What is Microneedling? Microneedling, a cosmetic procedure, is possible. This involves using tiny, sterilized needles to poke at the skin. These tiny wounds stimulate your body to produce more collagen and elasticin. This will help your skin heal and look younger. It is also known as collagen induction therapy.

VI Peels - VI Peel (Vitality Institute), gentle, but effective, medical-grade, chemical peel to improve skin health, including acne scarring and fine lines. There are five types to choose from.

What is Anti-aging Treatment? Anti-aging treatment are specifically designed for reducing wrinkles, finelines, and sagging. These treatments are usually performed on areas of the body that are most vulnerable, such as the hands, neck, or face.

Goji Mask – (Antioxidant, Stimulating). This mask is made with goji extracts, quinoa seed extracts, and seaweed extract. These ingredients are rich in amino acid, vitamins, and proteins of high biologic quality. It strengthens the skin’s protective barrier and protects from free radicals. It is recommended to use at the first signs and symptoms of aging.

Fillers. We use hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers due to it being a natural substance already present in the skin. HA delivers nutrients, helps the skin retain moisture and softness and adds volume. HA takes on 1000 times its weight in water, which makes it superior filler for use in the face. These clear gel formulas of HA are specifically formulated to act like your body’s own naturally produced HA, to instantly and visibly add fullness and reduce facial folds and wrinkles.

Juvederm voluma(r), is a large particle that's used on the cheeks to provide volume and lift.

What is hair removal waxing?Waxing refers to the removal of hair from the root using a wax covering to stick to the body hair. Then, remove the wax covering and pull out the hair from the follicle. The area where the hair was previously waxed will not see new growth for at least four to six weeks. However, some people may notice regrowth within a week because their hair is on a different cycle.

To help you look and be your best, we have extensive training in the latest clinically-based treatments for facials.

Sarah is passionate about education as well. She is a trainer for the pharmaceutical companies Allergan, which sell Botox® and Juvéderm products, and Galderma, which sell Dysport® and Restylane® products. She was also a national trainer for several years for other companies, and is a respected trainer for InjectAbility® Institute where she inspires other injectors to be the best they can be.

Chemical Treatments – Step 1: Peel off existing pigmentation with an intensive exfoliating or lightening treatment. Step 2: For 28 days, continue depigmentation. Followed by skin lightening. All-inclusive post-care regimen.

What is the difference in Botox and Dysport injections? Botox and Dysport differ mainly in the way they are made. Botox is more dispersed and spreads faster than Dysport. This makes Dysport ideal for large areas such as the forehead. Botox is more powerful, so it's great for smaller areas and wrinkles such as Crow's feet.

What is skin tightening? Laser skin tightening can be done in a short time and requires little downtime. It heats skin, which causes collagen to contract, making the skin look tighter and more firm. It increases the production of collagen, elastin and other skin proteins.

Chemical Treatments - Step 1: Intensive exfoliating and lightening mask to peel off existing pigmentation. Step 2: Continued depigmentation and skin lightening system for 28 days with all inclusive post care regimen.

Many medical spas also provide procedures that can be intimidating for patients. Cosmetic fillers, hormone and supplement injections for weight loss, and laser treatments are among the treatments available. Medical spas also provide machines for hair removal, body contouring, and skin resurfacing. Even though they offer high-tech procedures, medical spas still have the feel of a day spa. The staff is trained to handle delicate body work that can seem intimidating to many patients.

The skin rejuvenation treatment is a very popular one at medical spas. Ultherapy is FDA-approved and tightens the skin of the neck, brow, chin and neck. It is safe and effective for younger adults. These treatments can also improve your skin's texture and tone. Patients may experience minimal to no downtime in some cases. There is no need for patients to worry about potential complications associated with cosmetic procedures.

Galderma's family of fillers RESTYLANE® uses different sizes gel particles depending on how the product is used.

Casmara Mask Facial: These unique, algae-peel-off facial masks provide a deep penetration of the active ingredients. They can be used on the skin over the eyes or lips. These masks immediately lower your skin temperature and improve the appearance of your eye contour area. They also firm and tone the skin. There are 4 different types of masks:

Dermaplaning - Dermaplaning uses a blade to remove surface debris. This treatment offers many benefits, is quick and safe, and has no downtime.

BOTOX ® and DYSPORT®. BOTOX® & Dysport® are FDA approved neuromodulators that are very effective in the temporary improvement of moderate to severe frown lines, and crow’s feet around the eyes. Skilled practitioners can use these products to help in other areas such as the nose, mouth, chin and turned down corners of the mouth along with underarms for hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating).

What is Facial? A facial is multi-step, multipurpose skin treatment that includes steam, facial masques, cleansing and exfoliation as well as facial massage. ... They are all highly hydrating and firming. Some focus on specific problems areas.

What is skincare? Skin care includes a wide range of practices to support the skin's integrity, improve its appearance and ease skin conditions. They include nutrition and avoidance of sunburns. ... Skin care is an important part of treatment for wound healing, radiation therapy, and certain medications.

Vitamin Vegetable mask - (Stimulating and Anti-Aging) This mask contains vitamin C, seaweed extract, and dill. It protects skin from free radicals and improves its elasticity. It can be used on all skin types.

The treatments provided by medical spas are more flexible. Many medical practices have started their own medical spas. The benefits of medical spas are obvious: they are more patient-focused and allow doctors greater freedom to offer treatments and services. Licensed doctors have greater knowledge of medical procedures and can answer any questions regarding the potential risks and benefits of different treatments. Also, medical spas can offer high-tech treatments not normally available to doctors. These complex treatments require additional training, education, or certification.

While many people are familiar with the word "day spa," a medical spa is not a day spa. They're more like retail stores and don't deal with insurance providers. Conscientious medical spa owners make an effort to fit into the retail market and implement traditional business practices such as creating a business plan, budget, and goals, and tracking day-to-day operations. They also employ innovative and cost-effective marketing tactics.

Enzyme and chemical peels can be applied topically to rejuvenate the skin's surface. They remove layers of skin cells that are damaged. This exposes the new, undamaged layers of skin that are softer and smoother, with more even skin colors. These treatments also stimulate collagen and elastin production in the dermis. They tighten the skin.

VI Peel Purify with Precision Plus - Acne & Acne Scarring - this peel is our most comprehensive peel for acne and acne scarring. This advanced acne solution works symeristically to combat active acne symptoms while repairing dard areas on the kin. The VI Peel Purify with Precision Plus helps to fade textural scarring and Post inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) caused by acne breakouts. Suitable for all skin types. For skin concerns: excessive oil, acne with hyperpigmentation, acne scarring and adult acne.

Restylane(r), which is a small-sized particle gel can be used in the smoothing of parentheses around a mouth.

What is a Facelift and how do you get it? Rhytidectomy, also known as a face-lift, is a cosmetic procedure that creates a younger-looking face. The procedure can reduce the appearance and shape of the cheeks and jawline as well as other changes caused by age.

VI Peel Advanced - Collagen Enhanced Stimulation - this peel is formulated to combat the effects and signs of aging. Made from a synergistic blend of ingredients, this targeted formula provides for deeper penetration to soften fine lines and wrinkles. The collagen enhanced stimulation increases cell turnover and promotes a decrease in loss of elasticity. Safe for all skin types. For skin concerns: aging skin (ages 40+), wrinkles, fine lines, loss of elasticity.

A consultation may be needed prior to scheduling chemical peels. With deeper peels, medications may be necessary. During your consultation, recovery time and contraindications are discussed, along with how to prepare the skin for your treatment. Sun avoidance is extremely important and an adequate UVA and UVB sun block is recommended.

Often, the effects of aging, sun damage, and weight loss can make your physical appearance very different than how you feel on the inside. Our goal is to enhance your nest features and minimize those that are less-than-perfect through the artistic use of the patented ArqueDerma® technique in combination with FDA approved dermal fillers. This technique offers a way for us to provide more than a new, refreshed look, but to truly transform the way others see…and perceive…you.

They reduce the effects of aging. Medical spas are unique medical facilities that combine the experience and expertise of a day spa with the latest advances in medicine. The treatments at these facilities are focused on anti-aging, including both surgical and non-surgical procedures. In addition to aesthetic treatments, these facilities provide patients with medical grade anti-aging products. Some medical spas offer treatments aimed at preventing and treating the signs of aging, such as laser hair removal, vein therapy, scar therapy, and stretch mark therapy.

What is Acne Treatment? For acne treatment facials, exfoliation is a key step. Exfoliating removes dead skin cells as well as debris from your pores. You will feel silky soft and smooth skin after exfoliating.

Sarah Skillett, RN and BSN, is the Midwest's only practitioner that offers InstaTox (tm), which instantly tightens. Smooths. And lifts. Botox(r), or Dysport(r), are used in this procedure to lift and tighten the eyelids.

Chemical Peels A chemical peel is an anti aging treatment that corrects uneven skin tone and gives skin a youthful glow. Chemical peels involve the removal of the skin's top layers using a chemical solution. This allows for a fresh, new skin surface. Chemical peels can be used to improve various skin conditions. For advanced skin transformations, medical strength chemicals peels may be an option. You can treat deeper wrinkles and sensitive skin with specific chemicals or solution strengths.

This treatment is designed for all skin types and uses targeted treatment for hyperpigmentation, melasma, dark spots, blotchy and scarred skin and large pores. Containing high potency skin exfoliating and lightening agents that stimulate cellular turnover and exfoliate the upper surface of the skin to lift existing pigmentation.

Chemical Peels - 1hr

VI Peel Purify - Acne & Oily Skin - this peel is a highly effective treatment for acne and addresses a variety of concerns caused by acne symptoms. This unique formula combination increases cellular turnover to open pores and reduce comedones, and balance the skin for fewer breakouts. Suitable for all skin types. For skin concerns: active acne, breakout prone skin, oily and congested skin, teen acne.

VI Peel Advanced – Collagen Enhanced stimulation - This peel was designed to fight the signs and effects of aging. This targeted formula, which is made from a synergistic combination of ingredients, allows for deeper penetration to soften wrinkles. The collagen enhanced stimulation improves cell turnover, and reduces the loss of elasticity. All skin types safe For skin concerns: wrinkles, fine lines and loss of elasticity.

OxyGeneo 3-in-1 Super Facial - This procedure and it’s innovative treatment harness the power of oxygenation for intense nourishment and skin rejuvenation by 1) Oxygenation 2) Exfoliation 3) Nourishment.

Juvederm® Ultra Plus(r), a medium-sized gel for lips and nasolabial areas around the mouth.

VI Peel Purify with precision Plus – Acne & Acne Scratching - This is our most complete peel for acne and scarring. This advanced acne treatment works synergistically, to reduce active acne symptoms and repair any damaged skin. The VI Peel Purify and Precision Plus reduces textural scarring, PIH (Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) and other skin imperfections caused by acne breakouts. All skin types. Skin concerns: acne scarring, excessive oil, acne hyperpigmentation, adult acne, and acne with excess oil.

What is Vein Treatment? The treatment may be necessary to treat the varicose or other complications. Your treatment options will depend on the size of your varicose vessels.

Medical spas offer more latitude in the treatments offered. Many medical practices are opting to open their own medical spas. The advantages of medical spas are clear: they are more patient-centric and allow doctors more latitude in the treatments and services they offer. For example, licensed physicians have more knowledge about medical procedures and can answer questions about the risks and potential benefits of various treatments. Medical spas also offer a more extensive range of high-tech treatments that are typically reserved for doctors. The complexity of these treatments often requires additional training, education, and certification.

Sarah Skillett (RN, BSN) is a Licensed ArqueDerma (r) Practitioner and an Educationist. Sarah completed a rigorous 8-12 hour training at InjectAbility (r) Institute to become a Licensed ArqueDerma® Practitioner. Only ArqueDerma® Practitioners with a valid ArqueDerma® License can perform the technique. These Practitioners are highly-trained artists who use the patented technique of lifting and shaping your face. Licensed ArqueDerma(r) Practitioners are trained as artistic designers who restore the structural support of the face for a refined, aesthetically-pleasing appearance. Sarah can also perform InstaTox (r) which is an innovative way to relax muscles such as Botox and Dysport. This allows Sarah to speed up the process and produce almost instant results.

Dermaplaning is an optional procedure that can be used before or after a facial to improve penetration of the product. Dermaplaning can be used to exfoliate more evenly and produce better results in anti-aging treatments. Your skin will immediately look brighter, younger-looking and feel smoother.

The ArqueDerma(r), Philosophy. "The art of reshaping the face to its most natural aesthetically-pleasing proportions lies in enhancing and supporting the basic underlying structure" Leslie Fletcher, RN, MEP-C

Many people visit med spas to improve their appearance. However, they also offer many health benefits. Some procedures can reduce the time it takes to restore your skin's natural beauty. They can also reduce wrinkles, fine lines and stretch marks. Many medical spas are able to reduce stress, anxiety, depression. You can look younger by visiting a medical spa. Make sure you visit a medical spa as soon as possible.

Suzie lives in Johnson County, with her husband, their two boys and their sweet daughter. She loves to travel, volunteer with her church, and support her children in their many activities. Although we all have imperfections such as blemishes or wrinkles, there is more to us than that. Mirrors show things that only our eyes can see, such as our failures and disappointments.

Never be ashamed of who you are. Elite Aesthetics is a firm believer that no one should feel ashamed about their appearance.

VI Peel Original – This peel will improve your skin's texture, clarity, and tone. It also has anti-aging benefits. This will improve skin texture, tone and tighten your skin. This treatment is designed to revitalize the skin and prevent further damage. It is an excellent first peel for everyone who desires radiant skin and healthy skin. All skin types are suitable. It is suitable for sensitive skin.

BOTOX and DYSPORT are approved by the FDA. BOTOX(r), DYSPORT(r), neuromodulators approved by FDA are highly effective in temporary improvement of moderate-to-severe frown lines and crows feet around the eyes. Skilled practitioners may also use these products to improve the appearance of other areas like the nose, mouth, chin, and corners.

Restylane Silk®- Uses small gel particles to take care of smoker’s lines around the mouth.

Reaffirming Mask (Detoxifying & Moisturizing) - This mask is formulated using diatomaceous clay and seaweed extract. It removes impurities while providing intense moisture. It is suitable for combination or oily skin, with acne-prone pores and acne.

What is Botox exactly? Botox injections can block certain chemical messages from nerves. Most commonly, these signals cause muscles to contract. Botox injections are used to temporarily relax facial muscles around the eyes and forehead, which cause wrinkles.

They promote youthfulness. If you have been looking for a way to boost your youth, consider a trip to a medical spa. These facilities specialize in rejuvenating your skin through proven practices and the latest technologies. If you're looking for a quick way to restore youthfulness, consider a treatment that involves laser technology. It will reduce the amount of melanin and give you younger-looking skin. You can also benefit from other services, such as skin tightening.

Elite Aesthetics provides many chemical peels for your cosmetic needs. Many of them can be tailored to suit your particular needs. We offer these peels:

Juvéderm Ultra Plus®- Uses a medium gel size for the lips and naso-labial area around the mouth.

Dermaplaning - Dermaplaning is a manual, physical exfoliation technique that safely and efficiently removes surface debris with a dermaplaning blade. This treatment has many benefits and is quick, safe and effective with no downtime.

Sarah Skillett RN. BSN. Sarah Skillett RN BSN was awarded her nursing degree by St. Luke's School of Nursing. She became an Aesthetic Nurse Specialist in 2000. She is well-respected and highly skilled and passionate about her passion for aesthetics. She has had extensive training both from national companies and physicians, and regularly attends national conventions. InjectAbility® Institute courses include InstaTox(r), ArqueDerma, and InstaTox(r). She has attended several InjectAbility® Institute courses in the last six years. She was the Midwest's first ArqueDerma(r), Practitioner to obtain her license six years ago and is currently one of very few who use this patented technique.

What is MedSpa, exactly? While most guests go to medical spas in an effort to improve their appearance, many others visit the spas to address specific health conditions. A medical spa can treat symptoms such as arthritis and injuries.