$175, add on to a facial for $75

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) reduces the appearance of enlarged pores by addressing their two primary causes: overactive oil production and loss of structural elasticity around the pore walls.

How Cold Plasma Refines Pore Size

• Sebum Regulation: Suppresses hyperactive sebaceous gland activity, preventing excess oil from stretching pores open.

• Collagen Tightening: Stimulates dermal fibroblasts to synthesize new collagen and elastin, firming the structural tissue around pore walls so they contract and appear smaller.

• Follicular Cleansing: Reactive oxygen species (RONS) eliminate deep-seated bacteria and oxidized debris that plug pore openings.

• Enhanced Topical Delivery: Temporarily opens micro-channels to drive pore-minimizing active ingredients (like niacinamide, peptides, or salicylic acid) deep into the follicle.

Root Cause vs. Cold Plasma Mechanism

A cleansing facial is a foundational treatment designed to deeply purify your skin, unclog pores, and boost product absorption. It is suitable for most skin types, especially skin prone to breakouts.

How It Works

• Analysis: Your esthetician checks your skin to select the best products.

• Double Cleanse: Removes surface dirt, makeup, and deep-seated oil.

• Exfoliation: Gently sweeps away dead skin cells to reveal smoother skin.

• Steam & Extractions: Steam softens pores so blackheads and buildup can be safely cleared.

• Massage & Mask: A custom mask soothes, hydrates, or detoxifies.

• Hydrate & Protect: Finished with toner, moisturizer, and SPF.

Key Benefits

• Clearer Skin: Clears clogged pores to reduce current and future breakouts.

• Smoother Texture: Leaves skin softer, brighter, and turns down pore visibility.

• Better Absorption: Allows your daily skincare products to penetrate deeper.

• Relaxation & Detox: Removes built-up oil and toxins while easing daily stress.

Core Benefits

• Smooths Tone & Texture: Instantly removes dead cell buildup to reveal a brighter, softer complexion.

• Fades Spots & Sun Damage: Highly effective against hyperpigmentation, age spots, and melasma.

• Treats Acne & Scars: Unclogs pores, reduces active inflammation, and fades post-acne marks.

• Smooths Fine Lines: Boosts collagen and elastin production to soften wrinkles over time.

How Chemical Peels Work

1. Dissolves Bonds: Chemical solutions (AHAs, BHAs, TCA) loosen the "glue" holding dead skin cells together.

2. Controlled Exfoliation: Strips away damaged outer layers of skin.

3. Regenerates Skin: Triggers cell turnover and new collagen production as the skin heals.

Types of Peels By Depth

• Superficial (Mild): Exfoliates the outermost skin layer using gentle acids (Glycolic, Salicylic). Excellent for a quick refresh with minimal to no downtime. (Performed frequently)

• Medium (Moderate): Reaches the upper dermis using stronger acids (TCA) for deeper lines and pigmentation. Requires up to a week or more of downtime. (Performed less often) - We don't do this peel and will refer you to a dermatologist office.  

• Deep (Aggressive): Penetrates deep into the dermis using phenol for severe concerns. Requires significant recovery time, done only once, and must be performed in a physician's office. - We don't do this peel and will refer you to a dermatologist office.  

Microdermabrasion targeted at oily and congested skin utilizes mechanical resurfacing combined with suction to physically extract sebum plugs and strip away oxidized dead skin cells.

How Microdermabrasion Targeted for Oily Skin Works

• Stratum Corneum Polishing: A diamond-studded tip or fine crystal spray physically abrades the outermost dead skin layer, preventing cellular debris from mixing with sebum inside pore walls.

• Vacuum Extraction: Controlled negative pressure lifts dislodged keratinized cells, drains excess surface oil, and physically extracts loose blackheads and open comedones.

• Sebum Flow Normalization: Removing the hyper-keratinized "cap" on pores allows natural oil to exit onto the skin surface smoothly rather than pooling internally to feed C. acnes bacteria.

At A Glance: Clinical Overview

$175/treatment, $450 for package of 3 treatments

Classic microneedling minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores by building structural collagen directly around pore walls to tighten their openings, while also clearing dead surface cells that stretch pores wider.

How Classic Microneedling Reduces Pore Size

• Perifollicular Collagen Synthesis: Pores lack sphincter muscles and cannot physically "close." Microneedling triggers neocollagenesis around the follicular opening, creating dense, firm tissue that squeezes the pore rim tight.

• Prevents Keratin Accumulation: Rapid cellular turnover prevents dead keratinocytes from mixing with sebum and expanding pore openings into open comedones (blackheads).

• Restores Structural Elasticity: Rebuilds degraded elastin and Type I collagen in aging or sun-damaged skin, restoring the structural matrix that keeps pore walls taut.

• Deep Delivery of Pore-Refining Actives: Micro-channels allow targeted post-treatment serums (such as Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, or Copper Peptides) to absorb directly into the dermis to support tissue repair.

Treatment Profile

MDerma™ (by Dermapen®) minimizes enlarged pores through automated, high-speed $90^\circ$ vertical stamping that builds collagen directly around pore rims while clearing the dead cell buildup that stretches pores wider.

How MDerma Tightens Pore Walls

• Perifollicular Collagen Induction: Pores lack muscle tissue and cannot physically "close." MDerma creates precise micro-injuries in the upper dermis, triggering neocollagenesis that thickens and firms the tissue directly surrounding pore openings to squeeze them tight.

• Vertical Precision & Speed: Motorized vertical entry prevents the micro-tearing or skin dragging associated with manual rollers, allowing for consistent penetration depth (0.5 mm to 1.5 mm) around curved facial zones like the nose and inner cheeks.

• Clears Follicular Plugs: Accelerated cell turnover sheds dead stratum corneum cells before they mix with sebum and form blackheads or whiteheads that stretch pore walls.

• Deep Delivery of Pore-Tightening Actives: Opens thousands of temporary micro-channels, driving post-treatment active serums (such as Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, or Copper Peptides) deep into the dermal layer.

Clinical Profile