AESTHETICS
Look and feel your best with treatments from our Master Aesthetician, Melissa Brooks.
Facials
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Restorative FacialList Item 1
$160 | Single Treatment
The Restorative Facial Treatment is a hands-on, customized treatment designed to refresh the skin and restore balance while supporting long-term skin health.
Unlike technology-based treatments, this facial focuses on personalized, clinical techniques tailored to your specific skin type and concerns. Each session is thoughtfully designed to promote healthy-looking skin while maintaining a relaxing, restorative experience.
Each Restorative Facial Treatment may incorporate:
- Customized cleansing
- Targeted, gentle exfoliation
- Extractions as needed
- Treatment masks selected for your skin condition
- Barrier-supportive hydration
Every step is adjusted based on your skin’s current needs, whether you are experiencing congestion, sensitivity, dullness, uneven tone, or simply maintaining overall skin health.
This treatment is ideal for patients who:
- Want a customized, hands-on facial experience
- Prefer a non-device-based approach
- Are maintaining healthy skin
- Need a balanced treatment between more advanced procedures
- Have sensitive or reactive skin
It can also serve as a foundational treatment before advancing to corrective therapies.
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Acne Control FacialList Item 2
$100 | Single Treatment
$250 | Package of 3 – Recommended
Designed for patients actively undergoing acne treatment, this focused, corrective facial supports medical acne management and accelerates visible improvement.
This treatment targets active inflammation, congested follicles, and acne-causing bacteria while helping restore and protect the skin barrier. It is performed in coordination with your prescribed acne regimen to enhance treatment response, reduce breakouts, and improve overall clarity.
The Acne Clearing Facial is ideal for patients using topical or oral prescriptions who need supportive in-office care to optimize results. Regular treatments, combined with appropriate home care, help improve consistency and long-term control.
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Dermaplaning Add-On
Add-on to facial or HydraFacial | $75
Dermaplaning is a minimally invasive exfoliating treatment that uses a sterile surgical blade to gently remove dead skin cells and fine vellus hair from the surface of the skin.
This treatment immediately improves texture and radiance, revealing smoother, brighter skin. By removing surface buildup, dermaplaning enhances product penetration and creates an optimal canvas for makeup application.
It may also help soften the appearance of mild acne scarring, fine lines, and uneven texture by promoting healthier, more refined skin. With no downtime, dermaplaning is an effective option for patients seeking a refreshed, polished look.
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Cryotherapy Add-On
Add-on to facial or HydraFacial | $50
Cryotherapy is a non-invasive, cold-based treatment designed to calm inflammation, reduce redness, and support skin recovery. Using controlled cooling, the skin is briefly exposed to low temperatures, causing temporary vasoconstriction that helps minimize inflammation, regulate oil production, and reduce the appearance of pores.
As the skin naturally rewarms, circulation increases, supporting oxygen delivery and promoting healing.
This treatment is especially beneficial for patients managing acne, rosacea, flushing, or sensitive skin conditions. It helps soothe active breakouts, calm redness, and improve overall clarity without heat, irritation, or downtime.
Chemical Peel
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About Chemical PeelsList Item 1
Chemical peels are one of the most effective minimally invasive skin resurfacing treatments available today. Designed to improve tone, texture, and overall skin clarity, chemical peels help reveal brighter, smoother, and healthier-looking skin.
At Verum Cutis Dermatology, peels are customized based on your skin type, concerns, and desired level of correction.
What Chemical Peels Treat
Chemical exfoliation is commonly used to improve:
- Uneven skin tone
- Hyperpigmentation and sun damage
- Acne and congestion
- Fine lines and early signs of aging
- Dullness and rough texture
- Mild redness and sensitivity
Whether you are looking for a gentle refresh or a more corrective treatment, a customized peel can help restore clarity and radiance.
How Chemical Peels Work
Over time, dead skin cells, environmental stressors, and slower cell turnover can lead to dullness and uneven texture. Chemical peels use carefully selected exfoliating acids to remove damaged outer layers of skin in a controlled manner.
This process:
- Accelerates skin cell turnover
- Promotes smoother texture
- Stimulates collagen production
- Encourages healthier, more even-toned skin
As we age, skin cell turnover slows from approximately 20 days in youth to 60–90 days over time. Chemical peels help restore this renewal process, supporting clearer and more refined skin.
What to Expect
Downtime varies depending on the depth of the peel.
Most patients experience:
- Light peeling, dryness, or flaking for 3–7 days
- Mild tightness or itching during healing
- Gradual improvement in brightness and smoothness
Some deeper peels may result in longer peeling periods.
When Is the Best Time for a Chemical Peel?
Fall and winter are often ideal times for chemical peels, when sun exposure is reduced. Limiting UV exposure during healing helps optimize results and reduce irritation risk.
That said, skin rejuvenation does not have to be seasonal. Melissa works with patients to develop personalized, year-round treatment plans that may include corrective peels in the fall and winter, along with maintenance treatments such as HydraFacials in the spring and summer. This strategic approach helps maintain results, support skin health, and keep your complexion balanced throughout the year.
Preparing For Your Peel
- Discontinue retinol and strong exfoliants 7 days prior
- Avoid waxing or hair removal treatments for 1 week
- Stay well hydrated
- Avoid sun exposure before and after treatment
- Use daily sunscreen during healing
A consultation is recommended to determine the most appropriate peel for your skin type and goals
Chemical Peels We Offer:
The Perfect Derma Peel
Salicylic Acid Chemical Peel
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The Perfect Derma PeelList Item 2
The Perfect Derma Peel is a medium-depth chemical peel designed to improve tone, texture, pigmentation, acne, and early signs of aging. Suitable for all skin types and ethnicities, this treatment delivers noticeable results with minimal downtime.
What Makes the Perfect Derma Peel Unique
Unlike many chemical peels, The Perfect Derma Peel includes glutathione, a powerful antioxidant known to brighten the skin, reduce inflammation, and support long-term skin health. This ingredient helps improve hyperpigmentation, melasma, sun damage, and uneven tone while supporting collagen production.
This treatment is commonly used for:
- Hyperpigmentation and melasma
- Sun damage
- Acne and acne scars
- Uneven skin tone
- Fine lines and early wrinkles
- Dull or rough texture
What to Expect
After treatment, most patients experience:
- Tightness within the first 1–2 days
- Peeling that begins around day 2–3
- Visible exfoliation for approximately 5–7 days
Downtime is minimal, but social downtime should be considered due to visible peeling.
As the skin heals, it appears brighter, smoother, and more even.
Treatment Plan & Pricing
For optimal results, many patients benefit from 2–3 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart.
One Treatment | $350
Two Treatments | $600
A consultation is recommended to determine if The Perfect Derma Peel is appropriate for your skin type and concerns.
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Salicylic Acid Chemical PeelList Item 3
Targeted Acne Treatment at Verum Cutis Dermatology
For patients struggling with active acne, a series of salicylic acid chemical peels offers an effective way to reduce breakouts and improve overall skin clarity. Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that penetrates deeply into pores, helping dissolve excess oil, exfoliate dead skin cells, and reduce inflammation — key contributors to acne.
At Verum Cutis Dermatology, serial salicylic acid peels are often recommended as part of a structured acne treatment plan.
How Salicylic Acid Peels Help Acne
Salicylic acid works by:
- Penetrating into clogged pores
- Reducing oil production
- Decreasing inflammation
- Preventing new breakouts
- Improving acne-related redness
- Supporting smoother skin texture
With consistent treatments every 2–3 weeks, this acne-focused peel helps regulate breakouts and improve long-term skin health.
What to Expect
- Mild tingling during treatment
- Light flaking or dryness for several days
- Minimal downtime
- Gradual reduction in breakouts and congestion
This peel can be used alone or in conjunction with prescribed acne medications when appropriate.
Why Choose Salicylic Acid Peels at Verum Cutis Dermatology?
Melissa works closely with patients to develop customized, effective treatment plans tailored to their skin type, acne severity, and long-term goals. She collaborates with your dermatology providers to ensure your peel schedule supports and enhances your prescribed acne regimen.
This coordinated approach allows in-office treatments and medical management to work together for clearer, healthier skin.
Treatment Plan & Pricing
For best results, peels are typically performed in a series spaced 2–3 weeks apart. This interval allows the skin to respond and heal between treatments while maintaining consistent acne control.
One Treatment | $125
Package of 3 | $350
Package of 6 | $600
Many patients notice improvement after several sessions, with continued treatments helping maintain clearer skin.
Microneedling
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MicroneedlingList Item 1
Microneedling, a form of collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive treatment designed to improve skin tone, texture, and overall radiance. This non-ablative procedure stimulates your body’s natural collagen production to restore smoother, firmer, and more even skin without the downtime associated with ablative lasers or surgery.
How Microneedling Works
Microneedling uses fine, medical-grade needles to create tiny, controlled micro-injuries in the skin. These microchannels activate your body’s natural healing response and stimulate the production of:
- Collagen, which improves firmness and smoothness
- Elastin, which restores flexibility and resilience
Because microneedling does not use heat or laser energy, surrounding tissue remains intact, making it safe and precise for a wide range of skin types.
What Microneedling Can Improve
Microneedling is commonly used to address:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Acne scars and other scarring
- Enlarged pores
- Uneven skin tone
- Sun damage
- Stretch marks
- Mild rosacea
- Texture irregularities
It can be performed on multiple areas of the body, including:
Face | Neck | Décolletage | Hands | Abdomen | Back
Benefits of Microneedling
- Non-ablative with no heat or laser energy
- Minimal downtime
- Safe for all skin tones
- Can be performed year-round, including summer months
Most patients experience mild redness for 24 to 48 hours following treatment.
Post-Treatment Care
To protect your results and support healing:
- Avoid washing your face or applying makeup for at least six hours
- Use gentle cleanser and moisturizer
- Avoid active ingredients and exfoliants for seven days
- Limit sun exposure and apply mineral SPF 30 to 50 daily
Results
Many patients notice smoother, brighter skin within several days. Collagen production continues to improve over the following weeks, with optimal results developing gradually.
For best outcomes, a series of treatments may be recommended depending on your goals.
A consultation is recommended to determine candidacy and develop a personalized treatment plan.
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Microneedling with PRPList Item 2
Microneedling with PRP builds upon traditional microneedling by adding platelet-rich plasma to enhance healing and amplify collagen production.
While regular microneedling stimulates collagen through controlled micro-injury, the addition of PRP delivers concentrated growth factors derived from your own blood to support deeper regeneration and faster recovery.
This treatment is often referred to as a “Vampire Facial,” though clinically it is best described as regenerative microneedling.
What Is PRP?
Platelet-rich plasma is derived from a small sample of your own blood. After processing, the platelet-rich portion contains growth factors that support tissue repair, collagen production, and cellular renewal.
Because PRP comes from your own body, it is a natural and well-tolerated treatment option.
How It Is Different from Traditional Microneedling
Traditional microneedling:
- Stimulates collagen and elastin production
- Improves texture and scarring gradually
- Relies solely on your body’s natural healing response
Microneedling with PRP:
- Stimulates collagen
- Delivers concentrated growth factors directly into the skin
- Accelerates healing
- Reduces redness and downtime
- Enhances overall treatment results
PRP acts as a biological booster, strengthening and accelerating your skin’s natural repair process.
Is This Treatment Right for You?
Microneedling with PRP is ideal for patients seeking more advanced rejuvenation than traditional microneedling alone. It is especially beneficial for acne scarring, early skin laxity, and overall skin revitalization.
A consultation is recommended to determine whether traditional microneedling or the enhanced PRP option is best suited to your skin concerns.
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Neuromodulator Micro-infusionList Item 3
Neuromodulator Micro-infusion, combines collagen stimulation with the superficial delivery of diluted neuromodulator into the skin.
While regular microneedling focuses on collagen production and improving texture over time, micro-infusion adds an additional skin-smoothing component. The neuromodulator is delivered into the upper layers of the skin to help refine pores, reduce oil production, and soften fine lines without affecting natural facial movement.
This treatment is sometimes referred to as “micro-toxin” because it enhances skin quality rather than relaxing deeper muscles.
How It Is Different from Traditional Microneedling
Traditional microneedling:
- Stimulates collagen and elastin
- Improves scarring and texture
- Gradual tightening and smoothing
Neuromodulator Micro-Infusion:
- Provides collagen stimulation
- Helps reduce pore size
- Calms oil production
- Smooths superficial fine lines
- Improves overall skin refinement
Is This Treatment Right for You?Neuromodulator micro-infusion is ideal for patients seeking enhanced skin refinement beyond traditional microneedling. It does not replace traditional neuromodulator injections but can complement them.
A consultation is recommended to determine whether standard microneedling or the enhanced micro-infusion option is best suited to your skin goals.
Laser
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IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)List Item 1
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) therapy is a non-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment designed to improve pigmentation, redness, and overall skin tone. Often referred to as a “photofacial,” IPL uses broad-spectrum light energy to target unwanted pigment and visible blood vessels while stimulating collagen production.
This treatment is ideal for patients seeking clearer, more even skin with minimal downtime.
What IPL Treats
IPL is commonly used to improve:
Sun damage and age spots
Redness and broken capillaries
- Rosacea
- Uneven skin tone
- Mild texture irregularities
- Photoaging
How IPL Works
IPL delivers controlled pulses of light that are absorbed by specific targets in the skin:
- Melanin (brown pigment) for sun spots and discoloration
- Hemoglobin (red pigment) for redness and visible vessels
The light energy gently heats and breaks down pigmented lesions, which naturally flake off within several days. Vascular lesions gradually fade over 1–2 weeks. The treatment also stimulates the skin’s natural healing response, encouraging improved tone and radiance over time.
What to Expect
- Mild snapping or warming sensation during treatment
- Minimal downtime
- Temporary redness or blotchiness for 1–2 hours
- Gradual improvement in clarity and tone
For optimal results, most patients benefit from a series of 3–5 treatments spaced several weeks apart.
Why Choose IPL at Verum Cutis Dermatology?
Melissa customizes each IPL treatment based on your skin type, tone, and specific concerns. Patient safety and thoughtful treatment planning are always prioritized. When appropriate, she collaborates with Dr. Brelsford to ensure comprehensive oversight and continuity of care.
A consultation is recommended to determine candidacy and develop a personalized treatment plan.
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Laser Hair Reduction - 810 Diode LaserList Item 2
Laser Hair Reduction (LHR) is a safe and effective treatment for long-term reduction of unwanted hair. Using advanced 810 diode laser technology, this treatment targets hair follicles with concentrated light energy to significantly reduce future hair growth.
Laser hair reduction offers a convenient alternative to shaving, waxing, and plucking, with progressive improvement after each session.
How Laser Hair Reduction Works
The 810 diode laser emits a focused beam of light that is absorbed by pigment within the hair follicle. The energy converts to heat, damaging the follicle and reducing its ability to produce hair.
Because hair grows in cycles, multiple treatments are required to effectively target hair in its active growth phase. Most patients require 6–8 sessions spaced several weeks apart for optimal results.
While complete permanent removal can occur when the follicle is fully destroyed, results vary. Any regrowth is typically finer, lighter, and significantly reduced.
Common Treatment Areas:
Face | Underarms | Bikini area | Legs | Arms | Chest | Back
What to Expect
- Mild snapping or warming sensation during treatment
- No downtime
- Quick sessions depending on treatment area
- Gradual reduction in hair density and thickness
Most patients resume normal activities immediately after treatment.
Is Laser Hair Reduction Permanent?
Laser hair reduction can provide long-lasting results. In some cases, follicles are permanently destroyed. In others, regrowth may occur but is typically thinner and lighter. Maintenance treatments may be recommended over time to sustain results.
Why Choose Laser Hair Reduction at Verum Cutis Dermatology?
Melissa performs laser hair reduction using advanced technology and a personalized approach tailored to your skin type and hair characteristics. Treatments are designed with both safety and long-term effectiveness in mind.
A consultation is recommended to determine candidacy and create a customized treatment plan.
Complimentary Consultation
Your aesthetic journey begins with a personalized consultation designed to evaluate your skin, clarify your goals, and develop a thoughtful treatment plan.
During this one-on-one session, Melissa will review your medical and cosmetic history, assess your skin, and discuss the concerns that brought you in. Together, you will explore both at-home skincare recommendations and in-office treatment options tailored to your skin type, lifestyle, budget, and availability for downtime.
This comprehensive consultation includes:
- Review of your current skincare routine
- Evaluation of acne, pigmentation, texture, aging, or overall skin health concerns
- Discussion of appropriate treatment options and realistic outcomes
- Consideration of recovery time and scheduling
- Transparent review of benefits, risks, and investment
You will leave with a clear, customized plan designed to improve skin health and support long-term results.
Melissa works collaboratively with Dr. Brelsford and our Physician Assistants when appropriate to ensure your aesthetic recommendations align with your overall dermatologic care.
We encourage you to bring your current skincare products so we can refine and optimize your routine.
