You have tried the serums, the drugstore peels and the “miracle” creams from social media, and the face in the mirror still looks more tired than you feel. That frustration is the most common reason people walk into a medical spa in Springville, UT. The good news: most of what bothers you — frown lines, thin lips, sun spots, rough texture, acne marks — responds well to the right treatment, done by the right hands.
Our medical spa sits inside a dermatology practice. The people treating you work next to a board-certified dermatologist every day, and that changes how a cosmetic plan gets made. If you have been putting off a consultation, now is a good time: many treatments need a few weeks to show their full result, so starting sooner means looking your best sooner.
What Skin Concerns Bring People to a Med Spa?
Most people come in with one of a handful of complaints. Lines between the brows or across the forehead that make you look angry or worried. Cheeks and lips that have lost volume. Brown spots and blotchy color from years of sun. Large pores, rough texture or shallow acne scars. Skin that just looks dull.
Utah makes some of these worse. Springville sits around 4,500 feet above sea level, where UV exposure is stronger than at sea level, and the dry Wasatch air is hard on skin through the winter. Years of hiking, skiing and summers at Utah Lake show up as freckling, uneven tone and early lines.
Home treatments often fail because they can’t reach deep enough. A cream works on the surface; a frown line is made by a muscle underneath it, and lost volume is a change in the fat and bone below. Over-the-counter peels are mild by design. When the cause sits deeper, the treatment has to go deeper too — and that is where medical-grade care helps.
Our Medical Spa Services
For lines caused by movement — frown lines, forehead lines and crow’s feet — we offer Botox, Dysport & Xeomin. These neuromodulators relax the small muscles that crease the skin, so the line softens and the skin above it gets a rest. Results show within about a week and usually last three to four months.
Where the problem is lost volume rather than movement, Dermal Fillers restore shape. We use hyaluronic acid fillers from the Restylane and Juvederm families to lift cheeks, soften the folds from nose to mouth, and add shape to lips. Different fillers have different textures, so the product is matched to the area being treated.
For tone and texture, Chemical Peels lift away the dull outer layer and help fade brown spots and fine lines. Options run from a light peel with no downtime to stronger peels for sun damage and acne, plus a body peel for the back and chest. Microneedling uses tiny needles to trigger the skin’s own repair process, which helps with acne scars, enlarged pores and early lines.
Our Facials are medical-grade treatments rather than a simple wash and massage. They include ultrasonic facials and an advanced acne facial with extractions and Blu-U light. To keep results going at home, we carry Medical-Grade Skin Care from SkinCeuticals, chosen with your provider for your skin type.
We also offer GLP-1 Weight Loss Injections for adults who qualify medically, managed by our clinical team with check-ins along the way.
Medical Spa Care for Springville and Utah County
Patients come to our Springville office on North Main Street from Mapleton, Spanish Fork, Provo and the rest of south Utah County, and our team also sees cosmetic patients at our offices in Provo, Tooele and St. George. Wherever you start, the same approach applies: an honest look at your skin, a plan that fits your budget, and no pressure to do more than you need.
Local experience matters with cosmetic care. A provider who sees Utah skin every day knows how altitude, sun and dry winters change it, and how that affects timing. Many peels and laser treatments are best scheduled in fall and winter, when you are spending less time in strong sun. Your provider will help you plan around ski trips, summer vacations and the events you want to look good for.
Because we are a dermatology practice first, anything that looks unusual during a cosmetic visit can be checked by a medical provider down the hall. A spot you thought was a sun freckle can be looked at properly before anyone treats it.
Why Choose Us for Medical Spa Treatments
Injections here are done by experienced medical professionals, including Anjie Alleman, RN, a master aesthetic injector and trainer with more than 30 years of nursing experience, and Damion Rodeback, PA-C, who practices both medical and cosmetic dermatology. Your treatment plan is built by someone who understands the anatomy under the skin.
Our practice is led by Dr. Michael Peterson, who is board-certified in both dermatology and dermatopathology, and Daily Herald readers voted us first in the Best of Utah Valley from 2019 through 2023. We offer same-day appointments, and your provider will talk through the cost of a treatment before you commit to it.
Looking for medical or skin cancer care as well? Visit our Springville dermatology homepage to see everything the practice offers.