The aesthetics by alyssa blog

Holiday beauty prep starts sooner than most people think, but if you are just getting started in November, there is still time to plan treatments before your holiday events. At Aesthetics by Alyssa NP in Chicago, I help patients choose from Botox, RF microneedling, BBL, Moxi, and personalized skincare based on their skin concerns and […]

Understanding how Chicago weather affects your skin is essential if you’ve ever struggled with dryness, irritation, dullness, or sensitivity throughout the year. Between freezing winter temperatures, harsh winds, dry indoor heating, and dramatic changes in humidity, Chicago’s climate can take a toll on your skin barrier and make it harder to maintain healthy, hydrated skin. […]

A nighttime skincare routine for glass skin doesn’t have to involve ten different products or complicated steps. The secret to smoother, healthier, glowing skin is using the right ingredients consistently and in the right order. As an aesthetic nurse practitioner, I’ve learned that a well-designed nighttime routine can support hydration, improve skin texture, and encourage […]

Collagen loss begins earlier than most people realize, often before visible signs of aging appear. As collagen production gradually declines with age, skin can lose firmness and elasticity, and changes in facial support may become more noticeable. The good news is that collagen-stimulating treatments like Sculptra can encourage your body to produce new collagen over […]

Thinking about Botox in your 30s but wondering if it’s too early to start? You’re not alone. Your 30s are often when subtle changes in collagen, skin elasticity, and facial movement begin to become more noticeable. Preventative Botox can help soften expression lines before they become more deeply established, while conservative filler, collagen-stimulating treatments, and […]

One of the things I hear most often from new patients is: “I don’t want to look different.” And my response is always the same. You shouldn’t. One of the biggest misconceptions about aesthetic treatments is that they’re supposed to make you look like someone else. In reality, the best results don’t erase your features […]

When it comes to aesthetic treatments, it’s easy to compare prices. A few dollars less per unit of Botox. A discounted syringe of filler. A flash sale that seems too good to pass up. But when it comes to your face, price should never be the deciding factor. The reality is that you’re not simply […]

Most people spend more time researching where to get their hair done than they do choosing the person injecting their face. That might sound surprising, but it’s something I see all the time. One of the most important decisions you’ll make isn’t whether you get Botox or filler. It’s who you trust to recommend and […]

If you’ve been wondering what happens during microneedling, the treatment is much less intimidating than it sounds. Microneedling uses tiny, controlled microchannels to trigger your skin’s natural healing response and stimulate collagen and elastin. The result is gradual improvement in concerns like acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven texture, fine lines, and overall skin quality. Here’s […]

Combining aesthetic treatments can create more comprehensive, natural-looking results than relying on one treatment alone. Botox, microneedling, and laser treatments each address different signs of aging—from muscle movement and collagen loss to texture, pigmentation, and sun damage. When the right treatments are thoughtfully combined and timed correctly, they can work together to improve your skin […]