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Active acne seems like the worst thing that can happen to your skin, until you see the scars it leaves behind. The pockmarks and discoloration remind you and everyone around you that you once had bad acne on your face, neck, back, and chest, and it seems there’s nothing you...
You see the word “collagen” on all the top skin care products, so you know it must be good for you. But if you don't do a bit of research and gain an understanding of what collagen is and what it does, you may fall into the manufacturers’ marketing trap....
New Year’s Day is notorious for resolutions. It’s a great time to wipe the slate clean and start fresh, whether you vow to lose weight, repair relationships, or live more mindfully. While you’re listing ways to improve yourself, don’t forget about your skin. Over the years, sun exposure, scrubbing, wind,...
Freckles don’t harm your health, but they may harm your self-esteem. Since most people associate freckles with childhood, you may try to hide your adult freckles under makeup and clothing. We have a better way. Our team of master estheticians at Gago Wellness in Brighton, Michigan, offers the most advanced freckle-removing technology available — BroadBand...
You may not feel too happy when your skin starts to show signs of aging. Maybe you’re noticing fine lines around your mouth or wrinkles on your forehead. You don’t feel ready for an invasive procedure like a face-lift yet, but you still wish that your skin had some of...
We tend to take our youth for granted until it starts to disappear. Suddenly, you see tiny little lines around your eyes and mouth that weren’t there yesterday, muscle tone decreases, and your skin seems thinner. The same effects you see on your face happen to your vaginal tissue, as...
If you have whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples, you can blame clogged pores, the tiny little ducts in your skin. Keeping your pores unblocked is easier said than done, but we make it fast and simple at Gago Wellness in Brighton, Michigan. We use BroadBand Light™ therapy (BBL) to obliterate the junk that clogs pores...
Having babies, getting older, and going through menopause can do a number on your vagina. Some of the effects are visible, such as wrinkled, sagging labia, and others you just sense, like the loss of elastisicity down there, and sex isn’t as enjoyable as it used to be. The good...
For severely sagging skin, nothing beats a surgical face-lift for shoring up your cheeks, jowls, and forehead. But sometimes, surgery isn’t in your best interest, or you simply don’t want to take that extreme step. We understand — and we can help. At Gago Wellness in Brighton, Michigan, our master aestheticians offer the latest treatments...
Traditional hair removal tools — razors, depilatory creams, tweezers, and wax — can get rid of unwanted hair, but they have some serious drawbacks. They’re painful, smelly, expensive, and temporary. Thankfully, there’s a better way to get the smooth, hairless skin you want without torturing yourself. At Gago Wellness in Brighton, Michigan,...
When it comes to repairing your skin, improving your complexion, and helping you fight the effects of aging, our team of master aestheticians at Gago Wellness in Brighton, Michigan has your back — and your face, arms, hands, neck, bottom, and any other body part that needs tightening, smoothing, or...
At Gago Wellness, we take skin care seriously. Our top priority is your wellness and safety, so we only offer products and treatments that ensure you walk away with healthy skin and excellent results. That’s why we love the Sciton line of BroadBand Light (BBL®) technologies. Our master aestheticians are...
Chemical peels are a tried-and-true method of exfoliating dry, tired, aging skin and revealing the fresher, brighter skin beneath. In fact, about a million women and men get chemical peels every year as part of their anti-aging skincare routine. If you’ve made the decision to join their ranks, you’ve come...
We’ve all been there — standing in front of the mirror staring at a bright red, pus-filled pimple that seems to scream, “Look at me!” You know that popping it will get rid of the contents, but it will also leave you with a swollen sore that isn’t much better...
The older you get, the slower your body bounces back from a strenuous workout, and you may also notice that your vision and hearing aren’t as sharp as they used to be. These are signs of the natural aging process, as cell turnover slows down and body parts show signs...
Chemical peels are nothing new, but they might be new to you. They’ve been a staple in the aesthetics industry for many years because they’re hard to beat when it comes to removing certain skin issues. Over the years, new formulas have broadened the scope of the chemical peel’s effectiveness...
When all is well with your sexual health, you can have sex whenever you want and enjoy it when you do. That’s the ideal, but the reality may be a lot different. Although it seems like a simple physical act, a lot of variables affect your sexual health, including psychological,...
Your vagina has been good to you. It’s facilitated a healthy sex life, delivered a baby or two (or more), and held countless tampons in place over the years. But these days, it’s feeling a bit loose, sometimes a little painful, and it just doesn’t look the same as it...
Photofacials, also known as intense pulsed light therapy (IPL), renew your skin from the inside out. Gentle bursts of energy penetrate the layers of your skin and break up clumps of melanin that cause visible dark spots, trigger the production of collagen to plump your skin and smooth out wrinkles,...
If you’ve been looking into ways to turn back the clock and restore your skin’s youthful look, you’ve probably discovered a plethora of options. The aesthetics field has much to offer if you’re looking for a noninvasive or minimally invasive approach to anti-aging. We provide the best of those services...
When you’re trying to guess someone’s age, what do you look for? If you’re like most people, you start with the face. You look for classic signs of aging, such as wrinkles, deep creases, dark spots, blotchy patches, scars, and loose skin. If you'd rather keep people guessing about...
Women and men around the world shell out a lot of money to keep their skin looking good, driving the skin care market to more than $135 billion a year and growing. And that would make sense if the products worked, but most of them struggle to live up to...
Recent studies show that one in every six women experiences vaginal relaxation, a condition that occurs with aging and childbirth. Childbirth can contribute to the problem because it stretches and traumatizes the tissues. Aging can result in thinner tissues and dryness. Unfortunately for many women, a relaxed vagina means decreased...
From active acne and its scars to age spots, wrinkles, and sun damage, chemical peels can solve a lot of facial issues by causing your outer skin layers to lift off and flake away. Your chemical peel may contain one or more of a variety of acids, depending on your...
Gravity has been tugging on your skin with the same force all your life, but it’s suddenly starting to have an effect. What changed? Gravity isn’t getting stronger, your skin is getting weaker. As you age, your skin thins out, you lose the plump fat layer just beneath the surface,...
In our youth, before we had our babies and before menopause, we all felt invincible. We thought our skin would remain forever smooth, our tummies firm and flat, and our urine would stay put in our bladder until we consciously released it. And then one day you sneezed, and your...
It’s a fact of life that skin wrinkles as we age. Genetics and skincare can significantly influence the severity of your wrinkles and the age at which you start noticing those little lines criss-crossing your skin, but eventually, we all face it. Unfortunately, you may be unknowingly causing your wrinkles...
As long as acne has dotted adolescent faces and caused grown-ups to cancel social engagements, scientists and pharmaceutical companies have tried to solve the problem. Unfortunately, the condition still plagues people around the world. If you suffer from embarrassing and painful acne, it may be time to think outside the...
If you’re looking for ways to improve your complexion, there are no shortage of options. But not all those choices are effective, and not all of them are safe. It's important to do your research and make sure you partner with qualified aesthetic professionals who can evaluate your skin condition,...
It makes sense: If nutrition matters to your overall health, that means every part of your body, including your vaginal area, needs nutrition. After all, your vagina and other reproductive parts are made up of skin, muscles, and connective tissue just like the rest of your body. So what kinds...
You flip a switch and get instant light without much thought or effort. But light is so much more than what you detect with your eyes. It’s actually electromagnetic energy that comes in various invisible forms like X-rays, gamma rays, microwaves, and radio waves. Throughout history, scientists have discovered powerful...
After a long winter and an unprecedented amount of time indoors, the temptation to shed all your layers of cold-weather clothes and bare your skin in the warmth of the sun is strong. While many things in life have changed over the last few months, one thing remains constant —...
Chemical peels are not new, but they deserve a new look at what they can do. Many people think of them as a mere exfoliator, and while it’s true that chemical peels rid your skin of its dry outer layer, that’s a gross understatement about the power and versatility of...
Smooth skin is a thing of beauty, but achieving it can be painful. What’s worse, traditional methods only work for a while before you have to do it again...and again. That’s why our experienced team of professional aestheticians at Gago Wellness in Brighton, Michigan has chosen Forever Bare™ BBL as...
Even if you’ve cared for your skin over the years, there comes a time when age and gravity surpass the power of over-the-counter remedies. This is about the time when many women, and a growing number of men, start researching ways to improve their complexions. If you’re at that point,...
As a woman, you ride an intense hormonal roller coaster ride throughout your life. From puberty and menstruation to childbirth and menopause, your body experiences extreme ups and downs that affect your physical, emotional, and mental health — and for many, a noticeable drop in sexual desire as you age. ...
Whether you’re a teen dealing with the physical, social, and emotional effects of acne, or you’re an adult still fighting what most consider an adolescent affliction, you’ve probably tried every remedy available in drugstores and online. If so, you’ve joined a club that includes more than 80% of Americans, who...
Collagen is getting a lot of press these days, showing up on labels and flooding social media. But what exactly is it and why is it good for your skin? We’re glad you asked. Our team of experts at Gago Wellness in Brighton, Michigan believes it’s important to be informed...
In moderation, the sun is good for you. It’s an essential source of vitamin D, it boosts your mood, and it helps you sleep by regulating your internal clock. But without protection like clothing, hats, and sunscreen, the sun can wreak havoc on your skin. What many people think of...
Sex feels good. It also has an enormous effect on you physically and emotionally. Beyond the pleasure it gives in the moment, sex: Helps you sleep better Boosts your mood Reduces stress Amps up your immunity Lessens pain Decreases your risk for heart disease and prostate cancer Improves your memory...
Have you ever dreamed of stopping the clock so you could look young forever? With BroadBand Light™ (BBL), you can. There’s not a more effective treatment in the world when it comes to reversing the effects of aging, sun damage, and an active lifestyle. Our expert technicians at Gago Wellness...
Have you really looked at the quality of the products you use for your daily skin care regimen? The very products you put on your skin could be contributing to issues like dryness, fine lines, and aging, as well as dermatological conditions like rosacea or eczema. At Gago Wellness in...
You may not be able to turn back the hands of time, but you can certainly reverse what it’s done to your skin. Chemical peels offer a nonsurgical option for revitalizing your appearance and reclaiming newer, fresher skin. At Gago Wellness, our expert technicians specialize in evaluating your skin and...
It’s a great time to be a woman — living life on your own terms with endless opportunities. And when it comes to your sexual health, you can take charge of that, too. For the first time ever, you can choose to rejuvenate your vaginal area for better tone, sensitivity,...
If you like the look and feel of smooth, hairless skin, you’re probably familiar with the most common forms of hair reduction — and their drawbacks. You could shave, but you need to do it quite often, and it can irritate delicate skin. Waxing is painful; creams are smelly. Laser...
We may not know how to stop the natural aging process, but advances in medical technology have allowed us to help you turn back the clock on your look. Fractora™ is a state-of-the-art aesthetic tool we have at Gago Wellness that’s often referred to as the non surgical face-lift. The...
Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to enjoy youthful skin for a lifetime? You can with a photofacial using Forever Young BBL™. BBL sets new standards in treating skin condition's associated with aging, active lifestyles, and sun damage. So it's no wonder that photofacials are so popular. The in-office treatment...