Skin Care Services For Clearer, Smoother, More Even Skin
Dark spots, acne scars, razor bumps, rough texture and dull, tired skin each have a different cause, so each one needs its own plan. Choose the concern closest to yours to see how we treat it at our clinic on N Larrabee St.
Choose The Concern You Want To Treat
Many concerns look alike in the mirror but respond to very different methods. Each page below explains what causes the problem, how we treat it and what you can expect from your sessions.
Sun Spots · Melasma · Brown Marks
Pigmentation & Dark Spots
A sun spot, a mark left by an old breakout and a patch of melasma can look almost identical, yet each behaves differently in treatment. We determine the type of pigment first, then select the approach that will actually fade it.
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Dull · Rough · Blotchy
Uneven Skin Tones & Texture
When skin looks tired, feels uneven to the touch and catches the light badly in photos, the cause is usually a combination of pigment and texture. We address each one with the method best suited to it.
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Scars · Red And Brown Marks
Acne Scars & Post-Acne Marks
The breakouts are under control, but the marks remain. A pitted scar, a flat red mark and a brown spot often sit side by side, and each requires its own treatment. We sort out exactly what your skin is showing before recommending a plan.
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Jawline · Neck · Bikini Line
Ingrown Hairs, Razor Bumps & Dark Marks
If bumps keep returning in the same places no matter which razor you use, the hair is usually the real cause. We resolve the hair first, then lighten the discoloration it has left on the skin.
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Chin · Upper Lip · Neck
Dark Spots From Tweezing
Years of plucking the same hairs can leave dark spots, small bumps and uneven skin behind. We stop the hairs from returning to those follicles, then work on restoring a smooth, even finish.
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Glacē™ Glass Skin Facial · No Downtime
Dull, Dehydrated & Congested Skin
Some skin has no single problem to point at. It looks tired, the pores are congested and makeup sits on top instead of blending in. Our Glacē™ glass skin facial clears and hydrates it in about an hour, and there is no downtime afterwards.
Learn More ⟶Match What You See To The Right Treatment
Describe the problem in your own words, and you will usually find it in the list. If more than one sounds familiar, that is common, and we can plan for both at your consultation.
- Brown patches from sun exposure, hormones or old breakoutsPigmentation & Dark Spots
- Skin that looks dull or blotchy and feels rough to the touchUneven Tone & Texture
- Pitted scars or red and brown marks left after acneAcne Scars & Marks
- Bumps and dark marks that return after shaving or hair removalIngrown Hairs & Razor Bumps
- Dark spots or bumps on the chin, lip or neck where you pluckDark Spots From Tweezing
- Fine lines, enlarged pores or scarring you want to smoothMicroneedling
- Skin that looks tired, dry or congested and needs a glow without any downtimeGlacē™ Facial
- Puffy, tired-looking skin before a wedding, photos or a big eventGlacē™ Facial
Already Know Which Treatment You Want?
These are the treatments behind every page above. Most skin plans use more than one of them, but if you already know the name of what you are looking for, you can start here.
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Candela · No Downtime
Glacē™ Glass Skin Facial
Glacē is a hydrodermabrasion facial from Candela. A single-use diamond tip exfoliates your skin while serums picked for it that day go in, then a two-sided cupping massage brings down puffiness. You leave glowing rather than red, and you can go straight back to work.
Used for dull, dehydrated or congested skin, and as upkeep between other treatments -
SkinPen · Collagen Induction
Microneedling
SkinPen microneedling opens thousands of microscopic channels that prompt your skin to produce new collagen and elastin. It is a trusted option for acne scarring, fine lines, enlarged pores and uneven texture.
Used for acne scars, texture, pores and fine lines -
Laser · All Skin Types
Candela GentleMax Pro Plus
This is the same laser we use for hair removal, and on skin it has two separate jobs. It can fade defined brown spots and some lingering post-acne marks. It also removes the hair that keeps causing ingrown hairs, razor bumps and tweezing marks. We do a free test patch before any laser plan goes ahead.
Used for sun spots, lingering acne marks and hair-related bumps -
Superficial Peels · A Series
Chemical Peels
A peel loosens dull, pigmented cells on the surface so fresher skin comes through. We use glycolic, lactic, salicylic or mandelic acid and choose the type and strength at your appointment. One peel freshens the skin, but it takes a course of them to really change it.
Used for post-acne marks, dullness, light discoloration and rough texture -
Wellness · Given By A Nurse
Vitamin IV Therapy
Vitamins and minerals go straight into the bloodstream through an IV that our nurse places, and the infusion takes 45 to 60 minutes. It is a wellness treatment rather than a skin treatment, but it pairs well with a Glacē facial before a big event.
Used for hydration and energy
Which Treatment Each Concern Uses
Most plans combine more than one treatment. We settle the exact mix at your consultation, but this is how each concern usually breaks down.
| Concern | GentleMax Laser | Chemical Peels | SkinPen Microneedling | Electrolysis | Glacē™ Facial |
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| Pigmentation & Dark Spots | Main treatment | Main treatment | Main treatment | Not used | Can support the plan |
| Uneven Tone & Texture | Not used | Main treatment | Main treatment | Not used | Main treatment |
| Acne Scars & Marks | Can support the plan | Main treatment | Main treatment | Not used | Can support the plan |
| Ingrown Hairs & Razor Bumps | Main treatment | Main treatment | Main treatment | Main treatment | Not used |
| Dark Spots From Tweezing | Main treatment | Main treatment | Main treatment | Main treatment | Not used |
| Dull, Dehydrated & Congested Skin | Not used | Can support the plan | Not used | Not used | Main treatment |
- Main Treatment
- Can Support The Plan
- Not Used For This Concern
The laser does a different job depending on the concern. For ingrown hairs and tweezing marks it removes the hair that keeps causing the problem, while for dark spots and lingering acne marks it goes after the mark itself. Glacē is a cosmetic facial. It keeps skin clear and hydrated between treatments, but it will not fade a defined brown spot or smooth out a scar.
The Right Treatment, In The Right Order
The order of treatment often matters more than any single treatment. Fading a dark mark while the hair behind it keeps growing only brings the mark back, so we plan every step around the cause.
A Close Look At Your Skin
Every plan begins with a private consultation. We examine the area, ask how the marks developed and review what you have already tried.
Treat The Cause
When hair is behind the problem, as it is with ingrown hairs and tweezing marks, we treat the follicle first so new damage stops forming.
Restore The Skin
With the cause under control, we fade discoloration and rebuild texture using the treatment best matched to your skin. After that, a Glacē facial every month or two keeps it clear and hydrated.
Book A Skin Care Consultation In Chicago
We will examine your skin, answer your questions and recommend a clear treatment plan before any work begins, so you know exactly what to expect from the first session.