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Aesthetic medicine in Salinas and Carmel, with results that still look like you
Botox and other neuromodulators, lip filler, microneedling, and chemical peels from a physician-led team, with laser hair removal coming soon. Subtle, customized, never overdone.
Botox® and neuromodulators
Botox and other neuromodulators relax the small muscles that fold the skin, so lines from frowning, squinting, and raising your brows soften. Treatment is tailored to your face and goals, with natural-looking expression in mind; the treated muscles move less, and how much is a decision we make together. Baby Botox for a lighter touch, MesoTox for skin quality, and dosing designed for women as well as men.
Lip filler
Fuller, more defined, or simply more hydrated: hyaluronic acid filler adds shape and definition to lips at any age, whether you want a little more than you were born with or want back what has thinned over time. We start conservatively and build, because the best lips are the ones nobody can tell were treated. Hyaluronic acid fillers are reversible, which matters.
Microneedling
The Dermapen 4 creates controlled micro-channels that prompt your skin's own repair response. Over a series of three to six treatments, texture smooths, pores look finer, acne scars soften, and skin regains its glow; the first changes show at around twelve weeks and build from there. The exosome upgrade and a MesoTox glass-skin finish are available with a consultation, microneedling for thinning hair is offered as well, and PRP is coming soon.
Chemical peels
VI Peels® and SkinMedica® peels lift dull, sun-damaged surface skin so brighter, more even-looking skin can take its place. We choose among them around what bothers you most, how your skin has responded before, your pigment history, and the recovery time you can allow.
Laser hair removal Coming soon
Launching later this fall in Salinas. Join the list below to hear first, or ask about it at your consultation.
Our InMode Triton is the only hair-removal platform that combines all three major laser wavelengths, blended in a single pulse, so hair at different depths and stages of growth is treated together. That means it works safely across skin tones, including tanned skin, with a large spot size for faster sessions and fewer of them. Most areas take four to six sessions, spaced four to eight weeks apart, and the reduction is permanent.
Medical-grade skincare
What you use at home decides how long your results last. We carry physician-selected skincare and we'll tell you plainly which two or three products matter for your skin rather than handing you a shelf. Alastin® for daily care and around procedures, chosen for its research-backed peptide formulas. BENEV Exobalm, the post-procedure balm built on exosome technology from ExoCoBio in South Korea, where exosome skincare was pioneered, for the days after microneedling or a peel. Where a prescription is the right tool, tretinoin or a pigment regimen for example, we can send it to your pharmacy or dispense it in the office. Patients can also reorder Alastin through our online store between visits, and in-office skincare purchases earn Aspire rewards points toward treatments.
How we approach your face
Aesthetics is medicine here, not a menu. These are the four things that guide every treatment plan.
- Natural first
We treat toward the version of you that looks rested and well. If you want more, we go slowly and you decide at each step.
- Customized, not templated
Dosing and placement follow your anatomy and how you move. Two people with the same lines rarely get the same plan.
- A physician on the team
Dr. Monarrez oversees every aesthetic plan. We aim to manage any complication in-house, and our acute-care background means we know when higher-level care is the right call.
- Honest about limits
If a treatment won't get you what you're hoping for, we'll say so and point you toward what will, even if it's not something we offer.
Pricing, rewards, and payment plans
You'll always know the cost before treatment. Neuromodulators are priced per unit, other treatments per session or series, and we quote at your consultation.
- We participate in the Allē® and Aspire® rewards programs, so you earn points on every visit and on in-office skincare
- Cherry payment plans split a series or program into monthly payments, with 0% APR options for qualified applicants; see your options in about a minute
- Credit and debit cards accepted; no insurance networks, no surprises
Aesthetics questions, answered plainly
What patients ask before their first visit.
How much does Botox cost in Salinas?
Botox and other neuromodulators are priced per unit, and the number of units depends on the areas treated and how strong your muscles are. We'll give you an exact quote at your consultation before anything is injected, and Allē rewards lower the cost of return visits.
Does Botox hurt?
Most people feel a few quick pinches. We use very fine needles and ice or a vibration tool when it helps. The appointment itself takes about 20 minutes.
How long do results last?
Neuromodulators last three to four months for most people. Lip filler typically lasts nine to twelve months. Microneedling and peel results build over a series and last with maintenance and good sun protection.
What is Baby Botox, and is it right for me?
Baby Botox uses smaller doses across the same areas for a softer effect and more movement. It suits people who want prevention, who are new to treatment, or who work in front of a camera and want to keep more movement. Lighter treatment can also mean less smoothing or a shorter-lasting effect, which we talk through first.
Can I do microneedling and Botox on the same day?
We prefer not to. Neuromodulators need time to settle, and microneedling can spread product, so we schedule them on separate days, usually two weeks apart.
Am I a candidate for laser hair removal?
Most people are. Our multi-wavelength laser treats a wide range of skin tones, and hair with pigment responds best. Very light, grey, or red hair responds less. A quick consultation and test spot tells us how your skin will do.
Ready when you are
Book online in under two minutes, or text us with a question first. New patients are welcome in Salinas and Carmel.