W Skin Care

I had the treatment 2 days ago and my skin is bumpy and red, I believe because of the crystal microdermabrasion. I think this is an important point to note — I have had crystal FREE microderm before and loved it. But using the Crystals can cause redness and bumps. I’ve always had great skin and wanted help with the fine lines. I have been told that results are not visible for up to 14 days after treatment so I will post another update later. I do think this is something to be aware of though — crystal vs crystal free. As one of the other reviewers noted — one size does not fit all.
Service was very friendly, everything was very clean. However, it was not on the same level as spa visits that I have experienced. While the medical questions were quote thorough, there was no inquiry as the to the condition of my skin and no skin evaluation (which apparently they are supposed to do). I think the service could have been more thorough and in comparing with a spa setting — I do prefer a spa.
As I said, I will update in a few days as my skin changes. For now, my advice is do the research and take a balanced view of all reviews to decide if this is right for you.

Not sure what all the hype is about. Had a couple of cold laser treatments done and the outcome was very minimal. Saw a small change after the first treatment, but the second, nothing. Just b/​c Lainey saw her friend having great results, doesn’t mean everyone see’s the same outcome. So I guess my point is, it works great for some and for others there are next to no results. Great folks at the clinic though.

five carats on my hand
I read about this place on Lainey Gossip first. I hear she’s now in Toronto. I also hear W SkinCare is set to open a location in Toronto… it is all the buzzzzzzz.
Course the W SkinCare phenomenon originated right here in Beautiful British Columbia with Lorinda Zimmerman. I won’t bore you here — you can read about it on the internet.
After becoming disenchanted with all the mediocre Vancouver facials I was wasting my money on I figured spending $ 225 for a celebrity endorsed treatment doesn’t sound like a total money dump.
What it is — Zimmerman’s signature service is microdermabrasian + cold laser.
What it does — Microderm is deep cleaning exfoliation suction — like a vacuum on your face that evens texture, minimizes pores, fine lines and scars, as well as discolouration. Basically it un-​grosses your skin :). Cold laser feels like an ultrasound on your face — no seriously. A pestle like device massages your skin through layers of cold gel to stimulate collagen production.
What it did — REVITALIZE. REJUVENATE. LIFT. PLUMP.
Oh ya, I did just ALL CAPS that. Immediately after my treatment I felt FRESH and NEW. Why? Well it’s all about the collagen baby. Collagen is what makes us youthful. It’s the glue that keeps things up, taught, soft and plump. But as we age, it slows.
Final verdict: I’d do it again. No hesitation. But do I need it now? No. But when nature comes calling, and she does and she will… I know where to turn. For now, I look younger than I probably should… it’s not on me, I got it from my momma.
Fine print:
W SkinCare is a minimalistic white space with some fantastic art. The rooms are simple, but sterile.
Remember, it’s clinical focused skin care. So no soft blankets, no whale music, but it also means NO TIP. They don’t want them. It’s just real skin care.
Try it. If you have $ 250 to drop (with tax) just do it. Really, you don’t need to think about it. Zimmerman’s technique is innovative and it works. Keep in mind It gets better the more you go since the effects pancake.
Follow-​up treatments are just cold laser at a smaller price tag of $ 150. Ask yourself, invest in your wardrobe or you invest in your face.
Which lasts longer, what matters more? The answer is different for everyone, and that answer changes as we age.

Microderm + Cold Laser = Happy Face
After participating in a class in NYC which had direct Q&A sessions with Dr. Christiane Northrup, one of the Q’s that stood out for me was, «How do you keep your skin so radiant and young?» Christiane, our group’s beloved expert on Women’s Health, and a wonderful example of how to look fantastic after 60, replied that the most important part of her facial skin care routine was her «quarterly» microdermabrasion therapy sessions.
So… considering that I would like to begin to «preserve» my skin tone and being a freak about cleansing and keeping my skin free of pore-​clogging makeup, I hunted down the best therapist in Vancouver for the job.
I found Lorinda Zimmerman who runs W Skin Care. She’s considered one of Hollywood A-list’s best kept secrets, and I now swear by her technique… microderm which is deep facial exfoliation that uses microscopic crystals and suction to suck out impurities from pores and buff the top layer of skin to a glowing shine… followed by cold light treatment which stimulates collagen production, oxygenates and speeds up renewal.
In the past year and a half, I’ve had three of these treatments and it’s well worth the money… which isn’t a great deal considering the results and the experience that Lorinda brings.
Lorinda is one busy woman and it’s sometimes difficult to get a booking, so I happily tried another therapist at W today: Stephanie. My treatment with Stephanie was wonderful and relaxing, and I’m enjoying the results! Yay!
Oh, and I like their new location at 1536 West 2^nd. It’s at the Waterfall Building, and has easy street parking one block up on West 3^rd.