Hyperpigmentation

Liver spots, age spots, dark patches – all of these skin blemishes are known as hyperpigmentation. While hyperpigmentation is not harmful to your skin, it can be unsightly and can affect one’s self-esteem.

Hyperpigmentation can appear on any type or color of skin, and can come from a variety of causes, including:

• Changes in hormones: pregnancy, menopause, birth control pills
• Sun damage
• Injuries to the skin (acne, picking, trauma)
• Smoking, drugs, and excess sugar and/or yeast in the body

With our in-spa treatments, including Gentle Waves (LED), Chemical Peels, Dermaplaning and Microdermabrasion, we can manage, control and even eliminate your hyperpigmentation! Book your appointment today to discuss your options for treatment or a test patch for your assurance.

Skin Classic

Thermal vaporization using non-laser high frequency current that’s quick and safe!

$50 to $300 per area – depending on lesion types and treatment time.

Conditions Treated:

• Hyperpigmentation / Freckles
• Acne / Milia
• Distended Capillaries
• Sebaceous Hyperplasia
• Seborrheic Keratosis
• Cherry Angiomas

Invigorate 12% TCA Peel –

A multi-faceted medium-depth peel, formulated uniquely for all skin types, ethnicities and skin colors, that addresses:

-Fine Lines and Wrinkles
-Sun-Damage (pigmentation & dark spots)
-Acne & Scar Tissue (including stretch marks)
-Texture (large pores & uneven/bumpy skin). Softens & Firms!

Contraindications: No Waxing, Shaving, Depilatories or Exfoliating for 3 days prior to peel.

No Recent Sun Exposure, especially a Tan or Sun Burn & no broken or picked-skin areas.
No Laser treatments 1 month prior to peel. No Needling treatments 1 week before & after peel. No Accutane. Must be 6 months from last dose.
No Antibiotics or Steroids for 1 month prior.
Not for those allergic to aspirin or willow bark extract.

***You should not have a chemical peel if you will continue to have excessive sun exposure, have active Herpes Simplex (have a doctor prescribe Zovirax for you), Warts, history of Keloidal scarring, or any type of recent facial surgical procedures (wait 2 weeks after injections). Avoid this peel if you are pregnant or lactating, if you have any auto immune diseases, or have had any recent radioactive or Chemotherapy treatments.

How will my skin feel/look post-peel:

1-2 layers: Your skin may feel and look as though you have a sunburn. It may also feel tight. Do not rub your skin or make exaggerated facial movements. Use a gentle cleanser, pat dry and apply your healing products throughout the day as needed.

3-5 layers: (Multiple layers should be done with extreme caution *and should be worked-up to gradually). Your skin may feel and look as though you have a sunburn. You may have white spotting (frosting) and/or erythema (pink coloration) covering your face for the first half hour or so. Any redness will fade over the next few hours. Do not rub your skin or make exaggerated facial movements. Use a gentle cleanser, pat dry and apply your healing products throughout the day as needed.

The next few days: Your skin may turn a tan or brown color in about 2-3 days. The skin will get tight and will START to shed: Face on days 3-4 (starts in center of face because movement); Neck/Chest on days 6-10 (sometimes only a rough texture & not flake much); Body skin can take up to 14 days to start shedding.

Let your skin heal naturally and DO NOT EVER tug on any skin that is peeling from your skin (you may trim with nail scissors) as it is protecting the newly generating skin below it. If you exfoliate your skin prematurely, you can be left with a pink colored skin, hyper-pigmentation or possibly scarring. Feel free to use a gentle Enzyme Mask on the leftover areas on days 5+ if most of the skin has flaked away and there are still little fragments.

After 1 week: It is entirely possible that another fine layer of skin may peel again at this point. This is normal and will not be as excessive as the first peeling phase.

Pricing:
Face $100 – $250 (1-5 layers)
Face & Neck $150 – $300 (1 to 5 layers)
Face, Neck & Decollate $200 – $400 (1 to 5 layers)
Around Eye Area $50 (1 layer only)
Around Lip Area $50 – $150 (1 to 5 layers)
Hands $150 – $250 (3 to 5 layers)
Back $250 – $400 (3 to 5 layers)
Stretch Marks: Depends on area size.
Atrophic (Box, Pock & Ice Pick Scars): Depends on size & quantity.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PLAN FOR YOU TREATMENT:

NO FRESH TAN ON YOUR TREATED AREAS = TAN MUST FADE BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT DATE!

Do not submerse in water for 24 hours!

Crusts fall off in 5-14 days, keep area moisturized!

SPF 30+ rain or shine 2 weeks before and a month after.

No direct or extended sun 2 weeks b/f, or 4 weeks after.

No retinoids, Benzoyl Peroxide, topical prescriptions, acids, exfoliators, bleaching 5 days before, and 2-4 weeks after, depending on healing.

No Laser 1 month before or after.

No picking, scratching, friction, hot water during healing phase.

No sweating profusely for 2 days.

No swimming for 2 days.

No makeup for 1-2 days…Unless a mineral based light weight foundation or powder.