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 climbed to 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.

In 2012 Afterglow entered into a partnership with Opportunity International, providing small business loans and more in the developing world.

 

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."

 

May 10, 2013

Smooth for Summer!

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It’s something all women have in common… our desire for smooth, silky, and hair-free skin – especially during the Summer months defined by sleeveless tops, leg exposing shorts & skirts and beachwear.

Unwanted body hair can be a serious problem for many women and, very often, conventional treatments work but only for a very short time. Laser hair removal continues to be ranked one of the top five minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in Canada. Laser Hair removal is a great option for people who want a permanent reduction of hair rather than having to do something again and again. It’s an effective procedure for all body areas including the arms, legs, face, bikini, back and neck. If you’re sensitive to waxing, shaving or depilating, it’s definitely worth looking into!

Using a breakthrough system, Afterglow Medical Aesthetics & Skin Care offers you virtually pain-free, safer, faster, more efficient hair removal treatments, typically achieving 80% clearance of hair within six treatment sessions. Sciton BBL laser treatment has achieved permanent hair reduction for thousands of patients worldwide, safely and successfully since it was cleared by the FDA in 2005.

 

If you would like more information on our hair removal treatments, or if you would like to schedule a consultation here at our practice, please contact us today!

Category: Hair Removal
Posted by: Dr. Shehla Ebrahim

March 7, 2012

Soft, Silky, Hair-Free Legs in time for Summer

When you have unwanted hair removed with a laser, you can say goodbye to: razor cuts, stubble, long hair between waxing sessions, or unpleasant depilatories.

During a laser treatment, light energy is delivered to the targeted area and absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicles. This absorbed energy creates a short burst of heat, which disables the hair’s growth cells.

After a series of six treatments you will be able to enjoy soft, silky, hair free legs in time for Summer!

Category: Beauty,Hair Removal
Posted by: Dr. Shehla Ebrahim

November 19, 2011

A Holiday Gift for You – whether you have been naughty or nice

Men are often stumped with holiday gift ideas.  We invite you to send us your ‘Afterglow treatment’ wish list, along with your significant other’s email address.  We will send him some suggestions, and if he’s interested, he can purchase you a gift card or a specific treatment.  It can all be done over the phone:  we’ll package it up, mail it to him and he won’t even have to leave the house!  How easy is that?

Category: Beauty,Events / Media,Facial Skincare,Hair Removal,Promotions
Posted by: Dr. Shehla Ebrahim

All I want for Christmas are two hairless legs!

No laser hair removal is 100%, but we can give you a 60 to 80% reduction.  And it’s not just women who want to be hair free – don’t forget the man in your life.  All that ‘scalp hair’ that is relocating to his back, doesn’t have to stay there!  Now is the time to give the gift of smooth skin in time for summer!

Category: Hair Removal
Posted by: Dr. Shehla Ebrahim

February 11, 2010

Spring Packages for beautiful lips and smooth, hairless skin

Afterglow Medi-Spa Offers two Spring Packages for beautiful lips and smooth, hairless skin

Afterglow Medi-Spa  Offers two Spring Packages for beautiful lips and smooth, hairless skinBeautiful Lips Package: It’s kissing time again! With all the new spring lip colours on drugstore shelves, many of us are wondering how we can make our lips look plumper and more youthful.

Women generally seek lip enhancement for one of two reasons: They were born with “thin” lips, and would prefer a fuller, more plump appearance, or they are noticing that their lips are becoming flatter and less “padded” due to aging. Either way, a treatment at Afterglow can restore or create natural-looking fullness in the lips, in a mere half hour or so.

To help your lips look their very best, Afterglow is offering a special lip enhancement package, Teosyal Kiss®, a safe and pain-free filler that has a completely natural feel and will not “drift” inside the lips.

Afterglow Medi-Spa  Offers two Spring Packages for beautiful lips and smooth, hairless skinLaser Hair-removal Package: If facial or body hair is getting the better of you and you are tired of reaching for your razor, tweezers, depilatory, or waxing kit, a Laser Hair Removal treatment at Afterglow could well be the answer…

Women frequently have unwanted hair on the upper lip or eyebrow area, in the bikini zone, under the arms and on the legs, while men often wish to rid themselves of excessive hair on the back, chest, between the eyebrows or on other parts of the face.

The Sciton BBL™ (Broadband Light) laser offers a safe, effective and permanent alternative to shaving, tweezing and waxing, that you are sure to love.

Please call Afterglow at 604-980-3993 or email us now for more details.