Summer 2012

Summer Newsletter 2012
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Avoiding the TV
Housewife Look
Dr. Frances Jang, MD, FRCPC
Sculptra —the art
of subtle facial
rejuvenation
Often
patients
mention to me that
they want to avoid
the overfilled look
that can sometimes
be associated with “TV Housewives”. This look is
usually caused by the overuse
of Botox and dermal fillers on
the front of the face. Fortunately for our patients, we
have brought to Skinworks the
latest medical breakthrough
to avoid this look—Sculptra.
I am very excited to be
offering Sculptra to my patients at Skinworks. With the
introduction of Sculptra, more
than ever before, I am able to
combine Botox, conventional
dermal fillers, such as Restylane and Juvederm,
and now Sculptra, in a synergistic manner to create a more youthful, yet truly balanced and refreshed appearance.
Because achieving ideal results with Sculptra
requires a high level of skill and artistry, I have
undergone training in the use of Sculptra by internationally-renowned Sculptra experts from
both LA and Europe. They have been very generous in sharing their
techniques based on
years of experience
using Sculptra.
patients in over 30 countries and has been approved in Canada for cosmetic medicine since
2006. Sculptra is the newest facial injectable
consisting of PLLA, or poly-L-lactic-acid, a natural biostimulant that promotes skin thickening
by producing new collagen. In contrast to hyalauronic acid fillers, Sculptra works by improving
the skin’s structural support, and when injected
in the appropriate areas, Sculptra can help slim
the appearance of the face and minimize that
squared-off lower jaw area, which is common in
the aging face. This creates a prettier, more
feminine appearance and avoids the overfilled,
puffy-cheeked look so often seen and disliked
Skinworks has been voted “Best Place for Cosmetic
Surgery” 3 years in a row in the Georgia Straight!
Who can benefit from Sculptra treatments?
Almost all types of faces can benefit from
Sculptra, from the thin-faced 30-somethings, to
the 50+ year-old face; the key is to know where
to inject to maximize benefits. It can help to enhance poor bone structure in a more youthful
face, while restoring both volume loss and creating architectural beauty in
an aging face. Sculptra is
Sculptra Treatment Areas
done in a series of treatments (1-4+ treatments)
spaced 6-8 weeks apart;
the greater the volume
loss, the older or thinner
the patient, the more
treatments will be required.
However, once
satisfactory results are
achieved, they may last up
to 2 years until touch-ups
are required. Sculptra can
by the general public. It can also help to fill in be used successfully with Restylane, Juvederm,
hollowed cheeks, improve fine lining in the and Botox.
cheek area, strengthen the line of the jaw, and
I am mindful that creating beauty is not just
restore an attractive, oval silhouette to the face. the use of the latest technology, but rather the
Sculptra
A secondary benefit of Sculptra treatment is artful combination of treatments.
a radiantly-toned skin overlying areas where advances nonsurgical rejuvenation to the next
Sculptra has been utilized. The results are sub- level, and that is why I am so excited! It is a treattle, yet remarkable, and never appear ment that complements other well-established
anti-aging regimens. I hope you will want to
“overdone”.
explore
this
newest
approach to facial
rejuvenation.
What is Sculptra
and how does it
work?
Sculptra has been
used since 1999 in
more than 150,000
2 vials of Sculptra + skincare
Sculptra patient at 40 months
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Call Skinworks.
Avoid the “TV
Housewife”
look!
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NEWS AND NOTABLES
September 2011
 Thank you for voting Skinworks the “Best Place for Cosmetic
Surgery” for 3 consecutive years in the annual Georgia
Straight’s Best of Vancouver!
May 2012
Elevate magazine published an article by
Dr. Jang on the evolution of skincare molecules that protect
from sun damage and reverse and prevent signs of aging. She
also discussed the importance of having a complete skincare
regime including exfoliation and cleansers. Read at: elevatemagazine.com
February 2012
 ShawTV’s Urban Rush invited Dr.
Urban Rush featuring Dr. Jang
Jang to host a segment on February 1.
She discussed the benefits of using
combination therapy as a preventative measure and a new way of evolving the aging face. skinworks.ca/
about/videos
Scan this QR code to learn
about all the cosmetic
treatments available at
Skinworks.
March 2012
 Dr. Jang was featured in the Elevate magazine article
“Has She or Hasn’t She?” She gave her opinion on
whether 42-year-old rock star and mother of two,
Gwen Stefani, has had any youth-preserving help.
Check it out in the March/April issue:
elevatemagazine.com
April 2012
 Dr. Jang attended the Pacific Dermatologic Association’s Cosmetic
Update (CU) from April 26-29 at the new Trump Hotel in Toronto. CU is
by invitation only and geared towards the top physicians from around
the country who have surpassed others in the field in areas such as techniques, technologies and patient care. Dr. Jang was only 1 of 3 women
invited to this prestigious annual meeting where international speakers
demonstrated unique and novel techniques and treatments.
 ShawTV’s Urban Rush welcomed Dr. Jang
back to the show again on April 18. She
talked about “lifestyle” skin conditions like
acne rosacea, which affect a large group of
patients that she sees regularly. Newly available treatments include antioxidants and
antiprostaglandins. Watch at: skinworks.ca/
about/videos
 Dr. Jang was invited as a luminary for Merz
introducing Xeomin, a Botox alternative, which
was officially approved in Canada in April 2012.
 Dr. Carr and Dr. Jang hosted Dr. Monty Eaves, a past president of the American Society of Esthetic Plastic Surgery while he and Brazilian plastic surgeon wife were in Vancouver attending ASEPS. As Head of
the Division of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Carr invited Dr. Eaves to spend a day
with his UBC Plastic Surgery residents. Dr. Eaves published the first textbook on endoscopic surgery while he was still a plastic surgery resident—
an incredible accomplishment!
 Skinworks maintains platinum level status with Allergan for
both Juvederm and Botox! Congratulations to Skinworks for
staying on top !
 Dr. Carr was the examiner for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC) in Ottawa during the week of May 14. These are the qualifying exams for plastic surgery residents completing their training across Canada.
 Congratulations to Dr.
Jang, who is now part of the Sculptra advisory
board! Dr. Vlegaar, world-renowned for pioneering work and research in Sculptra, visited
Skinworks and held a workshop with Dr. Jang. Dr. Jang also trained with
Rebecca Fitzgerald, MD, Dermatology in LA.
June 2012
 Mark Forsythe of CBC Radio’s BC Almanac spoke to Dr. Jang
 Skinworks made a gift donation in support of the 16th
about the benefit of using sunscreens. Dr. Jang also emphasized
the importance of sun-avoidance behaviour and sun protective
clothing, now widely available. And of course, she always enjoys
taking live questions from the phone audience.
Annual Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Ball, which raised
over $900,000 this year. Way to go CCS!
 The Chronicle of Skin & Allergy will be featuring an article by Dr. Jang in
Urban Rush featuring Dr. Jang
Back in Skinworks
due to popular demand!
their next issue. She was asked to comment on the latest advances in her
field, including stem cell treatments and Sculptra. Read at: chronicle.ca
 Skinworks is featured in the June—August issue of Dunbar
Life Magazine. Check out the article here: dunbarlife.com/p/
magazine
 Look out for Dr. Jang’s article in the July/August
issue of the Chronicle of Cosmetic Medicine and
Surgery! She spoke with John Evans regarding the use of Selphyl, a Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)/stem cell. As you may or
may not know, Dr. Jang has been using PRP in her practice for
several years now, and she is pleased with its improvement in
skin texture and fine lines, particularly for under the eyes,
décolleté and the neck: chronicle.tk
 Watch for Dr. Jang in the Fall issue of Zoomer magazine! She talks with
Athena Mackenzie about brown spots on the face, available treatments
and how to avoid getting them: zoomermag.com
 Coming soon—Dr. Jang will be appearing in the September issue of Elle
magazine talking about Fraxel lasers! ellecanada.com
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