Humphrey Cosmetic Dermatology
#820-943 West Broadway V5Z 4E1 Vancouver, BC, Canada

What’s Nurse Cat’s favourite part of her job? The people. I enjoy working in a team environment and I love the people I work with staff and patients!

Teaching sure looks different in 2020. We’re spending less time in airports and in front of crowds, and more time behind a computer or in front of a green screen. This year has thrown a lot our way, but I’m proud to be part of a community committed to continuing education - in whatever format possible. Although I hope to see my colleagues in person again soon, I continue to be thankful to all those working hard to organize, speak at, and attend these amazing virtual meetings.

I want to set an example for my grandkids of what it looks like to age gracefullyto be healthy on the inside and on the outside. I truly believe that aging is a privilege. It brings wisdom and perspective that is sometimes forgotten in our youth-obsessed culture. I want my grandkids to welcome the aging processnot fear it. - Carla Hanna, Dr. Humphrey’s mother

[Cleansing is] highly individual, but for most people, it can be a very straightforward, minimalist process. Water is the universal solvent, meaning it will dissolve a majority of things. Skinmost skinhas evolved to be cleaned with water. Read more of Dr. Humphrey’s thoughts on How to Wash Your Face in @nuvomag. https://bit.ly/37p2rFd

A double chin is often an early sign of aging, and one of the most stubborn to overcome. Because we can’t hide our chin, fullness in this area can (and does) spark insecurities. With CoolMini, a CoolSculpting applicator perfect for treating small areas, it’s possible to freeze targeted fat cells to give you a profile that inspires confidence and pride. Our beloved Nurse Sandi was unhappy with her submental area and decided to address her concerns with a targeted CoolSculpting treatment. To give you some insight into this treatment and how it may support your individualized goals, she’s answering some questions about her experience and results on the HCD blog. Read it at the link. https://bit.ly/36sn7Ni

It’s true! The more I listen to my patients and learn about their goals, values, concerns, preferences, lifestyle, experiences, and even budget, the more specifically I’ll be able to recommend a plan that will leave them feeling great!

To me, skin tightening is an important foundational treatment within a more comprehensive positive aging plan. Because the changes we see in our skin as we age happen at many tissue layers (not only are we experiencing volume loss and subsequent descent, we’re experiencing a loss in the amount and integrity of connective tissues deep within our skin), the best treatment results will always be achieved when we address many of these factors simultaneously. Read Dr. Humphrey’s thoughts on skin tightening at the link. https://bit.ly/36psnBd

I recently had my first appointment with Dr. Humphrey and although I was a little nervous and didn’t quite know what to expect, I was put at ease as soon as I walked through the door. Not only are the surroundings beautiful and calming, but the nurses and staff are wonderful. I also appreciated the tasteful COVID precautions taken upon arrival. Dr. Humphrey is professional and warm, and I felt completely safe in her hands. I’m thrilled with my results and will definitely be back to see her in the future. - RateMDs Patient

Here’s to Friday. At such a busy time of year, remember to carve out time for fun and self-care.

The hands are perhaps the feature most subjected to the elements. Consider how, for instance, while you may think to wear a hat or apply sunscreen to your face for protection from harmful UV rays, you rarely put the same diligence into covering your hands. And yet, they’re just as exposed on a daily basis. The good news is, there are treatments to protect, restore, and prolong the natural vitality of our hands: 1. Dermal fillers to supplement the natural volume in your hands ...to restore their original softness 2. IPL to address age spots and pigmentation imbalances 3. HA microdroplet injections to hydrate and nourish the skin on your hands from the inside out A simple combination of treatments can leave you with hands that look as young as you feel. If you’re ready, we’d love to meet you.

Many products claim to do all sorts of things from erasing under-eye bags to eliminating wrinkles. As a physician, I want to review the scientific evidence that it can do what it claims to do before recommending we add it to a patient’s 360 program. - @drkatiebeleznay on skincare.

How does Ultherapy work? Ultherapy delivers focused ultrasound energy to targeted depths of the skin on the face, neck, and décolleté. It works to remodel existing collagen fibres and activate new collagen production for effective skin tightening and lifting. Prior to treatment, your provider will draw a grid on the area to be treated. This will ensure accurate and even delivery of ultrasound energy beneath the skin’s surface. ... Depending on the area being treated, the procedure can take 30-90 minutes. You will feel a prickling heat sensation throughout the treatment, but it shouldn’t be too uncomfortable. Results will appear gradually over two to three months as new collagen builds and skin appears firmer and more youthful.

Trish, Dr. Humphrey’s Executive Personal Assistant, shares her beauty philosophy: Beauty that radiates from within healthy, happy, confident people are the most radiant.

We will be closed today in honour of Remembrance Day.

Sleep creases are lines in the skin caused specifically by sleep patterns and pressure, and they’re one of the leading causes of permanent wrinkles and folds, along with sunlight and UV exposure, smoking, intrinsic (natural) aging, and dynamic facial movements. A simple hand test performed by a Dermatologist can confirm sleep as the culprit. The good news about sleep creases is they can be prevented with simple changes to sleep patterns and habits. Sleeping on your back is t...he most effective strategy for preventing sleep creases, to the extent that any increase in back sleeping will reduce the amount of creasing on the face and décolletage overnight. Every effort counts! Learn more about sleep creases on the blog. https://bit.ly/3j17DDK

As with every solution we offer, your personalized CoolSculpting treatment plan will begin with a careful understanding of your goals and anatomical needs. Healthy, natural-looking outcomes are the clarion call of Humphrey Cosmetic Dermatology and CoolSculpting is no exception. Our bodies have limits. Despite our most dedicated commitments to wellness, stubborn pockets of fat will evolve. Common areas of concern, include: the double chin the waistline the inside of the... knees the inner thighs the upper arms the back or bra bulge Body sculpting means something different to each individual. CoolSculpting is a proven, completely tailored, and permanent solution to stubborn fat worth discovering. Learn more on the blog. https://bit.ly/2RZcSaU

What does the HCD experience look like with COVID-19 Protocols in place? You’ll arrive on time for your appointment (as the elevators are operating on reduced capacity, allow yourself extra time or consider taking the stairs) alone, free of all makeup, and wearing a mask. Our team will also be wearing required PPE as directed by provincial medical authorities. You’ll visit the hand sanitizing and screening station at our clinic entrance, after which you’ll be escorted dir...ectly into a private, sanitized room, where a final personal health screening will be administered by a nurse. Your treatment, bookings and skincare will all be managed in the privacy of this treatment room. As always, we’ll be washing our hands thoroughly, and we’ll ask that you do the same. All payments will be made by card. We’ll collect credit card details upon appointment confirmation and will process your payment following your treatment. The HCD experience may look a little different, but we hope you’ll find comfort in the familiarity of our care.

Earlier this week, we all gathered at @vancouverclub for an offsite team meeting. We left feeling refreshed, inspired, and well-fed! We also took the opportunity to celebrate Marianna, who is heading off on maternity leave. There’s no better way to say goodbye than donuts!

We are celebrating something big today: Emma and Natalie of our esteemed clinical research team passed their ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) CCRC (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator) exam. Because of the tremendous work of these two fierce women, our organization now holds the industry’s most recognized and respected endorsement of our understanding of international clinical research standards and ability to apply that knowledge on the job. Emma and Natalie, well done. Your team is wildly proud of you.

The @skinbettercanada products we’re proud to carry at Humphrey Cosmetic Dermatology are designed to help our patients reach their skincare goals with confidence. The line was pioneered by aesthetic science icons and is packed full of award winning skincare innovation. Here are just a few of our current favourites: Rejuvenate Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment FACE. Helps to bring moisture and hydration back to the skin for a visible improvement in the look of fine line...s, wrinkles and skin dryness. Rejuvenate Smoothing InterFuse Treatment Cream EYE. Improves the appearance of crow’s feet, wrinkles, puffiness and under-eye darkness. Protect Alto Defense Serum FACE. A daily antioxidant serum for protection and improvement of uneven tone and redness. Speak with us about your skincare needs at your next visit. We’re committed to taking daily skincare farther with our personalized 360 approach.

Q: What’s the best way for patients to maintain and support the results achieved with skin tightening treatments like Thermage and Ultherapy? A: For optimal results, it’s important to remember that aging continues. While the results of these treatments don’t wear off, time passes and these treatments can be integrated into a maintenance plan for positive aging. We can also work collaboratively with you to develop a personalized, evidence-based skincare routine to support your skin’s health and the results of your skin tightening treatments Read more from our Skin Tightening Q&A with Nurse Cat on the blog. https://bit.ly/308cMSZ

The #ASDSMeeting took place virtually this past weekendCanadian Thanksgiving weekendand I can’t help but feel thankful to be a part of this community of Board Certified Dermatologists who are committed not only to excellence in patient care and innovation but to collegiality, community, and friendship. I’m grateful to see the silver linings of a virtual format and to be able to learn and connect with my peers despite the ongoing pandemic. I’m humbled and grateful for the o...pportunity to Chair this meeting alongside my fearless co-leader Dr. Laurin Council. I was glad to have a co-Chair as hard-working, supportive, and brilliant as she is. #WomenSupportingWomen A special thank you to Katherine Duerdoth, ASDS Executive Director, for her unwavering support and commitment to excellence. A special congratulations to outgoing President Dr. Marc Brown, and to incoming President Dr. Mathew Avram. ASDS is in good hands for 2021! and now that the meeting has been a tremendous success, I can exhale! Thank you ASDS Members for another memorable, educational meeting. See you next year in Chicago! #ASDSMeeting #ASDSMembers #ASDSTurns50 #ASDSAmbassador

This year, I am thankful for my COVID perspective. COVID presented me with an unprecedented opportunity to slow down and reflect on what really matters, and how I want my life to look moving forward. This sense of clarity has re-affirmed for me that people matter most. My family, first and foremost, and others that I’m lucky enough to have in my life both personally and professionally. Secondly, I am thankful for my team. I am grateful each and every day to come to work w...ith a group of caring, expert, passionate women who are committed to doing their absolute best to practice aesthetic medicine during a pandemic, and who bring 100% each and every day for our patients and for one another. I feel incredibly grateful to lead a team and cultivate a culture of transparency, honesty, strong work ethic, and wellness. Last, but not least, I am grateful to my patients, who through their COVID engagement have crystallized for me that the support we provide them in clinic allows them to feel good and live their best lives. What we heard again and again through the shut down and immediately after is that patients are prioritizing their skin health and their appearance as part of holistic wellness. So, I’m grateful to patients who show us with their actions and tell us with their words that we are working together to help them feel their very best. Happy Thanksgiving! See more