Skin Rejuvenation
Advanced Skin
Rejuvenation
Peels, microneedling, Morpheus8 and IPL photofacials. Four different ways to treat the skin, matched to what is actually bothering you.
Where To Start
Four Technologies, One Question
Chemical peels resurface. Microneedling rebuilds collagen. Morpheus8 delivers radiofrequency energy below the surface to tighten. IPL uses light to break up pigment and close down vessels. They are not interchangeable, and the right one depends entirely on what you want to change.
So we start with the concern rather than the machine. Below you will find the full menu with pricing, but if you are not sure where to begin, start with the concern list and we will confirm the plan at your consultation.
Start With The Concern
What Do You Want To Change
A starting point, not a prescription. Your provider will confirm what suits your skin type and history at your consultation.
Sun Damage and Sun Spots
Years on the Grand Strand leave their mark. Broad-spectrum light breaks up pigment so the skin can clear it.
IPL Photofacial or Vi Peel Precision PlusMelasma and Uneven Tone
Stubborn hormonal pigmentation that sits deeper than a surface discoloration and needs a formula built for it.
Vi Peel Precision PlusAcne Scarring
Pitted and textured scarring responds to controlled injury that prompts the skin to rebuild collagen underneath.
Microneedling or Nano EXFine Lines and Early Aging
The first lines that stay visible at rest, plus the loss of glow that usually arrives with them.
PDO AfterGlo or Vi Peel AdvancedLaxity and Sagging
Skin that has lost its snap along the jawline, jowls and neck needs energy delivered below the surface.
Morpheus8Redness and Broken Capillaries
Visible vessels and persistent flushing across the cheeks and nose respond well to light therapy.
IPL PhotofacialLarge Pores and Rough Texture
Congestion and roughness that makeup sits in rather than covers.
MicroneedlingDull, Tired Skin
No single flaw, just skin that has stopped reflecting light the way it used to.
LumenVy Microneedling or Collagen PINStretch Marks and Body Texture
Crepey skin, cellulite and stretch marks on the body, not just the face.
Collagen PIN or Morpheus8 BodyResurfacing
Chemical Peels
A controlled exfoliation that lifts damaged surface skin so newer, more even skin comes through underneath. Both VI Peel formulas are medical grade, and peeling typically runs a few days.
Collagen Induction
Microneedling
Fine needles create controlled micro-channels that trigger the skin to rebuild collagen, while a serum is infused during treatment. The four tiers below differ by the serum and the device, so the choice is really about how much regenerative support you want.
Non-Surgical Lifting
PDO Threads
The middle ground between filler and surgery. Threads reposition tissue that has descended rather than adding volume to disguise it, and they stimulate collagen along their path as they dissolve.
Regenerative
Regenerative Therapies
Treatments that work with your own biology rather than adding a product on top of it. Slower to show than a filler and longer lasting when they do.
Radiofrequency Microneedling
Morpheus8
Microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered through the needles, reaching deeper layers than microneedling alone. This is the treatment for skin that has loosened rather than skin that has discolored.
Intense Pulsed Light
IPL Photofacial
IPL uses intense pulses of light to target sun damage, brown spots, redness, visible blood vessels and unwanted pigmentation for clearer, brighter, more even-looking skin. Treatments can be performed on the face and body, including pigmented surgical scars and areas of discoloration. We treat the face, neck, decollete, hands, back, legs and thighs.
Full Menu And Pricing
IPL Lives On Our Facials Page
Rather than list the same thirteen treatments in two places, the complete IPL menu, every area and every price sits with our facial treatments. Face at $299, hands at $149, the three-session Glow package at $799, and Beauty Bank member rates on face and decollete.
Photofacials work as a course. Expect three to six treatments for the best result, spaced to let the skin clear between sessions.
Your Appointment
How Treatment Runs
Skin Assessment
We look at your skin type, your history of sun exposure and any previous treatment, then match the technology to the concern.
Prep
Some treatments need a few weeks of preparation and a break from retinoids or active acids. We will tell you what to stop and when.
Treatment
Numbing where it is needed, though IPL does not call for it. Downtime runs from three to seven days with IPL to several days of peeling with a VI Peel.
The Series
Most of these work as a course. We book the next session at the interval your skin needs and reassess as you go.
Practical Details
What To Expect
These are medical treatments. Suitability depends on your skin type, your medical history and your recent sun exposure. Active infection, some medications including isotretinoin, pregnancy and a recent tan can all rule a treatment out or delay it. Tell your provider everything you are taking and using at your consultation. Sun protection before and after is not optional, particularly with IPL and peels. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed.
Paying For Treatment
Spread The Cost If You Prefer
Treatment can be paid in full or financed with Affirm on orders over $50, so you can spread the cost over time rather than all at once. You will see the option at checkout.
Viva Beauty Bank members pay $199 for an IPL face treatment and $299 for the decollete, on top of the balance credited to their account each month.
Common Questions
Before You Book
Is an IPL photofacial the same as a laser facial?
No. A laser produces one single wavelength of light. IPL is intense pulsed light, a broad band of wavelengths delivered in pulses, which is why one IPL session can work on brown pigment and redness at the same time. The two get talked about interchangeably, but they are different technologies. If you are after laser specifically, we also offer laser hair removal and laser lipo.
Which should I book, a peel or microneedling?
Peels work on the surface, so they suit pigmentation, tone and texture. Microneedling works underneath, so it suits scarring, pores and collagen loss. Plenty of treatment plans use both at different points, staged so the skin is not being pushed on two fronts at once.
How many sessions will I need?
Photofacials generally take three to six treatments. Microneedling and peels usually work best as a series of three or more. Some concerns settle after one, and your provider will tell you honestly which of those you are.
Can I have these treatments with a tan?
Not with IPL, and generally not with a peel. Light-based treatment targets pigment, and a fresh tan is pigment. We will ask you to come in without recent sun exposure and to stay protected between sessions, which in Myrtle Beach means planning around your summer.
What is the difference between microneedling and Morpheus8?
Both use needles to trigger collagen. Morpheus8 adds radiofrequency energy delivered through those needles, which reaches deeper tissue and is why it is the option for tightening loose skin rather than refining the surface.
How much downtime should I plan for?
IPL is close to none. Microneedling leaves the skin red for a day or two, much like sunburn. A VI Peel actively peels for several days, so book it with your calendar in mind and at least two weeks ahead of any event.
Do these treat the body as well as the face?
Yes. IPL covers the neck, decollete, hands, back, lower legs and upper thighs. Collagen PIN addresses stretch marks, and Morpheus8 Body treats loose skin and cellulite.