“ SCULPTRA IS A BIOSTIMULATOR INJECTABLE THAT WE INJECT MOSTLY INTO THE LOWER FACE TO ADD VOLUME , TIGHTEN THE SKIN AND IMPROVE OVERALL COMPLEXION . … IT IS A FAVE OF OUR PATIENTS . ” -DR . ADRIENNE O ’ CONNELL , LAGUNA BEACH AESTHETICS
My Happy Place ( above ) owner and licensed cosmetologist Camilla Christensen ( inset ) offers full-body waxing , brow shaping and laminations , and lash lifts .
Dr . Adrienne O ’ Connell , owner and medical director of Laguna Beach Aesthetics , treats a client .
dermabrasion , facials , peels and spray tans .
Dr . Adrienne O ’ Connell , owner and medical director of Laguna Beach Aesthetics ( in its own suite near the collective ) explains that she offers medical-grade spa treatments including Botox , fillers , Sculptra , chemical peels , intense pulsed light therapy , laser hair removal , CO2 lasers , microneedling with radiofrequency , skin tightening treatments , weight loss treatments , IV hydration and vitamin shots as well as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide therapy .
“ Our most popular services are Botox , Sculptra and Potenza ,” O ’ Connell says . “ Botox is injected into various facial muscles to relax the muscles and decrease wrinkles . It is quick , painless and has no downtime . … Sculptra is a biostimulator injectable that we inject mostly into the lower face to add volume , tighten the skin and improve overall complexion . It stimulates collagen and elastin . Potenza is our microneedling with radiofrequency treatment — it is a fave of our patients . It stimulates collagen and elastin production , thereby lifting the skin , tightening the skin and smoothing the overall surface of the skin .”
KC Aesthetics combines the art of massage with the skin care techniques of owner and medical aesthetician Krista Kopischke ( back ).
My Happy Place , operated by licensed cosmetologist Camilla Christensen , offers fullbody waxing , brow shaping and laminations , and lash lifts — plus dermaplaning starting in February . Notably , she utilizes an award-winning wax known for its pure , natural ingredients in the center ’ s relaxing setting .
And the newest addition , Chanel Esthetics , which was launched by licensed esthetician Chanel Croswell in mid-January , brings custom experiences to town . Some of the most popular include her teen facials and microdermabrasion treatments that incorporate light therapy , lymphatic drainage , a stress relief
massage and more . Croswell also puts a focus on educating her clients on proper skin care .
MASSAGE MAGIC When constructing a holistic wellness routine , massage can also play a valuable role by complementing a person ’ s physical , mental and emotional well-being .
Krista Kopischke , a medical aesthetician and owner of KC Aesthetics , combines the art of massage with her skin care techniques . In addition to customized meditation facials , chemical peels and LED light therapy , she offers buccal massage , or
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