Forma Skin Tightening

Everyone is swooning over this non-invasive 'face-lift' that has quickly become a celebrity favourite. Using radio frequency technology, Forma lifts and tightens by targeting deep layers of the skin. Forma diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, minimizes 'double chin,' and provides quick results with zero downtime. 

Forma uses radio-frequency technology with built in temperature controls to stimulate and rejuvenate your skins collagen. The subdermal heating allows collagen to remould in areas with excess skin laxity. The hand-piece is able to read your skins temperature and adjust, ensuring optimal results for all skin types. The treatment is timed, guaranteeing even thermal stimulation to the collagen strands in your face and neck. 

During treatment, you can expect a comfortable warming sensation due to the built-in temperature controls, similar to a hot stone massage. For more sensitive skin types, the temperature can be decreased. 

After treatment, most individuals experience some facial flushing which subsides on its own. If you are sensitive to heat, you may experience minimal swelling and tingling.

Overall there is no down-time with Forma, visit us on your lunch break, or before a big event!

Forma results are best achieved through a series of treatments. We recommend 6-8 sessions, performed 7-10 days apart. 

Following the completion of a series, maintenance is recommended 2-3 times a year.   

Although results are quick and visible, they require maintenance as our collagen is naturally depleting every year as we age. It is important to target 'tired' collagen and rejuvenate strands through thermal technology to continue a diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

We recommend 2-3 treatments a year after completing a series, most individuals plan around large events.

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and lymph nodes that work together to drain lymph fluid from all over the human body. Lymph fluid is a mixture of proteins, water, waste and toxins. Lymph is filtered through the lymph nodes in our body. There are approximately 600 lymph nodes in the body, a third of them being in the neck alone. 

Poor diet, lack of sleep, dehydration, stress, and overexposure to environmental toxins can overload the lymphatic system. One of the methods to help stimulate filtration and ‘kick start’ the lymphatic system is manual lymphatic drainage.

It is a surface massage technique used to naturally transport lymph to carry away waste and toxins. Using a particular sequence and a series of light massage techniques, the lymphatic system is stimulated which allows the lymph fluid to move easily through the nodes and tissues. This increases filtration to the tissues, stimulates blood flow and helps to ‘push along’ any backed up fluid.

Some benefits include but are not limited to: 

• Reduces water weight/retention
• Reduces eye bags/puffiness 
• Improves digestion  
• Improves absorption of skincare products
• Reduces swelling 
• Improves circulation and tissue regeneration 
• Improves the immune system  
• Improves energy  
• Reduces fatigue/insomnia  
• Pain relief   
• Overall ‘lightness’ in the body  
• Relaxing/calming effect 

Manual lymphatic drainage uses soft/light pressure to stimulate lymph flow. The pressure may be adjusted in individual cases, where some areas may require greater or lighter pressure. The treatment should never be painful, unless there is an underlying condition. The treatment itself is intended to be relaxing and calming. We also recommend avoiding conversation to heighten the effects of the autonomic nervous system. Lubricants and oils are used sparingly. 

Most individuals notice an immediate reduction in swelling and bloating. There is an overall feeling of ‘lightness’ as water retention is reduced. It is important to note, that as we are promoting the filtration of water, wastes, proteins and toxins, some individuals may experience post-treatment headaches, poor sleep, increased urination, or fatigue. As your body works to release and remove, it is pivotal to follow a post-treatment regimen.

Each body is different, and treatment is customized to achieve realistic expectations. 

Typically, manual lymphatic drainage is performed 1-2 times a week to start, for about 5-6 sessions. 

Once improvements are both seen and felt, treatment is recommend 1-2 times a month unless otherwise indicated. It is important to mention that some individuals may be encouraged to receive treatment more or less frequently. 

Laser hair removal is a method of permanent hair reduction to remove unwanted hair. The laser  emits a light that is converted to heat when absorbed by the melanin in hair. This process inhibits or delays future hair growth as the follicle is eventually unable to produce hairs. As melanin is the lasers main target, laser hair removal is only effective on brown or black hair. 

During the treatment, our medical grade technology provides pre-cooling, parallel cooling and post-cooling to ensure a comfortable and safe experience. The hand piece has an impressive high pulse repetition rate combined with effective power resulting in fast hair removal. Some pressure will be applied with the hand piece to penetrate deeper into the hair shaft as well as reduce any discomfort. 

For laser hair removal to be effective, the hair needs to be consistently treated at a specific point in the hair growth cycle. The hair in the treatment area needs to be in 'active' growth. About 6-10 sessions every 4-8 weeks is recommended. As treatments proceed, the intervals between treatments become longer. 

Time intervals are specific to each individual, as well as the treatment area. For example, you might find yourself returning for sessions sooner for a full face treatment and less frequently for legs. 

Individuals typically start to see hair reduction and slower hair growth in 3-4 sessions, and significant reduction in 6-8. For hormonally-controlled areas, such as the chin, the hair may be more resistant to laser hair removal, requiring more treatments. 

Due to our individual physiological processes, it is common for individuals to request touch-up treatments for any sporadic new hair growth, PCOS, or significant hormone fluctuations.