Winter 2012-13

Winter Newsletter 2012-13
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The Importance of Maintenance
Nature vs. Nurture
Dr. Frances Jang, MD, FRCPC
THANK YOU FOR VOTING SKINWORKS
ust as routine exercise is
critical to the body’s
health especially as you
age, regular maintenance
with Botox, fillers, lasers and
science-based skincare is
important for achieving longterm benefits for ultimate
skin health and vigor.
These clinical observations are highlighted
in a study published in the Archives of Facial
Plastic Surgery (2006), which evaluated the
benefits of regular Botox treatments on etched
facial lines in identical twin sisters. In
summary, only one of the twins received
regular Botox treatments in the forehead,
eyebrow region, and crow’s feet
(approximately 2-3 times each year over 13
years). The other twin received Botox only
twice during that same period of time.
As you can see from the photos below, this
study confirms the long-term benefits of
maintenance Botox treatments. Forehead,
glabellar lines and crow’s feet were less
evident in the regularly treated twin, but were
clearly visible in the minimally treated twin.
Note that the untreated areas in the lower
face of both twins show comparable aging,
allowing us to conclude that it is the Botox
alone that makes the regularly treated twin
look significantly younger.
A survey published in the
2012 Face Aesthetics Report
FOR 4 CONSECUTIVE YEARS!
showed that on average, there is
an 8-year gap in how women think they look
on the outside compared to how they feel on
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the inside. Botox patients report looking an
average of 5-7 years younger and feeling more
confident after treatment.
Furthermore, my experience is that
virtually every patient wants to convey a
refreshed, healthy and importantly, natural
appearance no matter their age, occupation,
or lifestyle. This is impossible to achieve with a
single injection of Botox or by filling one
particular line in the face with a dermal filler.
Pre (Age 40)
Post (Age 47)
Rather it is the judicious combined use of
multiple modalities over the course of time
that results in long-lasting rejuvenation.
With well over a decade of practice in
cosmetic dermatology, I have had the privilege
of treating a range of patients in exactly this
Post (Age 67)
Pre (Age 60)
manner, with combination therapies including:
Botox, fillers, lasers and adjunctive skincare find a cosmetic medical practitioner with the
(see images right). Several years later, these “best fit” for you, since it is becoming clear
Skinworks patients look better today than on through scientific studies that multi-modality
their initial visit — one of the reasons for treatments will need to be maintained for
Skinworks’ loyal following.
optimal results. While I recognize that price is
“Combination maintenance treatments an important factor for many, it is only one
are preventative in nature, delaying and aspect of many to consider – safety,
experience, technical skills, full-spectrum
perhaps obviating the need for
services, continuous medical education in a
traditional plastic surgery.”
rapidly-advancing specialty, artistry and
“Consistent use of Botox over time will
With the growing acceptance of in-office
patient/physician rapport are all critical
help to prevent the establishment of
procedures as the mainstream, we are seeing
elements. I often equate tools like Botox and
wrinkles — in other words, Botox is
the appearance of “medical” spas on virtually
fillers to paints on a palette; the final painting
preventative for wrinkles!”
every corner. It is more important than ever to
is a result of the artist’s skill and vision. At
Treatment Period Over 13 Years
Skinworks we strive to lead in all these areas,
and have been voted as the “Best Place for
Cosmetic Surgery” for 4 years in a row.
The future of medical aesthetic treatments
is moving promptly beyond the single
modality, one-treatment “solution”, towards
restoring balanced and healthful faces
emanating vitality through combination
treatments. At Skinworks, I look forward to
partnering with you to achieve lifelong
ULTIMATE SKIN HEALTH.
Minimally treated
Regularly treated
Minimally treated
Regularly treated
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NEWS & NOTABLES
OCTOBER 2012
 Dr. Carr and Dr. Jang travelled to Kampala, Uganda for the USTOP Plastics
Program. As part of a team comprised of 3 plastic surgeons, a
dermatologist, a senior plastic surgery resident, 2 occupational therapists,
and a photographer, they spent 2 weeks working
at Mulago Hospital where they completed nearly
100 cases while helping to train local surgeons.
 Shaw TV’s The Rush (formerly Urban Rush) invited
Dr. Jang back to the now nationally broadcasted
show. She demonstrated a live Botox injection and
showed us why she is one of Canada’s top Botox
injectors! Click here to watch the segment!
DECEMBER 2012
“Beauty Talk Blog” as their international
cosmetic dermatologist. Read about “What’s
New in Cosmetic Dermatology” here!
 Look out for Dr. Carr on the slopes of Whistler! For the last
decade he has volunteered with the Whistler Ski Patrol as the
“Doctor on Call”. He will be wearing his red medic jacket and
attending to “life and limb-threatening injuries”!
 Skinworks and Dr. Jang’s were featured in CRAVE Vancouver, the ultimate
women’s quality-of-lifestyle guide devoted to the best local
businesses owned by women. This directory of top local
clinics, spas, fitness studios, boutiques (and more) introduces
readers to the inspired and dedicated women behind these
exceptional enterprises. Read about it here!
 The Valeant Advisory Board invited Dr. Jang back to Montreal as the only
female cosmetic physician among 12 doctors.
 Dr. Jang participated in a hands-on Sculptra workshop with Dr. Fitzgerald,
master Sculptra trainer, along with Dr. Trevidic, a plastic surgeon from
France. She found it inspirational to spend a day with an
expert anatomist and surgeon, as it was instructional for
enhancing outcomes with Botox and volumizing fillers.
NOVEMBER 2012
 Dr. Jang was invited to attend a ZO Skin Health
course in Beverly Hills where she spent the
weekend with Dr. Zein Obagi, skincare visionary.
She is very excited to introduce ZO Skin Health to
Skinworks — its purpose, unlike many other
cosmetic creams, is to promote “Ultimate Skin
Health”. The meeting focused on utilizing recent
advances in skincare science, and included
participants from Dubai, Philippines and Europe.
 Dr. Jang was featured on SkinMedica’s
 In the spirit of giving, this Christmas the staff at Skinworks raised $640
towards The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society!
 Look for Skinworks’ ad in the Vancouver Recital Society’s 2012
-13 program. Skinworks has been a visionary supporter of the
VRS for over a decade and is looking forward to this season’s
“Music With Heart”.
 Best Health magazine interviewed Dr. Jang on her regimen for
keeping vibrant & energetic while running a busy practice. She
also answers FAQs in regards to injectable dermal fillers and
their rapidly growing popularity in North America.
ZO rep Airza Alladina, Dr. Jang
& Dr. Obagi in Vegas
 Zoomer magazine featured Dr. Jang highlighting
the most popular treatments among Baby Boomers.
 The Rush featured Dr. Jang in another segment
JANUARY 2013
 Dr. Jang and Dr. Carr were invited to attend the
annual Allergan Academy, held at the Montage
Resort in Laguna Beach, where they both sat on
separate advisory boards. Dr. Jang was also on
the podium speaking about injectables to a group
of 85 cosmetic physicians from across Canada.
on what’s new and emerging in cosmetic
dermatology. Topics included common skin
conditions and the combination/maintenance
therapies used to treat and prevent them. If you
missed it, you can watch here!
 Dr. Carr, Head of the UBC Division of Plastic Surgery, hosted Dr. Gurtner,
Professor and Associate Chairman of Surgery at
Stanford University, at the UBC Grand Rounds. Dr.
Gurtner spoke on the topics of “Technology, Innovation
and the Future of Plastic Surgery” and “Stem Cells in
Wound Healing: From Promise to Reality”.
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