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The Benefits of Laser Treatments at AW Medspa
Personalized Treatments, Real Results. At AW Medspa, we understand that no two people have the same skin. That’s why every
Fall Into Confidence: Why September Is the Perfect Time to Start Sculptra in Hoffman Estates
By now, the pool floats have been deflated, the last of the summer tan is starting to fade, and your
Why More People Are Choosing Sculptra for Natural, Long-Term Facial Rejuvenation in Hoffman Estates
When you notice your reflection changing, shadows deepening around your eyes, your cheeks not as full, your skin looking tired,
Top Anti-Aging Treatments in Hoffman Estates, IL
Aging may be inevitable, but looking your age is completely optional. At AW Medspa, we offer advanced, non-surgical treatments in
What are the Early Signs of Aging Skin You Should Look Out For?
Aging does not arrive all at once. It starts with subtle changes that you might not even notice unless you
Photofacial (IPL) Near Me: The Key to Radiant, Even-Toned Skin in Hoffman Estates, IL
Have you ever looked in the mirror and wished for clearer, more radiant skin? Whether you’re dealing with sun damage,
PRP Microneedling Near Me: The Ultimate Skin Rejuvenation Treatment in Hoffman Estates, IL
A glowing, youthful complexion isn’t just a dream—it’s achievable with the right skincare treatments. If you’ve been searching for PRP
Say Goodbye to Razors: Why BBL Forever Bare Is the Future of Hair Removal
Shaving, waxing, and plucking—if you’re tired of the endless cycle of unwanted hair removal, you’re not alone. The constant maintenance,
Top 5 Skin Concerns BBL HEROic Can Treat Effectively
Your skin tells a story—of sunny vacations, laughter-filled days, and the passage of time. But sometimes, that story includes signs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Retinol removes dead skin cells from the epidermis, leaving your skin more vulnerable to skin damage. By applying at night, you remove the sun damage and exterior factors that can negatively impact your skin from retinol.
Eye creams help prevent future wrinkles and dark spots around the eyes. Rather than wait for the signs of aging to appear, it’s better to focus on them at an earlier age to slow down the aging process.
Your skin doesn’t stop at your face. You want to treat all aspects of your body, but the neck is one of the first areas to show signs of aging. By applying products to your neck and chest, you are keeping your skin young and healthy.
Vitamin C helps fight against aging through reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and boosting collagen production, keeping your skin young and healthy.
SPF has a thicker consistency than any of your other products. By applying SPF before any other product, you don’t reap all of those products’ benefits.
Yes! Throughout the day, your face gets dirty from dirt, bacteria, makeup and other environmental toxins. By washing your face twice at night, you are more likely to unclog your pores and fight against blemishes.
Over the counter products are too harsh for your skin, often containing alcohol and/or fragrances that can irritate the skin. Medical grade products are potent and filled with active ingredients, making them clinically proven to give you the results you need.
Everyone has a different skin type, so you want to pick a moisturizer that will help regulate your conditions. If you use the wrong moisturizer, your skincare concerns may worsen.
When we sleep, we press our faces into pillows for hours at a time, flattening our skin and leaving our skin more susceptible to wrinkles. If you have more wrinkles on one side, you’re most likely sleeping more on that side. Using a silk pillowcase can help, but sleeping in a supine position will help best.
Yes. When we sleep, we press our faces into pillows for hours at a time, flattening our skin and leaving our skin more susceptible to wrinkles. To prevent this, it’s best to sleep in a supine position.
Absolutely! Not only does bacteria build up on your skin overnight, enviromental factors can collect on your pillow case throughout the day. Washing your face in the morning helps wash it all off, leaving you feeling refreshed for the day!
Medical grade vitamin C to protect the skin from harmful pollutants and helps repair skin. Medical grade from a medical spa is important because of the stability factor in C. Non-medical stabilized faster which causes its potency to diminish.
The underlying causes of rosacea are assumed to be genetic, and or environmental factors.
Dietary habits such as drinking coffee or alcohol, or eating hot or spicy foods can aggravate rosacea. Changes in weather too hot or too cold may cause a flare up, as well as stress.
Yes, laser hair removal is safe for all skin types. Our laser technicians are trained to be able to adjust the settings of the machine based on skin types. The only time we will not do your laser treatment is if you have a sunburn. We ask you wait until the sunburn heals or two weeks post burn.
For optimal results, we recommend doing a Microneedle every 4-6 weeks.
It’s best to start using Retinol when you are in your mid-twenties. By incorporating Retinol into your nightly skin regime, you are helping slow the skin’s aging process, keeping your skin looking great!
Once a month is ideal. The usual rate depending on age of cellular turnover is 28 days so it’s important to keep it with your facials during that time frame. Some benefits include improved texture/tone, exfoliation of dead skin cells, and anti-aging. Call us about our memberships that passes significant savings to your monthly facials!
The skin around the eyes age faster than the rest of the skin on the face. It is thinner and have less oil glands and therefore does not stay as hydrated. Eye cream is more concentrated with ingredients that the fragile skin around your eyes need. It can help reduce the signs of aging, lessen fine lines and wrinkles, help with puffiness and dark circles.
Yes, HQ Can be used year round if you are following the proper precautions and your lifestyle works with it. When using HQ, the skin becomes more photosensitive; so if someone is spending a lot of time outside, boating, or enjoying the sun more than usual, we recommend waiting until the fall or winter. However, if you are using HQ in the summer, we recommend that you wear sunscreen and a hat to prevent any damage to the skin.
Generally, 6-8 sessions. However, hormonal complications, some medications and other factors may contribute to more procedures. We will go over your health history during your consultation.
Some of the best treatments we offer for oily skin are the Pore Clarifying DiamondGlow, the Fire & Ice Facial, and the micropeel. The Pore Clarifying DiamondGlow cleans out your pores; the Fire & Ice Facial resurfaces the skin to help with acne and acne scarring; and the micropeel exfoliates your skin and leaves
When it comes to oily skin, we offer many services that can help. One of our popular treatments is a Diamond Glow facial. It contains of a pore clarifying serum that has salicylic acid to help remove any acne or oil in your skin and prevent future breakouts from occurring.
Another popular treatment is a Micropeel. A Micropeel consists of microderbrasion, which gently exfoliates your skin, leaving it brighter and smoother. After, you’ll receive a chemical peel that is customized to achieve optimal results!
There certainly is! With a Diamond Glow treatment, our estheticians will infuse the serum into the smooth tip around your eyes to hydrate and plump your skin.
Yes, it is a permanent hair reduction. What that means is that 70-90% of your hair will be permanently removed. Any hair that is still left in the area of choice will be fine peach fuzz hair that the laser can no longer pick up on.
There are higher levels of Titanium Dioxide and Zinc in medical grade SPF. The two ingredients are what protects your skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays.
It may vary by the type of exfoliator you are using but a general rule of thumb is one to two times a week.
Yes, the skin around the eyes is thinner and needs more support than other skin parts of your face. Eye creams are made for that specific area of the skin.
Laser hair removal is a light source which destroys the hair in the active hair growth cycle. You have 3 different hair growth cycles. A growing phase, a resting phase and a transition phase. We set you up on a treatment plan in which you are coming back in for your subsequent treatments when you are in fact in the active hair growth phase.
Yes. The sun can irritate your skin, so it is important that you apply sunscreen after your treatment. While you should wear SPF every day, those few days after your treatment are vital for skin protection. So be sure to apply as needed.
