Medical Skin Spa

The Art of Plastic Surgery is proud to offer premier skincare and medical aesthetic services to our Cleveland clientele, providing comprehensive care and state-of-the-art treatment options. Beautiful skin is no accident. Keeping our complexion vibrant and youthful requires expert care provided by dedicated skincare professionals. Through an initial consultation, our medical aestheticians will evaluate your skin’s unique conditions and develop a personalized treatment plan to rejuvenate and repair your natural beauty. We will recommend the services, products, and treatments to help you look and feel your absolute best. Each plan is designed on an individual basis by taking your skin type, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals into account. 

Dr. Gregory Fedele is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has helped thousands of patients achieve their ideal cosmetic results. If you are interested in aesthetic rejuvenation through non-surgical methods, please schedule a personal consultation at our Cleveland clinic. Consultations with our Medical Skin Care Clinic team are only $50, and this will be applied to any product or service purchased! To reach us directly, call our front desk at (216) 464-1616.

About Facial Aging

When we’re younger, our skin has an abundant supply of collagen and elastin fibers that keep our skin moisturized and wrinkle-free. These fibers create a rope-like structure that withstands gravity, UV rays, free radicals, and pollution. When they are healthy, collagen and elastin fibers promote firm, youthful skin. These fibers are readily replenished by fibroblast cells that generate fresh collagen and elastin molecules to repair and replace existing fibers. However, like with all of our other body systems, fibroblast cells gradually slow down with age. Over time, our existing collagen and elastin fibers become depleted and disorganized. Wrinkles start to form, fine lines begin to appear, and our appearance ages. By the time we are 60, we have lost around 40% of our collagen supply.^[1]

Hyperpigmentation

Exposure to sunlight often results in blotchy areas of hyperpigmentation. Also known as sunspots, these brown patches are the result of overly pigmented skin cells in our complexion. When skin cells absorb UV rays, melanocytes go into overdrive, producing excess melanin and causing affected cells to darken permanently. UV-induced hyperpigmentation is thought to play a protective role by preventing DNA damage in the dermis and epidermis.^[2] However, the effect can add years to out appearance. Patients with sunspots often see them around their face, neck, hands, chest, arms, shoulders, and back.

Chemical Peels/Skin Treatments

Our professional facial treatments and pharmaceutical-grade chemical peels provide remarkable results with the latest world-class technology. Chemical peels are safely designed to treat patients of all skin types and those with different cosmetic conditions. From acne scars to sun damage, age spots, wrinkles, and fine lines, there are a wide variety of chemical peels that are expertly formulated to treat your unique skin concerns. Our expert aesthetician will determine which one is best for your skin and will achieve your desired results. 

DermaPlane Facial

DermaPlane is a skin rejuvenation procedure that removes facial hair, dead skin, and extraneous debris from your skin. This procedure leaves skin feeling smooth and exfoliated. Based on the patient’s needs, we follow a DermaPlane session with a topical light acid to enhance results. 

DermaPlane may be added to any of the above chemical peels for $50, however, it is not recommended in conjunction with the Perfect Derma Peel.

The Illuminize Peel

For those interested in an introductory peel, the Illuminize Peel is a wonderfully simple choice. This peel uses carefully formulated acids to leave the skin rejuvenated, refreshed, and recharged. It addresses superficial concerns like texture, tone, and overall appearance. Because it involves little to no downtime, many patients choose this peel as their lead-in to the world of chemical peels.

The Vitalize Peel

A Vitalize Peel is a gentle blend of skin-safe ingredients to smooth surface texture and brighten the appearance of your complexion, all while reducing hyperpigmentation, breakouts, and oily skin. This light to moderate peel cleanses the skin’s surface without diving too deep. This gentle peel features little downtime. 

The Perfect Derma Peel

The Perfect Derma Peel is a deeper peel for all skin types with moderate downtime. This peel is ideal for patients who struggle with:

The Perfect Derma Peel is the only peel that contains glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that eliminates oxidative stress in skin cells. 

Skin Care Products

We carry pharmaceutical-grade and physician-approved skincare products that serve an array of purposes. We are all tired of having bathroom counters covered with half-used, ineffective skincare products. At The Art of Plastic Surgery, we only offer the best and most advanced to our Cleveland clientele. These products include: 

Pearl Laser Hair Removal

The Pearl Laser uses safe and gentle laser energy to permanently reduce hair growth in targeted areas. To see lasting, desirable results, 4-6 treatments are recommended. 

Countdown To Your Wedding Day!

Many brides-to-be seek out our services to make sure they are wedding-ready and look their absolute best on their big day. Since many of these treatments require different durations of downtime, and may require multiple sessions, we have a go-to calendar. But first, schedule a personal consultation at our Cleveland offices. This will help us develop a personalized plan that fits your unique concerns and schedule. 

6 Months Out

Now is the time to undergo a cosmetic surgery or enhancement procedure. This gives you enough time to focus on rest and recovery, waiting for any residual swelling and bruising to subside. Patients interested in zapping away unwanted hair begin treatments around this time too. Sessions are scheduled in 6-week intervals with the last appointment being 2-weeks before the wedding. 

4 Months Out

Interested in longer lashes and eyes that steal the show? Begin using LATISSE on your lash lines. This far out allows for the active ingredients to grow longer, healthier lashes for a captivating look. 

3 Months Out

At this time, we will introduce your skin to total rejuvenation. We will recommend different skincare products, anti-aging facials, and chemical peels to wash away blemishes and revive your natural beauty. These treatments improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin, acne, and signs of aging. 

2 Months Out

Don’t let wrinkles distract you from the big day! For a naturally youthful look, we use BOTOX® Cosmetic or JUVÉDERM® to smooth away wrinkles and fine lines from your forehead, around the eyes, and encompassing the mouth. We can also add volume to lips, cheeks, and other areas of the face. 

1 Month-1 Week

For the wedding-ready look, we recommend DermaPlane or Illuminize Peel.

Please keep in mind that I am in clinic during the hours listed and will respond within 48-72 business hours. If you need more immediate assistance, please call the office at: (216) 464-1616.

References

1. Reilly, D. M., & Lozano, J. (2021). Skin collagen through the life stages: importance for skin health and beauty. Plastic and Aesthetic Research, 2021. https://doi.org/10.20517/2347-9264.2020.153 
2. Maddodi, N., Jayanthy, A., & Setaluri, V. (2012). Shining light on skin pigmentation: the darker and the brighter side of effects of UV radiation. Photochemistry and photobiology, 88(5), 1075–1082. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1751-1097.2012.01138.x