Dr. Nancy Samolitis is a board-certified dermatologist and the medical director and cofounder of Facile, a posh medical spa on Robertson Boulevard in Pasadena, CA. Facile offers treatments from lasers and injectables to peels and facials.
Facile Laser
What it is: A 10- to 15-minute laser treatment that's customized to your skin type.
How it works: By gently heating the upper dermis well below your skin's surface, Facile Laser stimulates collagen regrowth. Additional heat is used in dilated capillaries to reduce redness. A series of four to six sessions will significantly improve texture, and it can be done regularly for maintenance.
Benefits of the treatment: Reduces redness, reduces breakouts associated with acne/rosacea, tightens skin and pores, smooths texture.
Downtime: You may be slightly pink after, but it dissipates quickly.
Cost: $350
Microinfusion + Gold Infusion
What it is: Using a small stamp-like tube with 20 tiny 24-karat-gold needles, a customized skincare cocktail is delivered to the skin for improved skin texture, smaller pores, and overall glow.
How it works: A blended mixture of Botox, fillers, and vitamins creates a cocktail that's infused into the skin.
Benefits of the treatment: You can stamp more delicate areas, like the under-eye.
Downtime: None.
Cost: $650
