Proudly supporting Project HANDS

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

Physician Skincare Centre and Pender Medi Spa are proud supporters of Project HANDS – a Canadian, non-profit organization currently working among the indigenous Maya in rural regions of Guatemala. The goal of Project HANDS is to improve the quality of rural Mayan life by providing healthcare, education, and family support to those living in impoverished conditions.

Because the Maya have little access to medical care, Project HANDS sends medical teams to run outreach clinics, and surgical teams to perform elective surgery in such areas as gynecology, general, and reconstructive surgery.

In addition to medical projects, Project HANDS has also started an education sponsorship program to assist Mayan girls and women who wish to continue their education. They also provide support to families in need by providing housing materials and food as necessary.

We encourage you to learn more about Project HANDS and incredible work they do by visiting their website at www.projecthands.org.

Pender Medi Spa at Nowruz celebration in North Vancouver

Posted on March 19, 2012 by admin

On Sunday March 11th, 2012 Pender Medi Spa participated in North Vancouver’s Nowruz celebration for the Persian New Year at Mickey McDougall gym – and what a celebration it was! Live music, performances, face painting, delicious traditional food, and lots of treats. Yum! Nowruz is one of the oldest spring festivals, having been celebrated for over 3000 years, and we were very happy to be part of it.

Pender Medi Spa at Nowruz celebration in North Vancouver

Along with a number of other local businesses, we had a table set up with staff members Jenny and Sarah on hand to greet the masses. We thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people, and educating everyone on all the services we have to offer at Pender Medi Spa. We are looking forward to celebrating again next year!

Happy Nowruz!

Recap: A Walk To Remember

Posted on August 9, 2011 by admin

This past Sunday, Pender Medi Spa staff participated in the first annual Walk to
Remember for melanoma awareness. Sunny and breezy, it was a perfect day for the 5km
walk along the West Vancouver seawall. The event was organized by the Save Your
Skin foundation which promotes awareness and education of skin cancer, and provides
support for those affected by this condition.

Participants in the walk were treated to t-shirts, drinks, snacks, and a cool bracelet that
changes colour when exposed to UV light – an excellent reminder to apply sunscreen!
Our staff could be found at the registration tent, sporting Pender Medi Spaq
shirts while handing out sunscreen samples, and providing information on proper sun
protection. We also donated a raffle gift consisting of Jan Marini Sunless Tanner,
SwissTEC Global Protect SPF 30, and a complimentary microdermabrasion treatment.

The event was a lot of fun and we look forward to participating again next year. Check
out our Facebook page for more photos: www.facebook.com/physicianskincarecentre

For more information on the Save Your Skin foundation, please visit their website at:
www.saveyourskin.ca

Face to Face (2)

Posted on December 4, 2010 by admin

Dr. Ralph Bieg

Face to Face – Dr. Ralph Bieg

Q

Botox: What is it and is it safe?

A

Botox is an organic compound that nobody is allergic to. Botox has been used medically in Canada for almost 30 years and undergone over 4000 published studies. In the hands of an experienced injector, adverse affects are rare.

Q

When the Botox wears off will I look worse?

A

Certainly not. While the Botox is effective you will learn to use other muscles that “break the habit” of a negative frown or squint. Once the habit has been broken and facial muscles have been “retrained”, you may even requite less botox to maintain a youthful look year after year.

Free Consultations are available
with a Cosmetic Technician
at 604-929-3299

Face to Face (1)

Posted on November 17, 2010 by admin

Dr. Ralph Bieg

Face to Face – Dr. Ralph Bieg

Q

Botox: Is Botox safe?

A

Botox has been used medically in Canada for almost 30 years and studied in over 4000 published studies. Botox is an organic compound that nobody is allergic to. In the hands of an experienced injector, adverse affects are rare.

Q

When the Botox wears off will I look even worse?

A

Q

How often will I have to get injections to maintain the effects?

A

Initially you may require treatments every 3 to 4 months to have Botox be most effective. However, as the muscles relax you will require less Botox at less frequent intervals

Q

Why is there such variability in cost?

A

At the present time there is only one approved Cosmetic Botox available in Canada. Reputable physicians will only use this product and not imported competitor clones. The cost of Genuine Botox Cosmetic supplies is a significant part of the treatment price.

Q

Will Botox make me look “plastic”?

A

There is a “Science and Art” to the use of Botox to avoid stone face or plastic looking results. The Art can only be perfected with experience. Experienced and ethical physicians will use the minimum of injections to soften your lines to give you a refreshed and relaxed appearance, and not inject excessively to inflate your face, or your budget!

Free Consultations are available
with a Cosmetic Technician
at 604-929-3299