Face & Skin Care in West Raleigh

Stroll the halls of Youthologie Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine and you'll come across walls of reclaimed brick, shelves of salvaged wood, and eco-resin doors. It's fitting that the LEED-certified facility does just as much to preserve the environment as it does to preserve youth, with board-certified surgeon Dr. Lisa Hogan at its helm.

Dr. Hogan has spent more than 13 years practicing anti-aging medicine, and her clinic's services reflect that fact. Her customized facials rely on organic products to combat acne and control pigments, and her peels improve uneven textures and eradicate sun damage. Her other treatments range from laser hair and vein removal to hormonal balancing programs, which consist of nutritional advice and hormone prescriptions based on lab analyses. Dr. Hogan is also a recognized expert in permanent lip enhancement.

At Elle Hair & Skin Spa, the staff strives for perfection. They want their customers to end each visit feeling refreshed, pampered, and excited to return. This is a lofty goal, but they hope to achieve it by only offering the best, in terms of both products and services. The team relies on products from renowned brands, such as Keratase and gloMinerals, to infuse hair with volume and to brighten complexions. They also use organic Eminence skincare products when performing customized facials and Nufree wax when removing unwanted fuzz from the face, the limbs, or the kiwi you packed for lunch. The salon will also gladly exchange any product or remedy any service to ensure that customers achieve total satisfaction.

Advanced Skin Care Solutions' medical director, Dr. Chris Cobb, draws from board certification and a membership in the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery to help patients touch-up their appearances during nonsurgical procedures. Dr. Cobb stays on-hand for all appointments to assist his certified medical team as they administer cosmetic injectables and wield lasers that can smooth surfaces and read any binary-code tattoos. In addition to their in-house procedures—which also include chemicals peels—the skincare professionals can recommend take-home products from brands such as Skin Medica.

The licensed aestheticians at Oochie Coo beautify bodily exteriors with waxing, spray tanning, eyelash extensions, and other skin services such as microdermabrasion. The team also adheres to the belief that cleanliness is next to goddessliness, remaining sure to never reuse waxes or other delicate materials after a service is complete.

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Tucked inside a relaxing spa, Esthetic by Caris staffs an experienced crew to design personalized facials that prettify and polish all types of skin. After a skin analysis and measuring of each guest’s telepathic powers, aestheticians lather faces with organic, SLS-free cleansing products from the luxe Éminence line. After swiping oil from brows, careful hands apply an exfoliating mask, which penetrates pores to clear blackheads and slough off rough, dry skin. A facial massage relaxes newly smoothed façades, letting them briefly forget the burden of having to bench press the eyebrows during moments of surprise. The 60- to 75-minute treatment finishes with a hydrating moisturizer and a coat of sunscreen to ward off the sun’s greedy flame fingers. Before treatment, clients can enjoy a complimentary snack or beverage, or browse the connected boutique’s selection of handmade jewelry.