Benicia Medical Aesthetics

B-12 injections are a medical treatment where vitamin B-12 is given by injection to boost energy and prevent deficiency. A healthcare professional administers the shot, usually in the muscle, sometimes on a schedule. Effects vary by person.

Body contouring refers to cosmetic procedures that reshape and smooth the body's shape, often after weight loss or pregnancy. It may involve fat reduction, skin tightening, and sculpting areas like the abdomen, thighs, or arms, using non-surgical or surgical methods.

Cellulite reduction is a cosmetic service that aims to smooth dimpled skin on areas like thighs and buttocks. It typically combines treatments such as massage, laser or radiofrequency sessions, and skincare to improve texture and firmness.

Chemical peels use a safe chemical solution applied to the skin to remove the outer damaged layer, revealing smoother skin. It involves cleaning the area, applying the peel, waiting for a brief reaction, and then neutralizing and soothing the skin.

Exosomes are tiny bubble-like particles released by cells that carry proteins and genetic material; they help cells communicate and can be studied or used for diagnostics and therapy in medicine, involving collection, isolation, and analysis of these vesicles.

Hair regeneration with PRP uses your own blood to extract platelets rich in growth factors, which are injected into the scalp to stimulate hair follicles, aiming to slow shedding and promote new hair growth with a simple, minimal-ball procedure.

IPL photo facial uses intense pulsed light to target skin issues like redness, sun spots, and fine lines. It involves a handheld light device applied to the skin, with cooling and may require multiple quick sessions for improved tone and texture.

IV therapy is a treatment where fluids, vitamins, minerals, and sometimes medications are given directly into a vein through a sterile IV line to quickly rehydrate, boost nutrients, or support recovery; it’s performed by a trained clinician in a clinical setting.

JUVÉDERM treatments are cosmetic injections that add volume to the skin, smoothing wrinkles and restoring facial fullness. The procedure uses soft gel fillers injected under the skin and usually takes about 15–60 minutes with temporary effects.

Laser hair removal uses concentrated light to damage hair follicles, slowing or stopping hair growth. A technician glides a laser over the skin, often with cooling, and multiple sessions are needed to target hairs at different growth stages, with minimal downtime.

Lip fillers are a cosmetic treatment that adds volume and shape to the lips using injectable substances to smooth lines, enhance fullness, and define the lip contour, with care and possible numbing beforehand and a short recovery period.

Microneedling is a cosmetic treatment using tiny needles to create small skin channels, stimulating your body's healing response to boost collagen. It involves numbing, rolling or stamping the skin, and may include serums or afterward care to improve texture and firmness.

A PRP facial uses the patient’s own blood plasma with growth factors to stimulate skin healing and collagen. Blood is drawn, processed to concentrate platelets, then applied or injected into the face to improve texture, tone, and glow with minimal downtime.

RF microneedling mixes tiny needles with radiofrequency energy to stimulate skin healing and collagen. A clinician briefly punctures the skin with insulated needles, delivering heat to deeper layers for smoother texture, tighter pores, and improved tone.

Spider vein treatments are cosmetic procedures that target small, web-like veins near the skin’s surface. They use light or laser therapy to collapse and fade the veins, with minimal downtime and few risks, leaving legs looking smoother.

A Vampire facial is a cosmetic procedure using your blood’s plasma to rejuvenate skin; a clinician draws a small amount, processes it to concentrate platelets, and then micro-needling or injections apply it to skin to boost texture, tone, and glow.