Medical-Grade Skincare: What You're Actually Paying For
What makes medical-grade skincare different from drugstore products, and how VI Derm, SkinCeuticals, Dermalogica, and professional Korean brands each fit a routine.
The VI Peel, Explained: Your 30-Minute Reset Button
Thinking about a VI Peel? Here's how this medical-grade chemical peel works, what days 2–7 actually look like, and how to prep. Louise Aesthetics, Walnut Creek CA.
Microdermabrasion: The OG Glow Treatment That Still Delivers
Microdermabrasion gently resurfaces dull, congested skin using a diamond-tipped applicator. Here's what it treats, what a session feels like, and how it compares to dermaplaning.
The Signature Glow Facial: Not Just a Spa Day
A multi-step custom facial that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and hydrates — with little to no downtime. What happens in the room and how often to come back.
IV Hydration Therapy: What a Session Actually Involves
IV therapy delivers fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and nutrients directly into the bloodstream. What a session involves, how long it takes, and who should consult first.
Dermaplaning: The Lunch-Break Treatment That Makes Makeup Sit Like a Filter
Dermaplaning removes dead skin and peach fuzz for instantly smoother, brighter skin — with zero downtime. What to expect, who it's for, and how often to book.
The Nano Hydrating Facial: No Needles, No Downtime, All Glow
NanoInfusion with the Dermalogica Pro Pen uses nanocones — not needles — to boost serum absorption and hydration with zero downtime. Ideal before an event.