Both machines are going to target the pigment, the difference is that the IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) mimics a laser but cannot be as selective about the tissue it is targeting. For instance, if you place the IPL on a dark spot, it is going to send its energy to the dark spot and surrounding tissue, while the laser is going to send its energy only to the dark spot. The lasers ability to be selective means that you will have a more targeted treatment, yielding better results.

Botox and Xeomin consist of the same basic ingredient – Botulinum toxin A, but their basic structure is different. Botox is encased within a protein structure, while Xeomin is not. They both produce similar results and last about the same amount of time.

This really depends on you. The units you will need will be determined by the areas that you want injected and by how strong your muscles are. Most people do between 20 and 50 units, but the only way to know how many you will need is to have a consultation with our injector.

Fillers can be used almost anywhere on the face and hands. We offer several different types of fillers so any area of concern can be addressed.

While we cannot guarantee that your treatment will be painless, we do our best to make your treatment as comfortable as possible. Depending on the treatments you are receiving, numbing agents, distractors and cool air can be utilized to ensure your comfort.

Laser hair removal is a permanent reduction in hair. Most people will see an 80-90% reduction in hair, with the hair that is left being lighter and more fine than it was before. There are a few factors like hormones, that may cause some hair to grow back. If this happens, maintenance treatments are suggested.

Eliminating tattoos with laser treatments is possible but results vary from person to person. People respond differently to the laser so it may take more treatments for some, than others. Even with results that vary person to person, you can see significant fading of your tattoo if you complete an entire series of treatments.

A great next step from facials would be a microdermabrasion or chemical peel. Both treatments are going to give your skin good exfoliation while being able to target your skin concerns. Both treatments are also a good bridge to more advanced treatments like microneedling and laser photo rejuvenation.

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is the body’s natural growth factors. When you come in for a treatment with PRP we will draw your blood, spin it down and separate your plasma from your red blood cells. PRP is used for lots of things but at the med spa we us it to stimulate your collagen and elastin as well as for hair restoration.

The biggest and most important difference is the quality and quantity of active, effective ingredients. Over-the-counter products have less of the active and anti-aging ingredients and amore ‘filler’ ingredients. This is why you will typically use more product per use if you are using over-the-counter products. A common analogy is purchasing over-the-counter medicine vs the potency of a prescription medication.

Only if you want to! Our injector takes great care to properly place the right amount of product, making sure you get the natural look you are going for.

No! In fact, for best results shave the night before or day of your treatment. We want to give the laser the cleanest path to your hair follicle. We also ask that you do not tweeze or wax during your series of treatments. These treatments remove the hair from the follicle, giving the laser nothing to target.