“Beauty is only skin deep.” If the old saying is true, then it must mean Uptown Medispa’s mission is making people more beautiful. The Prior Lake clinic provides dozens of treatments for skin-deep issues, any of which will help your face or body match your radiant personality.
Uptown Medispa is owned by Michelle Hawkins, an operating room registered nurse, laser technician, certified surgical technologist and certified medical aesthetics injector from Minnesota. You would not guess it by looking at her face, but Michelle has worked in medicine since the Clinton administration.
“Working alongside plastic surgeons for so many years certainly taught me the science of esthiology,” said Michelle. “But as a lifelong nurse, I have always cared just as much about my patients’ happiness as I have the outcomes of their treatments. The pandemic made me pause to realize what I would most enjoy doing with my life: becoming my own boss so I can provide hands-on treatments that make my patients happier.
“We offer a wide range of treatments for skin beauty and wellness. Our most popular service is the HydraFacial, which quickly and comfortably rinses dirt and debris out of pores. If you’ve ever watched a red carpet event, then you’ve seen how brightly a HydraFacial can make a face glow.
“We provide Botox, Scultra and Jeuveau injections for wrinkles. I personally advocate for Jeuveau, a gentle yet effective injection that seldom causes headaches or feelings of heaviness. I also rarely inject full doses of facial toxins. When it is administered with great care, a smaller dose is typically all that is needed to give my patient the results they desire.
“Our clinic has become popular in the Twin Cities for platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, where we utilize our patient’s own plasma to accelerate healthy cell proliferation and recovery from soft tissue injury. It’s an orthopedic treatment that my husband, who is a physicians assistant, often performs to help restore joint functionality to his patients, and I understand many Vikings players receive PRP therapy for their knees as well.
“Uptown Medispa’s pièce de résistance is our Sofwave technology, which revitalizes the skin by stimulating natural production of collagen – the protein which strengthens connective tissue. Sofwave is essentially a noninvasive facelift, which combines heat and ultrasound to treat fine lines and wrinkles or lift the neck and eyebrows. The FDA approved treatment cannot scar, and it doesn’t require any recovery period!
“If you haven’t got time for a procedure, you can still stop by our clinic for our own line of Edunn skin care products. Edunn is a dermatologist-tested, additive-free and medical-grade solution for natural skin care at home. We also carry Skin Script, a line of cleanser, toner, serum and moisturizer which is based on fruit enzymes and effective for everything from anti-aging to managing hyperpigmentation, rosacea and breakouts.
“Trust means everything when you’re putting your face in someone else’s hands. One millimeter can spell the difference between a vanished wrinkle and a dropped smile! That is why I constantly research my field of medicine, and travel to Arizona where I attend classes every three or four months. I also carefully study my clients’ faces, making certain I understand each one in detail before doing anything to it.
“Your 30-minute initial consultation at Uptown Medispa is always free. I would like to build a rapport with you, answer any questions you might have, and understand your goals for cosmetic treatment. That’s the best way to create the sense of security you deserve when it comes to your appearance. I want both of us certain we’re a perfect fit for each other before we proceed together, which may be as soon as the day of your first visit depending on the treatment you select.”
Uptown Medispa is located at 14033 Commerce Ave NE, Suite 120 in Prior Lake. You may learn more about their many services at uptownmedispa.com, or schedule a same-day appointment with Michelle by calling (612) 470-5893.
INJECTABLES
Botox, Scultra, Jeuveau, lip fillers & more
SKIN
HydraFacial, plasma pen, skin rejuvenation, acne treatment & more
WELLNESS
IV therapy, vitamin injections, Myers’ cocktail, immunity support & more
BODY
Body sculpting, skin rejuvenation, hair removal, cellulite treatment & more