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| - I am delighted I found this place. I have been wanting for years to get some med-spa treatments for my aging face, but have never been able to afford it. The pricing of these student-applied procedures is very reasonable and they also offer discounted specials several times throughout the year for additional savings. I've become a regular here since November of '14 and have already had a number of services for just a few hundred dollars that would have easily cost me in the thousands at a regular med-spa.
Yes, the procedures are done by people who are still learning, so you need to be flexible and ready to accept some inconsistencies in the delivery of service. But it's a total win-win. The students gain real-world experience and you gain a better complexion. I certainly have!
So far, all of the student aestheticians have been women and they have been competent, friendly, fun and dedicated to doing a good job. They are seniors who have nearly completed the program and are thoroughly supervised by instructors who seem very knowledgeable. Also, since it's a school, they adhere very strictly to standards of cleanliness and proper procedures. If they err, it's more on the side of being careful. I have not had a bad experience.
The only down sides for me are these: First, I've had service done by some gals with whom I was so happy, I would like to have a permanent working relationship with them. Sadly, while you are able to request repeat appointments with a student while they are still enrolled, they do eventually graduate and move on.
This leads to the second down side which is, you can't really establish a history with any one provider and you frequently have to start over from scratch in discussing your skin-care history and goals. As a result of this I've also gotten some conflicting advice regarding which and what frequency of services would best meet my needs. But hey, it's a school and I am using it as a learning experience, too, so I can make better use of the available services. Also, the medical Director of SWINA, Dr. Laree Hooker, has a private practice and, for the price of an office visit, you can make an appointment with her if you want professional advice in creating a treatment plan for yourself.
Overall, I recommend this facility without reservation. Give them a try!
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