the Treatment Lounge: Studio 11C

Yvette Nelson owns the studio, a calm, private room in the OC Salon & Spa Suites building in Lake Forest. Safety, comfort and relaxation shape the space, and the treatment bed is described as especially comfortable. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 6 PM to 7:30 PM and Friday to Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM.

The studio's view is that healthy skin comes from informed care, a treatment plan fitted to the individual, and consistency over time. Treatments are not standardized; each one is shaped around the concerns the client brings in.

A first visit begins with a detailed consultation covering skin concerns, lifestyle, goals and the home-care routine already in use. A skin analysis follows, and then a personal treatment plan and home-care regimen are recommended. The 90-minute skin treatment, priced at $270, covers the face, neck and decollete and may draw on advanced exfoliation, HydroDiamond, dermaplaning, microcurrent, oxygen serum infusion, LED therapy, extractions and corrective masks, chosen by skin need. A 60-minute version, priced at $180, is personalized to current skin condition and goals, with a suggested plan every four to six weeks.

Peels range from lactic and salicylic blends to the deeper Jessner peel. The Pro Power Peel line has four 60-minute options, from $175 to $325 or more depending on the variation: PowerClear for breakout-prone skin, UltraBright for dull skin and uneven tone, AdvancedRenewal for fine lines, wrinkles and uneven tone, and AGEreversal for deeper lines and dull skin. Each includes a double cleanse, face mapping, the peel, a masque, toning mist, moisturizer and sunscreen. The Jessner peel and the MandeliClear peel require an introductory chemical peel first, and MandeliClear also requires a consultation, skin analysis, a signed Skin Health Questionnaire and Informed Consent.

Booking requires a 25% non-refundable deposit, which is applied to the final service cost when the appointment is kept. Some services require a deposit listed from $30 to $67.50. A credit card must be kept on file for potential cancellation fees. Cancellations with 48 or more hours' notice carry no fee and the deposit is fully refunded; 24 to 48 hours' notice incurs a 25% fee; less than 24 hours' notice incurs a 50% fee. No-shows forfeit the full deposit, and full service charges may apply. Cancellations must be made by phone or text during business hours, as email is not accepted. Eligible refunds are processed within 5 to 7 business days to the original payment method, and processing fees may apply for some payment types.

Each client has a consultation and skin analysis before a customized treatment plan and home-care regimen is recommended, with treatments tailored to individual concerns rather than offered as one-size-fits-all.

A private, calm studio where safety, comfort and relaxation come first.