Frequently Asked Questions

Chemical Peels cause damaged or dead skin to fall away allowing new, smoother and healthy skin to regenerate. Used to treat the face, neck, chest, arms, hands, and legs. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, we offer a variety of peels in varying degrees of strength. Chemical peels take no more than an hour and can be performed in conjunction with other treatments.

Whether it’s the case of a blemish here and there or a more complex issue, like rosacea, when it comes to our skin we all have at least one challenge. Unfortunately, while some over-the-counter products can help us make some headway, these products are often not potent enough to accomplish our appearance goals. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, we know that intense pulsed light treatments are safe and effective – and can help you reach your aesthetic goals.

CoolSculpting is a body contouring treatment that was first developed in 2008. It was invented when a couple of medical professionals from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard observed how cheeks dimpled when people sucked on popsicles. The devices used at Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA have come a long way from the earliest models. Today, we discuss whether treatment with this device really works.

BOTOX® Cosmetic. The original prescription treatment FDA approved to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet, forehead lines, and vertical bands connecting the neck and jaw (platysma bands) in adults.

DAXXIFY® (daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm) injection is an acetylcholine release inhibitor and neuromuscular blocking agent indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines associated with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity in adult patients.