Aesthetics
at Pollock Clinics
At Pollock Clinics, we believe that looking good and feeling good go hand in hand. With over 25 years of experience helping patients achieve their best health, we’re excited to extend our expertise to the world of non-surgical aesthetics.
Our Aesthetics Program combines advanced technology with a deep understanding of patient care, helping you achieve natural, refreshed results that align with your inner self.
Whether it’s restoring fullness to your hair with Beard or Scalp PRP treatments or rejuvenating your skin with our Facial PRP treatments and Botox, our personalized approach means you’ll receive the right treatment for your unique needs. Our goal is simple: to help you put your best face forward, while feeling confident and cared for throughout your journey.
With convenient appointment availability at our private clinic, we make it easy to take the next step towards looking and feeling your best. Our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Ready to start your journey? Book a consultation today or reach out with any questions. We’ll show you how a little care can go a long way towards looking and feeling your best.
Why Choose Aesthetics?
We understand that how you look on the outside is a reflection of how you feel on the inside. It’s about more than just appearances—it’s about enhancing your confidence, bolstering self-expression, and embracing the version of yourself that feels true to you.
Modern life comes with many challenges, and how you present yourself can make all the difference in your personal and professional life. Feeling confident in your appearance can enhance your mood, reduce stress, and contribute to overall well-being. When you look in the mirror and see a reflection that feels right, it’s easier to approach each day with energy and positivity.
With treatments like Facial PRP and Botox to smooth out fine lines, or Hair Restoration to help you regain a fuller, healthier look, our services are designed to give you results that look natural and make you feel like your best self. Whether it’s about turning back the clock, addressing those areas that need a little extra care, or simply taking time for yourself, our Aesthetics Program is here to support your personal health journey.
At Pollock Clinics, we believe that taking care of how you look is another step in taking care of your overall health.
What We Offer
Our Aesthetics Program offers a variety of non-surgical treatments designed to enhance your natural look while supporting overall wellness. Our approach focuses on two key areas: Facial Aesthetics and Hair Aesthetics, each tailored to deliver subtle, confidence-boosting results.
Smooth away fine lines and wrinkles with precision-targeted injections that relax facial muscles, resulting in a naturally youthful appearance. Ideal for areas like crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead creases.
Harness the rejuvenating power of your own platelets to boost collagen production and skin renewal. This treatment revitalizes tired, dull skin, improving texture and elasticity while addressing signs of aging.
Tired of dark circles and puffiness? Our Under-Eye PRP treatment focuses on delicate areas around the eyes, reducing hollows and giving you a brighter, well-rested appearance.
Ideal for those experiencing thinning hair, Scalp PRP uses concentrated growth factors from your own blood to stimulate hair follicles and encourage new growth. The result? Thicker, healthier hair that looks completely natural.
Struggling with patchy beard growth? Our Beard PRP treatment helps fill in sparse areas, giving you a fuller, more even beard. By stimulating hair follicles with PRP, we enhance density while maintaining a natural look.
Request Information
Social Stigmas Surrounding Aesthetics
For many, the idea of aesthetic treatments can feel unfamiliar or even intimidating. This hesitation often stems from long-standing societal norms that suggest self-care and cosmetic procedures are primarily for women.
Men often believe that caring about their appearance goes against traditional views of masculinity. Now, these outdated beliefs are being challenged, and a more courageous perspective is emerging.
Taking care of your appearance is about self-expression and well-being. More men today are recognizing the benefits of aesthetic treatments, whether it’s smoothing out fine lines, restoring hair, or addressing other concerns. These treatments go beyond just physical changes—they help you feel refreshed and revitalized, giving you the confidence to face life with renewed energy.
As aesthetic treatments become a part of more self-care routines worldover, the focus shifts to how these procedures support overall wellness. It’s about taking control, feeling comfortable in your own skin, and enhancing your quality of life, not just your looks.
At Pollock Clinics, we’re here to help you feel comfortable and empowered in your choices. Our team is dedicated to providing discreet, professional care that helps you achieve the results you want without compromising on your comfort or privacy.
Benefits of Our Treatments
Our aesthetics treatments are more than skin-deep.
Each service is designed to provide natural, transformative results while fitting seamlessly into your lifestyle. Our approach prioritizes your comfort and convenience, making it easy to see the benefits of a refreshed, confident you.
Facial Aesthetics
We offer a range of facial rejuvenation options that address different concerns, all with a focus on natural, subtle improvements:
- Relax, Renew, Rejuvenate: Our cosmetic neuromodulator (Botox) treatments are designed to refresh your appearance with minimal downtime. It’s the perfect solution for those looking to soften fine lines and wrinkles, restoring a confident and revitalized look. For younger men, these treatments can also help prevent the formation of deep lines, delaying visible signs of aging and maintaining a sharp, well-defined appearance over time.
- Express from Within: Facial PRP harnesses the healing power of your body to enhance skin texture and vibrancy. This treatment works below the surface, encouraging natural collagen production to reclaim a refreshed appearance over time.
- Eyes that Reflect You: Say goodbye to dark circles and puffiness with our Under-Eye PRP treatment. By addressing volume loss and enhancing skin firmness, this targeted solution offers a refreshed and vibrant appearance, helping you face the day with confidence.
Hair Aesthetics
Our hair restoration options are designed for those looking to regain fullness and confidence:
- Naturally Thicker Hair: Our Scalp PRP treatment works with your body’s natural hair cycle to restore fullness and coverage, supporting gradual improvements in hair density over the course of a few targeted sessions.
- Your Ideal Beard, Realized: Beard PRP is perfect for those wanting to enhance their beard’s density. By stimulating dormant follicles, it offers a robust, natural look without the need for invasive procedures.
General FAQs
Does it hurt?
The level of discomfort varies depending on the treatment:
Botox: These quick, shallow injections feel no worse than a mosquito bite, so no anesthetic is needed.
Under-Eye PRP: While no anesthetic is required, you may experience a mild pressure or fullness sensation, with one initial injection that can cause slight discomfort.
Facial and Beard PRP: A topical numbing cream is applied to ensure your comfort. You might feel a slight pinch or a warm sensation during and after the treatment.
Scalp PRP: To ensure a pain-free experience, a localized anesthetic is injected into nerve bundles supplying the scalp. These small injections may feel mildly uncomfortable but are quick, allowing for a comfortable procedure overall.
Your comfort is our priority, and we’ll guide you through each step to make your experience as smooth as possible.
Will Botox make my face look “plastic” or “frozen” after treatment?
Our approach to Botox treatments is focused on enhancing your natural features, not altering them. The goal is to soften lines and wrinkles while maintaining your natural facial expressions, offering a refreshed and confident appearance without looking “overdone.” Each treatment is customized to your unique goals, ensuring results that align with your preferences and provide a polished, natural look.
How long is the recovery?
Recovery times can vary by treatment. Here are some rough timelines to help you plan your schedule around our treatments:
Botox: After your treatment, there is minimal downtime, and most patients can resume their normal activities immediately. However, for the first 4 hours post-treatment, it's recommended to:
- Avoid strenuous exercise
- Stay away from steam rooms or saunas
- Refrain from other facial treatments
You might notice small pinpoint areas of redness or swelling, which typically subside within 3 to 4 hours after the procedure. Following these simple guidelines helps ensure optimal results and a smooth recovery.
Facial PRP: After a Facial PRP session, you may experience mild redness and swelling for 2-3 days. During this time, it's best to:
- Avoid sun exposure to protect the treated area.
- Follow the moisturizing and post-care instructions provided by our team.
Additionally, the skin may feel dry or flaky as the healing process progresses. To allow for full recovery and optimal results, it’s recommended to avoid scheduling a Facial PRP treatment the day before any important events.
Under-Eye PRP: Swelling, puffiness, and bruising around the treated area may be visible for up to a week. While results start to emerge soon after recovery, it’s best to schedule your session with downtime in mind to allow for complete healing. Post-treatment care instructions will be provided to support the recovery process.
Scalp and Beard PRP: Mild tenderness at the injection site is common but typically resolves within 2-3 days. During this time, it’s recommended to avoid activities that could increase the risk of infection, such as strenuous exercise, swimming, or using saunas or steam rooms. Additionally, refrain from shaving, cutting, or dyeing the treated hair for 2-3 days post-procedure to allow for adequate healing. Personalized aftercare instructions will be provided to ensure a smooth recovery and optimal results.
How many sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on your individual goals and the treatment type:
Botox: You’ll see optimal results about two weeks after your session, with effects lasting an average of 3-4 months. To maintain these results and prevent lines and wrinkles from deepening, we recommend scheduling maintenance sessions every three months. Over time, consistent treatment may reduce the amount of Botox needed for future sessions, allowing you to maintain a refreshed and confident look.
Facial PRP: Best results are often seen after 4 sessions, spaced 1 month apart. Some patients may notice improvements after the first treatment.
Under-Eye PRP: Similar to Facial PRP, you may notice some improvement after just one session. However, for optimal results, we recommend a series of four sessions, spaced one month apart. This schedule allows for gradual enhancements to the under-eye area, addressing volume loss and skin elasticity effectively.
Scalp and Beard PRP: The severity of hair loss typically determines the number of sessions required for optimal results. Most patients notice significant improvements in hair thickness, density, and reduced shedding after completing an initial course of 4 sessions, spaced two weeks apart. For long-term maintenance, a single session is recommended every 3-4 months to sustain and enhance these results.
Are there any risks or complications?
While all aesthetic treatments come with some degree of risk, there are no long-term complications associated with the procedures we offer. Most short-term side effects stem from the nature of injection-based treatments, such as mild tenderness, swelling, or redness, which typically resolve within 8-24 hours. Here’s a detailed overview for each treatment:
Botox: Potential short-term side effects include minor bruising, swelling, or headaches. Rare but notable risks are asymmetrical results or drooping eyelids or smiles, which may last 2-3 months until the Botox naturally wears off. These occurrences are extremely rare, and our clinicians are highly trained to minimize these risks. Asymmetries can often be corrected with a follow-up treatment.
Facial PRP and Beard PRP: Common side effects include redness, tenderness, and dryness or flakiness of the skin as it regenerates. This can typically be managed with a good facial moisturizer. The initial redness usually subsides within a couple of days, allowing the skin to fully heal and rejuvenate.
Under-Eye PRP: This treatment has the longest downtime. Swelling and discomfort under the eye can last up to two weeks, though noticeable improvement in swelling is usually seen within the first week. The injection is performed safely in the under-eye pocket, posing no risk to vision, though you may experience temporary heaviness or increased tear production.
Scalp PRP: Due to the density and depth of injections, mild tenderness can last up to a week. To reduce the risk of infection, we advise avoiding swimming, strenuous exercise, steam rooms, saunas, and communal helmets for the first 2-3 days after treatment. Following post-care instructions greatly minimizes the already low risk of complications.
Our experienced practitioners prioritize patient safety at every step, carefully explaining all potential risks during your initial consultation to ensure you are informed and comfortable with your treatment plan.
When will I see results?
Botox: Patients often notice initial results within 7 days of their treatment, with full effects becoming visible by the 2-week mark. Botox results typically last 3-4 months before gradually fading, making it ideal to schedule maintenance sessions every 3 months to sustain optimal outcomes.
Facial PRP: Initial improvements in skin texture and tone can be seen after the first treatment (about 1 week), with optimal results developing after 4 sessions.
Under-Eye PRP: Swelling typically subsides within 1-2 weeks, revealing initial improvements. For optimal results, a series of 4 treatments spaced a month apart is recommended, with cumulative benefits becoming more pronounced over the course of the treatment plan.
Scalp PRP: Early signs like less shedding and small sprouts of hair can be seen 2-3 months after the first session, with continued improvement over the course of treatment.
Beard PRP: Most patients start noticing fuller, thicker growth within 2 months of starting treatment.
How much does it cost?
Prices vary based on the treatment and number of sessions:
Botox: $12 per unit, with an average of 75-80 units required per session (approximately $900-$960 per session).
Facial PRP: Starting at $1,200 per session (package prices available)
Hair PRP (Beard or Scalp): Starting at $1,200 per session (package prices available)
We offer customized packages based on your treatment goals. Visit our Pricing Page or the specific treatment pages for detailed information.
Can I go back to work after my treatment?
What should I do before my treatment?
Our Team
Dr. Nicole Tortora, ND
Dr. Nicole Tortora brings her unique skill set as a Naturopathic Physician to the Pollock Clinics team.
She graduated top of her class from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she completed clinical rotations in community care settings as well as at the Boucher Medical Clinic. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, BC, where she was awarded the Gordon Shrum Entrance Scholarship and graduated with honors and distinction.
Dr. Tortora is the clinical lead of our aesthetics program. While she has worked extensively with world experts in hair restoration treatments and technology to bring a holistic and innovative approach to hair loss care in BC, she is also passionate about broader aesthetic medicine. Having completed advanced training in facial aesthetics, including PRP and neuromodulator treatments, she is excited to expand Pollock Clinics’ aesthetics program beyond scalp and beard restoration to offer a more comprehensive approach to rejuvenation and skin health.
She combines her enthusiasm for personalized, high-quality patient care, extensive administrative experience, and Naturopathic Medical training to develop and expand programs, offering patients cutting-edge treatments and comprehensive protocols.
Dr. Grace Ni, ND
Grace Ni, ND plays a key role in the aesthetics program at Pollock Clinics, specializing in hair restoration and neuromodulator treatments. With advanced training in aesthetic medicine, she is passionate about helping patients achieve natural, confidence-boosting results while removing stigma around cosmetic treatments.
Beyond aesthetics, Dr. Ni is actively involved in the T-Optimizer™ and HCG programs, offering a holistic and evidence-based approach to health optimization. She values patient education, trust, and collaboration, ensuring each treatment is tailored to individual goals. Her commitment to compassionate, personalized care helps patients look and feel their best at every stage of their health journey.
