Lasers are now used for many cosmetic purposes, but one of the most common laser procedures in cosmetic medicine is laser hair reduction. Laser Hair reduction is the third most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure, second only to Botox and Dermal fillers. Patients are highly satisfied with the results of this laser procedure. In fact, […]
How to Lift Skin of the Face and Neck Without Surgery
As we age, our appearance in the mirror seems to droop. Laxity of the skin and loss of underlying facial structure components such as bone and fat are the culprits. We asked an expert cosmetic physician, Nicole Norris, MD of Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa, to answer some of our questions about the best non-surgical […]
Spring Ahead…..Leave Fat and Loose Skin Behind without Surgery
When the temperatures start to warm, and the sun shows itself more brightly, every woman thinks about the new beginnings of spring… and the next season’s wardrobe! Many women start planning the new season’s wardrobe at the sprout of the first crocus and inspect what they have from the last warm weather season to wear […]
Chin up! Change Your Chin with WarmSculpting
WarmSculpting, otherwise known as, SculpSure TM is a laser procedure that targets unwanted fat. If you have a double chin or unwanted fat along your jaw line, this is the procedure for you! Men and women of all ages can benefit from this procedure. Dr. Nicole Norris of Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa in Peru […]
Twelve Medical Spa Procedures to Treat Yourself to Before the Holidays
At Nicole Norris MD Medical Spa in Peru, Illinois, they are gifting patients with the 12 Deals of Christmas all month long. We asked Dr. Nicole Norris to give us some explanation of what the 12 Deals of Christmas entail and to provide our readers with some explanation of each service. Dr. Norris explains, […]
Hydrafacial Memberships: Put The Best Skin of Your Life on a Lay Away Plan
A Hydrafacial TM is a patented procedure done with a Hydrafacial TM machine that has many components of a high-quality facial, but also much more, with no discomfort or downtime. The machine has several different functions that may all be part of a Hydrafacial TM depending on your skin concerns. Hydrafacial TM uses vortex fusion […]
Hydrafacial Memberships: Put The Best Skin of Your Life on a Lay Away Plan
A Hydrafacial TM is a patented procedure done with a Hydrafacial TM machine that has many components of a high-quality facial, but also much more, with no discomfort or downtime. The machine has several different functions that may all be part of a Hydrafacial TM depending on your skin concerns. Hydrafacial TM uses vortex fusion […]
Why Fall Is the Time for Facial Resurfacing with Lasers
The roads get resurfaced in the spring, but fall is the time for facial laser resurfacing. Facial laser resurfacing is done with lasers and is much like it sounds. Light energy that is absorbed by the skin either injures or destroys (depending on the type of laser) a few layers of skin causing the skin […]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cosmetic Botox TM and More
The most commonly used neurotoxin for the cosmetic treatment of lines and wrinkles formed by our expressions is Botox TM (botulinum toxin A). On April 12, 2002 Botox Cosmetic was FDA-approved to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe lines between the eyebrows. It has since been FDA approved to cosmetically reduce the appearance […]
Look Your Best In Your Dress/Tux with Laser Body Contouring
Everyone has an area of their body with troublesome fat that keeps them from feeling their best in clothing. It often seems that no matter how much one exercises or diets, that troublesome area does not change! If you are healthy, have an area of body fat you cannot seem to budge, and need to […]