|
|
|
|
|
||
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
| ||||||
|
A peek into the beauty of Italy can be found right here in Vernon Hills. Crossing the threshold of Spa Serene MD was like taking a mini day trip to a Tuscan villa, where Italian beauties with flawless skin personify all the possibilities in the new world of clinical aesthetics. Spa Serene MD is the medical spa division of the Ritacca Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Center, the private practice of Dr. Daniel Ritacca, a pioneer in corrective vision surgery and laser therapy. Together, he and his team of cosmetic surgeons, medical professionals and licensed estheticians provide patients with an extensive selection of the most clinically advanced facial treatments, cosmetic surgery, vision correction, cellulite reduction therapy, Mesotherapy, Thermage, non-invasive procedures, vein treatment, fillers and injectables, as well as traditional and progressive massage therapies, waxing and nail care. In fact, the specialists at Ritacca Surgery Center have been named some of the top 18 "injectors" in the US and top three in Illinois, by Allergan, a Fortune 500 company and the makers of Botox® and Juvederm™. Rich, white marble floors, chocolate brown leather lounge chairs and Leonardo Da Vinci replicas embellished on the arched ceilings set the tone for my Italian escape. The interior is rich with cream walls and dark wood molding; gilded vases and sculptures decorate the surfaces, and the walls are covered with gorgeous murals. The lighting is soft, and the low music adds a relaxing touch. I was warmly welcomed by the staff members and escorted to a lovely, private sitting area with a plasma television showing informational segments on offered treatments. I sat down to complete some medical history forms and discuss my treatment goals with an esthetician. She asked me some detailed questions about past injectable and aesthetic procedures I had tried. Dr. Ritacca would be performing my service, my first dose of Juvederm™, the latest lip plumping injectable recently approved by the FDA for use in the US, and learning of the doctor's impressive credentials gave me the utmost confidence that my lips were in expert care. The esthetician and I chatted for a few minutes and she also gave me a neck pillow to relax and little ice packets to prep my lips for the treatment. Dr. Ritacca introduced himself and joined me for an informative discussion about Juvederm™, a gel made of hyaluronic acid that actually exists in the body so it easily absorbs into the system. This new little miracle has recently become one of the most highly requested, non-surgical fillers for lip augmentation. After the area had been numbed, he administered a completely painless injection, and before I knew it, he had finished. Immediately afterward, I could see wonderful results and very little swelling. Within three hours the numbness had subsided, and my lips never became inflamed or bruised. I could not have been more pleased with the outcome, and I was thrilled to start smiling with full, bee-stung lips. From the decadent Italian-inspired environs and friendly staff to state-of-the-art medical and skin care treatments and procedures, Spa Serene MD is truly a top-notch medical spa, the ultimate intersection of tranquility and technology. Click here for Spa/Salon prices, services, hours and more.
Click here for printable coupon for 20% off any first time treatment or service
Beauty Bargains - Spa
Gifts - Spa/Salon Reviews - Spa/Salon
of the Week - For Him About Face - Hands Down - Feet First - Body Beautiful - Heads Up Advertise - Ask Spa Girl - Party Planning
|
|
