At Calgary Vein & Laser, Drs. Ron Young and Lilly Wouters practice anti-aging medicine - with one critical difference. 

“We combine the newest cosmetic treatments with a unique holistic point of view,” explains Dr. Wouters. 

“We look at our patients overall health and lifestyle, then complement their therapies with practical advice on enhancing health and slowing down aging.” 

That advice includes detailed information about the vitamins, minerals, essential oils, essential amino acids, herbs or lifestyle changes that can extend the benefits of the cosmetic treatment.  The result: a real difference in patients’ health, appearance, confidence and quality of life.

A member of both the American College for Advancement of Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine, Dr. Young adds that aging begins at a cellular level.  

“To defend against this aging,” he explains, “it’s important to replenish the substances - the hormones and nutrients - that the cells require to maintain optimal function.”

As part of this balanced approach to anti-aging medicine, Drs Young and Wouters are pleased the offer the new Obagi skin health line. An at-home treatment program, the Obagi line offers a softer, non-laser approach to age related skin changes.  

“While cosmetic laser resurfacing is still the treatment of choice in certain cases, it isn’t for everyone," explains Dr Wouters.  

"Each individual has unique requirements and must suit their life style.  The Obagi skin health line offers an alternative – it’s particularly effective for those with sun spots, large pores, acne, sun damaged skin and difficult pigmentation problems.”  

Other treatments offered by the clinic to remove facial wrinkles and slow down skin aging, include European peels, blue peels and tissue fillers like Restylane, collagen, and Hylaform.  Botox continues to be a popular choice for frown lines, crows feet and forehead wrinkles.

Drs. Young and Wouters also offer help to those suffering from unwanted facial and leg vessels.  And while there are a variety of treatments available, they explain that the copper bromide laser treatment is the most appropriate choice for facial spider veins. The veins are simply and effectively removed with no bruising or down time.  Sclerotherapy is the gold standard for treatment of leg vessels: medication injected into the veins causes them to collapse and eventually disappear over a two to four week period.  Not just a cosmetic treatment, this simple office procedure will also relieve the pain, fatigue, and swelling caused by varicose veins. Even larger, deeper varicose veins can be eliminated without surgery.  Echosclerotherapy, in which the medication injections are guided by ultrasound, is effective, painless and involves minimal down time.

To keep up with the latest developments and master the newest techniques in the field of anti-aging, both doctors travel extensively to international meetings and conferences on laser therapy and anti-aging medicine. They are also frequently requested to give presentations on the use of lasers for the treatment of varicose veins on both the face and legs.