Aesthetic Services
Our Aesthetic Services are designed to cater to your unique skincare needs and enhance your natural beauty. Our skilled estheticians offer a variety of treatments, including rejuvenating facials, customized chemical peels, and gentle microdermabrasion, all aimed at improving skin texture and tone. We also provide specialized services like acne treatments and hydrating masks to address specific concerns. With a focus on relaxation and results, our esthetician services help you achieve a radiant complexion while ensuring a soothing and enjoyable experience.
Revolutionary Skin Renewal
Regaining a youthful appearance has never been easier. We offer the latest mini procedures and innovative skin renewal treatments to help you look and feel years younger. Our physicians stay at the forefront of dermatological advancements, traveling across the country for advanced training and collaborating with international specialists to bring you the most exciting techniques from Europe, Canada, and beyond.
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Aesthetic Treatments
HydraFacials, Facials, Peels, Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning
We offer a wide range of treatment facials and peels that aid in the reduction of wrinkles, uneven skin tone and sun damage while unclogging pores and improving skin tone. Our highly trained and experienced staff can find the perfect treatment for your specific needs and will even customize a cost effective treatment package for you.
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Platinum Hydrafacial Experience
The ultimate HydraFacial experience, begin the detoxification process with Lymphatic Drainage. Follow with the HydraFacial to deeply cleanse, extract and hydrate the skin. Address specific skin concerns with incorporating an advanced Boost infusion serum design to target your needs. This treatment concludes with LED Light Therapy to further reduce the visible signs of aging and increase circulation. Finish the treatment with your choice of a Perk Lip or Eye treatment.
Clean and Contour HydraFacial
This invigorating treatment includes lymphatic drainage to detox and contour the skin prior to the signature steps. A deep cleansing, exfoliating, and extracting impurities from the skin while simultaneously infusing nourishing ingredients to hydrate the skin with hyaluronic acid and peptides.
Boost Deluxe Hydrafacial
Customized HydraFacial with an added Boost serum. Experience cleansing, exfoliating, and extracting impurities from the skin. A Boost infusion serum based on your skin concerns follows, with hydration with peptides, Hyaluronic Acid and nutrients for the skin and an LED light treatment to increase circulation and collagen to finish the treatment.
Signature Original Hydrafacial
A deep cleanse, exfoliation, extraction, and hydration using a blend of antioxidants and peptides leaving your skin clean, smooth, and glowing. The original Hydrafacial treatment is a great way to perk up your skin!
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Tailored for dry, sensitive, combination or oily skin, facials can help deep clean, soften and hydrate skin. A great introduction to medical skincare treatments, or for a gentle approach to healthy skin.
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Peels are refining treatments that gently exfoliate the skin. They can help soften fine lines and skin texture, unclog pores, remove excess surface oil and even out skin tone. We offer different types and strengths of peels to fit your needs. Our popular VI Peel is designed to reverse the signs of aging and sun damage on the skin with blend of gentle, yet powerful ingredients suitable for all skin types. Let us tailor a program that is just right for your skin type and concerens.
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The microderm is the original in physical refining treatments. It helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, deep cleans pores and creates smooth texture. A diamond chipped hand piece gently refines skin rather than traditional loose crystal microderms. Each treatment customizes the level of exfoliation to each skin type.
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Dermaplaning is a light exfoliation that uses a special instrument to remove the dull top layer of skin as well as fine facial hair. The treatment is customized to your skin type and a light peel or hydrating mask is used. This treatment has no downtime and will reveal a smoother, brighter, “fuzz-free” complexion.
Laser Hair Removal
Experience smooth, hair-free skin with our advanced laser hair removal treatments at Dermatology Associates of West Michigan. Utilizing state-of-the-art technology, our skilled professionals provide safe and effective solutions for unwanted hair on various body areas. Customized for your skin type and hair color, our treatments ensure optimal results with minimal discomfort. Say goodbye to shaving and waxing, and enjoy the lasting confidence of silky-smooth skin!
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Now you can eliminate unwanted hair comfortably and in much less time. Our Light Sheer DUET laser brings the hair follicle closer to the treatment head with vacuum assisted technology.
The benefits are significant and include:
Up to 75% faster treatment time.
No topical anesthetic cream, cooling gels or cooling devices needed.
Virtually painless with no downtime.
Safer than traditional laser hair removal systems.
Great for large treatment areas. Especially the stomach, arms, back, shoulders and neck for men.
Patients are finding this to be the best hair removal solution for the legs, bikini area and underarms. This ingenious solution offers new advantages. Gentle suction slightly stretches the treatment area which allows the laser light to interact more efficiently with the desired target, melanin in the hair follicle. Less energy is lost to pigment in the skin and blood flow in surrounding tissue. Nerve endings are stimulated by the vacuum, "fooling" nerve endings into perceiving less pain. The vacuum pulls the hair follicles closer to the diode surface. This allows for deeper penetration, with a reduced need for laser energy (about 60%.) Ultimately treatments are safer and more comfortable.
With this new technology, many patients are now able to consider laser hair removal. Before this, it was simply too long, painful and expensive. Now there’s a quick, comfortable solution for unwanted hair.
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Built-in confidence – Two cutting-edge technologies for permanent hair reduction*, for all skin types.
LightSheer® Quattro uses a state-of-the-art diode laser technology with a wavelength of either 805nm or 1060nm. A precise laser pulse targets the hair follicle while leaving the skin unharmed. Today, diode laser is the most commonly used technology for hair removal, enabling safe and effective treatment of all skin and hair types.
LightSheer Quattro is both comfortable and effective. It features two laser hair removal technologies; The High-Speed Vacuum Assisted Technology uses a unique vacuum mechanism that overrides sensory receptors in the skin with the sensation of pressure which reduces the sensation of heat during treatment. The ChillTip™ Technology uses a unique sapphire cooling system that continuously cools the skin to make the sensation more comfortable. Your treatment provider will tailor your treatment depending on the body area and your skin and hair type.
LightSheer Quattro uses clinically proven diode laser technology to permanently remove unwanted hair, comfortably and effectively. Consult with your treatment provider to be sure you understand any possible laser hair removal side effects. A test patch treatment should be part of your preparations.
Resurfacing Laser Treatment
Fractional laser treatment is a cutting-edge procedure that targets specific areas of the skin with precise microbeams of laser light. This technique stimulates the body's natural healing process, promoting the growth of healthy new tissue and improving skin texture, tone, and overall appearance. Ideal for reducing fine lines, scars, and sun damage, fractional laser treatment offers significant results with minimal downtime, making it a popular choice for those seeking effective skin rejuvenation.
Micro-needling Retexturizing Treatment
Upgraded Exosomes or platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
This technique uses a device with tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries on the skin's surface. These micro-injuries trigger the body's natural healing process, including the production of collagen and elastin, proteins that give skin its firmness and elasticity.
Prior to micro-needling, a numbing cream is applied to the skin for added comfort. During the procedure, thousands of micro-injuries are precisely delivered with a small, sterile medical instrument. Although minute in size, these injuries initiate the body’s powerful wound healing process. As damaged tissue heals, healthy new cells repair the wounds, creating healthier dermal tissue and remodeled collagen and elastin. Results typically include softening of fines lines, wrinkles and scars, improved pigmentation and glowing, vibrant skin.
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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), amplifies and accelerates micro-needling results. With PRP, your own potent platelet-rich plasma is used simultaneously. The plasma is taken from a small amount of your blood, which is drawn on-site before treatment. This increasing popular add on is know for stimulating more dramatic results.
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Exosomes, which are derived from stem cells and contain growth factors, proteins, and genetic material, are then applied to the treated area, enhancing the skin's natural healing response and promoting faster, more effective results. This combination can lead to reduced signs of aging, improved skin texture and tone, minimized pores, and faster recovery times.
Exosomes:
These are microscopic vesicles that carry growth factors, proteins, and other beneficial molecules. When applied to the skin after microneedling, they penetrate the microchannels and enhance the healing process, promoting cell regeneration and tissue repair.
Benefits of microneedling with exosomes:
Enhanced Skin Rejuvenation: Exosomes stimulate collagen and elastin production, leading to firmer, smoother skin.
Reduced Signs of Aging: Fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots can be minimized.
Improved Skin Tone and Texture: The treatment can even out skin tone and refine skin texture, creating a more youthful appearance.
Minimized Pores: Exosomes can help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.
Faster Recovery: Exosomes accelerate the healing process, potentially shortening the downtime associated with microneedling alone.
Suitable for All Skin Types: Microneedling with exosomes is generally safe and effective for most skin types.
Procedure:
A topical anesthetic is applied to numb the skin.
The microneedling device is used to create micro-channels in the skin.
A specialized exosome serum is applied to the treated area.
The exosomes penetrate the skin through the microchannels, delivering their beneficial components.
Recovery:
Temporary redness and mild swelling are common after the procedure.
These side effects usually subside within 24-48 hours.
Rarely, minor pinpoint bleeding or bruising may occur.
Results:
Optimal results are often seen after a series of treatments, typically 3-4 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart.
Many patients notice improvements in skin texture, tone, and overall appearance after just a few sessions.
Universal IPL Intense Pulsed Light
The Lumenis® Optima™ M22 IPL Photorejuvenation treatment enables our providers to offer you remarkable results on a range of skin concerns such as age and sun spots, freckles, birthmarks, rosacea and broken capillaries. Lumenis is original designer of Broad Band Light photorejuvenation, implementing the refined wavelengths and energy output we work with today.
M22 Universal IPL treatments work great at improving the appearance of aging skin on the face, neck chest and hands.
Benefits include:
Improved skin tone and texture
Reduction in age spots and sun induced freckles
Reduction in redness, including rosacea
FDA approved to increase collagen for softer, smoother skin
Best of all the treatment is quick and requires no down time. Patient needs vary, but results can be seen after 1 - 3 visits.
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Cutera Pearl is a laser skin resurfacing treatment that uses fractional laser technology to address various skin concerns like wrinkles, acne scars, and uneven texture. It works by creating tiny, controlled wounds in the skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting the growth of new, healthy skin. This leads to smoother, tighter, and more youthful-looking skin.
How it works:
Fractional Technology:
The laser delivers energy in a pattern of tiny dots, creating microscopic columns of treated tissue while leaving surrounding skin intact. This allows for faster healing compared to traditional laser resurfacing.
Collagen Stimulation:
The controlled damage triggers the body's natural healing response, leading to increased collagen production.
Skin Resurfacing:
The laser removes the damaged outer layers of skin, revealing a smoother, more even-toned complexion beneath.
Benefits:
Improved skin texture and tone: Addresses wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, and sun damage.
Reduced pore size: Can help minimize the appearance of enlarged pores.
Firmer, tighter skin: Stimulates collagen production for a more youthful appearance.
Relatively quick recovery: Downtime is generally less than with traditional laser resurfacing.
Can be combined with other treatments: Can be paired with IPL laser or other cosmetic procedures like Botox or fillers for enhanced results.
What to expect:
Treatment:
The procedure is typically performed in a doctor's office with a topical anesthetic applied to minimize discomfort.
Recovery:
Expect a sunburned appearance and some swelling immediately after treatment. Peeling may occur during the first week, revealing fresh skin underneath.
Results:
Patients typically see noticeable improvements in skin texture and tone within a few weeks, with continued improvements over several months as collagen production increases.
Aftercare:
Follow your provider's instructions for post-treatment care, including avoiding sun exposure and using sunscreen.
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Fractional CO2 lasers repair damaged skin without the disadvantages or downtime of traditional CO2 lasers. Rather than remove the top layer of skin, like ablative lasers, they create microscopic sites of thermal impact separated by areas of unaffected tissue. The spared tissue between treatment zones contains cells that promote rapid healing. At the same time, each micro thermal zone penetrates deep into the dermis stimulating collagen remodeling and new skin.
The ActiveFX, Deep and TotalFX procedures vary in intensity and are often combined. We use topical numbing cream to minimize discomfort during the treatment, with no anesthesia necessary.
Advantages include:Fractional CO2 lasers are an exceptional choice for skin resurfacing. We offer the Lumenis Active, Deep and Total FX lasers. Treatment is performed onsite at our office.
Noticeable, natural long-term results
One quick 20-minute treatment, with the Fraxel Laser rather than a series of treatments as needed
Immediate skin tightening
Only topical anesthetic is needed
Lifts and tightens eyelids and under chin
Minimal downtime and discomfort
Smooths lines, wrinkles and scars
Removes brown spots and redness
Forms new collagen
Reduces pore size
Afterward the treated skin feels like it has been sunburned. During the healing process skin will start to flake off within 2 days and pinkness will be gone in about a week. Skin is noticeably tightened immediately afterward and most patients say they look 5 - 10 years younger.