Skin exfoliation has long been misunderstood in the skincare world and our team wants to help set the record straight. While you may be knowledgeable in some areas of skincare, the specifics of exfoliation may not be fully understood. So, what is it? Exfoliation helps keep your pores from becoming clogged, which can lead to […]
Hair growth is a natural process of the human body, but excessive or unwanted hair growth can impede many people’s confidence. Thankfully, laser hair removal is an effective and permanent solution to your unwanted body hair. Regardless if you’re getting laser hair removal as part of a mommy makeover in Chicago or a one-off procedure, […]
Accepting the physical changes that accompany aging can be a difficult pill to swallow. It’s especially difficult because many early signs of aging appear in our skin, especially our face. Looking at yourself in the mirror every day may bring up insecurities that you haven’t always had. One recent service that has allowed us to […]
Wintertime holidays offer something special. Toasty fires, dinners with loved-ones, stacks of party invites, and more. Alongside the social engagements of the holiday season, we’ve got to find time to shop for multiple people, manage the day to day business of our lives, oh, and also manage to look great doing all of this. The […]
Most of us have received at least a little advice about how to take care of our appearance. We know to eat well, exercise regularly, and use sunscreen daily. The problem is that, as beneficial as these steps are, they probably won’t keep us from experiencing the effects of aging. At some point, we have […]
HydraFacials are a popular treatment at Med Spa, and they’re the perfect treatment for those trying to clear up their skin before the holidays. Learn about why our plastic surgeons near River North recommend HydraFacials today. How It Works The HydraFacial MD treatment is a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure that is able to remove […]
HydraFacials are a popular treatment at Med Spa, and they’re the perfect treatment for those trying to clear up their skin before the holidays. Learn about why our plastic surgeons near River North recommend HydraFacials today. How It Works The HydraFacial MD treatment is a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure that is able to remove dead […]
The topic of women’s vaginal health used to revolve around reproductive issues and problems such as vaginitis. Rarely did women discuss concerns related to intimate wellness. There were few conversations around painful intercourse or urinary incontinence that had any true depth to them. Women who did express concerns were often met with a lack of […]
Aging is a process that occurs so gradually that we may miss its early warning signs. In our Chicago med spa, what we see is that our patients want to identify how to age better, not avoid aging altogether. Attending to the skin early and often is ideal. However, it is not mandatory. You can […]
Northwestern Med Spa has been established to offer clients the state-of-the-art treatments they need to maintain healthy, glowing skin. While medical spa treatments are often known for high-tech treatments like skin-tightening using lasers and other devices, there is something to be said for a good old-fashioned facial. Actually, we have to say that even our […]
Botox is a wrinkle reducer that has become renowned for its anti-aging potential. People all around the world have come to know that Botox can eliminate frown lines, crow’s feet, worry lines, a furrowed brow, and more with just a few injections. Most people know that Botox works by temporarily disabling muscles from contracting strongly […]
There are very few people in this country who don’t invest in routine grooming. For you, maybe it’s the creams and razors you use to shave every week or every day. Maybe it’s tweezers or regular waxing sessions. Whatever the process people use to get rid of unwanted hair, it usually becomes a chore at […]
The term vaginal rejuvenation is not new; procedures to correct vaginal atrophy were developed years ago. At the time, women who underwent some type of vaginoplasty or labiaplasty were said to be getting a “designer vagina.” When you consider the overwhelming ways in which vaginal atrophy can affect a woman’s daily life, that description vastly […]
Have you been feeling the frustration of aging or sun damaged skin? There is no way to avoid a change in appearance as we age. However, there are numerous ways through which the signs of aging can be beautifully managed. At Northwestern Med Spa, men and women benefit from personalized services ranging from injectables to […]
More than 7 million Botox treatments were performed in 2017, an increase from the previous year and no surprise to most providers nor to patients. You may have heard of Botox as the magical wrinkle-reducer or even as a treatment for chronic migraines, excessive sweating, and a downturned mouth. What you probably haven’t heard is […]
Aside from rhinoplasty and otoplasty, cosmetic procedures have been reserved mainly for women. Historically, the perception has been that a “manly” man would not even have a desire to change anything about his appearance. We now understand that men have just as many cosmetic concerns as women. Some of them pertain to aging, and some […]
You can’t expect to look young and beautiful if you don’t take care of your skin. Taking the time to care for your skin can significantly improve the health and beauty of both your skin and your overall appearance. The easiest thing you can do to care for your skin is wash your face. Take […]
Although our education and training have focused on surgical techniques to refresh the face and reshape the body, we are also excited about helping patients correct certain signs of aging with innovative non-surgical treatments. Here, we discuss Halo laser skin rejuvenation, how it works, and why it may be your new anti-aging BFF. Halo stands […]
Facelift surgeries were first performed in the early 1900s. At that time, most procedures were hush-hush, as it was imprudent to have surgery for cosmetic reasons. Throughout the past hundred-plus years, the performance of facelift surgeries has increased exponentially. Each year, numerous cosmetic procedures are sought by men and women who want to look younger […]
BOTOX injections started a non-surgical facial rejuvenation craze more than fifteen years ago. As the fast-acting, convenient injectable treatment caught on, the number of people obtaining their regular dose increased year after year. The first year that BOTOX was available, just over 1.6 million Americans received their wrinkle-reducing treatment. Last year, more than 7.2 million […]