I'm northern european (translation: pale). A little sun on my face is fine, but by the second week…read moreof summer, I'm done for. Plus, a little rosecea, the tendency to freckle, you know...*charm*.
The Bellaza Skin Care Institute was a terrific find. They're connected to DuPage Medical Group's dermatology office and are supervised by physicians, so the care is expert and safe. They feature promotions each month, so you can wait for the service you want, if you're on a budget.
I've had two services: a chemical peel, and a few months later I got a pumpkin facial. The resulting glow and improved tone was fantastic each time. They don't do all the new-agey music and massage stuff like you'd find in a standard spa - it's more like going to a really beautiful doctor's office where all the employees have flawless skin - but they treat you well and there's no haste.
If you need something a little more intense, the doctors next door are fantastic. In my various dealings with the DuPage Medical Group dermatology department, I've seen Dr. Bhatia, Dr. Hsu and Dr. Tung - trained at Northwestern, they'll nip or tuck you, or remove skin cancers with minimal scarring. Mesotherapy, liposuction, lifts, Mohs surgery, and so forth. They're all very young and cool, yet smart and professional, and yes: they all have great skin.
They also have locations in Wheaton and Hinsdale.
