The Skin & Laser Center of Grosse Pointe is a separate wing under the same roof as Ferrara Dermatology Clinic. This state-of-the art cosmetic dermatology center is dedicated to professional skin-enhancing procedures and services. What sets it apart from typical franchise operations is Dr. Ferrara’s involvement in and oversight of the center.
It’s hard to overestimate the impact the doctor, a board-certified dermatologist and practicing physician, as he interacts with the staff of aestheticians, nurses and physicians. It’s a level of professionalism and assurance not available in the “laser center chains.”
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Explore the links below for an overview of the skin rejuvenation procedures and services we offer.
INJECTABLES
Botox® What it does: Relaxes the muscles that create wrinkles, smoothing skin and diminishing
lines between eyebrows, across the forehead and around the eyes. Also very effective for
moderating severe underarm sweating. Restylane® , Perlane®, Juvederm® and Evolence® What they are: Dermal Fillers derived from natural products such as collagen and
hyaluronic acid. What they’re for: Create volume in area such as the mouth, lips and cheeks, diminishing
lines and wrinkles and restoring definition. *All injectables are done by a board certified physician. Dr. Ferrara is a Botox® Cosmetic Benefits Program Participant
(Gold Level Injector).(back to top)
LASER HAIR REMOVAL
What it does: Delivers a reduction of unwanted hair. It’s quick, effective and FDA-approved. What it’s for: Unwanted hair on face and body. Safe for all skin types. (back to top)
FRACTIONAL ABLATIVE LASER (Active/ Deep FX, Total FX)
Active FX What it is: This laser light interacts with the skin’s surface, peeling off the upper layer and
regenerating a layer of new, healthier skin. What it’s for: Improves hyperpigmentation and treats sun-damaged skin. Reduces wrinkles
and fine lines and softens deeper frown lines. Noticeably improves skin tone and texture. Deep FX What it is: A revolutionary, deeper fractional laser technology for aged, sun-damaged or
scarred skin. The low-downtime procedure uses fractional laser to target precisely the
skin’s deep dermal layers. What it’s for: Causes immediate collagen contraction and long-term collagen remodeling.
Improves scars, wrinkles and texture. Total FX (Combination of Active FX and Deep FX) (back to top)
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) PHOTOFACIAL
What it does: Improves sun-damaged skin and corrects freckles, brown age spots and
broken capillaries, and the redness and ushing associated with rosacea. The result is
smoother skin and a more even skin tone. What it’s for: Face, neck, chest, hands, arms and legs. (back to top)
LASER SKIN TIGHTENING/THERMAGE
What it does: Utilizes laser, light or radio frequency energy to stimulate the dermal layer
collagen in order to rebuild collagen, create tightening and improve the tissues firmness.
Resulting in more youthful, fresh complexion. What it’s for: Face or body. (back to top)
LASER VEIN REMOVAL
What it does: Provides a a safe, e ective solution to unsightly spider veins. What it’s for: Face or body. (back to top)
PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY (PDT)
What it is: A combination of levulan (aminolevulinic acid) and blue light that exfoliates the
skin, unclogs pores and slows down the activity of sebaceous (oil) glands in the skin. What it’s for: Treatment of acne, photoaging and precancers. (back to top)
BLUE LIGHT
What it is: A painless, drug-free alternative to treating acne by means of a safe blue light, which kills
the bacteria that cause breakouts. Improvement may be noticeable in as few as eight sessions. What it’s for: Mild to moderate acne. (back to top)
CURELIGHT (Blue/Red Light)
What it is: A unique blend of blue and narrow band near infra red light. Blue Light: Treats acne by killing acne bacteria and reducing inflammation. Red Light: Near infrared plays a vital role in photo rejuvenation and healing of skin after
procedures such as skin resurfacing; enhances dermal blood circulation and tissue
oxygenation to promote healing What it’s for: Mild to moderate acne, aging fatigue skin, post procedural skin. (back to top)
CHEMICAL PEELS
What they are: Various medical-grade, light chemical peeling agents, such as alpha hydroxy,
glycolic, lactic, malic and citric acids What they’re for: Improving the skin’s surface while freshening it and exfoliating follicles.
How do they work?Chemical peels use a chemical solution, typically applied acids, to improve and smooth the texture of the facial skin by removing damaged outer layers.
Type of Peels:
Illuminize Peel What it is: A new generation of alpha hydroxyl acids (mandelic and malic acid) in
combination with phytic acid and commonly used peeling agents What it’s for: Increases skin glow and radiance, improving clarity, color and skin texture
with little or no visible peeling. Glycolic Peel What it is: A peel containing alpha hydroxyacids (AHAs). What it’s for:Stimulates collagen production and increases skin’s performance to allow
fresher cells to emerge. Refines large pores, diminishes fine lines and improves texture. Beta Peel What it is: A deep cleansing peel containing salicylic acid. What it's for: Stimulates the skin’s natural renewal process and sloughs off dead cells to reduce
breakouts, reduce pore size, diminish fine lines and acne scars and balance skin tone. Vitalize Peel What it is: A strong but gentle combination of alpha-hydroxy acids. What it’s for: Improves skin texture and tone and fine lines, resulting in a healthier and
more youthful appearance. A series of treatments produces dramatic results in minimizing
pigmentation problems and stimulating collagen production. Also helpful for treating
acne and acne scarring. (back to top)
EPICUREN FACIAL
What it is: The “Enzyme” treatment is specifically designed to nourish, replenish and
energize the skin cells. What it’s for: The enzymes stimulate capillary blood flow to the skin, which increases the
cells ability to renew healthy cells. The result is an improvement in firmness, elasticity,
texture and color and a more youthful appearance, with no down time. (back to top)
MICRODERMABRASION
What it is: Gentle exfoliation process for polishing the skin. Removes dead surface cells,
helps reduce discolorations and pore size and stimulates cell renewal and collagen production. What it’s for: Softening and smoothing the skin. A series of treatments can help minimize
fine lines, acne scars and brown spots. (back to top)
ULTRASONIC FACIAL
What it is: Delivers heat and mechanical vibrations through sound waves to various depths
of tissue. May also be used to deliver bleaching creams, vitamin C or vitamin A to the skin. What it’s for: Improvement of skin elasticity, blood flow and production of collagen. (back to top)
LATISSE EYELASH GROWTH
What it is: A prescription treatment for hypotrichosis used to grow eyelashes.
What it’s for: To grow eyelashes and to make them thicker and darker.
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DERMAWAVE
What does it do? It repairs and rejuvenates the skin by stimulating the blood flow to specific areas of tissue. It also enhances the fibroblast proliferation involved in collagen production. In addition to diminishing the signs of age, it can soften and reduce scar tissue. It results in an immediate youthful glow.
