Habtu M. Adera MD

Botox is a medical injection that temporarily relaxes facial muscles to reduce wrinkles. A clinician cleans the area, injects a tiny amount, and the effects appear within days and last several months, with minimal downtime and possible mild side effects.

Chemical peels use a special solution applied to the skin to remove damaged outer layers, revealing smoother skin. It involves cleansing, applying the solution, a brief tingling sensation, and aftercare to aid healing and reduce fine lines, acne, or uneven tone.

Dermaplaning is a cosmetic treatment that uses a sterile blade to gently shave dead skin cells and fine facial hair, leaving the skin smoother and more radiant. It involves cleansing, the light scraping, and applying moisturizer or serum afterwards.

Electrolysis is a process that uses electrical current to split compounds into simpler substances, like turning water into hydrogen and oxygen. It involves passing a current through a solution or melt with electrodes to drive chemical reactions.

Facials are spa treatments that cleanse, exfoliate, and nourish the skin of the face. They usually include cleansing, steaming, exfoliation, a mask, massage, and moisturiser to refresh and improve skin texture and glow.

IPL stands for intense pulsed light, a cosmetic treatment that uses broad-spectrum light to target skin issues like redness, dark spots, and hair. It involves applying light pulses to the skin to stimulate healing and improve appearance, with short sessions and minimal downtime.

Juvederm Fillers are injectable gel-like treatments using hyaluronic acid to add volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. The procedure involves quick injections by a clinician, often with a minor sting, with immediate but temporary results that may last months.

Kybella is an injectable treatment that reduces a double chin by dissolving fat cells. A clinician injects the solution under the chin in small doses, usually in several visits, with mild swelling and temporary discomfort as common side effects.

Laser hair removal is a skin treatment that uses focused light to damage hair follicles, slowing or stopping future growth. A technician glides a wand over the target areas, often multiple sessions are needed, and you may feel a slight snap or warm sensation.

Microdermabrasion is a skin treatment that lightly sands the outer layer of skin with tiny crystals or a diamond tip to remove dead skin cells, helping to smooth texture and brighten tone. It’s quick, usually painless, and requires minimal downtime.

Microneedling uses tiny needles to create small skin-made channels, triggering your skin’s natural healing. A device with fine needles is rolled or stamped over the skin, often with a topical serum, to boost collagen and improve texture and tone.

PDO threads is a cosmetic procedure that places tiny threads under the skin to lift and tighten sagging facial and neck areas, stimulating collagen; it involves local anesthesia, inserting absorbable threads, and gradual skin improvement over weeks to months.

Pronox is a medical nitrous oxide gas used for pain relief and sedation during procedures. It’s inhaled through a mask or mouthpiece, providing quick, short-term calming effects while patients stay awake and able to respond.

Resurfacing Laser is a cosmetic treatment that uses a laser to remove outer skin layers, encouraging new, smoother skin. It involves applying controlled laser energy to target wrinkles, scars, or sun damage, with a recovery period as the skin heals.

Resurfx is a cosmetic skin treatment that uses laser technology to rejuvenate and tighten skin, reduce wrinkles, and improve texture. It gently resurfaces the surface and stimulates collagen to restore a fresher, smoother look with minimal downtime.

Skin Pen is a cosmetic treatment using a small device with tiny needles to create tiny skin channels, stimulating collagen and healing. It involves topical anesthesia, multiple rapid needle pricks, and post-treatment care for smoother texture and improved tone.

Skinvive is a skincare service that uses targeted treatments and at-home routines to refresh, hydrate, and improve the look of your skin, focusing on gentle cleansing, moisturization, and personalized care guidance.