Kaitlin Knapp, LE

A medical-grade resurfacing treatment that combines deep cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, and hydration in a single 45–60 minute session. No downtime. Visible results the same day.

Microneedling is one of the most effective treatments we offer for improving skin texture, reducing acne scars, and rebuilding collagen in the face. Using a medical-grade device, our nurse practitioners create controlled micro-channels in the skin that trigger your body's natural healing response. The result over time is smoother, firmer, more even-toned skin. No lasers. No chemicals. Just your own skin doing what it does best, with a little encouragement.

Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, uses fine, sterile needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin, prompting your body to rebuild collagen and elastin. It is one of the most versatile ways to soften acne scars, smooth uneven texture, refine enlarged pores, and ease fine lines and wrinkles for natural-looking skin rejuvenation. At Express Med Spa, microneedling is performed by licensed medical providers across our Chicagoland locations using the professional CytoPen® device, with options to match your goals: standard microneedling for the face, neck, and body, Sublative radiofrequency microneedling for deeper remodeling and skin tightening, and enhancement add-ons like PRP and stem cell growth factor. Below you will find how each option works, what it treats, what it costs, and where to book microneedling near you.

If you are tired of waxing, threading, or tweezing unwanted hair on your upper lip, chin, or cheeks, laser hair removal on the face offers a longer lasting option. At Express Med Spa, facial laser hair removal is performed by our nurse practitioners using medical-grade laser technology to gently reduce unwanted facial hair over a series of sessions. It is a safe, effective choice for many skin tones, and every plan begins with a consultation so we can match the treatment to your skin and hair.

If past breakouts have left scars, professional treatment can make a real, lasting difference in how your skin looks and feels. At Express Med Spa, our nurse practitioners treat acne scars with microneedling, sublative radiofrequency microneedling, and chemical peels, matched to your scar type. We will be honest with you about results: the right plan can significantly improve acne scars over a series of treatments, but no treatment erases them completely, and some deep scars are better served by a dermatologist. Every plan begins with a free consultation with Stefanie Drozd, MSN, APRN.

If acne is not responding to drugstore products, professional in-office treatment can help. At Express Med Spa, our nurse practitioners treat acne with a combination of medical-grade chemical peels, professional extractions, cortisone injections for painful cysts, and customized acne facials, matched to your skin and the type of acne you have. Every plan starts with a free consultation, and for moderate, severe, or cystic acne we will be honest with you about when a dermatologist should be part of your care. Treatment is led by Stefanie Drozd, MSN, APRN.

A chemical peel is a medical-grade resurfacing treatment that lifts away dull, damaged surface skin to reveal a brighter, smoother, more even complexion underneath. At Express Med Spa, our nurse-administered VI Peel and Glow Peel treatments are tailored to your skin and your goals, whether that is fading sun and age spots, calming acne, softening fine lines, or simply restoring a healthy glow. Care is available at all four of our Chicagoland locations: La Grange, Frankfort, Shorewood, and Mount Greenwood.

IPL photofacial is one of the most requested skin rejuvenation treatments at Express Med Spa. Our nurse practitioner-led team uses the FDA-cleared Candela elos system to fade sun spots, calm redness, and even out skin tone, with little to no downtime.

A dermaplaning facial at Express Med Spa uses a sterile surgical blade to lift away dead surface skin and peach fuzz in a single visit, leaving skin instantly smoother and makeup sitting flatter. Our licensed esthetician performs every treatment at all four Chicagoland locations, with no required downtime.

The VI Peel is a medical-grade chemical peel that resurfaces the top layers of skin to improve the appearance of sun and age spots, uneven tone, acne-prone skin, and early fine lines. It is formulated to work comfortably across a wide range of skin tones, with a predictable peeling cycle that runs about a week. Our nurse-practitioner-led team offers the VI Peel at all four Chicagoland locations: La Grange, Frankfort, Shorewood, and Mount Greenwood.

RF skin tightening heats the deeper layer of the skin to contract existing collagen and prompt your body to build more, firming the jawline, neck, and body without surgery. Our nurse-practitioner-led team performs it with the Sublime applicator on the Candela elos Plus at all four Chicagoland locations.

Non-surgical pelvic floor strengthening on the BTL Emsella chair at our Mount Greenwood clinic. You stay fully clothed, the session runs 28 minutes, and there is no downtime at all. FDA cleared for urinary incontinence, starting from $199 per session.

The Stem Cell Facial pairs CytoPen microneedling with a proprietary STEMfacial growth factor matrix, offered at all four nurse-practitioner-led Express Med Spa clinics across Chicagoland.

A microdermabrasion facial polishes away the dull, dead cell layer sitting on the surface of your skin, so what shows through is smoother, brighter, and readier for your skincare. Express Med Spa performs it with a needle-free, crystal-free Nano Tip cartridge on the CytoPen S2, at all four Chicagoland clinics.

Sublative RF microneedling resurfaces skin with fractional radiofrequency energy. The Sublative applicator on our Candela elos Plus platform presses a grid of tiny electrode points against the skin and fires bipolar RF energy between them, creating controlled micro-injuries that reach the upper dermis while leaving most of the surface intact to speed healing. Because radiofrequency does not target pigment, it can be used across a wide range of skin tones. It is the resurfacing option our nurse-practitioner-led team most often recommends for acne scarring, rough or uneven texture, enlarged-looking pores and fine lines. Sessions are $495 for the face or one body area, performed by licensed medical providers at all four Chicagoland clinics.

Shaving every other day, rebooking a wax every few weeks, and fighting ingrown hairs adds up over a year. At Express Med Spa, our nurse-practitioner-led team treats the face and body on a medical-grade Candela elos Plus laser, delivering permanent hair reduction over a short series of sessions at four Chicagoland clinics.

A cosmetic whitening session built around the DaVinci system, a mineral based whitening gel and blue light equipment that the manufacturer markets as bleach free. About 60 minutes, $175, at all four Express Med Spa clinics. Most clients lighten three to five shades, though individual results vary.