Permanent Closure of West Van Clinic Our dermatology Clinic in West Vancouver has now permanently closed, and Dr. Joanna Day is currently not accepting patients. Patients requiring medical assistance should contact their family doctor. Previous patients requiring information regarding this announcement may contact us by email from here.
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LASER SKIN RESURFACING

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  1. How long will the results of laser skin resurfacing last?
  2. When is the "right" time to have laser skin resurfacing?
  3. Does laser skin resurfacing hurt?
  4. When can I resume social activities?
  5. Does it matter what time of the year laser skin resurfacing is done?
  6. Can suntanned skin be treated?
  7. How much improvement of wrinkles can I expect?
  8. How much does it cost?

The results are very lasting, usually for a number of years.

The correct time is as soon as unwanted changes or wrinkles are noticed. However, it is never too late to consider laser resurfacing. Many individuals in their senior years have enjoyed great href="laser-sciton-lips_ba.html">benefit from this procedure.

Laser skin resurfacing is performed using local freezing in the skin for treatment of individual regions of the face. For treatment of the full face, intravenous sedation administered by a certified anaesthetist is required. Complete patient comfort & safety is our number one priority.

For most people, sometime after two to four weeks is usually adequate, although concealing make-up may be considered initially.

No. We perform the procedure year round. In the summertime, however, sunscreen must be used following the procedure.

Yes, this is not a problem.

The degree of improvement is very individual. At your initial consultation, Dr Day will determine how much improvement is possible. Please see our before & after photos.

The cost is dependent on the region treated. It is necessary to be assessed by Dr. Day prior to your treatment at which time an exact fee will be determined.



































 

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