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Cosmetic Surgery

Part II: Non-Surgical Procedures

By Kelly Quance My husband hasn't had a bad day since 2002," says Ellen*, explaining that since his heart transplant eight years ago, Dave* has wholeheartedly embraced his second chance at life. "And in many ways, I felt the same way. Our lives were perfect. But whenever I looked in the mirror, I was disappointed with what I saw." "During my critical illness, I watched Ellen age," remembers Dave. "It was very hard on her, and I could see it on her face. I didn't mind at all, but I knew how much it bothered her." All that changed for Ellen this year when she made the decision to undergo laser treatments in an effort to reverse the signs of aging. Non-surgical cosmetic procedures are treatments such as Botox®, dermal fillers,

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Fillers & Botox | Thermage Tightening | Acne & Acne Scars | Laser Hair Removal Varicose & Spider Veins | Silkpeel | Sun Damage | Rosacea DR. PENNY CUMBERLAND | DR. SASHA CHADDAH 219 OXFORD ST. W. #301, LONDON www.cumberlandlaserclinic.com 519-432-7546 laser treatments, and various facial peels designed to achieve a younger, fresher look. The procedures soften, smooth, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. They increase volume to parts of the face and decrease the impact of aging, hormonal changes, and sun exposure, such as brown spots, bags under the eyes, and sagging jaws. During a consultation with Dr. Brian Evans, a local plastic surgeon, they learned that Ellen didn't require a face-lift to achieve the desired results. There were other less-invasive, less-expensive, non-surgical options that could be performed. Ellen chose the Cumberland Laser Clinic and is overjoyed, just three weeks after her first laser treatment. "I feel like I'm floating," she says, adding that she still can't believe the changes to her face without surgery. While the media is often criticized for portraying unrealistic and unhealthy expectations of female beauty, Dr. Penny Cumberland stresses that almost all of her clients are seeking a natural look. "Most women are not interested in looking like someone they never were," says Dr. Cumberland. "They want to look like themselves, only less tired. Most people like their own face. And as long as they're healthy, they feel young. They want to look the way they feel." Helping clients make informed decisions about treatments that will meet their needs and work with their lifestyles and budgets is rewarding for Dr. Cumberland. "It's extremely creative work," she says. "We have many tools and there's a lot of technology involved. Lasers are always improving and we try to stay on the leading edge." Genetics play a huge role in how a face ages, says Dr. Cumberland, explaining that 12 | CITYWOMAN ISSUE ELEVEN: JULY/AUGUST 2010 www.citywoman.ca

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