Skin Artisans is thrilled to welcome Advanced Practice Esthetician Nikia Nowlen to our team! Nikia comes to us with years of experience in medical esthetics and a true passion for skincare. She will be providing services at our new Plymouth location within the Carlson Parkway building. Read on to learn more about Nikia! …
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Skin Artisans is BEYOND excited to welcome Andrea Lucas to our team of Injection Specialists! Andrea likes to say that her passion for aesthetics found her, not the other way around! After completing her nursing degree at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Andrea went on to work with a company that required her…
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Melasma is a widespread and stubborn skin condition characterized by dark, brown patches on sun-exposed areas—predominately the face. Although these discolorations are not harmful, they can make the skin appear uneven and cause frustration to those suffering from Melasma. Common triggers for Melasma include fluctuating hormones, birth control pills, UV and visible light exposure, and…
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If you have any interest in skincare (you must if you’re reading this blog!), you are probably familiar with the word “rejuvenation.” In the medical aesthetics world, rejuvenation refers to products and treatments that help us turn back the clock on aging skin and restore a more youthful-looking complexion. But, the term “pre” juvenation may…
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Over the last 20 years, dermal fillers have become an integral age-defying tool for millions of patients. According to the Plastic Surgery Statistic Report, in 2019, over 3.8 million people utilized soft tissue fillers to rejuvenate and enhance their appearance. This demand remained consistent throughout the pandemic, with 2020 reporting a robust 3.4 million injections…
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While the name may sound a bit intimidating, Dermaplaning (sometimes called Dermablading) is a safe and highly effective way to remove dead skin cells and peach fuzz from your skin’s surface and leave your complexion velvety soft and glowing. This exfoliating treatment uses a small, rounded scalpel to gently scrape away dead cells from each…
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Our incredibly talented team of Skin Artisans Injection Specialists is growing! We are so excited to introduce you to Erin LaManna APRN, MSN, FNP-C! Erin is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with a diverse and extensive background in aesthetic medicine. After graduating from St. Catherine University in St. Paul with a Bachelor of Science in…
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Are you interested in enhancing your appearance with dermal fillers or a CoolSculpting® package but need some flexibility with financing your treatments? At Skin Artisans, we offer several options to fit our patients’ lifestyles and budgets, including CareCredit® and PatientFi™. Let’s take a closer look at these programs and how they can responsibly help you…
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Not all dermal fillers are created equal. In today’s market, there are many effective options for people who want to smooth wrinkles, restore youthful volume, and enhance their features. Still, one of these products stands out as truly unique. In fact, it is sometimes called the “un-filler” dermal filler. Instead of instantly filling a line…
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According to a recent study by the Skin Cancer Foundation, daily use of SPF 15 sunscreen can reduce your risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma by about 40 percent and lower your melanoma risk by 50 percent. But, the benefits of daily SPF use extend beyond skin cancer prevention. The sun causes over 90 percent…
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Are you struggling with stretch marks? Regardless of where they are on the body, stretch marks can make us feel self-conscious about showing our skin. Although no procedure exists to date that can cause stretch marks to disappear completely, some treatments can significantly improve their appearance and make them far less noticeable. Skin Artisans offers…
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