

How much improvement can I expect?

Patients with severe sun damaged skin manifested by actinic keratoses, texture and tone changes including mottled pigmentation and skin laxity may see excellent results. You may also see improvement of large pores and pitted acne scars. Active acne can improve dramatically.

How many treatments are required?

To achieve maximum improvement of pre-cancerous (actinis keratoses) sun damage, skin tone and texture, a series of three treatments 2-4 weeks apart is most effective. Some patients with only actinic keratoses are happy with just one treatment. More treatments can be done at periodic intervals in the future to maintain the rejuvenated appearance of the skin.

IllumiWave Clinical Laser

How Laser Bio-Stimulation Works


Hair follicle weakening can occur in the scalp's vascular network when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts testosterone to dihydrotesterone (DHT). DHT disrupts the binding of essential proteins and nutrients to the cells in the follice. In time, this lack of nutrients leads to a weakening of the hair in the follicular site.

Regeneration of the new and healthier cells in the scalp can increase hair quality, hair thickness and hair growth. Bio-stimulation using lasers at 650nm and 670nm wavelengths are reported to increase nutrient transport and cellular ATP production of the cells in the inter-membrane space of the scalp. Futhermore, increase ATP synthesis dramatically increases the mobilization of calcium ion (Ca2+) stores and cell signaling cascades that lead to increase protein production, intracellular nutrient acquisition and cell proliferation. This process ultimately leads to a decrease in DHT-dependent disruption of follicular protein and nutrient loss and to the maintenance of healthy scalp hair.

Male Results:

• 100% resisted hair loss in frontal and vertex areas



• 84.6% increased hair regrowth in frontal area



• 82.8% increase hair regrowth in vertex area



• 100% resusted hair loss in frontal and vertex areas

Female Results:

• 87.5% resisted hair loss in frontal area



• 100% resisted hair loss in vertex area



• 75% increase hair regrowth in frontal area



• 96.4% increase hair regrowth in vertex area

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