The holidays are fast approaching so you may be considering a few treatments to get your skin looking wonderful for the winter festivities. Here is a list of treatments we would recommend during the next few weeks. These services are the most sought after by our loyal clients who want to look their best and avoid downtime. We have also provided a list of products (below) to keep your skin looking “Holiday Ready” this season and all winter long.

Want softer, brighter skin texture and tone?

Consider a microdermabrasion, dermaplaning or progressive peel. Our post hydrating treatment is included with no additional charge!

• Essex Antioxidant Microderm: Sooth and pamper your skin with our potent antioxidant cherry jubilee enzyme. These antioxidants will shield your skin from environmental damage and slow down the appearance of fine lines.
  Treatment time: 75 to 90 minutes; In a hurry? Try our Micro and Go. We can get you in and out in 30 minutes!
  Expect: Light exfoliation with no downtime.
  Post Care: Our post hydration treatment is included and is a wonderful way to finish off the exfoliation process and leave your skin feeling silky smooth and hydrated. The post treatment is recommended 5 to 7 days after your microdermabrasion, dermaplaning or progressive peel.

• Essex Ultimate Dermaplaning: Refine skin tone and texture with this amazing treatment. Your skin will feel silky smooth for the holidays.
  Treatment time: 75 to 90 minutes
  Expect: Removal of “peach fuzz” in addition to light exfoliation which will leave your skin looking flawless with or without makeup. No downtime required.
  Post Care: Our post hydration treatment is included and is a wonderful way to finish off the exfoliation process and leave your skin feeling silky smooth and hydrated. The post treatment is recommended 5 to 7 days after your microdermabrasion, dermaplaning or progressive peel.

• Minus 10 Progressive Peel: Rejuvenation at it’s best with a potent blend of vitamins, antioxidants, peptides and powerful retinols.
  Treatment time: 60 minutes
  Expect: Light flaking resulting brighter smoother skin. The skin may be pink for a few days but without visible peeling. We use Rhonda Allison products with pure, natural active ingredients.
  Post Care: Our post hydration treatment is included and is a wonderful way to finish off the exfoliation process and leave your skin feeling silky smooth and hydrated. The post treatment is recommended 5 to 7 days after your microdermabrasion, dermaplaning or progressive peel.

Wanting to smooth out those fine lines and wrinkles?

Consider Botox and Dermal Fillers!

• Botox
  Treatment Time: 15 minutes
  Expect: Softening of wrinkles within a week and lasting about 3 to 4 months.
  Post Care: No exercise or lying flat for 4 hours after treatment. Bruising is typically minimal if any.

• Dermal Fillers
  Treatment Time: 30 to 40 minutes
  Expect: Improvement in wrinkles and correction of volume loss where needed. Results are immediate and will last about one year in most cases.
  Post Care: No exercise and no alcohol consumption for 12 hours after treatment. Avoid anti-inflammatories for 48 hour after treatment to minimize bruising. It is also recommended to stop all anti-inflammatories 2 days prior to treatment if possible. Bruising can occur but is minimal to absent in most cases. Arnica can be used prior to and after treatment.

Needing some TLC for your skin at home this winter?

Read our top recommended products to keep your skin looking beautiful all season long:

For tightening and improved texture: Synergy A – The science behind this retinol makes it gentle enough to use for all skin types. You will also experience tightening from the peptide blend contained in this amazing product.

For hydration: C Stem Cell – A specialized hyaluronic complex minimizes water and hydration loss from the skin. Advanced plant stem cell technology with a new Vitamin C derivative provides protection from the harsh outdoor elements.

After treatment care following dermaplaning, chemical peels or after home use of glycolic or retinols: Regenerating cream – A combination of rejuvenating growth factors, aloe and natural oils make this a great post treatment and daily moisturizer.

For a quick “perk me up” around the eyes: Eye Revitalizer – Cooling yet hydrating; will smooth fine lines around the eyes with it’s peptide complex and can be used under or over makeup.