1640 N. Arlington Heights Rd.,
Suite 210
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Q: Are the treatments for all skin types?
A: Most of our treatments are available for all skin types, including our Peels. The Laser CO2 Resurfacing is restricted to skin types 1 through 3.
Q: What if I have a special skin concern such as acne, dry skin, sensitive skin, etc.?
A: Be assured, whatever your unique skin care concerns or problems, we can create a skin care regimen to address those areas. We offer a complete line of skin care products from reputable companies such as SkinMedica and Obagi. Products and treatments are available for any skin type even oily skin, dry skin, and acne.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Treatments are very affordable. Payment can be made as treatments or performed, or can be purchased in packages for savings. We also offer a variety of financing options
Skin Type
To make sure you are a good candidate for any of the procedures we offer, several steps must be taken before treatment can begin. These steps are done by the Aesthetician and center staff with your input.
One of the most important factors is skin typing. We must make sure that we correctly type your skin to give you the safest, most effective treatment. To do this, you will answer some questions about your genetic background, reaction to sun exposure, and tanning habits.
Skin type is categorized according to the Fitzpatrick Skin Type Scale. Classification depends on the amount of melanin pigment in the skin. A picture example is found below, and typical features of each skin type are listed in the chart below:
| Skin Type | Skin Color | How the skin reacts to sun |
|---|---|---|
| I | Very fair, "transparent" | Always burns, never tans |
| II | Fair | Always burns, tans with difficulty |
| III | Fair to light olive | Burns mildly, tans slowly |
| IV | Olive to brown | Rarely burns, tans with ease |
| V | Dark Brown | Very rarely burns, tans very easily |
| VI | Black | Never burns, tans very easily |
We may also ask you for a spot test before we perform a treatment. This is for safety and reassurance to you if there are any areas of concern. The spot test is used to test the skin’s reaction to the laser.
We will also ask you about recent sun exposure. If you’ve been in the sun recently, we may have to adjust setting on the laser to ensure your safety.