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Skin Conditions

Kelowna, BC

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SKIN CONDITIONS

Dr. Chetty and our expert Kelowna skincare team specialize in the cosmetic treatment of many skin conditions on the face and body. It all starts with thorough assessment and diagnostics which lead to natural looking healthy skin. We prioritize patients’ overall health and wellness with expert experience, evidence based medicine, advanced cosmetic treatments and cutting edge technologies.

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Fine Lines & Wrinkles

Fine lines and wrinkles are one of the earliest signs of aging. Sun exposure and other environmental factors can speed up their development. Injectables and complexion skincare treatments can soften and reduce wrinkles on all areas of the face, including the eyes, nose, forehead, jawline, and lips.

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Volume Loss

Collagen and elastin are important skin proteins that give skin it structure and elasticity. As the skin ages, collagen and elastin production gradually decreases, bone and fat density decreases, leading to volume loss and the development of hollowed cheeks, temples, and under-eyes. These treatments boost collagen, replace lost volume and help lift the skin using natural-based substances to refresh your youthful appearance.

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Saggy Skin

Sagging skin is primarily caused by the natural loss of collagen and elastin as we age. These proteins give the skin elasticity, keeping it plump, firm, and smooth. Anti-aging cosmetic treatments can lift and tighten saggy skin on the mid-face and jawline as well as the body to rejuvenate a naturally youthful look.

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Tired Eyes

Eye wrinkles, under-eye hollows, peri-ocular volume loss and droopy eyelids can all contribute to an aged or tired appearance. By restoring volume, smoothing wrinkled skin and lifting sagging tissues around the eyes, patients can enjoy a brighter and more refreshed look.

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Thin Lips

Some people are naturally born with thin lips while others may notice thinning lips as they age. Lip Injections can plump the lips while skin tightening treatments create a subtle lift to re-volumize the upper and lower lips and smooth the surrounding skin.

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Lip Lines

Lip lines refer to lipstick lines or smoker’s lines on the upper and lower lips, or perioral wrinkles around the mouth. These fine lines are a natural part of skin aging but frequent puckering of the lips is also a contributor. Lip wrinkles can often be smoothed in combination with lip augmentation.

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Nasolabial Folds

Nasolabial folds are the deep grooves that extend from the corners of the nose down to the mouth. They are also known as laugh lines or smile lines and are mainly caused by age-related volume loss and sliding of skin and fat. Non-surgical cosmetic treatments can soften these deep wrinkles and tighten the skin to create a subtle lift.

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Marionette Lines

Marionette lines are vertical lines that extend from the corners of the mouth down to the chin. These fine lines are a sign of aging caused by loss of volume and skin elasticity, and their appearance is often bothersome because they create the appearance of a downturned smile.

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Jowls

The term “jowls” refers to sagging skin along the jawline. Jowling gives the face a heavy appearance and makes us look older. We offer several minimally invasive or non-invasive jowl treatments that can lift and tighten sagging skin to redefine the contours of the lower face.

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Double Chin

Although a double chin is sometimes caused by weight gain, it is often a genetic condition that affects people who are not overweight. It can also be caused by a retruded chin and jawline. Injectables and laser treatments can be used to eliminate stubborn fat below the chin and contour the jawline and chin to reduce the appearance of a double chin.

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Neck Lines

Neck lines and vertical neck bands are an age-related condition that develops as the platysmal muscles contract and the overlying skin loses collagen and elasticity. These prominent neck demarcations can be improved by relaxing neck bands, stimulating collagen, and tightening the skin to restore a smooth, youthful-looking neck.

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Teeth Grinding & Clenching

Teeth grinding and clenching can lead to TMJ disorder or significant jaw pain and headaches. Botox temporarily relaxes the overactive masseter muscles to relieve tension and prevent jaw clenching.

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Skin Tone & Texture

Dull skin and rough skin texture are common skin conditions caused by many factors, including sun damage, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, scars, and more. Medical facials and skincare treatments are always customized to treat the direct cause of your irregular skin tone and texture, rejuvenating healthy skin with a youthful complexion.

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Sun Spots & Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is characterized by dark spots or patches of skin. Sun spots are a common form of hyperpigmentation since excess sun exposure damages the skin and causes the overproduction of melanin (pigment in the skin). The following treatments can be used on the face and body to restore evenly toned, unblemished skin.

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Redness & Spider Veins

Redness and spider veins are often caused by underlying skin conditions like rosacea, sun damage, eczema, psoriasis, acne, or heat rash. If skin redness and visible veins become chronic symptoms, laser treatments and light therapy can restore brighter, healthier, unblemished skin.

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Unwanted Hair

Unwanted hair on the face or “peach fuzz” most commonly develops on the cheeks, chin, and upper lip. Laser treatments can permanently remove unwanted hair, saving you time and money from regular shaving, waxing, and tweezing.

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Hair Loss

Hair loss and hair thinning can affect men and women as the result of medical conditions, genetics, or aging. Hair loss can be treated by repairing the hair follicles and improving scalp health to encourage new growth of fuller, thicker and shinier hair.

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Body

Skin laxity

Skin laxity or loose skin develops as a result of age-related volume loss, sun damage, significant weight loss, or pregnancy. Depending on the specific cause of your skin laxity, elastin and collagen-stimulating treatments or skin tightening can be used to tighten and firm the skin, redefining your body contours.

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Body Contour

Body Contour

Body contouring treatments target excess fat and loose skin on various areas of the body, including the stomach, thighs, back, and upper arms. We also offer treatments for non-surgical buttock augmentation to improve the size, shape and contour of buttocks, treat hip dips enhancing your figure.

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Cellulite

Cellulite is characterized by dimpled skin and an “orange peel” texture on the buttocks and thighs. It is caused by thinning of the skin, tightened connective tissue bands, herniated fat cells and genetics. Along with Subcision, these cellulite reduction treatments can restore smooth skin and help many people feel more confident in their appearance.

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Wrinkly Hands

The delicate, thin skin on the hands is especially susceptible to aging and sun exposure, two factors that contribute to wrinkling. The appearance of wrinkles and prominent tendons and veins can be improved by smoothing the skin and restoring volume by replenishing hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin.

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Excessive Sweating

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition that causes excessive sweating under the arms and on the hands and feet. Visible sweat and resulting body odor can cause embarrassment, which is why we are pleased to offer Botox for hyperhidrosis. Botox blocks nerve signals to overactive sweat glands, targeting the condition at its source.

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Stretch Marks

Many people are affected by stretch marks. These scar-like marks are caused when the skin is stretched and strained, often after significant weight gain or pregnancy. Cosmetic treatments can rejuvenate healthy skin to “cover-up” stretch marks on the stomach, thighs, breasts, arms or buttocks, making them less noticeable and leaving you feeling more confident.

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Spider Veins

Spider veins or telangiectasia are caused by damaged blood vessels just below the surface of the skin. When the blood vessels are damaged or the veins are blocked, blood pools in the veins, causing them to be visible. Spider veins most commonly develop on the legs and can be effectively treated with spider vein laser treatments.

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ACNE

Acne is a common skin condition that can be difficult and challenging to treat. Hormonal changes, stress, sugar and certain foods are possible underlying factors but it is directly caused by excess oil production and a buildup of dead skin cells that mix together and clog the pores. Acne treatment will be tailored to each patient’s specific needs and the type of acne they have.

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Crepey Skin

Crepey Skin

Thin, wrinkled skin with a loss of elasticity is sometimes referred to as crepey skin. It develops as a result of natural aging and sun exposure. The chest, hands, and under-eye areas are most commonly affected since the skin in these areas is naturally thinner. Crepey skin treatments will leave your skin feeling smoother, tighter and healthier.

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Enlarged Pores

Enlarged pores can give the skin an uneven texture and make people more at risk for acne breakouts. Various pore treatments are available to shrink the pores and tighten the skin, improving the skin’s overall texture and appearance.

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Oily Skin

The skin naturally produces sebum oil, which acts as a skin barrier and hydrates the skin. Excess oil production causes oil to build up on the surface of the skin, which increases the risk of acne development and follicular gland dysregulation. Exfoliation and skin resurfacing treatments can combat oily skin and improve overall skin health.

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Dry Skin

Dry, flaky skin has a rough texture and can cause irritation and discomfort if the skin cracks. Various treatments can target the different causes, including dehydration, underlying skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, and natural aging. By rehydrating the skin, patients can enjoy smoother skin with a more radiant complexion.

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Rosacea

Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that causes physical and emotional discomfort. Symptoms like skin redness, small pimples, visible blood vessels, enlarged nose (rhinophyma), red eyes, dryness, and itchiness come and go but they may worsen over time, in some cases. We offer several advanced rosacea treatments to provide long-term relief and restore clearer, smoother skin leaving you feeling confident in your skin.

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Scars

We specialize in many types of scar treatments, including acne scars, surgical scars, and scars resulting from injury, etc. Laser skin resurfacing, skin tightening, and collagen-stimulating treatments break down scar tissue and cover up superficial scars to restore smooth skin on the face and body.

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Thin Eyelashes

Some people are naturally born with thin eyelashes, but they can also be caused by aging, alopecia, or other underlying conditions. Latisse is a prescription medication that can be used at home to encourage the growth of longer, fuller eyelashes to youthfully accentuate your eyes.

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Contact Information

Monday - Wednesday: 9AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 9AM - 6:00PM
Friday: 9AM - 3:00PM
By Appointment

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DR. PRAVEN CHETTY MD, DPD, DAAAM

MEDICAL DIRECTOR & FOUNDER

Dr. Praven Chetty is a multi-award winning aesthetic physician specializing in natural looking, long lasting results. Dr. Praven Chetty combines his vast knowledge of anatomy and ageing with evidenced based cutting-edge techniques for truly customized outcomes.

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