Skinnovation
By Kayla Spear · Published October 16, 2019 · Updated February 10, 2025
Breaking news in the ever-changing world of beauty. Joanna has brought on celeb-loved dermatologist, Dr. Anetta Rezko to her New York City spa. To celebrate, we launched two new facials and one new body treatment.
Breaking news in the ever-changing world of beauty.
Joanna has brought on celeb-loved dermatologist, Dr. Anetta Rezko to her New York City spa. To celebrate, we launched two new facials and one new body treatment.
Twilight Facial: This transformative beauty treatment combines the skin-tightening power of radio frequency with collagen-remodeling of microneedling and cryotherapy to help improve skin tone, texture and tightness.
Clear & Brilliant: Score an insta-worthy complexion with a minimally invasive fractional laser facial that replaces damaged skin with healthy tissue for younger looking skin, improved texture and an increase of the skin’s permeability to boost the benefits of your skincare routine.
Emsculpt: Imagine doing 20,000 crunches in 30 minutes thanks to this non-invasive, pain-free treatment that uses high-intensity electromagnetic energy to build muscle and tone the body. It’s the easiest workout you can do.
Click here to schedule your treatment or give us a call (212) 949-2350.
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