March is Men’s Month at Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa! We want to break down the stigma that feeling good about your appearance is a female-only thing. Most of the treatments we have in our office are appropriate for men and women. The majority of our medspa services are results-driven and only a few are […]
Q and A: How Sculptra is an Effective Way to Replace Your Lost Facial Collagen
As we age, we lose one teaspoon of collagen in our face every year. Collagen is the main protein in our skin that gives us a youthful look. By the age of 35, we have lost 15% of our facial collagen, by the age of 45 you can expect to have lost 25% of your […]
Defensin: An Anti-Aging Ingredient with Science Behind It
We all have bought a product to improve our skin and have been disappointed when we don’t look any younger than prior to purchasing it. Many skincare products sold in the cosmetic industry make anti-aging claims that are not backed up by science. It is often difficult to know which products are worth the cost […]
The Three Most Common Medical Spa Procedures to Treat Sun Damage
Summer is fading fast, and with that our sun-kissed skin. Unfortunately, our summer days in the sun may leave us with new wrinkles and more brown spots. We asked Dr. Norris at Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa what she recommends for clearing up summer sun damage. Dr. Norris explains, “There is always an influx of […]
Treating Teenage Acne without Prescription Medication
Acne vulgaris is the most common reason for breakouts in teens and young adults. It occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells, bacteria and oil. Symptoms range from blackheads, pustule-filled pimples and red, tender bumps. There are prescription medications to treat acne, but there are also many non-prescription products and procedures […]
Five Sunscreen Facts that You Didn’t Know
The summer sun is upon us, and we thought it would be interesting to pick the brain of our local cosmetic dermatology expert to see what we could learn about sunscreen and the effects of sun on our skin. We asked Dr. Norris at Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa in Peru, Illinois to answer our […]
Get Your Body Summer-Ready with a Little Help from a Laser Center!
If you have an area of stubborn fat and no matter what you do, it does not budge, you must read this. Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa in Peru, IL specializes in non-surgical body contouring with lasers and other devices. This means you can change the look of your body without surgery. They have […]
Six Things You Should Do at Medical Spa Before Your Wedding
When we think of wedding planning, we think of securing the place, the photographer, and the dress, but what about your appearance? Brides, grooms and wedding party participants are increasingly also visiting a medical spa as part of their pre-wedding agenda. A medical spa is a doctor’s office that specializes in non-surgical cosmetic procedures. When […]
What Is the Best Way to Increase Collagen in My Skin?
Lately, drinking collagen or taking collagen supplements daily has been suggested it may improve fine lines and wrinkles and even reverse the signs of aging over the course of several months. We know that we lose 1% of collagen per year starting at age 20. It seems sensible then if we are aging and losing […]
4 Reasons Facials are Becoming More Popular
In the most recent census data, 2.73 million US citizens reported having a facial 4 or more times within 6 months in 2020 and 13.52 million people did not have one at all during the same period. According to Dr. Nicole Norris of Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa in Peru, IL, “The number of people […]
