An initial visit as a new patient will take up to 1.5 hours. During this time you and the doctor will cover all aspects of your health with a focus on your hair and skin. Follow up visits and procedures are typically 20-45 minutes, depending on the complexity.

Basic Laboratory Panels

• Thyroid dysfunction, anemia, fungal infections, vitamin deficiencies, and other issues can also lead to skin care problems, so it is important that we evaluate each patient with appropriate lab testing

Food Sensitivity Panel

• Food allergies and sensitivities are recognized to be correlated with many healthcare concerns. Most skin issues seem to be caused or made worse by trigger foods. With proper identification and elimination of offending foods, many patients experience relief from their symptoms

Skin Scrapings (included in initial exam if deemed necessary)

• Skin scrapings of any affected areas can help diagnose fungal infections and other dermatophyte infections.

Wood's Lamp Examination (included in initial exam if deemed necessary)

• A Wood's lamp (black light) can help diagnose and define the extent of skin lesions, and aid in the distinguish certain skin diseases such as vitiligo from other hypopigmented lesions

Hormone Testing

• Hormonal imbalance may be the exact reason why you have acne or other skin care problems. Hormonal changes trigger acne and make the skin worse. It is important to test your hormones to evaluate that they are at optimal levels.

Micronutrient Testing

• Micronutrient tests measure the function of 35 nutritional components including vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and amino acids within our white blood cells.  Scientific evidence shows us that analyzing the white blood cells gives us the most accurate analysis of a body's deficiencies.

Discuss Your Healthcare Goals
There is more to clear skin than just using products and medications. It is important that we create the right protocol that can help you attain the goals you desire in a time that is reasonable and realistic for your particular needs.
 
Determine the Root Cause of Your Skin or Hair Issues
During your consultation, we will ask extensive questions to determine what caused your skin problems, developing a clear timeline of events. Skin health is a reflection of one’s overall health and it is important to address all areas of health, including your lifestyle and diet to discover the cause of your skin issues.  
 
Evaluate your Skin & Hair Care Regimen
Are your products the best for your skin? We will help you determine if your skin care regimen is helpful or harmful to your goals of having healthier skin.
 
Address all of your Health Questions
Many of our patients have tried for years to find answers to their skin problems only to feel hopeless and confused on what to do.  It is always our goal to empower our patients to understand their body and the treatments that we recommend.
 
Tailor a Plan for your Individual Needs
After an in-depth assessment of your diet, lifestyle history of your skin or hair care concerns including a physical exam, we will make recommendations concerning one of more of the following:
o   Diet
o   Lifestyle
o   Skincare
o   Herbs
o   Supplements
o   Aesthestic Treatments
o   Potential Detox Programs

PRP helps our skin function optimally, increasing everything from collagen to elastin, while also bringing antioxidant and hydrating properties. Other things it can help do is:
 
o   Reduce the size of skin pores.
o   Improve the appearance of acne scars.
o   Improve the plumpness of your skin.
o   Give you a youthful glow and smooth skin.
o   Improve the effectiveness of skin care products.
o   Improve the appearance of fine line and wrinkles.
o   Improves the skin texture.
o   Improves skin tone.
o   Thicken eyebrow hair.
o   Overall skin maintenance

You may experience some mild pain, however, numbing cream will be applied to the face and will minimize discomfort. Most patients will feel only some discomfort only around sensitive areas like the hairline, mouth, and eyes.

Yes! Because it uses your own blood, PRP is very safe. However, there are always risks with procedures when needles are involved including include pain at the injection site and temporary bruising. Allergic reaction and infection risks are extremely rare and occur less than 1% worldwide. Additionally, our doctors are trained professionals who use individually sealed, sterilized, one time use only, disposable needles.

Most PRP therapy sessions, whether for hair or skin, require three to four treatments 4–6 weeks apart. Maintenance treatments are required every 4–6 months.