Category: What’s New

What’s New at the Clinic?

We are excited to introduce our newest physicians to the clinic. Meet Dr. Nico Eichhorst and Dr. Laura Riley!

Dr. Nicolas Eichhorst M.D., C.C.F.P.

Joined the ALC in 2018, Dr. Eichhorst studied medicine at Queen’s University and completed his residency at McGill. His background includes emergency and family medicine with obstetrics which makes him a perfect well-rounded fit for our facility. He is also a clinical instructor with the faculty of medicine at UBC. Dr. Eichhorst enjoys hands on patient care with a focus on preventative medicine. He specializes in facial injections. He is an active member of the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery (www.aslms.org) and the College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia (www.cpsbc.ca).

 

Dr. Laura Riley BSc., M.D. C.C.F.P.

Joined the ALC in 2018. We are very excited to have her join the team. Dr. Riley is a family physician who completed her medical training and residency at UBC. She currently works part-time as a GP in Vancouver and enjoys Obstetrics (delivering babies). She has trained extensively with Dr. Boey and Dr. Mintz in injectable neuromodulators and fillers and has completed courses with the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Dr. Riley offers a full range of facial injections but specializes in lips and neuromodulators.

 

Our patients come first, which is why we have spent 5+ years looking for physicians and staff who will carry the same value of patient care as we do.

Dr. Eichhorst and Dr. Riley come to us with a wealth of knowledge. Dr. Boey and Dr. Mintz are dedicated to share their laser & injectables expertise with them. Furthermore, the entire staff are committed to ensuring patients are receiving the highest level of care at the clinic.

 

What’s New At The Clinic?

INTIMATE HEALTH

Your Vagina no longer needs to be the oldest feeling part of your body. Vaginal Rejuvenation is a catch all phrase that includes everything from surgery to creams. There is a large range of equipment coming into the marketplace for women’s intimate health. We want you to have a healthy happy vagina. Our women’s health initiative is headed by Maureen McGrath RN, NCA (Nurse Incontinence Advisor).

Maureen McGrath is a Registered Nurse with extensive training and expertise in women’s reproductive, sexual and bladder health. Certified as a Nurse Continence Advisor (NCA) and an advocate for women’s health, Maureen has a practice in North Vancouver that specializes in female sexuality and bladder health.

Did you know …it would take 62 hours to complete 11,800 Kegel contractions?

ONE Emsella® treatment accomplishes this in 28 minutes! Six sessions are necessary over a three week period. Please contact us at 604-731-5512 to schedule a consultation with Maureen to find out if you are a good candidate.

What is Emsella®?

BTL Emsella® aids in the restoration of neuromuscular control. Using HIFEM, or High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Technology, BTL Emsella® causes deep pelvic floor muscle stimulation to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and put an end to incontinence.

A single BTL Emsella® sessions brings thousands of supramaximal pelvic floor muscle contractions, which is extremely important in muscle re-education and strengthening for incontinent patients.

 

Emsella® benefits Men and Women…

BTL Emsella® is the only holistic, non-invasive technology Health Canada approved for the treatment of female & male stress, urge, and mixed incontinence. They also listed two new official “side effects” for men & women: increased blood circulation to treatment area and increased sensitivity during intercourse. “The group of muscles being stimulated is also the same group of muscles that increase blood flow and activate in the groin during sex. When blood flow improves, erections return. “

 

 

Geneveve. For every woman.

We are every excited about our newest technology, Geneveve by Viveve. This technology was developed by a gynecologist to treat vaginal laxity which often leads to decreased sexual satisfaction and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Our first patients have been very pleased post-treatment with this non-surgical 30 minute procedure. We believe this unique monopolar radiofrequency device will prove to be exceptional in its class. We are the first clinic in British Columbia to offer the Geneveve by Viveve

Studies show 50 – 68% of women over 40 experience incontinence once per month or more frequently. Geneveve is designed to generate healthy collagen internally. The benefits to you include:

  • strengthened pelvic floor muscles for resolution of all types of incontinence
  • replenished soft tissue for enhanced sexual satisfaction

Why do it now?

The younger you are when you do the treatment, the more you stave off the aging process. If you do this when you are 40 years old, you will be enhancing your tissues at a peak health. As the body ages, it is more difficult to regenerate collagen.

Geneveve FAQ

 

Product Pick Of The Week

 

Staff: Alyssa

Product: Luxe Liquid Foundation in Procelain

(Glo-Minerals)

 

“Hi there! My name is Alyssa, I am one of the medical office assistants here at Arbutus Laser, and the Luxe Liquid Foundation is one of my absolute favourite products! I have very sensitive and dry skin and have always hated the feeling of wearing any type of makeup, not to mention any dry flakes that makeup emphasizes on my face, but the Luxe is so fluid and light weight that you feel like you’re wearing nothing at all. It is also sheer enough that you can use a minimal amount to get a more natural even skin tone or you can build on it to get fuller coverage for a night out on the town. As an added bonus it has a built in SPF 18 and is blended with Vitamin A, C & E to protect against environmental damage of the skin, and is certified PETA cruelty-free!”

 

Product Pick Of The Week

 

Staff: Juli

Product: Skin Firming Gel-Cream (Reversa)

Hi! Juli here, director of Hair Removal Services. Next to EMLA, which is a topical anesthetic that makes my job easier, Reversa skin firming gel-cream is my favourite product in the office. It took Miko (our skin technician) a decade to convince me that my skin was “environmentally challenged” (politically correct aestetician-speak for “your skin looks old” haha). This moisturizer is very light, I use it every morning, and it doesn’t make me feel like my skin is all slimy. I like my skin better at 50 than I did at 30, and I’ve also gotten all of my friends addicted to “the pink stuff”!

You’re Invited!

GLOW PEEL PARTY EVENT

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

5PM-8PM

Reserve your space now to receive 50% off an AlumierMD specialty peel (includes $48 worth of homecare products), & be entered into a draw to win a luxurious AlumierMD gift basket worth over $300!

AlumierMD Peels are designed to exfoliate full, dry skin while resurfacing fresh young skin. They introduce beneficial ingredients based on your individual skin needs, whether it be sun damage/pigmentation, aging, acne or stress!

CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

604 731 5512

Product Pick Of The Week

 

Staff: Miko

Product(s): Tazorac, C E Peptides (Vivier), Tizo3

Meet Miko! She’s the head of our skin department who has been one of our laser technicians for the past 15 years, so when we asked her to pick her absolute favourite product she couldn’t narrow it down any more than this. She has normal to dry and sensitive skin and she feels that these three products work so well together to show improvement in skin health, brightness, and clarity. She uses all three every day of the year. The vitamin C (C E Peptides) helps to fight against free radicals, which cause healthy cells to breakdown. The Tazorac helps to keep her skin exfoliated without needing to use a physical scrub, which would be too aggressive for her sensitive skin. It also helps to build collagen for a thicker, plumper looking skin (& who doesn’t love that?!). To top it all off she loves the Tizo3 SPF, and because it is a mineral sunscreen it doesn’t cause her to breakout. The sheer universal tint and the soft, smooth, silky finish are perfect for everyday application, as a base underneath makeup, or worn alone for a natural glow!

Product Pick Of The Week

Staff: Kim

Product: Tizo Lip Protection SPF 45

“Hi! I’m Kim, I am one of the medical office assistants at the front desk, and my favourite product is the Solar Tizo Lip Protection. I love that it has an SPF of 45 and a slight nude tint so it gives me that extra bit of colour and doesn’t have a weird taste like so many other chap sticks I have tried. I use it every day and put on extra if I am out biking or walking, and definitely before all of my selfies!”

Product Pick Of The Week

 

“I love this serum because it brightens my skin and gives it a healthy glow!”

Staff: Mimi

Product: Phloretin CF (Skinceuticals)

Mimi, our skin and vein nurse, uses Phloretin CF every morning. This Vitamin C caters to oilier skin types, and apart from neutralizing free radical damage and preventing aging, it boosts your skin’s natural SPF factor! Simply apply 2-3 drops of the Phloretin CF onto a freshly washed face in the morning, apply your moisturizer and sunscreen on top and you’re set!

Product Pick Of The Week

 

Staff: Amy

Product: Gly-Clear Cleanser (Celazome)

Meet Amy! She is a laser technician in both our hair removal and body contouring departments, and her favourite product is the Gly-Clear Cleanser. Her skin type ranges from normal to oily so she finds that it is a great way to exfoliate her skin making it look bright and fresh every day! I usually use it in the morning on dry skin and leave it on for two minutes before rinsing it off and applying other products.

Product Pick Of The Week

 

Staff: Kristal

Product: H.A. Intensifier (Skinceuticals)

“Hi, my name is Kristal and I am one of the Medical Office Assistants here at Arbutus Laser Centre. My favourite product is Skinceuticals H.A. Intensifier. I have dry skin and am always searching for that dewy glow and this serum gives me everything I need! I use one pipette all over my face, eyes, and neck every morning and night right after using my cleanser.”