COSMETIC SERVICES
Cosmetic Botox® Treatments
Botox® injections are administered as a series of injections. Commonly treated areas include: the glabella (between the eyes), forehead and/or crow's feet areas. Botox® causes the targeted muscles to relax and the lines to smooth, leaving a softer look.
Cosmetic Fillers
Today’s injectable fillers are safe, natural looking options to restore fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, as well as plumping the lips and cheeks. The average treatment lasts six months or longer. Different fillers are used for different purposes and we can help you decide which best meets your needs.
- Collagen
- Evolence™
- Artefill™ (semi-permanent)
- Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
- Juvederm™ Ultra
- Juvederm™ Ultra Plus
- Restalyne™
- Calcium Hydroxylapatite Filler
- Poly-L-lactic acid Filler
LASER SERVICES
PhotoRejuvination
Laser light treatments are used to improve the appearance of rosacea, vascular lesions, age spots, skin texture, and to reduce large pores.
Resurfacing
Pixel laser (Fractional Resurfacing) treats texture and pigment irregularities such as scars & stretch marks, wrinkles, melasma & freckles. Perhaps one of the best laser treatments currently available, the pixel laser is frequently used to treat acne scars, unwanted texture changes that come with natural aging, and to give a revitalized, fresh look that can take years off of the face. It stimulates new collagen formation and tightens the skin at the same time.
Hair Removal
Uptown Dermatology & SkinSpa can safely and effectively remove unwanted hair with laser technology. Lasers have now become the preferred method of removing hair for several reasons. Most hair reduction lasers target melanin (brown pigment) in a hair. The laser's energy is selectively absorbed by the hair follicle and bulb, and much less by the surrounding tissue. Possible side-effects from laser hair removal are rare, but can include scar or a change in color of your skin. Darker-hair and lighter-skin patients have the lowest risk of side effects, but the Harmony laser can be used safely and effectively on darker skin types.
The speed of the laser makes it practical to treat larger areas such as bikini areas, under arms, lips, chins, and virtually anywhere hair grows.
Due to the nature of the hair growth cycle, several treatments are necessary to achieve the best results. It depends on the area of the body and type of hair, but usually 4 to 5 treatments yield optimal results, with approximately 60% of hair removed with each treatment
Traditional hair removal treatments are temporary, and include waxing, shaving, tweezing, and chemical depilatories. Electrolysis has traditionally been the only way to alter the amount of hair growing on the body; however, pain and slow tedious treatments are two major drawbacks of electrolysis.
Tattoo Removal
Most unwanted tattoos can be removed safely and effectively with the use of the QYAG 5 laser.
Laser light is selectively absorbed by the tattoo ink in the skin, breaking up the ink into tiny particles. These particles are carried away by the lymphatic system. Damage to the surrounding tissue is mild, and with proper care the skin heals in several days. Some inks and colors respond better to laser treatment, and most all tattoos require multiple treatments. Each treatment is much more rapid than the original tattoo placement. An anesthetic cream is usually applied prior to the treatment to minimize discomfort. We also offer local anesthetic injections.
Treatments are spaced six to eight weeks apart to allow the body sufficient time to eliminate the particles of ink. Side effects are rare and if they occur they are usually mild and confined to the treatment area. Scarring or skin color change can occur, but are uncommon.
Vascular and Pigmented Lesions
Red spots and facial veins occur as a result of age, genetics, sun exposure, and/or lifestyle. Certain types of vascular lesions are present at birth and do not go away with time. Rosacea is a genetic skin condition that can cause flushing of the face and neck, and there are several environmental triggers. Lasers, due to their selectivity, target blood vessels without disrupting the surrounding skin. Depending on the extent of vascularity, discomfort is usually mild and treatments can be tolerated without anesthesia. Some vascular lesions or larger birthmarks, as well as treatment in children, may require topical anesthetic. Healing times and the number of treatments vary depending on the laser used and the area treated.
Age Spots
Age spots (sunspots, freckles, etc.) are pigmented lesions that are usually light brown in color. These unwanted spots can be removed in various ways depending on the nature of the lesion.
The laser light is selectively absorbed by the excess pigment in the lesion. Patients report mild discomfort with rapid healing and few side effects. The lesion will fade over a period of a few weeks. Pigmented lesions usually respond to one laser treatment; however, additional touch-up treatment may be necessary.
AESTHETIC SERVICES
Cosmetic Peels
This treatment effectively improves a wide variety of skin conditions, including fine lines and wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, superficial acne scars, sun-damaged skin, age spots and freckles. Our Aesthetics staff will help determine the strength of chemical peel that best meets your needs.
- Glycolic Peel (SkinCeuticals®)
- Retinol Peel (Vitalize® Peel)
- Obagi® Blue Peel (coming soon!)
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a mild, yet highly effective procedure that exfoliates dry, dull skin, while stimulating circulation and collagen production. It has been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, acne, and uneven pigmentation.
Essential Peel
A cleansing and exfoliating treatment customized for your individual needs to promote healthy, hydrated skin. Available for sensitive, rosacea, and acne prone skin types.
40 minutes and 70 minutes
Rejuvination Facial
Help your skin recover from sun damage & dehydration with this revitalizing facial designed to combat maturing complexion concerns. Includes a light peel and mini microdermabrasion.
80 minutes
Balancing Buff
A gentle exfoliation sweeps away dull and dry skin as a rich body balm leaves skin resilient and rejuvenated. While relaxing in a warm cocoon a stimulating scalp massage and foot reflexology help to restore your body's equilibrium.
50 minutes
Youth Enhancement
Revive lusterless skin with this detoxifying indulgence. An invigorating buff increases circulation and reveals fresh luminous skin. Brisk application of firming lotion helps restore pliability and stimulate natural elasticity.
60 minutes
Body Waxing
A traditional way to remove unwanted hair from face, legs, arms, body and bikini area.
MASSAGE SERVICES
Swedish/Esalen Massage
Soothing and gentle, this light and relaxing massage uses several types of long, flowing, strokes to ease your daily stress.
Available in 30, 60, 90, or 120 minute sessions.
Deep Tissue/Trigger Point Massage
A more vigorous circulatory modality, this massage flushes toxins from your body and enhances your immune system. Deeper soft tissue layers are assessed to determine where and why trigger points, or "knots" are developing. We ease into the muscle layers allowing your body to adjust to the deeper work. A 15 minute consultation immediately prior to your Deep Tissue massage is paramount to successful sessions.
Available in 60, 90, and 120 minute sessions
Sports Massage
Regular human activity along with elite athletic training causes a continuous build-up of tension in muscles causing stress on joints, ligaments, and tendons. Our massage helps to alleviate the injuries and inflammation experienced from the casual walker to the professional athlete.
Available in 30, 60, and 90 minute sessions
Lymphatic Drainage
A light yet stimulating massage, Lymph Drainage helps reduce edema and swelling, detoxifies the body, helps in the regeneration of tissue, including wrinkles, reduces the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia, and helps break up cellulite tissue.
Available in 30, 60, and 90 minute sessions
Prenatal Massage
Discomfort, aching joints, low back pain, swelling, overall added stress on the body. If you've been pregnant or are currently, these words may mean a lot to you. More and more women are discovering the benefits of Prenatal Massage. We focus on the special considerations a woman needs as her body goes through dramatic changes during pregnancy.
Available in 30, 60, or 90 minute sessions
Hot Stone Massage
Smooth basalt stones infused with warm essential oils penetrate and soothe deep rooted tension. As extensions of your therapist's movements, these river rocks become the vehicle to a scintillating balancing experience.
Available in 60 and 90 minute sessions
Reflexology
An ancient therapeutic art, Reflexology uses rolling, inching and other direct pressure techniques to help reduce pain and induce relaxation. An excellent alternative for those clients where full bodywork is prohibitory or not desired.
Available in 35 and 60 minute sessions
Special Massage Considerations
We are sensitive to and skilled in addressing specific client needs and concerns, such as skin conditions, mobility, obesity, HIV, etc. You may feel free to share your questions in our confidential setting with the assurance that your treatment provider has the awareness and training to accommodate those needs.
NOTE: It is important to remember that a massage therapist cannot diagnose, prescribe, treat a specific illness, or cure your condition though we have physicians and mid-level practitioners onsite who can assist if a question arises. A massage therapist can help you to relax your body, decrease your pain, improve circulation, improve elimination, and provide a simple way to bring your body back into balance again.
**20% off discount cannot be used in combination with any other discounts or specials.
