Minnesota Aesthetic Center

Minnesota Aesthetic Center operates three clinics, in Woodbury, North Oaks and Rochester, and each keeps its own clinic days: Rochester on Mondays, North Oaks on Wednesdays, and Woodbury on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On those days clinic hours run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. A complimentary consultation is offered, and a 45-minute consultation is also listed. Payment plans are available, including through Cherry.

Skin care starts with facials, which are non-invasive and cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate the skin, usually taking 60 to 90 minutes, with options for concerns such as acne and dryness. The HydraFacial is also non-invasive and uses a handheld device to combine cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection. It needs little to no downtime, and any mild redness or tightness usually fades within a few hours. Chemical peels are customized to lift dead skin cells. Light peels need little recovery, while medium and deep peels may need a few weeks. A session runs about 30 to 90 minutes. The booking page also lists RF microneedling, Venus Freeze and radio frequency treatments, along with foot care and follow-up appointments.

Injectable services include neurotoxin treatments using Botox, Dysport and Xeomin to soften wrinkles. The treatments are FDA-approved for frown lines, forehead lines, bunny lines, crow's feet and lip flips. A session takes under 30 minutes with a few small injections, and results are generally noticeable within 5 to 7 days and full by about 14 days, typically lasting 3 to 6 months. Clients are asked to skip facials for one week afterward. Dermal fillers are offered for the lips, cheeks, chin, jawline and nasolabial folds. Appointments usually take 30 minutes to 2 hours. Results appear right away and keep developing over 2 to 3 weeks, and they can last 6 to 24 months depending on the filler and area. Fillers are not offered to clients who are pregnant or nursing. Prescription services require a consultation with a licensed provider first.

The salon offers laser work in three forms: CO2 laser, VBeam laser and Sciton laser. The SmartSkin CO2 laser is a fractional micro-ablative resurfacing treatment aimed at creases, scarring, sun-related damage, discoloration, enlarged pores and unevenness in skin texture. Appointments run roughly 30 to 60 minutes. Makeup can generally be applied after 5 days, while redness and peeling can persist for up to a week. The VBeam pulsed dye laser works on redness, visible veins and pigmentation, with sessions lasting about 10 to 15 minutes per area. It is not available to clients who are pregnant, who have used Accutane within the past six months, or who have tanned within the last four weeks.

Vein and foot services round out the menu. Sclerotherapy treats spider veins and small varicose veins. Laser treatment for toenail fungus is generally one session for many cases, with two or three for more severe infections, at about 30 minutes per foot. It is generally not covered by insurance. Results may take about six months to show noticeable healthy growth, and full restoration may take 12 to 18 months.

Prescription treatments begin with a consultation with a licensed provider, and the practice offers a complimentary consultation before services.