Medical Spa

Anti-Aging

Wrinkles, sagging, and fine lines are all unavoidable truths that your skin eventually encounters. To keep them minimal, the team at Northshore Dermatology provides anti-aging treatments and services. Northshore Dermatology has four locations in Picayune, Mississippi, and in Slidell, Madisonville and Hammond, Louisiana, so you can choose the office most convenient for you. Call Northshore Dermatology or schedule an appointment online for anti-aging treatments today.

 

CoolSculpting

The CoolSculpting® procedure is the only FDA-cleared, non-surgical, fat reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to reduce stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and exercise. If you have been trying to shed all that unwanted fat that is creating your love handles, muffin top or spare tire, without success, the journey is not over.

 

HydraFacial

If you’re looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, or eliminate sunspots and hyperpigmentation, contact Northshore Dermatology to get your best skin using HydraFacials®. The team of dermatologists and aesthetics specialists offers this rejuvenating skin treatment in a relaxing environment to give you the best experience possible. Reach out to our medical spa in Hammond Louisiana, medical spa in Madisonville Louisiana or call any of the four offices in Slidell, Madisonville, Hammond, Louisiana, and Picayune, Mississippi, to schedule a HydraFacial or use the convenient online booking feature today.

What is a HydraFacial?

HydraFacials are more than just a facial. This procedure offers an innovative skin rejuvenation therapy that improves the condition of your skin while using powerful antioxidants that protect it. By incorporating a unique process with nutrient-rich serum, your HydraFacial treatment gently restores hydration and resurfaces your skin.

How does a HydraFacial benefit me?

This specialized facial treatment improves a wide range of skin issues and corrects visible signs of aging. While Northshore Dermatology recommends HydraFacials for most patients, the facials are most beneficial for those who want to:

  • Reduce wrinkles and fine lines
  • Remove hyperpigmentation and sunspots
  • Restore skin firmness and elasticity
  • Revitalize texture and skin tone

HydraFacials are also a great way to enhance your skin’s natural glow while improving oily or congested skin.

What can I expect during a HydraFacial?

The team at Northshore Dermatology performs your HydraFacial to provide the most enjoyable experience possible while giving you the best results possible.

Once you’re settled, your aesthetician begins the process as follows:

  • Cleanse and Peel: During the first step, your aesthetician gently cleanses your skin to remove all surface debris. Next, they apply an exfoliating peel to remove dead skin cells and resurface your skin.
  • Extract and Hydrate: The team extracts dirt, oil, and dead skin from your pores with a gentle suction device. Next, they apply an intense moisturizer to rehydrate your skin.
  • Fuse and Protect: During the third and final step, your aesthetician saturates your skin’s surface with a nutrient-rich serum containing antioxidants and peptides. This solution protects your skin while giving it a radiant and healthy glow.

Who is a good candidate for a HydraFacial?

Patients of all genders and ages can benefit from a HydraFacial. Northshore Dermatology recommends these rejuvenating treatments when you want to improve the condition of your skin.

HydraFacial treatments boost skin health, reduce signs of aging, and protect your skin from damage. They are effective and safe for most skin types and require no downtime.

If you’re ready to see the skin you’ve always wanted, call any of the four Northshore Dermatology offices, or go online today to schedule your HydraFacial consultation.

 

IPL Fotofacial

For residents of Slidell, Madisonville, Hammond, Louisiana, and Picayune, Mississippi, who want to improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation, rosacea, or spider veins, IPL photofacials are a great option. The team at Northshore Dermatology has extensive experience with this treatment and invites you to book a visit online or by phone to learn more about this outstanding Medical Spa in Hammond Louisiana, Medical Spa in Madisonville Louisiana, aesthetics option.

What is an IPL Fotofacial?

Intense pulsed light (IPL) fotofacials are treatments that use light energy to prompt changes in the deeper layers of your skin. Unlike laser treatments, which use beams of light, IPL fotofacials emit more than one frequency of light energy at a time.

That light passes through the epidermal layer of your skin. The light creates heat, which targets and damages the cells that produce pigment in your skin. Uneven pigmentation is dispersed, creating a more even skin tone.

What kinds of issues can IPL Fotofacial treat?

At Northshore Dermatology, the FotoFacial® treatment platform is the preferred IPL fotofacial treatment option. This system delivers safe, reliable results.

IPL fotofacials are wonderful treatments for skin issues caused by abnormal pigmentation. Some of the conditions best suited for this approach includes:

  • Freckles
  • Rosacea
  • Scarring
  • Spider veins
  • Melasma
  • Age spots
  • Sun damage
  • Age-related dark spots

IPL fotofacials are also a good way to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

What happens during an IPL Fotofacial?

It’s important to avoid sun exposure in the weeks prior to your treatment. You should also avoid taking any medication that heightens your sensitivity to sun exposure, including certain antibiotics. Don’t wear makeup, deodorant, or lotions in the treatment area.

Your practitioner applies a cooling gel to your skin. This clear gel also makes it easier for the treatment handpiece to glide across the surface of your skin. You wear special eye protection during sessions, as the treatment platform emits very bright light.

As your practitioner moves the IPL device across the surface of your skin, you may feel a sensation like the snap of a rubber band. Most people find treatments to be easily tolerated, but you can always ask your practitioner to take a break or stop the treatment as needed.

Most people benefit from a series of treatments with around a month in between to give the skin time to adjust. You should begin to see results within a couple of weeks after your initial treatment.
If you’d like more information about IPL fotofacials, reach out to Northshore Dermatology online or by phone today to book a visit.

 

Laser Hair Removal

Are you tired of the endless cycle of shaving, plucking, and waxing, only to have unwanted hair return almost immediately? Laser hair removal offers a solution and is available from the team at Northshore Dermatology, with four locations in Slidell, Madisonville, Hammond, Louisiana, and Picayune, Mississippi. Our medical spa in Hammond Louisiana and our medical spa in Madisonville Louisiana are the home locations of our Medical Aesthetician and Certified Laser Technician, Brooke Boudreaux.  Booking a visit online or by phone takes just moments, so don’t delay.

Is laser hair removal painful?

The pigment in your hair attracts the laser light. When the laser pulses over the surface of your skin, you feel a quick “snapping” sensation. Many people report feeling a sensation like the snap of a rubber band against the skin.  Those sensations tend to be more noticeable in areas where your skin stretches tightly over bone, like your ankles and knees. Some people feel almost nothing during treatments, and even those who do notice sensations report that they become less intense during subsequent treatment sessions. If you have especially sensitive skin or you’re worried about discomfort, your practitioner can apply a numbing cream prior to your treatments.

Isn’t laser hair removal expensive?

The upfront cost of laser hair removal may seem high at first, but it’s helpful to think about the long-term results. All those razors, wax strips, depilatory creams, and visits to the waxing salon aren’t free.  Those costs add up over time. There’s also the value of the time you spend dealing with hair removal, ingrown hairs, and razor burn. When you look at the expense of various hair removal options over months and even years, laser hair removal is not an expensive approach.  Northshore Dermatology also offers a number of packages that make laser hair removal more affordable. Call any of our four locations today to book a visit and learn more. Online scheduling is also an option, allowing you to book from home, any time of day or night.

 

Laser Treatments

Laser treatments improve the look and feel of your skin without invasive surgical interventions. The team at Northshore Dermatology offers the very best in laser treatments at four locations in Slidell, Madisonville, Hammond, Louisiana, and Picayune, Mississippi. To book your visit, call the friendly office staff today or schedule online.

Are laser treatments painful?

Laser treatments are not usually painful. You may feel warmth or a mild burning or stinging sensation during your sessions. If you have sensitive skin, a numbing cream helps reduce those sensations during your visit.

Some laser treatments are more intense than others. When you come in for your consultation, your practitioner explains the options and what to expect during and after your treatment sessions.

All laser treatment platforms are carefully calibrated to ensure a safe and effective treatment experience. If you ever experience significant discomfort, simply ask your practitioner to take a break or adjust the settings on the device.

How do I know which laser treatments are right for me?

Northshore Dermatology offers several laser treatment options. Triniti™ Plus Total Facial Renewal Sublative Sublime treatment uses a combination of light energy and radiofrequency energy to create impressive improvements in your skin.

This is an ablative treatment, meaning the outermost layers of skin are physically removed during treatments. Sublative rejuvenation is another approach that resurfaces the skin over a number of sessions.

While IPL photofacials are often included in discussions of laser therapy, these treatments, including the FotoFacial®, are not true lasers. They use pulses of different wavelengths of light to trigger reactions within the skin.

Laser hair removal is another treatment that relies on laser energy. This option reduces unwanted hair by creating heat that damages the hair roots.

If you’d like more information about laser treatments, call the office to schedule a visit. You can also book online, which takes just a few moments to complete. 

 

Microneedling

Few things can address more aesthetic issues at once than microneedling. The team at Northshore Dermatology has four locations—three Louisiana locations, medical spa in Hammond Louisiana, medical spa in Madisonville Louisiana and medical spa in Slidell, as well as one location in Mississippi, medical spa in Picayune MS— where they offer this versatile treatment, among many others. Book your visit online or over the phone when you’re ready to give microneedling a try.

What kinds of issues can microneedling improve?

Microneedling is a popular treatment because it addresses more than one skin condition at the same time. Some of the issues that bring people in for microneedling include:

  • Acne scarring
  • Enlarged pores
  • Loose or sagging skin
  • Crepey skin texture
  • Skin discoloration
  • Uneven skin tone
  • Fine lines and wrinkles

Compared with the expense of addressing multiple issues with different treatments, microneedling offers a great return on your investment. Treatments usually take around 30 minutes.

While you can see improvements in the weeks following your initial treatment, it may take a series of treatments spaced out over time to achieve optimal results.

How does microneedling work?

Microneedling uses sterile treatment needles to create thousands of tiny punctures into the surface of your skin. A powered treatment handpiece “stamps” the needles into your skin, creating tiny channels.

Your body perceives each of these microchannels as an injury and rushes to launch a healing response. Collagen cell production accelerates, and new blood vessels enhance circulation to the area, which speeds healing.

As your skin develops newly produced collagen, it becomes tighter, smoothing away lines and wrinkles. Areas of hyperpigmentation are dispersed, and skin becomes softer and smoother.

How is PRP used in microneedling?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a solution formulated from a small volume of your own blood. The clotting properties of platelets and special proteins called growth factors to help enhance healing. When applied to the skin during microneedling, PRP penetrates deeply, helping your body create new cells as quickly as possible.

It only takes a few moments to draw a small sample of your blood and create PRP right in the office. Because the solution is made from your own cells, there is no risk of side effects.

Northshore Dermatology also offers radiofrequency microneedling using the Agnes® RF system. Radiofrequency energy passes through the microneedling needles to create heat in the deeper layers of your skin.

This heat accelerates your natural healing response, enhancing results. Microneedling with radiofrequency does not feel much different than having the treatment with no form of energy. You may feel a mild stinging or burning sensation, but there is no significant pain.

When you’re ready to learn more, book a visit online or over the phone to explore all available microneedling options.

 

Peels

Chemical peels offer the chance to remove layers of dead skin and other debris to reveal a fresh, glowing complexion. Peels are among the Medical Spa in Hammond Louisiana, Medical Spa in Madisonville Louisiana aesthetics treatments on offer from the team at Northshore Dermatology, with four locations in Slidell, Madisonville, Hammond, Louisiana, and Picayune, Mississippi. Book a visit online or by phone to experience chemical peels.

What is a chemical peel?

Chemical peels are treatments that use specially formulated chemical solutions to remove the outermost layers of your skin, revealing a layer of fresh, healthy cells. This process is also known as dermapeeling or chemexfoliation.

Chemical peels are a wonderful treatment option for a wide range of issues. Some of the skin conditions chemical peels can improve include:

  • Mild scarring
  • Melasma, dark patches caused by hormonal changes
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Sun damage
  • Acne
  • Freckles
  • Uneven skin tone
  • Roughly textured skin

There are many different types of chemical peels to choose from. The team at Northshore Dermatology offers peels from Obagi®, VI® Peel, and GlyDerm® and a solution to virtually every set of needs.

What happens during chemical peel treatments?

The process begins with cleansing your skin. Next, your practitioner applies the chemical solution using a brush, gauze pads, or a sponge. The process may cause you to feel a slight burning or stinging sensation.

Some peels rely on a neutralizing solution to stop the chemicals from further altering your skin. Others stop working after a period of time without the need for an additional application.

After your peel, you need to protect your skin from exposure to ultraviolet rays. Avoid spending time in the sun for a few days, and wear high-quality sunscreen for further protection.

Your practitioner explains how to best care for your skin after your peel. Adhere to these instructions to get the most out of your chemical peel experience.

How often should I come in for chemical peels?

You can see improvement after just one chemical peel. Depending on your treatment goals, you may need additional chemical peels spaced out over time to achieve optimal results. Your practitioner advises you on when to return for additional treatment.

After your chemical peels, do everything you can to maintain your results. Northshore Dermatology offers top quality skin care products from some of the leading companies in the industry. Just ask for guidance on which products are best suited for your unique skin needs.

Book an appointment for a chemical peel today using the simple online scheduling tool today. You’re also welcome to call the office to check appointment availability. 

 

Radiofrequency

Northshore Dermatology offers different forms of radiofrequency to help achieve your goals.

The Agnes device and treatment is a non-surgical highly targeted and precise way of delivering radiofrequency energy to treat facial specific areas of the face and neck. This unique device can be used to treat:

  • Lower Eyelid Fat Pads
  • Jowls
  • Facial sculpting and symmetry
  • Firming
  • Tightening
  • Smoothing
  • Dermatologic issues such as Syringomas and Sebaceous Glands
  • Safe for all skin types

The Agnes offers unrivaled and unmatched precision targeting. It is safe and predictable with minimal downtime and no incisions. Quick treatment times allow for you to resume your normal routine quickly after an Agnes procedure.

 

Vein Removal

Tiny spider veins or more prominent varicose veins stand out against your skin in dark tones like red, purple, and blue. If you have visible veins, the team at Northshore Dermatology in Picayune, Mississippi, and in Slidell, Madisonville, and Hammond, Louisiana, provides several vein removal services to redirect blood flow and help them disappear. Call Northshore Dermatology or schedule an appointment online for vein removal today.

What is vein removal?

Vein removal services are procedures that minimize various vascular lesions on your body. These are visible veins you can see despite their positioning under your skin. They may appear to be red, blue, or purple in color.

Vein removal services are minimally invasive and highly effective at minimizing the appearance of vasculature on your skin. Your options include:

Sclerotherapy

  • Sclerotherapy is an injection that goes directly into the treated vein. The injections contain chemicals that cause the vein to close, which results in redirected blood flow.

Laser Vein Removal

  • Laser vein removal uses a powerful beam of light to heat the vein until it constricts and closes. Like sclerotherapy, laser vein removal causes the blood to flow through other nearby vessels as the original vessel dies off.

Who can benefit from vein removal?

Vein removal is an excellent option for those who have cosmetic issues like spider veins and varicose veins. Spider veins are those tiny broken blood vessels that look like little cracks or webs and tend to appear on your face or legs. They may be small, but many people feel that their spider veins stand out and are difficult to conceal.

Varicose veins are a larger vascular problem. While still mostly a cosmetic issue, varicose veins are larger and typically raised above your skin’s level surface. They usually appear on your legs due to poor valve function.

Functional valves inside a vein open and close to push blood upward against gravity. When the valves get weaker, blood has trouble flowing upward and can pool in a specific section of the vein, causing the vein to swell and turn into a varicose vein.

Will my vein reappear after vein removal?

Though not all vein removal services have the exact same results, you can still get varicose veins or spider veins in the same area months or years after treatment. If new veins grow in the area, they can show up as varicose veins.

You can keep current varicose veins from getting worse by exercising, avoiding prolonged standing or sitting, and by putting your feet up when able when you sit down.

Call Northshore Dermatology or book a visit online to review vein removal services today.

 

Here at Northshore Dermatology, we provide a range of dermatology services, including medical spa services. Our services can be enjoyed at all four of our locations, if you are looking for the best medical spa services, please contact any of our locations nearest to you:

  • Medical Spa in Hammond Louisiana — 985.340.4198
  • Medical Spa in Madisonville Louisiana — 985.792.5959
  • Medical Spa in Slidell Louisiana — 985.641.5198
  • Medical Spa in Picayune Mississippi — 601.749.9500