ABOUT Afterglow

Afterglow is a full-service medi-spa, founded in 2005 by Dr. Shehla Ebrahim, a practising family physician. Dr. Ebrahim's passion for wellness and beauty - the underpinnings of self-confidence - has led to Afterglow's growing reputation as a respected provider of professional skincare services in the Greater Vancouver area. Although the medi-spa is situated in North Vancouver, it attracts clients from all over the province: a testament to the satisfaction of those who have experienced Dr. Ebrahim's professional and friendly manner as well as her technical ability.

 

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

Photo by Mandana Zaidi

The staff of Afterglow Medi-Spa believe strongly in corporate social responsibility. Our special role as health professionals enables us to give back to the communities in which we live, as well as to the world at large.

In 2002, Dr. Ebrahim travelled to Tibet to provide free medical services to the nomads of the eastern regions. In 2006, she climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for BC Children's Hospital.

In 2010 Dr. Ebrahim is preparing to climb Mount Everest Base Camp with a mission to promote and support community-based education, especially for girls, in remote, underserviced and war stricken areas of Northern Pakistan. She believes that the best hope for a peaceful and prosperous world lies in the education of all the world's children.

In collaboration with the Central Asia Institute, a non-profit organization, Dr. Ebrahim has been donating 2% of the profits from Afterglow, since January, 2009.

 

Afterglow for Men

Afterglow for Men

Now, the guys have their own treatment facility at Afterglow! Our unique men's skin care program will give you a firmer and smoother face and body and specializes in result-oriented solutions in a confidential and discreet atmosphere.

Dr. Shehla Ebrahim and her highly-trained staff offer the latest medical advancements in cosmetic medicine and skin care for men using state-of-the-art technology.

Take advantage of our men's skin care program today! Eliminate wrinkles, acne, excess body hair and age spots. Improve your looks and enhance your self-image...

 

We're in the news!

We're in the news!

Our reputation is growing. The following article appeared in the March 2009 edition of Fashion Magazine:

Those looking to get that certain covetable glow might want to book a visit with Dr. Shehla Ebrahim at her fully licensed and medically supervised medi-spa in North Vancouver. Asian-influenced decor is the finishing touch on a relaxed, private and no-pressure environment, where informative Power Point presentations about Botox, photofacial and laser hair removal help set realistic expections and put clients at ease. Menopausal women wary of synthetic hormones can look into bioidentical hormone replacement therapy....

To calm any pre-procedure jitters, enjoy complimentary tea and nibble on chocolates as you wait."

 

August 7, 2011

Ambleside Dermedics is now Open!

Ambleside Dermedics is open!  Now Dr. Ebrahim has two locations ‘Bridging Wellness and Beauty’.  In the heart of Ambleside, Dr. Ebrahim has opened her second clinic at:  #22 – 285 17th Street at the corner of Marine Drive in West Vancouver. The new telephone number is:

(604)925-3376 (DERM).

Afterglow continues to operate in North Vancouver at the Westview Shopping Centre.

Ambleside Dermedics will accept referrals for general skin diseases covered by MSP through referring family physicians.

Dr. Ebrahim is pleased to welcome the following clinicians to Ambleside Dermedics:

  • Dr. Jennifer Rodrigues, a registered Clinical Psychologist will be offering counseling services including Mindfulness -Based Therapy for depression and anxiety.
  • Ms. Lubna Allana, a registered Physiotherapist specializing in Bio Feedback for urinary incontinence
  • Dr. Colin Yong and Dr. Roxane Genot will be joining Dr. Ebrahim in offering medical aesthetic services including Botox and fillers as well as Ultherapy, a revolutionary ultrasound non-surgical procedure for neck and brow lifts as well as jowl lifts.
  • Say Goodbye to sagging skin!  We are the only clinic on the north shore to offer Ultherapy, recently profiled on Dr. Oz as well as a number of magazines including:  Vogue and Fashion Magazine.
  • Please read more about Ultherapy from blogs submitted by highly satisfied clients on www.realself.com.

 

When you are ready for your complimentary consultation, please call (604)925-DERM (3376) and book your appointment with one of our physicians.

 

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Category: Beauty,Community,Dermal Fillers,Events / Media
Posted by: Dr. Shehla Ebrahim

April 27, 2011

Would you like a Lift?

Is your skin just a bit too relaxed?  Why not try the beauty of Ultherapy – ‘uplifting ultrasound’?

Dr. Erahim will soon be offering Ultherapy in Late May.  Several of our clients viewed Ultherapy when it was featured on the television shows: Dr. Oz, The Doctors and Rachel Ray; prompting them to call us and ask about this treatment.  After doing extensive research, Dr. Ebrahim decided Ultherapy would be an excellent treatment to offer her clients.

Ultherapy is a face and neck treatment that is a non-invasive treatment with the use of ultrasound.  A smooth applicator is applied to the skin, delivering low levels of focused heat at just the right depth, leaving the surface of the skin undistrubed.  Your skin responds to this energy by stimulating the growth of new collagen.  A gradual tightening and firming occurs, resulting in a natural lift of the skin.  The same deep foundational layer of the tissue that is strengthened is the same tissue that is often addressed with surgery.  The underlying support to the skin is treated from the inside out – safely and with no down time.

Results are noticed immediately, although the regenerative process builds gradually over 2 to 3 months.  Why not slow down the rate of your skin’s aging with Ultherapy?

Check out the website www.realself to learn about what Ultherapy patients are saying about their experience.

The April 2011 issue of Vogue has an article about Ultherapy.

If you would like to know more about Ultherapy, please give us a call at 604-980-3993

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Category: Beauty,Dermal Fillers,The Aging Face
Posted by: Dr. Shehla Ebrahim

March 30, 2011

Vampire Facelift

Are you entering the ‘Twilight years’?  Then it may be time for a ‘Vampire Facelift’

Dr. Ebrahim has been trained to perform Selphyl, a treatment that is newly licensed in Canada, although has been used by thousands worldwide.

Selphyl is the only system that allows truly natural tissue to rejuvenate and increase your skin volume.  Your own blood is put through a centrifuge to separate out the concentrated platelets and growth factors from the red blood cells.  These platelets, rich with growth factors, are then injected just below the surface of the skin.  The natural biologically-active PRFM is loaded with viable platelets that gradually increases your skin’s volume by helping to stimulate your body’s own collagen production.

  • Safe, non-synthetic ad non-animal derived, Selphyl is a viable alternature for:
  • Skin Depressions
  • Smile Lines
  • Aging  Hands
  • Acne Scars
  • Crow’s Feet
  • Hollow under the Eyes
  • Neck Rings

Maximum results are achieved between 6-12 weeks after only one or two treatments.  Studies have shown the results to last for 18 months.

For a personal consultation on how you may benefit from a Selphy treatment, please call Afterglow at 604-980-3993

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Category: Beauty,Dermal Fillers,The Aging Face
Posted by: Dr. Shehla Ebrahim

March 29, 2010

Afterglow Medi-Spa gives Antonia high cheekbones

Recently, our client Antonia, came to see us about reducing her nasolabial folds. Antonia has deep clefts in the nasolabial area, the result of having a small upper palate.  Although she has had Restylane injected into her folds in the past, the upper edge of the fold has formed an obvious ridge.

To address this issue, and to add more volume to the upper area of the facial triangle, Dr. Ebrahim injected Juvéderm Ultra – a semipermanent filler- into the folds and over the cheekbone area.

In this image, we have shown where Dr. Ebrahim will inject the filler. Enhancing the cheekbones will help elevate the upper edge of the fold.

Injecting the Juvéderm. Since this filler contains lidocaine, Antonia feels barely anything as we inject.

After the procedure, left side.

Right side (where nasolabial fold is more pronounced).

Front, showing higher cheekbones and less deep nasolabial folds.

Juvéderm Ultra and other fillers can be used in a number of different ways to enhance or create more youthful lines for your face.

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January 8, 2009

All about fillers

All About Fillers

All About Fillers

Injectable fillers, as the name suggests, fill in the indentations and folds that develop as the face ages. They may also be used to fill in scars caused by acne, or to enhance the shape of the chin, jawline, cheekbones, or nose. So effective are fillers in rejuvenating the face, that their use is sometimes referred to as a “liquid face lift.”

The most common places where fillers are injected are the nasolabial folds (the folds that develop from the nose to the sides of the mouth when the cheek fat decends under the effect of gravity), the marionette lines (folds that run from the outer lips down to the jawline), and in the tear troughs at the inner corners of the eyes, to reduce the appearance of dark circles. These fillers are also injected into the lips to restore the fullness of youth or enhance the appearance of naturally thin lips.

There are three categories of injectable filler: temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent. Dr. Ebrahim uses both temporary and semi-permanent fillers to enhance the features and/or restore a youthful appearance to the face.

Temporary fillers last on average from three to six months, and include Restylane, Juvéderm and Teosyal. They consist of non animal-based hyaluronic acid that is completely compatible with the skin’s own hyaluronic acid. Using a very fine needle, Dr. Ebrahim carefully injects the filler into the skin, causing it to plump up. The effect is immediate. Prior to treatment, a numbing cream will be appplied to your face, minimizing or eliminating discomfort during the procedure but, if you are sensitive, a topical anaesthetic may be injected to numb area being treated. This is more common with lips, which are more sensitive than other areas of the face. Juvéderm is now available with an anaesthetic, ensuring comfort during the procedure.

Semi-permanent fillers may remain in the skin for a year or more and include Radiesse® and Evolence.™ Radiesse contains hyaluronic acid and calcium-based microparticles which have the added benefit of stimulating the skin’s production of collagen. Evolence contains a highly refined form of collagen that, unlike other forms of collagen, requires no skin test.

One of the advantages of dermal fillers is the “lunchtime treatment” aspect, meaning there is no downtime and no one need ever know what you have done to make yourself look – and feel – so much better!

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