Medical Skincare Services

Eyebrow and lash tinting is a smart solution to accentuate your beautiful eyes, create more contrast in your skin tone and hair color, or to just create a more dramatic effect.  Eyebrow and Lash Tinting is simply coloring the lashes and brows to match a new hair color or to darken light hair that blends in with your skin tone.  Suddenly, your eyes will appear more vibrant and your features will have more contrast.

Chemical Peels quickly and gently exfoliate the skin to reduce the effects of sun damage, smooth rough skin textures and scars, improve fine lines and treat acne all with no down time. Beautiful skin is only millimeters away as gentle acids peel away the effects of time. Improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, even skin tines, and treat acne over your lunch hour.

FAQs about Chemical Peels

Based on your professional skin analysis,  a chemical peel can be prescribed to treat your condition.

Chemical peels are effective when performed in a series on a regular basis.  Therefore we offer incentive pricing and packages to complete the series so you get the most out of your treatment.

The purpose of a chemical peel is to stimulate the skin’s repair mechanism which in turn generates new collagen production, resurfaces the texture, removes unhealthy skin cells, stimulate cellular turnover, helps maintain moisture, rebuilds vascularity so more nutrients can feed the cells and evens out skin tone.  The skin becomes more supple and moist, thus reducing the depth visibility of fine lines. Fine lines are a sign of dehydration.

A series of 4 to 6 in-office La Roche-Posay MicroPeel procedures are recommended in 2 to 4 week entervals(depending on your skin type).

An exclusive 3 step epidermal chemical peel consists of:

1. Dead cellular layers are removed by dermaplaning ( a technique popularized by Biomedic since 1991) or Biomedic Exfozyme.

2. An alpha-hydroxy acid solution is applied to the skin.  After the desired level of exfoliation is reached, the solution is neutralized.

3. Third, a freezing process called Cryogenic Therapy immediately relieves inflammation and cools the skin.

The treatment also consists of a deep cleansing and ending with sunscreen to make your skin feel softer, smoother and more refined.

Juvederm is a cosmetic dermal filler that is used to restore volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds such as the nasolabial folds. It is the family of hyaluronic acid injectible gels from Allergan for the correction of moderate to sevre facial wrinkles and folds. It is optimally formulated for versatility in countouring and volumizing wrinkles and folds.

What happens before treatment with Juvederm?

We will assess your facial wrinlkles and folds and determine if treatment is appropriate for you. The wrinkle correction can be done as in-office procedure.

What happens during The Treatment?

You sit upright while injecting the gel. There can be a bit of discomfort during any wrinkle correction, and you can discuss whether you would like pain management during The Treatment.

How long does The Treatment take?

It generally takes 30 to 45 minutes for a consultation and treatment.

What happens after treatment?

We will review with you what to expect following treatemtne with juvederm gel. And we will send you home with details for aftercare treatment. Generally, you should avoid the following for at least 24 hours: • Strenuous exercise • Consumption of alcoholic beverages • Extended exposure to sun or heat Exposure to any of the above may cause temporary redness, swelling and/or itching at the injection sites. If you have swelling at the injection site, you can apply an ice pack for a brief period. Remember that correction is tempory and touch-up injections are usually needed to maintain optimal correction with any dermal filer.

How long does it last?

Treatment with Juvederrm gel lasts up to 12  months or longer.

Is the procedure safe?

The most common risks are bleeding, which is usually minimal, bruising and swelling. The bruising and swelling may last up to 2-3 weeks. Other possible side effects have been described and include redness, pain, itching and infection. While most adverse events resolve over a 2-4 day time period, some may take up to one year if ever to resolve. Reactivation of Herpes Simplex 1 may occur near the injection sites causing the development of cold sores. Patients with a history of cold sores  need to be pretreated with an anti-viral medication to help prevent this.

Dermal Fillers: Juvederm and Restylane

Naturally occurring Hyaluronic Acid found in all mammals. It is a long lasting solution used to create a hydrating and volumizing effect for deep lines, furrows, and scars. Restore volume and correct your facial wrinkles. In as little as 15 minutes, you can have full lips, diminished smile lines or resolution of your smoker’s lines. The improvement can last up to a year.

Quick and permanent hair reduction is just a few treatments away. Using Elos™ Technology , which combines both light and radio frequency current to thermally damage hair follicle, even poor target hair such as gray, white, blonde and red.

The bipolar frequency follows the principles of electrical current. It has no relationship with melanin in the skin, which is why it can be applied to all skin types safely and remove hair from just about anywhere on the body.

There is gradual and cumulative reduction of hair with each treatment session. When continually treated it is probable that 80-90% clearance may be achieved between 6-8 treatments.

Remove unwanted hair, virtually pain free, on all body areas including: upper lip, cheeks, chin, neck, breasts, stomach, arms, shoulders, bikini area, legs and back for any skin tone.

Elos™ Technology is the first and only technology that simultaneously harnesses the power of bi-polar radio frequency (RF) and optical energy. Aesthetic treatments from Permanent Hair Reduction and skin rejuvenation are easier, safer, and more effective than ever before.

How does hair removal work?

Elos™ Technology hair removal uses laser or broad spectrum light and bi-polar frequency energies to damage the hair follicle. This disables the follicle from growing hair, which means that gradually over several treatments, there is a permanent reduction in the amount of hair in that area.

What is the advantage of elos hair removal system?

There are no exclusionary criteria based on the skin type or hair color (The treatment approach for apigmented hair is different that treating dark hair see below).

How is the hair reduction treatment effective for apigmented hair?

The treatment protocol for white, red, grey, and blond hair is different than the treatment approach for dark hair. Multiple passes are required at maximum RF energy setting in order to disable these follicles. People may achieve noticeable reduction in the amount of apigmented hair with 8-12 treatment sessions. There is a higher non-response rate with these hair types when compared to darkly pigmented hair; approximately 3 in 10 people may not have any reduction in blond hair. These non-responders should be identified after the 3rd treatment as evidenced by no extrusion of treated hairs by 1 month following the 3rd treatment session. Coarse white, red, and grey hair seems to respond better than fine blonde peach fuzz.

How effective is the treatment?

In a study which included skin types II-V showed 35-42% clearance 3 months after a single treatment. Post treatment hair extrusion occurs 2-3 weeks. Some hair shafts can be pulled out of the follicle immediately post treatment without resistence; indicating disengagement from the follicle while the hair shaft is still intact; the bipolar RF energy effect is clearly evident.

Is the treatment safe?

Elos™ Technology  hair removal is very safe for the skin. There are many advances in the technology that makes Elos™ Technology one of the safest hair removal systems available for all skin colors. There are no long term health hazards from laser or electric energies used in elos technology. Both optical and radio frequency have been used for decades in medicine, surgery and aesthetics without adversity.

How is elos hair removal treatment tolerated?

Everyone has different pain tolerance but most people are treated without topical anesthetic creams. The chilled air device, SynerCool, is vey helpful for discomfort during treatment.

What results can one expect from the elos treatment?

Each treatment will result in less hair coming back, as well as hair growing progressively lighter in color, finer and slower with each treatment. It will take multiple treatments to affect all the follicles growing in an area. Most people achieve satisfactory clearance after 6-8 treatments, however individual results vary depending on medical and genetic factors. Lighter colored hair may require more treatments than darker colored hair.

How frequently do I need hair removal?

Elos™ Technology hair removal treatments are usually performed every 2-3 months, but this depends on individual factors as it pertains to each person.

What happens after each Elos™ Technology hair removal treatment?

Temporary pinkness in the skin lasts a very short time, and most people return to work or normal activities immediately after treatment. The treated area will “shed” some hairs over the next 2-4 weeks, and you may experience a period of hairlessness in the area while you wait for your next treatment.

Who should get treatment for elos hair removal?

Anyone who wants a permanent solution to shaving, waxing, plucking or electrolysis. There are a few medical conditions that contraindicate people from treatment.

What is the average number of treatments for hair reduction of dark hair?

The average number of treatments is 6 to 8 to achieve satisfactory clearance, but some people may require more or less. Men’s backs and chests, facial hair and hormonal hair take more than the average number of sessions, usually 8 or more.

The LSR uses laser technology to restore skin to a more youthful state. Brown spots (pigmented imperfections) from sun damage and aging, red blotchiness from spider vessels or rosacea (vascular imperfections), and uneven skin texture will improve over a treatment series.

What results can one expect from the Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatment?

Each treatment will result in gradual lightening and improvement of pigmented

and vascular imperfections. Textural improvements are appreciated towards the end of The Treatment series.

What happens after each Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatment?

Temporary pinkness in the skin lasts a very short time, and most people return to work or normal activities immediately after treatment. The improvement in pigmented and vascular irregularities can often be appreciated by the time you return for your next treatment a month later. Brown spots temporarily go darker but they will lighten with time.

How is the Laser Skin Rejuvenation treatment tolerated?

The sensation is often described as “hot pinch” feeling. The sensation only lasts for fraction of a second, and you may feel warmth or tingling sensation for a short time afterward. Most people tolerate treatment without topical anesthetic, but individuals who are more sensitive may prefer to have the skin numbed before treatment.

Who should get treatment for Laser Skin Rejuvenation?

Anyone who wants to improve the signs of sun damage and aging in the skin, such as pigmented and vascular irregularities, uneven or rough skin texture. Laser skin rejuvenation can be done on face, neck, chest, hands, arms and legs.

Uncover a new layer of skin with gentle exfoliation; remove debris from pores with painless suction; nourish with intense moisturizers and saturate the skin with antioxidants and peptides to maximize your glow.