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Medical-grade skin care in West Loop, Chicago
Medical-grade skin care in Chicago
The routine you follow at home matters as much as anything we do in clinic. We build one that suits your skin and your life.
With Sangini Patel, M.S., PA-C · practicing since 2004
About Skin care
Why patients choose LIV
- Best for
- Pigment, acne, dryness, dullness, aging
- Includes
- A skin analysis at consultation
- Products
- Medical-grade and prescription
- Goal
- A routine that fits your life
Medical-grade skin care focuses on proven active ingredients. We use and carry Revision Skincare in clinic, and as a medical practice we can add prescription treatments where they help. Without a solid routine and daily sun protection, in-clinic treatments simply do not have the same impact or staying power.
Your program starts with a skin analysis with Sangini. She matches products to your concerns, whether that is pigment, breakouts, dryness, dullness or aging, and keeps the routine realistic. No twelve-step regimens, and no products you do not need.
Good for
- Pigment and sun damage
- Breakouts and congestion
- Dryness and a weakened barrier
- Dullness and uneven texture
- Fine lines and early aging
- Protecting laser and peel results
How it works
Medical-grade skin care programs
The daily routine that keeps your results working at home.
Great skin is the foundation of every skin enhancement. Without proper skincare and sun protection, cosmetic procedures won't have nearly as much impact.
Book a consultation and we will run a skin analysis to build a program that suits you. Whether your concerns are pigmentation, breakouts, dryness, dullness, aging or inflammation, we have an appropriate plan to meet your needs.
Your appointment
What to expect
- 01
Skin analysis
We look closely at your skin and talk through your current routine, goals and sensitivities.
- 02
Your program
You leave with a clear morning and evening routine using medical-grade and, where appropriate, prescription products.
- 03
Adjust
We check in as your skin responds and adjust strengths or products so you stay comfortable.
- 04
Build on it
When you are ready, we layer in treatments like peels or lasers that your routine helps support.
Downtime
No downtime, though some active ingredients such as retinoids can cause temporary dryness or flaking while your skin adjusts.
Results
Most patients typically notice changes over several weeks of consistent use, with benefits that continue as long as the routine does.
Consultation
$150, fully credited toward any services booked.
Before & after
Our patients
Individual results vary.
Reviews
In their words
★★★★★
“Now, 6 months later my skin tone, texture, and overall appearance is the best it has ever been in my adult life and that's all thanks to Sangini and her team. Since getting my acne under control I have also done botox and skin resurfacing lasers and have no complaints! She is someone who genuinely cares not only of the aesthetics she achieves but the overall wellbeing of her patients.”
★★★★★
“Since updating injectors to Sangini 4 years ago, I've never looked back. She is incredibly talented and her aesthetic enhances your features while maintaining a natural look. I love how informative she is during treatments, she explains everything so I know what the best treatments are for my skin type.”
★★★★★
“Laura is the best aesthetician I have worked with; she is incredibly knowledgeable, gets to the root causes and has the best energy, warm, caring and results oriented. I'd say Laura is a skin expert, with a special expertise in angry, troubled skin and the after effects (scarring, hyperpigmentation, etc.).”
Can I keep using the products I already have?
Often, yes. Bring them to your visit and we will tell you what to keep, what to stop and what is missing.
Why does daily sunscreen matter so much?
Daily sun protection helps prevent new pigment and protects collagen, and it helps results from lasers and peels last longer.
Do I need a prescription retinoid?
Not always. Some skin does well with an over-the-counter retinoid, while other skin benefits from prescription strength. We decide together based on your skin.
How much does a skin care program cost?
It depends on the products and any prescriptions your routine includes, and we keep it to what you actually need. The $150 consultation fee for new consultations is fully credited toward services booked.
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Skin care · West Loop, Chicago
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