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15% off IPL + More!

Receive 15% off IPL (any treatment area)

IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light, is the most popular non-ablative light treatment at SMD. A favorite among patients who are athletes and spend a great deal of time outdoors, this treatment is very effective in improving overall skin tone. IPL targets a myriad of skin concerns including redness, tiny veins, freckles, sun damage, and brown spots, with minimal downtime. It’s a wonderful treatment to get your skin even and glowing!

Similar to laser, IPL delivers targeted, high-intensity pulses of light. Depending on your baseline skin condition, your skin tone, and other factors, your provider will customize the wavelength and intensity of light emitted to accommodate your skin’s specific needs. IPL can also be performed on the chest, arms, hands, and other body parts.

Not all IPL devices are created equal! Our M22 IPL machine is the gold standard option to give you the best results in the fewest treatments possible. While some results will be visible after one session, a series of 2-4 treatments, spaced out by 4-6 weeks, is recommended for an optimal outcome.

At SMD, IPL treatments are only administered by our board-certified dermatologists and Physician Assistant. On average, they perform between 10-15 IPL treatments per week, and are highly trained in all forms of laser and light therapy. You will get optimal results with less risk of adverse effects.

April, May, and the winter months are the most popular time for this procedure as you don’t want to be tanned prior to the treatment, and we recommend strict sun avoidance for two weeks after. If you are interested in learning more, schedule your cosmetic consultation now as summer is upon us.

*No other discounts apply with this promotion. You must book your appointment this month for treatment in May or June. Offer expires 6/30/21.

Purchase a Hydrating Lactic Peel & Get 50% off SMD’s Cell Rejuvenating Boost

Are you need of some serious skin TLC? Peels work extremely well to address a variety of concerns: hyperpigmentation, acne, dullness, and spots. They are miracle workers in rejuvenating the skin and promoting cell turnover to reveal brighter and more even toned skin.

Our Hydrating Lactic Acid Peel features 15% Lactic Acid, a lower molecular weight alpha hydroxy acid that is excellent for all skin types – especially those with dry, sensitive, or aging skin. This multi-benefit peel works to de-congest, remove dead skin cells, hydrate, and boost collagen production over time. It leaves your skin feeling cushion-soft and deeply hydrated.

At SMD, all of our medical-grade peels are administered by either our clinical estheticians or board-certified dermatologists in a controlled, targeted manner, depending on your skin type and skin’s needs.

To boost the results of your peel at home and help improve skin quality, we are offering our Cell Rejuvenating Boost at 50% off. This formula features a potent blend of Peptides, Apple and Citrus Stem Cells, and Centella Asiatica (known as Gotu Kola or Pennywart), which is renowned for its healing properties and is traditionally used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. All of these ingredients provide rich micronutrient support to skin cells and help them work at an optimal level.

*This product can be purchased in the clinic only, at the time of your peel.

Purchase Hydrafacial Deluxe & Get a Free Lip & Eye Treatment (Value $150)

This promotion has been extended from last month due to overwhelming popularity! Hydrafacial is currently the most popular facial among SMD patients, and it’s the perfect treatment for an instant skin refresh or a major glow-up. The bonus: it’s safe for individuals with acne or rosacea, including teenagers, as well as pregnant or breast-feeding mothers.

Hydrafacial is a medical-grade hydradermabrasion facial. Using the same principles of microdermabrasion, this facial goes a few steps further by infusing the skin with customized serums and suctioning debris from your pores, to brighten, plump, and clarify the skin.

With our Hydrafacial Deluxe treatment, we also include a connective tissue growth factor serum (CTGF™), which helps to further boost the health and vitality of the skin, and helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles.

In light of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Enjoy 10% off Any SMD Sunscreen of Your Choice

Many of our SMD sunscreens feature therapeutic levels of antioxidants, which is unique to many formulations you will find in the marketplace. You’re getting serious UVA + UVB broad spectrum protection plus antioxidants to bolster your defense against free radical damage!

Antioxidants such as Polyphenols, found in Green Tea, are an excellent anti-inflammatory and are featured across many of the SMD products, including our Sheer Physical Sunscreen. It’s effective in helping protect skin cells against the damaging effects of reactive oxygen species that can arise from sun exposure or pollution.

We offer a wide selection of sunscreens for all skin types and conditions so check out our boutique, come in to meet with our estheticians, or schedule a virtual skincare consult.

 

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