Guides from our providers
Treatment guides from our Arlington Heights clinic: how treatments work, what they cost, and what to expect. Every guide is reviewed by a licensed provider and cites its sources.
Latest · Local · 6 min read
Dysport in Arlington Heights, injected by a nurse in Suite C. What it's approved for, why we don't pick it for spread or speed, and when Botox is the call.
Reviewed by Charles Samuel, FNP-C
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Local · 5 min read
If you live in Prospect Heights, Wheeling, or Mount Prospect, the nearest Skinovatio is at 3375 N Arlington Heights Rd, Suite C, just south of Dundee…
Local · 6 min read
We recommend starting in September. A full course is typically 6 sessions, up to 8 for hormonal areas, spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart, so a…
Compare and decide · 6 min read
Kybella is injected deoxycholic acid that breaks down a small pocket of chin fat over 2 to 4 sessions. CoolSculpting is a device that cools fat…
Treatment guides · 5 min read
Most people do best with a HydraFacial about once a month: every 4 weeks while you're clearing congestion or dullness, closer to 6 once you're maintaining,…
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PRF is PRP spun slower, with no anticoagulant, so it sets into a soft gel that releases growth factors more slowly. For hair, we use PRP…
Treatment guides · 5 min read
Plan on three sessions, then maintenance. Most people need three PRP sessions four to six weeks apart, then one maintenance session every three to six months,…
Local · 6 min read
PRP hair restoration at our Arlington Heights office starts with three visits, four to six weeks apart. Each takes 45 to 60 minutes: a blood draw,…
Treatment guides · 6 min read
Results from PRF under the eyes typically last about six months. That's shorter than many sources suggest, but it's what the research supports: in the largest…
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Many people who ask about Morpheus8 are better suited to microneedling with PRP. The choice usually comes down to your main concern. Loose skin (jowls, neck,…
Treatment guides · 6 min read
There isn't one number for the forehead. It's a range we set after watching your forehead move. The one standardized dose is for the frown lines…
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Dysport and Botox are both botulinum toxin type A, and the differences that matter in the chair are smaller than many people expect. Both take a…
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