Physician & Skin Care Professional Dr. Shehla Ebrahim is featured on Shaw TV’s Studio 4 with Fanny Kiefer and discusses the latest technologies in skincare and techniques to rejuvenate how one can look and feel.
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
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
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!
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."
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COLORESCIENCE AT AFTERGLOW
Effective April 1, 2009, Afterglow will offer the premier mineral makeup line Colorescience (pronounced Colour Science). This innovative line of cosmetics will give you a wonderfully natural look, with an added dimension of urban sophistication. Colorescience cosmetics will even your skin tone, cover imperfections, stay put and protect your skin all day long. We know you'll be thrilled by the contemporary packaging and outstanding colour range.
Spa Ethics
Of course you know all the dos and don'ts of attending a beauty services spa, but did you know that attending a medi-spa means the same small courtesies should be observed?
We want your visit to be as pleasurable as possible, so please read through this short list of requests before you attend your service appointment:
- Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment (so that you can enjoy a cup of tea and relax)
- Please call if you are running late so that we may reschedule your treatment.
- Cancellations require 24 hour notice for all treatments to avoid a charge of 50% of all treatments scheduled.
- As a courtesy to others, please ensure that mobile phones are set to vibrate only.
- We encourage you call us with any questions and concerns, no matter how trivial they may seem.
September 28, 2011
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June 3, 2011
Introducing ULTHERAPY® – an uplifting ultrasound treatment
Say goodbye to sagging skin!
I thought you might be interested to know I am now offering a new groundbreaking cosmetic treatment for the face and neck that has recently received national media attention. Our practice is the only one on the North Shore to offer the new Ultherapy® procedure.
The treatment Ultherapy®, uses ultrasound energy to reach the damaged skin layers that cause skin to ‘sag’ (including the deep support layers addressed in surgery) without disrupting the surface of the skin for a non-invasive ‘lift’.
After just one Ultherapy® treatment and no downtime, one will initially see signs of improvement with some lifting and tightening. However, the building of new collagen occurs gradually over the two to three months following treatment, helping the skin maintain it’s youthfulness.
Look who’s talking about Ultherapy®: Dr. Oz, Rachel Ray, The Doctors, Vogue Magazine, Self Magazine and many more.
Ultherapy® is a wonderful option for someone looking for a non-surgical way to counter the effects of time and gravity. I welcome the opportunity to answer any of your questions. Please contact us for a complimentary consult at either Afterglow in North Vancouver or my new second location opening July 4, 2011 in West Vancouver: Ambleside Dermedics and Health Centre. We look forward to hearing from you.
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
At Long Last – Lovely, Longer Lashes!
Latisse is the first prescription eyelash growth product, approved by Health Canada, to grow your natural eyelashes longer, fuller and darker. In clinical trials, lashes were 25% longer, 106% fuller, 18% darker. 78% of users experienced a significant improvement in their lashes.
Donna in our office is a big fan. She was suffering from thinning eyelashes, but after only 6 weeks of treatment, now enjoys longer, thicker lashes. Donna is now just maintaining her new lashes with a treatment every other night.
Why not call us and ask how you can have longer, fuller lashes?
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
November 5, 2010
Introducing Laser Genesis for fresher, younger skin
Restore your skin's youthful glow...
Laser Genesis Skin Therapy has recently arrived at Afterglow. This non-invasive treatment safely and effectively treats fine wrinkles, large pores, uneven skin texture, scars and diffuse redness in both men and women. While you will see a subtle improvement after each individual treatment, the cumulative effect of multiple treatments can be quite dramatic. There are no unpleasant side effects such as bruising or excessive skin irritation.
Laser Genesis Skin Therapy treatments are performed in a relaxed and comfortable manner without the need for topical anaesthetics or gel. Clients who have received the treatment report excellent results over the entire face and neck. (The treatment can also be applied to scarring on other parts of the body.)
Prior to treatment, you will be asked to remove all makeup. You will feel a gentle warming of the skin’s surface as the laser handpiece is moved half an inch above the surface of your skin. As the upper dermis is gently heated, collagen renewal is encouraged*, pores are reduced in size, and redness is diminished. Over the course of four or five treatments, Laser Genesis Skin Therapy can help restore the skin’s youthful glow and appearance by smoothing out uneven texture caused by aging or sun damage. The complexion will appear more creamy as minor imperfections disappear.
Now you can have a more youthful appearance by treating the conditions typically associated with premature aging and sun damage. For more information or to set up a consultation/appointment, please call Afterglow today at 604.980.3993, or email us at info@afterglowskincare.ca
* Laser Genesis Skin Therapy has been scientifically proven to stimulate collagen growth.
June 4, 2009
The Aging Face, Part 3: The Cheeks
The Aging Face: The Cheeks
High, prominent cheekbones are one of the facial features most frequently associated with youthful beauty. As we age and gravity plus skin laxity take their toll, the malar (cheek) fat pads move downward and inward. This results in an older “apple shaped” face and emphasizes the naso-labial folds.
This aged appearance can be reversed with the use of injectable fillers, carefully placed over the cheekbone area, and in the naso-labial folds if necessary. The added volume over the cheekbone area has the effect of lifting the face, and restoring youthful contours. (The effect of this procedure is similar to having cheek implants, but is temporary. The treated areas are “topped up” as necessary.)
Using the new Juvéderm with lidocaine ensures that the injections are relatively painless, making this a “lunchtime” procedure with no downtime.
If you would like to learn more about how Dr. Ebrahim can enhance the contours of your face, please give us a call to schedule a free consultation.
May 1, 2009
The Aging Face, Part 2: the jawline
The Aging Face: The Jawline
As the years pass, a combination of laxity and gravity causes the facial underpinnings to weaken and the skin to sag. Contributing to the aging appearance is the loss of facial volume provided by underlying fat and connective tissues (collagen and elastin). Nowhere is this more visible than around the jawline, where the loss of volume and downwards movement of cheek fat cause jowling and sagging.
Many Afterglow clients have been thrilled by the “reversal” of these signs of aging, following the placement of injectable filler—usually Radiesse— in the jawline area. Radiesse has a firm quality that greatly enhances the contours of the jaw while adding needed volume.
If you think your jaw needs a little contouring, simply make an appointment to see Dr. Ebrahim. She will explain how she can lift the years from your jawline and keep it looking firm and taut, with regularly scheduled treatments.
A tip: Lightly apply a powder shadow in taupe or brown underneath the jawline to give the illusion of contour. Be sure to blend well!
February 25, 2009
The Aging Face, Part 1: the lips
The Young Face: The Lips
As we age, a number of changes affect the contours of the face. Some of the more obvious changes take place in and around the lips. Take a look at the picture to the left. The young woman’s lips are generous and curve outwards at the borders, giving them a full, sensuous look. The area between the nose and upper lips (called the philtrum) is well padded and soft-looking, with well-defined ridges.
The Aging Face: The Lips
Now take a look at the older face. The lips have become flatter, rather like a deflated balloon, and have lost a lot of their youthful fullness. Their border (known as the vermilion border) is indistinct, and the philtrum has also flattened, its vertical ridges almost invisible. The corners of the lips have begun to turn down, giving a droopy look.
Is your mouth showing the signs of aging? If you are bothered by thinning lips and a lengthened, flattened philtrum, simple, “lunch hour” techniques can help restore the look of youth. Injectables such as Juvéderm, Restylane or Perlane can be placed in the philtral ridges, and around the vermilion border, and the lips themselves plumped up. A small amount of filler at the corners will reverse the droopy appearance. The overall result is a natural return to a more youthful-looking mouth area.
If you would like to know more about lip rejuvenation, please give us a call to set up an appointment for a consultation. Then be prepared for compliments!