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How To: Hold the Aging Process at Bay

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Aging? Wrinkles? With age comes wisdom, unfortunately, so do wrinkles. We all dread it, the process that reminds us that the fountain of youth exists in a fictional world while we’re stuck in reality. That’s right, aging. Let’s go over some common aging concerns and solutions. What causes aging? As we grow older, cells renew themselves much more slowly. What does this mean? Skin becomes thin and loose, allowing the three Ds of aging to take effect: deterioration, descent, and deflation. Deterioration: fine lines, texture changes, wrinkles Descent: droopiness, sagging skin Deflation: loss of fullness or volume When will this happen to me? The aging process affects all individuals differently. Additional factors besides age, such as smoking or sun exposure, make predicting exact results impossible. General changes occur in each decade of aging. 30s: Smile lines will begin to appear; you may notice crow’s feet and fine lines in the … Continued

How to Pick the Perfect Lipstick Colour for Your Skin Tone

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We all wish we had Angelina Jolie or Scarlett Johansson’s lips. Wishful thinking? Wrong! Finding the right shade of lipstick has a lot to do with getting the beautiful lips you’ve always wanted. Here are some tips to find the perfect lipstick colour for your skin tone. Fair skin. It’s tough to go bold with a fair skin tone, but nude and peachy colours will look great on you and brighten up your skin. Olive skin. Lucky you. Almost anything goes with olive skin so feel free to experiment. We recommend trying coral shades for the best looks, but avoid purple undertones or brown shades as they blend too much with the skin. Warm Undertones. Bronze, warm pink, peach, and berry shades will work best to make your lips pop. Medium. Copper tones are for you. For the best daytime look try nude, pink, or orange shades or for a … Continued

How To: Achieve Beautiful Lush Lips Without Surgery

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You yearn for full, beautiful, luscious lips. It’s all you’ve ever wanted, but surgery worries you. It seems invasive and risky. Don’t worry, you have plenty of options! Let us show you the many non-surgical ways to achieve the full, sultry lips you’ve always wanted. Here are your options for plumping your pout: Botox In some people, Botox can be used to widen the lips and make your smile appear fuller. This process doesn’t work for everyone. One of Bense SurgiSpa’s medical professionals will be able to assess your unique situation during a consultation and decide if Botox is right for your lips. Juvederm This procedure is quick and simple. It involves gentle injections to boost individual facial features. It instantly refreshes and rejuvenates your lips by making them appear fuller, softening smile lines, and creating an overall enhanced smile. Juvederm is unique in the fact that the gel applied … Continued

Beach Body Contest: Enter Now!

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Summer is just around the corner, and it’s coming up faster than you’d think. It’s time to get yourself ready for swimsuit season. To help you prepare, Bense SurgiSpa is giving away FREE BODY CONTOURING TREATMENTS. The first prize winner will be treated to a personalized treatment of BodyFX and Mesotherapy, valued at $6,800.00! Both Mesotherapy and BodyFX are safe and effective alternatives for targeted fat reduction. They’re also minimally invasive procedures with proven results. So don’t delay, get your beach body today! Didn’t win the first prize treatments? Don’t worry! You still have a chance to get the beach body you have always wanted with the gift certificates we’re awarding our second ($200) and third ($100) prize winners. Get your beach body now by entering our contest! To enter the Beach Body Contest: Comment below and tell us your inspiration for getting your beach body now! (2 points)   Increase your … Continued

What are Photofacials and How do They Work?

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  Tired of those unsightly spots on your face that come from aging, birthmarks, Rosacea, veins and other blemishes?  Now there’s a simple procedure that is available to those who want to even out their skin tone and reduce unattractive marks.  IPL Photofacials implement new technology to correct these benign and fairly harmless skin conditions.   Otherwise known as photo rejuvenation, Photofacials are used to treat many conditions: Fine lines Spider veins on the legs and face Birthmarks Large pores Age spots Freckles Dilated Capillaries Sun spots Hyper pigmentation Rosacea Port wine stains   How it Works The target area is heated with the help of a highly advanced computer.  This computer changes the light pulse to a certain wavelength range, in turn destroying the targeted spots without damaging the “normal” tissue around the area.  During the procedure, the degree and depth of heat is controlled to avoid any serious … Continued

Bense SurgiSpa, Newfoundland’s only CAAASF-certified clinic

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Many surgeons who are trained, qualified, and experienced still do not quite meet the mark. The good news is that there is a way to determine whether or not the facility you have chosen is one that you can trust. A Canadian Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities clinic is one that you can always count on for aesthetic procedures. Bense SurgiSpa is the only CAAASF clinic in Newfoundland. The following are just a handful of reasons why our CAAASF clinic is the one to choose. 5 Qualification Bense SurgiSpa offers as a CAAASF-certified Clinic:   The primary purpose of a CAAASF clinic is to provide surgeries. They are set up, outfitted with the right tools and equipment, and laid out to specifically create an environment for surgery. They have ample space, technologically advanced tools, and even an emergency electrical source. This ensures protection and safety for patients. These … Continued

5 Reasons to Book Your iLidlift with Bense SurgiSpa

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At Bense SurgiSpa, we understand the issues you face with droopy or wrinkled eyelids. As individuals age and eyes begin to acquire bags and droops, they may tend to look older and more tired than they really are. While it may not be something that others will worry about, you probably notice it every time you look in the mirror. The good news is that at Bense SurgiSpa, we offer a blade-free iLIDLIFT™procedure to rejuvenate the skin around your eyes, helping the droops and the bags to disappear, and helping you to look young again. Not sure if it’s the right procedure for you? Let the following top 5 reasons to book this procedure speak for themselves! 1-      Complications and Irritation are Dramatically Reduced. The blade-free iLidlift is a quick and precise procedure that leaves the patient with very limited irritation if any at all. Eyelid trauma and other complications after … Continued

Take Care Contest

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The holiday season is upon us! This time of the year is always exciting, but it can also be pretty hectic. The Bense team wants to help you take care of yourself this season with our Take Care Contest. We’re offering one lucky winner a $3000 makeover for any treatments and services offered at our SurgiSpa. Treat yourself by entering today! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Five Myths about Botox—Busted!

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Five Myths about Botox—Busted! Women everywhere are looking for the best way to combat the fine lines, wrinkles and deep creases on their foreheads. Countless skin care products and cosmetic procedures claim to be the cure. One of the most effective treatments is Botox injections. It produces immediate, noticeable results without any surgery or recovery time. Yet, many women are afraid to get this minor cosmetic procedure because of major misconceptions surrounding it. Here are five myths about Botox—busted! 1.You will not be able show emotion through facial expressions. Botox treatments do not prevent any facial expressions. Your skin will not be stretched to a point that it cannot move, nor will you lose complete muscle activity. You will be able to show surprise when you receive a beautiful bouquet of flowers from your partner —but without the unsightly creases and wrinkles that were between your brows before Botox! 2. … Continued

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