When I look in the mirror these days the expression “Youth is wasted on the young.” rings in my ears. I find myself longing for the days of itty-bitty crows feet that only appeared when I smiled, an unlined forehead, and smooth dewy skin. All of those features I once took for granted.
If you're not inclined to age gracefully you are lucky to live in the land of luxury Medical Day Spas. A needle stick here, a peel there and Tada! you've turned back the clock. Medical Spas are in the business of helping us defy gravity through non-surgical treatments requiring no post-procedure downtime (a.k.a. self-imposed house arrest until the bruising and swelling of more invasive procedures disappear.)
The Greenwich Medical Skincare & Laser Spa
Specialize in anti-aging procedures such as Botox, Chemical Peels, IPL Photorejuvenation, Skin Tightening, Thermage®, and Wrinkle Treatments along with many other aesthetic procedures.
Your medically based treatments all take place in a tranquil spa atmosphere. Because they use "state-of-the-art" non-surgical technologies, their aesthetic procedures can be performed quickly and comfortably with no downtime. Their staff is comprised of a board certified Cosmetic Surgeon, Amarpreet Singh, MD, FACS; a board certified Dermatologist, Mitchell J. Ross, MD, and Aesthetic Nurses, and Licensed Medical Aestheticians.
Treatments
Body – Botox® (for Hyperhidrosi), Fraxel (for stretch marks), Laser Hair Removal Sclerotherapy, Smartlipo
Eyes – Blepharoplasty, Botox, Latisse, Permanent Makeup, Restylane, Ultherapy
Face – Dermal Fillers, Facials, Facial Peels, Laser Hair Removal, Skin Tightening: Fraxel Re:store, Fraxel Dual, Photofacials (IPL–Intense Pulsed Light),
Lips – Botox, Fraxel, Juvederm, Permanent Makeup, Ultherapy
Skin Tightening – Thermafrax, Thermage®, Ultherapy
Need another nudge? Check out their Before and After images!
Located in Old Greenwich, 203-637-0662.
Westport MediSpa
Specializes in aesthetic, noninvasive treatments for men and women; as well as, spa treatments like customized facials, peels, dermaplaning and microdermabrasion in a serene welcoming environment. Dr. Brownell advises that we should not delay maintaining our youthful appearance. “If you think of it as preventative, you don't even have to consider a surgical option.” Dr. Brownell's 1 Hour Face Lift uses a combination of dermal fillers and Botox® to give you the look of a full facelift without surgical procedures and a painful recovery. The results often last up to one year.
All medical treatments are performed by Dana Shaked Brownell, MD, a board certified Aesthetic Medicine physician.
Treatments
Botox & Dysport – Wrinkle Treatment
Dermal Fillers – Wrinkle Filling and for Dark Under Eye Circles
Fraxel – Laser Skin Resurfacing for Fine Lines, Sun Damage, Wrinkles, Age Spots and Brown Pigments on the face, chest and hands.
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photorejuvenation – for Rosacea, Capillaries and Hand Rejuvenation
Laser Hair Removal
Latisse – promotes longer fuller lashes
Liposonix – Permanent Fat Removal to target a specific stubborn area where your body is carrying extra fat
Ulthera – an ultrasound treatment for Skin Tightening and Lifting
Located in Westport, 203-227-5437.
Turquoise Medical Spa
Specializes in a wide range of “results oriented” services with the goal of perfecting your skin through medical procedures and customized spa treatments all in a spa setting designed for relaxation and rejuvenation.
The medical procedures are done by Lawrence Fliegelman, MD, board certified by American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners; and Richard Levin, MD, DMD, board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology / Head and Neck Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Treatments
Clusters – a combination of pulsed light, microdermabrasion, and chemical peel treatments to smooth skin, treat Sun Damage, Fine Lines and Broken Blood Vessels.
Botox® Cosmetic
Juvéderm® Ultra & Juvéderm® Ultra Plus – smooths laugh lines, eyelid hollows, facial wrinkles and plumps lips
Sculptra® – treats facial lines, folds and wrinkles
Chemical Peels – Glycolic, PCA and TCA (superficial to medium depth peels)
Spider Vein Treatment
Laser Hair Removal
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) – to treat specific signs of aging; fine lines, wrinkles, hyper-pigmentation, red blotchiness and small, unwanted capillaries
Photo Dynamic Therapy – Sun damage, precancerous lesions and oil glands that cause acne are targeted by Amino-Levulanic acid and then using IPL, the sensitized areas are treated.
Located in Fairfield, 203-319-1900.
Versailles Medical Spa
This full-service medical day spa differentiates itself by focusing on the internal well-being as well as the outside appearance of all their clients. They specialize in “Laughing Therapy” (a new treatment), Thermage CPT Skin Tightening, Fraxel Dual Skin Resurfacing, Botox® Cosmetic, and Laser Hair Removal, as well as, medical body sculpting and aesthetic skin care services.
Their staff includes the Medical Director and board certified Aesthetic Physician, Denis A. Bouboulis, MD; Marie Saade, Esthetician; and therapist, Kathleen Tooms, MA, MS, LMFT
Treatments
Body Treatments – Med Sculpt, Massage & Acupuncture, Liposuction
Laughing Therapy – discover the stress reducing, immune system boosting benefits of laughter through this unique experience
Wrinkle Reduction – Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport, Juvéderm®, Restylane, Radiesse
Skin Treatments – Aesthtic Skin Treatments, Fraxel Dual Skin Resurfacing, Thermage CPT Skin Tightening, Chemical Peels, Depigmentation Peel, Microdermabrasion, Facials, Individual Skin Analysis, Sunless Tanning
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
Eye Treatments – Latisse, Permanent Makeup
Teeth Whitening
Personal Training, Nutrition, Medical Weight Loss – hCG Diet
Located in Darien, 203-202-7688.
Nancianne's
Their comprehensive Skin Care Management for women and men includes Oxygen Facials, Peels, Microdermabrasion, Waxing, Tanning, and Tinting, as well as, the Y Lift® and Injectables. They perform the non-surgical, minimally invasive Y Lift® the "Miracle 30-Minute Facelift" created by cosmetic surgeon, Yan Trokel, MD. It was featured on Dr. Oz's show in January 2012.
Treatments
Facials – Derma Pod Facial (individualized for your skin's needs), Intraceuticals® Oxygen Infusions
Body Rejuvenation – Body Peel, Glycolic Peel, Microdermabrasion, Hand/Foot/Chest Rejuvenation, and Scar Rejuvenation
Makeup Application, Spray Tan, Tinting, Waxing
Located at Salon Moda in Norwalk, 203-822-2986.