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If you are struggling with facial redness or visible blood vessels due to rosacea, IPL therapy may be your game-changer. Dr. Sharon Getzman uses this advanced light technology at Serenity Medical Spa to help clients with rosacea achieve clear, calm skin.

Wrinkles, spots, reduced elasticity, and more signs of aging prove that the sun is not your skin’s friend. Here’s how the power of lasers can renew your skin and turn back time.

No one welcomes wrinkles, the fine lines that crisscross your face and make you look older than you feel. Learn about the many noninvasive treatments that restore your smooth complexion while avoiding going under the knife

Exfoliation removes dulling substances, such as dead cells and oil, from your skin. It can keep your skin fresh and radiant, but timing and technique matter. Here’s how one advanced treatment perfects the process and gives your skin a gorgeous glow

Whatever the reason you want your tattoo removed, we have a treatment that offers complete removal — even if your tattoo includes harder-to-remove ink hues. Learn more here.

Sagging skin, folds, and wrinkles are all unwelcome signs of aging resulting from decreased collagen production. This protein strengthens your skin’s foundation, but some injectable treatments boost your body’s collagen production. Learn more here.

Skin roughness, uneven tone, and sagging are just a few of the unwanted problems that come with age. Learn about innovative treatments that use radiofrequency energy to melt the years away and leave you looking fabulous.

Laser skin resurfacing has taken the world of skin rejuvenation and anti-aging by storm. Learn why these treatments are so successful and how to ensure the best results as you care for your skin during recovery here.

Does your skin still reflect youthful vitality, or has time caused hollowness, drooping, and wrinkles? Learn how to revive your skin quickly and easily with an FDA-approved, long-lasting treatment that stimulates collagen production.

Fine lines, enlarged pores, and overall dullness—oh my! If you wish your skin looked younger and fresher, consider an innovative, noninvasive treatment that harnesses the power of your immune system and radiofrequency energy. Learn more here.

Those tiny but oh-so-annoying spider veins on your legs or face are unsightly. But there’s a solution! Learn about how laser therapy removes spider veins for good and why it’s the go-to solution for those pesky veins here.

Who doesn’t want to bask in the sun's glorious warmth after a seemingly endless winter? It sounds wonderful, but you must proceed with caution when it comes to the sun. Learn how to halt sun damage in the coming months here.

What if there were a skin treatment that could eliminate a host of problems comfortably and safely? There is! Here’s how combining microneedling and radiofrequency energy can help you look your best.

Lack of water makes a thirsty plant droop and shrivel — time has the same effect on your skin, which causes sagging and wrinkling. Here’s how dermal fillers revive your skin, as water helps that parched plant.

Droopy jowls, “turkey neck,” and crow’s feet are discouraging as you age. The culprit? Reduced collagen production, the protein that maintains skin elasticity. Learn about a cutting-edge treatment that turns things around.

Body contouring treatments are game changers when it comes to eradicating unwanted fat deposits that no amount of exercise and healthy eating seem to get rid of. Learn about one that offers many benefits, including great results, here.

Did you know acne is not just for teens? It affects many adults — and their self-esteem — but the good news is that there are excellent treatments for it. Learn about therapies and products to tame your pimples and minimize scarring here.

If you hate a tattoo you got years ago that simply isn’t “you” anymore, or if your last tattoo artist’s skills left something to be desired, safe and effective removal IS possible! Learn more about an innovative treatment here.

Would you be elated if you could communicate with your doctor anytime you wanted, have all your questions answered, and never have to wait forever for an appointment? Learn about concierge medicine, which truly puts the patient first, here.

Have you considered dermal fillers for age-related skin problems due to losing your skin’s vital proteins, collagen, and elastin? These noninvasive treatments offer targeted help for many issues, require no downtime, and more.

If you’re troubled by mild to deep frown lines, forehead creases, and other furrows caused by years of repetitive facial movements, look into neurotoxin injectable treatment like Dysport®. It offers more advantages than you may know. Learn more here.

If you’ve had it with fat that won’t budge from your problem areas — despite plenty of exercise and a healthy diet — it may be time to consider a revolutionary noninvasive treatment that smooths your trouble spots permanently.

Time and gravity aren’t the only things that cause wrinkles — your lifestyle can hasten aging, too. Learn about habits you should cut for smoother, more resilient skin and treatments that minimize wrinkles and boost collagen production.

If you don’t feel you look as great and vibrant as you’d like due to wrinkles, sagging skin, and scars, learn about an innovative treatment that transforms your skin and offers many other meaningful benefits. Learn more here.

You lose facial volume and develop fine and deep lines as you age, thanks to reduced collagen production and repetitive facial movements. Noninvasive injectable treatments soften your look and allow your natural beauty to shine.

If your excess tummy fat refuses to budge — despite eating well and exercising religiously — there’s a noninvasive treatment that rids you of the lumps and bumps forever. Learn more about this innovative treatment and why it’s so popular here.

Plummeting temps, harsh winds, and uber-dry air conspire to dull and damage your skin during winter, but many advanced treatment options are available to restore and renew it. Learn why you don’t have to settle for weathered winter skin.

If 2022 ended with discouragement about your “trouble spots,” despite eating right and exercising, you should check out body contouring. One treatment destroys fat cells and offers a multitude of other advantages. Best of all? It’s nonsurgical!

Did you know not all facial lines are created equal? Learn about how and why wrinkles develop, treatments that can refresh your face and add structure and softness again, and which ones may be right for you.

Having beautiful skin is a universal desire, but it’s about more than primping. Scientifically developed treatments and products that employ everything from radiofrequency energy to injectables work miracles. Learn more here.

If you’ve wondered whether hyaluronic acid is great for your skin or just hype, you’ve come to the right place. Learn about HA’s unique properties, very real benefits, and how it can transform your skin here.

Unsightly fat deposits can have deceiving names, like “love handles,” those bumps that develop above your hips. Learn about the challenging nature of this type of fat and a treatment that zaps fat cells and leaves you looking fantastic.

Do you think there is nothing you can do to combat the signs of aging? Not true! Read on to learn about what you can do to head off premature aging and what treatments are available to keep you looking fabulous.

Injectable treatments have proven to be game-changers in the anti-aging universe. They make you look amazing, but there are things you can do to support your treatments and preserve the impressive results.

Wouldn’t it be great to go make-up free this summer? It is the perfect time to get started with some simple laser procedures to even out your skin tone, tighten your pores and smooth out some of those fine lines and wrinkles!

The proteins collagen and elastin make your skin strong and resilient, but their production wanes as you age. Learn about treatments that restore your skin's flexibility and suppleness by boosting collagen and elastin production.

Everyone talks about wrinkles as a sign of aging, but loss of facial volume is just as significant. Volume loss leads to a sunken look. Learn which noninvasive treatments are available to restore volume and more, here.

The sun feels great, but what it does to your skin is decidedly not great! The sun’s rays cause wrinkling, brown spots, and sagging, but there are treatments and products that turn back the clock and make you proud of your skin once again.

Are you discouraged by sunken cheeks, smile lines, facial wrinkles, and thinning lips? Learn about an injectable filler that adds volume, requires no downtime, and allows you to go for long periods between treatments.

Premature wrinkling, redness, and a leathery texture are all unwelcome signs of aging due to sun exposure. Believe it or not, there is a treatment that can restore your skin, even after years of abuse. Read on to learn more.

If you’re unkind to your skin long enough, the results show — and they’re not good. Learn about the worst things you can do to your skin, and treatments that can mitigate your bad habits.

You’ve worked hard at staying in shape and eating right, but feel frustrated that your stomach area isn’t cooperating. If stubborn fat clings to your belly, learn about why it concentrates there, and a treatment that will leave you delighted!

Are you exercising like crazy, eating well, and still struggling with stubborn pockets of fat that refuse to budge? Learn about SculpSureⓇ, the innovative body contouring treatment that clears your body of trouble-spot fat cells, for good.

Are you weary of working your posterior off with dieting and exercise — only to have that excess posterior refuse to budge? SculpSure™ is a noninvasive treatment that destroys fat cells and makes problem areas disappear. Learn more about it here.

Dermal fillers aren’t just for plumping and smoothing wrinkles — they’re true aesthetic multi-taskers and work fabulously on more areas than you may think. Learn about their many applications here. There’s bound to be one that’s right for you!

If you’re discouraged by loose, crepey skin or acne scars that detract from your appearance, it’s time to consider VirtueRF, a revolutionary treatment that turns your skin around by combining two treatments that are much better together.

As the years go by, time, the elements, and bad habits conspire to age our skin. Dermal fillers are powerful, versatile anti-aging tools that can completely rejuvenate your face, and even your hands. Learn about their many benefits here.

Unfortunately, a lack of time with your doctor, long waits, and insurance hassles are standard parts of the medical care experience. Concierge medicine is a revolutionary model that’s transforming care for patients. Learn more about it here.

Facial wrinkles, sagging, and discoloration are all signs of aging caused by time, stress, and exposure to the elements. Did you know that there are more advanced aesthetic treatments than ever that can erase years from your appearance?

Bad acne bouts can leave scars, and not just on your face. They're permanent reminders of a difficult time. Did you know that advanced treatments exist that restore smoothness to your scars and return your lost confidence?

Sure, you can hide your trouble spots easily now with coats and sweaters, but what happens when bathing suit season arrives? Don’t spend another summer trying to camouflage these areas. Learn how WarmSculpting™ with SculpSureⓇ can banish fat forever!

Concierge medicine is a patient care game changer. The ranks of patients who opt to become members is growing exponentially, due to the attention and seamlessness you experience in your care. Learn about this care model's substantial benefits here.

What if, for once, you didn’t feel rushed at the doctor’s office and could comfortably discuss your health concerns and goals with them? The highly customized concierge medicine care model provides this and much more. Learn more about it here.

It seemed like such a great idea — at the time. Perhaps you’ve decided that the ink you got years ago is something you regret now. You’re not stuck with that unwanted tattoo anymore! Read on about a safe, painless treatment to remove it.

You’ve likely heard how injectable treatments take years off your face, but still allow you to retain a natural look. Learn more about what treatment involves, the variety of treatment options available, and the many advantages of injectables.

Summer’s end doesn’t have to mean you have to let your body go. Learn about how body contouring can keep you bikini-ready no matter the season.

One of the telltale signs of too much time spent in the sun as you get older is age spots. Technically, solar lentigines. Whatever term you use, you likely want them gone. Here are some safe, comfortable, and effective ways to get that job done.

Do you cringe every time you catch a glimpse of that tattoo you thought was a great idea — at the time. Learn about a safe and completely effective way to remove your unwanted ink, even the most stubborn shades.

If you’re not pleased when you look in the mirror and see wrinkles and drooping skin, check out this safe, painless, and effective noninvasive skin tightening treatment that’s almost too good to be true (but thank goodness it is.

You know what makes you look good, and you’ve got it down to a routine. But there’s something missing from your regular beauty regimen that could make your daily to-do list more effective. Find out how injectables are a beauty game changer.

With the holidays on their way, it's time to start thinking about how to look your best this winter season. Read more to learn about how we can help with quick treatments to rejuvenate your appearance, often in under an hour.

Looking for ways to make your beauty routine longer lasting and more effective? Injectables could be the path forward to a younger-looking appearance and a simplified daily regimen.

Yes, the sun can be good for your skin, but when you get too much exposure, serious problems can occur. Learn about all the ways sunlight can affect your skin and how you can protect it from damage.

If you have body art that you’d rather forget, you’re not alone. About 1 in 4 people regret getting that tattoo just days after the ink dried. Fortunately, laser tattoo removal with PicoSure® can relegate your tattoo to a distant memory; here’s how.

With TempSure Envi, you can enjoy smoother, more toned skin without surgery and without downtime. Here's how it works.

Rosacea flare-ups can be uncomfortable, and in the summer, they can be more frequent, too. Try these seven tips to keep your symptoms under control without giving up your summertime fun in the sun.

For many acne sufferers, scars serve as an ongoing reminder of the disease, causing just as much emotional turmoil as breakouts. Here's how microneedling can help you get clearer, smoother skin.

Ready to finally get rid of stubborn areas of fat — but don't want to have liposuction surgery to do it? SculpSure could be the solution. Here are just three reasons why it's so popular.

Are wrinkles and loose skin making you look older than you want? TempSure Envi can help your skin look smoother, firmer, and more youthful without surgery or incisions. Plus, there's no downtime!

It may be freezing out, but you're ready for summer fun, and you've promised yourself that you'll have the body you desire for the season of tank tops, bikinis, and sundresses. Find out how SculpSure can help ensure that you keep that promise to yourself.

Want to know how celebrities get their glowing skin? Read on to find out the secret to how Hollywood’s most beautiful women get their smooth, radiant and forever-young-looking skin.

If that tattoo you got years ago feels a little dated, or if you’re simply looking for a change, the PicoSure® laser treatment system is the industry standard for tattoo removal across the complete spectrum of ink colors.

You’re already using a great skin care system, and you avoid the sun. Yet, you’ve noticed more wrinkles lately. And now it looks like you’re getting jowls. Is there any way to turn back the clock to younger, fresher-looking skin?

The demand for non-invasive alternatives to cosmetic surgery has grown exponentially in the last few years and is projected to continue growing for the next five years.

In order to properly understand the benefits of medical acupuncture, we first have to understand what it is.

Rosacea is a very common skin problem that millions of people have to deal with everyday.

Have you ever imagined what it would have been like if you didn’t have to do your makeup every morning and have more time to do other things to get your day started?

ProFactional laser resurfacing is one of the most advanced resurfacing treatments available on the market.

For many years, liposuction has been the most popular treatment for removing excess fat deposits

Sculptra is an injectable that is composed of poly-l-lactic acid, an active ingredient that is used for rejuvenating collagen production.

Waxing, shaving, and threading are among the most common ways to eliminate body hair, but the hair on the face, arms, and legs always come back, making these practices tedious and incredibly annoying.

Most fitness goals usually involve looking more toned and losing weight. The feeling of being able to look and feel great is one like no other.

Everyone has a different facial structure and defining features. For some, it is their eyes; for other, it might be their lips.

PicoSure tattoo removal, an FDA-approved procedure, makes use of laser technology for removing unwanted tattoos.

Ultherapy is a non-surgical ultrasound tightening treatment for your skin. It’s used to reverse the effects of the aging process of your skin, and it is completely safe and clinically proven.

Though aging is a natural part of life, it often can leave us looking much older and more tired than we actually feel.

ProFractional laser resurfacing is an advanced technique that uses the power and accuracy of lasers to revitalize skin.

Photodynamic therapy is a popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure designed to remove facial blemishes.

In several observational studies, Dysport seems to last longer than Botox, giving some patients over six months of smooth, wrinkle-free skin.

Having smooth, healthy skin is important for a positive self-image. People who look older often feel older as a result, but this feeling doesn’t have to be permanent.

Most people assume the only way to erase fine lines and wrinkles is with Botox Cosmetic.

Here at Serenity Medical Spa, we have a variety of convenient and effective ways to treat freckles and dark spots.

Over the years, there have been several improvements to laser skin resurfacing technology.

If you are looking for a permanent way to achieve facial hair removal, laser technology offered by board-certified physician Dr. Sharon Gertzman is an effective option worth considering.

The ProFx laser is an exciting treatment for skin resurfacing that couples the safety of an Nd:YAG laser with the efficacy of a CO2 laser.

Non-surgical injectable treatments, whether they be dermal fillers like Radiesse, Restylane, or Sculptra, or anti-wrinkle muscle inhibitors like Dysport, can do wonders for the aging process.

Do you look as good as you feel? Come in to Serenity Medical Spa and let board-certified physician Dr. Sharon Gertzman refresh your look with one of our many available dermal fillers such as Radiesse, Restylane, Restylane Lift, Belotero or Restylane Silk.

Laser hair reduction is one of the most common cosmetic procedures in the U.S. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles.

Botox is one of the most popular anti-wrinkle and anti-aging cosmetic treatments in the world.

Radio wave or radiofrequency surgery is used to remove warts, moles, skin tags, and more.

Our skin’s primary function is to serve as our first line of defense against environmental elements.