Preventative measures can be a key to aging gracefully

Dana Sands is an RMT at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel and a client of Pure Light Laser.

She has prepped for and competed in six local, provincial and national bodybuilding championship shows over the last four years. Her last show was the CBBF national event in Nova Scotia in July, 2015. She placed second; and now has qualified for three more CBBF events and amateur international shows. These events are judged on the overall package: beauty, skincare, and of course muscle tone – including posing and conditioning.

We interviewed her to ask her a few questions about beauty and keeping in shape.

Question: Why did you choose Pure Light Laser Skin + Body Clinic to do your treatments?

Dana: I work with women who are well informed about the skincare industry. Rita at Pure Light Laser was highly recommend by several women I work with. I saw their skin and listened to their experience and was confident that Rita was the person to see, and I looked forward to starting a plan of care with Rita. I met with her and she was professional and made her recommendations based on what my ultimate realistic goal was. She was respectful of my expectations and budget. I’m very happy with the results so far.

Question: What are your favourite treatments at Pure Light Laser?

Dana: My favourite is microdermabrasion, but I also like the result of the 1540 Fractional Laser. It is highly effective and my skin goals are met faster via 1540 Fractional. Ultimately, I would get microdermabrasion with a chemical peel in between Factional service. I actually just had a 1540 Fractional last week. I forgot how great this service is!

Question: What benefit you get from the mini 1540 Fractional?

Dana: I have icepick scaring on my face, especially in my cheek area, and I wanted it reduced in visibility. Ideally, gone. I have had this service down at another clinic in Yaletown (they over-charged for a fractional there). Since I found Rita, I have been doing 1540 Fractional with great results. It regenerates new skin and reduces any premature wrinkles and signs of aging. My ultimate goal is flawless skin, which 1540 truly helps with.

Question: How was your healing from the 1540 Fractional?

Dana: Minimal down time. Immediately after, my skin was red and I felt swollen and a bit hot. It was easily soothed with ice packs. Over the next five days I was cautious to not over-heat my skin and expose it to direct sun or tanning. It did at times feel a bit itchy when it was healing. It is so worth all the above though, 110%.

Question: As someone young and healthy, what drives you to do maintenance treatments at Pure Light Laser?

Dana: It’s about preventing aging. It will happen! I know that, so I want to start while I am still younger so I will feel more comfortable with the signs of aging. I didn’t take care of my skin in the past, but I have made changes in my priorities. Health, including skincare (which is the largest organ in the body), is my number one priority.

Question: What is the best advice you can give someone wanting to start getting back into shape?

Dana: Be patient and just work hard…it is a process that evolves into a lifestyle. No magic, no rocket science. Appreciate your own individual needs and such. Generic plans, are generic. Love yourself and “just do it”.

This article was written by Pure Light Laser