The Face Lab Featured in The Globe & Mail: A Spotlight on Tweakments and Modern Skin Confidence
We’re proud to share that The Face Lab and our very own Nurse Joanna Auguste were recently featured in The Globe & Mail in an in-depth article exploring the growing popularity of tweakments—non-surgical treatments that offer natural, undetectable improvements without the need for downtime.
In the national feature, “Subtle Refresh: How Tweakments Are Shaping the Way We Age,” leading aesthetic experts across Canada shared how patients are embracing a more refined, less-is-more approach to skin rejuvenation. Rather than dramatic makeovers, today’s treatments focus on texture, tone, and long-term skin health.
Nurse Jo’s Signature Approach to Tweakments
Nurse Joanna, founder and medical director of The Face Lab, was recognized for her innovative, technology-driven treatment protocols that prioritize subtle enhancement and lasting results.
One such treatment featured in the article was her proprietary “No Needle BioGlow”—a combination therapy that layers Tixel®, Sofwave™, Aerolase® NeoElite, and Exosome technology to:
Resurface and smooth skin texture
Firm and lift the face without injectables
Brighten dull, uneven skin tone
The result? A refreshed complexion that looks energized, not altered.
“I love how my face looks. I don’t feel that I look tired, even when I’m working long hours and am sleep deprived.”
— Jenny Boussoulas, as quoted in The Globe & Mail
This treatment highlights The Face Lab’s philosophy: combining gold-standard devices with clinical artistry to enhance—not replace—what’s already there.
Why Tweakments Are Trending
As covered in the article, tweakments are rising in demand across Canada because they are:
Customizable and suitable for all skin tones
Low-downtime and non-invasive
Focused on prevention, refinement, and skin longevity
Supported by social media visibility and improved access to credible providers
Patients today want to look like the best version of themselves—not someone else.
Treatments Highlighted by Nurse Jo
1. Microneedling
Joanna described microneedling as the ideal entry point for those new to tweakments. This treatment creates controlled micro-injuries to stimulate collagen and elastin, helping to:
Benefits include:
Smoother texture and reduced pore size
Diminished acne scarring
Improved elasticity and firmness
“It’s a tried-and-true collagen induction therapy that builds the scaffolding of the skin, and people get great results,” Joanna explained.
2. Aerolase® NeoElite
A favorite among patients of all skin tones, Aerolase® NeoElite is a 650-microsecond Nd:YAG laser cleared by Health Canada. It delivers energy deep into the dermis to address:
Hyperpigmentation and sun damage
Rosacea, redness, and vascular concerns
Active acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Laxity and enlarged pores
“The laser goes deeper into the skin, targeting melanin and hemoglobin to help with redness and brown pigment—but it can also tighten the skin, refine pores, and zap acne too,” Joanna shared in the feature
A Modern Philosophy of Skin Confidence
The tweakment movement reflects a broader cultural shift toward authenticity, confidence, and skin longevity. At The Face Lab, our goal has always been to offer high-efficacy treatments that support your skin’s natural integrity—no overcorrection, no shortcuts, just refined results grounded in science.
