JUNE 2018 EDITION barrylyckamd.com INSIDER TIPS FOR HEALTHY & HAPPY LIVING COMPLIMENTS OF DR. BARRY LYCKA CONTACT US 780.425.1212 info@barrylyckamd.com YourCosmeticDoctor A TIME FOR Fun in the Sun It looks as though warm weather is finally upon us which calls for fun in the sun, but with a healthy dose of knowledge about how to protect you and your loved ones from the harmful UVA/UVB rays present during the dog days of summer. The summer months are also a time that unfortunately draw out many people s insecurities. If this month s edition conveys any message, it s that often small tweaks and consistent maintenance (including using the right products for your age and skin type) are the secret to becoming the best version of you. We are always eager to listen to our audience, so if you have a topic you d like us to cover, please send us an email at marketing@barrylyckamd.com.
YOU RE CORDIALLY INVITED TO Dr. Lycka s Skin Care Fair ON JUNE 21, PUT YOUR SKIN FIRST! Thursday, June 21st: 4:30 pm 6:00 pm We will be hosting an exclusive event to celebrate the stellar brands and products we carry! Visit product stations throughout our clinic to learn more about the benefits of each. Enjoy a variety of light snacks and summer-themed drinks! Please RSVP by Friday, June 15th to Alaina Pascoe at marketing@barrlyckamd.com or phone 780-425-1212 to reserve your spot. 2
Welcome to THE MAN CAVE a Section Just For MEN Feeling Flustered With All the Skin Care Options? Look to Cloud for Your One Stop Shop! While it seems that for women, there s a cream and treatment for everything including your left elbow, men are often left in the dark. It doesn t take a rocket scientist to know that men also need guidance with their skin care. That being said, there is little desire for lengthy regimes and dozens of products for anyone, let alone our male patients. The best skincare regimes are ones that are efficient and effective, calling for as few steps as possible. That s why Cloud products come so highly recommended and are a favorite among our patients. A single pump of Cloud in the morning will protect your skin by neutralizing environmental stressors causing dry and dull appearing skin. Cloud offers a number of incredible products that certainly pack a punch. Not only do they provide you with Vitamins like A, D, and B3, (which are integral components of healthy skin) but they also help skin rejuvenation. VITAMIN D3 is excellent for those in need of the sunshine vitamin. Not only does it help slow the development of abnormalities in your skin cells, it also encourages skin regeneration. Vitamin D3 provides all the benefits of the sun without the risks correlated with extended UVA/UVB exposure. VITAMIN A acts as a skin guardian that neutralizes and protects your skin from sun, smoke and pollution. When used in conjunction with your regular sunscreen, it protects you against 93% more of the sun s powerful and dangerous rays. VITAMIN B3 is a great addition to your regime if you suffer from dry skin, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis. By synthesizing vitamin B3, Cloud gives your skin the opportunity to recover and regenerate. SILYMARIN is a pigment corrector that helps remove those pesky age spots and other skin discolorations related to aging. Silymarin is one of the most powerful antioxidants when used in conjunction with centuriesold milk thistle. Silymarin actively reverses the effects of aging, giving you a balanced and glowing complexion. Get started with a little man-tlc by calling Dr. Lycka s office for an appointment at 780-425-1212. 3
Unwanted Body Hair leaving you feeling like a bear? Unwanted body hair is a fact of life for most men and women. Gone are the days of painful waxing regimes, expensive razors and ineffective and toxic creams it s time to say hello to Laser Hair Removal! HOW IT WORKS: By exposing hair follicles to a concentrated laser, they re destroyed, which means regrowth of those unsightly hairs is minimal, if at all. It also means that because targeted areas are so specific, it ensures that surrounding, hairless skin is not damaged. THE AREAS OF THE BODY DR. LYCKA TREATS INCLUDE: HOW DO I KNOW IF IT S RIGHT FOR ME? It s important to note that laser hair removal is most effective on a combination of light skin and dark hair. Though if you have a darker pigment to your skin, we may use a laser which emits less energy. Thanks to the ever-evolving advancements in laser hair removal, this treatment is becoming more and more effective for individuals of all skin and hair types. A LITTLE PAIN FOR A MAJOR GAIN The treatment is not usually painful, but you may request a topical anesthetic if you are especially sensitive. You will also be given special eyewear that will protect your eyes. A little discomfort is worth it if you get to say goodbye to ingrown hairs forever. Face Back Legs Forearm Underarm Bikini line WHAT IS THE RECOVERY TIME? As the skin in the treated area heals your skin will feel as if it is sunburned. Dr. Lycka recommends using a cool compress to help soothe the skin. You can go about your normal daily activities within a day. 4
PROCEDURE OF THE MONTH The Ultimate Brow Lift Q: What s the least invasive way to freshen my sagging skin in the eye area? Answer: The days of invasive treatments with lengthy recovery periods are thankfully a thing of the past. All too often, I see patients overwhelmed with all the options available for treating sagging skin in the eye area. Have no fear, the Ultimate Brow Lift is here! By combining the power of Ultherapy and Botox, you too can have a refreshed appearance leaving the people in your life wondering why you look so great and well rested. I am certainly an advocate of the idea that it s not about looking younger, rather it s about looking like the freshest, most vibrant version of you, today. The Ultimate Brow Lift certainly embodies that approach and it s an incredible way to make you look renewed and well rested, no matter what life throws at you. THE ULTIMATE BROW LIFT IS A TWO-PART PROCEDURE. PART 1: ULTHERAPY The first portion of the Ultimate Brow Lift consists of non-invasive Ultherapy which stimulates collagen production deep below the skin s surface. Collagen is one of the most prevalent proteins in our bodies, unfortunately with age, production decreases. By reactivating collagen production via ultrasound technology, your skin will develop a greater level of elasticity giving you a much fresher appearance. Some patients see results almost instantly, but it can take up to two months to see a marked difference in your skin. PART 2: NEUROMODULATOR INJECTION(S) The second portion includes injections of a neuromodulator (like Botox) to further soften wrinkles and fine lines as well as relax your facial muscles. Repeated actions like squinting, smiling and frowning eventually create wrinkles on the surface of the skin. By relaxing these muscles with neuromodulators, your skin is given an opportunity to rest and repair damage. WHY DO I NEED BOTH? If you re looking for a stronger solution to treat tired looking, sagging eyes the combination of Ultherapy and Botox provides a more comprehensive and noticeable result. We start with an Ultherapy treatment to jumpstart your system into creating more collagen. Botox further minimizes wrinkles by freezing the wrinkleinducing muscles which gives your skin a chance to relax and repair. 5
Super Summer Organization Tips with Stephanie: The beginning of summer before school is out and vacations begin is an ideal time to get your home organized so you can focus on having some fun in the sun, (slathered in SPF 30+ of course.) Or, you may be decluttering your home in preparation for putting it on the market. There s nothing worse than viewing a home that is stuffed to the rafters with junk; it s distracting and it deters potential buyers because it makes it impossible to picture their life there. A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING, & EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE The #1 way to organize your things and keep them in a neat and tidy fashion is to ensure everything has a home/container to live in. Alternatively, when everything is placed in labelled containers, it s less likely they ll wander to places they shouldn t be. Perhaps the best part of making sure every item in your house has a home, is that many of the items you ll need for this approach are already in your possession or are available relatively inexpensive at your local dollar store. NAIL POLISH Most women, (and some very stylish men) I know have a massive collection of nail varnishes. What to do to keep these bad boys organized? Glass or plastic cookie jars are the perfect nest for your nail polish, not only will it effectively display your confectionary of colors, it looks cute too. HAIR PRODUCTS The number of hair products we tend to have is jarring, and especially considering most are awkwardly tall or bizarre in shape means it s difficult to see what you have in stock. I love recycling old wine racks for placing all your products so you can see them in plain view. MAKE-UP BRUSHES AND APPLICATORS Your brushes and applicators shouldn t be left out because they can pick up a host of germs and dirt. Use your old sunglass cases for a compact and sanitary place to store your beauty essentials. BRACELETS AND BAUBLES You re probably not wearing all your jewelry because its packed into drawers and places the eye can t easily access. Layering a few cake trays is a shabby chic and effective way to display your baubles, especially watches and bracelets which are otherwise difficult to store. Dr. Lycka s daughter, Stephanie, is a certified stager who brings us tips on how to keep our homes beautiful. If you are selling your house,you should definitely consider using a home stager to make it stand out. You can visit Stephanie s website at unforgettablespaces.com. 6
June calls for a Skin Protection Win By Susan Krug, Medical Aesthetician and Phlebotomist In honor of the advent of summer and the success of the Red, Whites and Blues Gala, we joined forces with the Skin Cancer Foundation of Canada for some top tips to keep your skin protected from the damaging rays of the sun. 1. GET IT AND DON T FORGET IT: Particularly during the summer months, treat sunscreen as you would your cell phone or wallet; never leave home without it. You never know if you ll have an impromptu jaunt in the sun, and even 15 minutes of unprotected exposure can lead to massive skin damage. 2. WHEN FEELING THE BURN ISN T A GOOD THING: An SPF 15 blocks approximately 93% of UVB radiation, but an SPF 30 block more than 97% of harmful rays. That 4% may seem minimal, but it s often the difference between avoiding a sunburn or other harmful long-term skin damage. 3. CHANNEL YOUR INNER SHERLOCK: Nobody knows your body better than you do, it s important to keep on top of any changes to your moles. Keep watch for anything out of the ordinary, because when it comes to moles, you can never be too careful! 4. RUN FOR COVER: The strongest and most detrimental sun rays occur between 10am and 4pm. Looking to avoid sun damage? Run and hide and stay inside during these hours. 5. SUNSCREEN YOUR SMACKERS: It s easy to forget about ensuring your lips are protected. The skin on your lips is thinner and even more susceptible to sun burn, so pucker up with a lip balm jam packed with SPF. 7
SKIN TALK WITH Tina In keeping with the focus on creating fresher, more vibrant eyes, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to explore my arsenal of go-to products for patients interested in noninvasive ways of brightening their eye areas. Vivier products are top sellers for a reason, especially when it comes to eye creams. Thanks to the pharmaceutical grade ingredients, these products pack a punch. puffiness of your under-eyes and diminishing crow s feet and fine lines? This is the product for you. As with any product, an in-personal consultation is always the best way to find out what products are the best for your age, skin type and level of sensitivity. Their Dark Circle Eye Cream is enriched with Vitamin K which helps to reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and fatigue while helping reduce the appearance of crow's feet, fine lines and wrinkles. Your under-eye area is incredibly delicate and needs to be nourished accordingly, that s why the addition of shea butter and argon oil create a gentle but highly hydrating product. It s also fragrance free and hypoallergenic, which means even those with sensitive skin don t experience adverse reactions. Radiant Eye Contour Cream is jam-packed with powerful antioxidants, which help to limit the production of free radicals which means your skin will look vibrant and vital. Like all Vivier products, this cream contains pharmaceutical grade ingredients that firms and tones the skin around your eyes. Interested in looking less tired, decreasing the To learn more, book a consultation with me online or call 780.425.1212 today! Talking with Tina Tina is a very talented technician who has worked with Dr. Lycka for over 13 years, supporting clients in achieving the best skin possible. 8
Makeup Tips with Randi-Lynn Randi-Lynn has been working with Dr. Lycka for over two years now. She began her journey as a lovely receptionist, and has since become a Certified Makeup Artist. Randi-Lynn now serves as our resident cosmetologist, sharing her knowledge about all things makeup and skincare. Whoever coined the term, eyes are the window to the soul, was right. Your eyes are also a huge indicator of your age and overall health. Diet, skincare products and cosmetic procedures can only do so much, so I thought I d impart my best cosmetic wisdom to get your eyes sparkling and looking bright to a level you never thought possible. HIGHLIGHT YOUR TEAR DUCTS Conservatively apply light beige shadows with shimmer on inner corner of the eyes, it s ok if the shimmer travels under your eyes because this only adds to the brightening effect. My go-to shadow is from Jane Iredale s line and it s called Oyster. You can buy it from our clinic as an individual unit or as a part of the Daytime eyeshadow kit. CURL YOUR LASHES Talk about an instant eye lift! Curling your eyelashes before you put on your mascara, and after your first coat (I usually suggest at least two coats of mascara) will lift even the smallest lashes and keep them perfect all day. WATERLINE + NUDE LINER Lining your waterline (aka the area between your eyeball and bottom lashes) will keep you looking fresh and rested, despite the opposite likely occurring. Make sure you purchase a waterproof liner so you don t need to reapply mid-day. CONCEAL CAREFULLY What s worse than those wretched under-eye bags? Poorly matched concealer. The Jane Iredale active light concealer is easy to match and great for brightening the eye area and diminishing dark circles. That s Not All Be sure to visit Barry Lycka MD & Associates for a complimentary makeover, and check out my YouTube channel for Jane Iredale makeup tutorials! www.youtube.com/user/missmccalla1 Call 780.425.1212 or visit www.barrylyckamd.com for details. 9
The Life of a DERMATOLOGY NURSE By Kyla Lang, RN I ve been working as a nurse for half a decade, but my fascination with dermatology started while I was in university. When the opportunity to work in a dermatology clinic came up, I jumped at the chance. If you ve ever been to our clinic, you ll know that the nursing staff are an integral part of Dr. Barry Lycka and Associates. We make up the most significant portion of staff members (9 Registered Nurses and counting!), and we all share a passion for dermatology. MY TOP 5 SKIN SAVIOR TIPS: Every day is different, which is challenging and invigorating because we have such an incredible variety of both cosmetic and medical patients. The variation of patients who are currently receiving treatments for their assorted ailments, and those looking for a diagnosis in addition to treatment options keeps Dr. Lycka and the rest of our team on our toes, and I love that research is still an important part of my role as an RN. I also relish the opportunity to act as an advocate for overall skin health and skin cancer by educating our patients with helpful tips and tricks; it s a big part of everyone s role at the clinic. Taking great care of skin, your largest organ, is possible at any age. I ve compiled a list of my top tips for protecting your skin. 1. Don t smoke and avoid anyone smoking (second hand smoke is horrifically damaging to your skin) 2. Never, ever go in the sun in less than SPF 30 3. Clean and disinfect your make up and applicators every couple of weeks 4. Drink plenty of water your skin takes time to reflect that it s dehydrated so if your face is flaky and irritated, it s time to seriously up your H20 consumption 5. Eat yourself healthy! Ensuring you regularly consume natural foods, including salmon, cucumber, coconuts, raspberries and blueberries, is a sure ticket to stellar skin 10
SALAD STAPLES FOR STELLAR SKIN There are of course, countless treatments available to bring that youthful glow back to your skin. However, a myriad of treatments won t be nearly as effective if your skin isn t healthy to begin with. A strong skin foundation is built on a combination of enjoying nutrient rich foods and proper sun protection. Fresh salads are one of the joys of the summer and adding the following ingredients to your garden salad will certainly up the skin-enriching ante! Kale: All hail kale! Hipster favorite it may be, but it s worth the hype because it s high in antioxidants and Vitamin K, both of which keep your skin looking luminous and healthy. Pomegranate Seeds: Often touted as the ancient wrinkle fighter, these little gems are packed full of polyphenols that help your body to preserve and produce more collagen. Fennel: Do you suffer from psoriasis? If so, add some of this leafy green to your diet. Fennel is a natural antiinflammatory that will also help hydrate your skin. Salmon: This pretty pastel protein consists of all the good kinds of fat, which directly correlates to your skin s ability to retain moisture, helping it look supple and vital. Carrots: Peter Rabbit s favorite snack is high in beta-carotene which plays an important role in helping to protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun please note that eating tons of carrots does not mean you can skip the SPF! Raspberries: Not only will they add a savory twist to your salad, but these hot pink power bombs help repair and refresh damaged and dry skin. 11
QUOTE OF the Month The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but building the new. Socrates The best compliment YOU can give ME is a REFERRAL Contact Us Dr. Barry Lycka & Associates 780, First Edmonton Place 10665 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S9 780.425.1212 info@barrylyckamd.com www.barrylyckamd.com Thanks for taking the time to read our publication! We hope you find it interesting, amusing and informative! We welcome your comments and feedback. If you know of anyone who would benefit from my services, please have them call 780.425.1212 to book an appointment today! Thank you. facebook.com/yourcosmeticdoctor @drbarrylycka @drbarrylycka ca.linkedin.com/in/barrylycka/ Dr. Lycka is a proud member of the Doctors for the Practice of Safe & Ethical Aesthetic Medicine. Look for this symbol when considering any cosmetic procedure!