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Microneedling: Is It Worth It? A Comprehensive Guide to Skin Rejuvenation Are you searching for a game-changing solution to rejuvenate your skin and combat the signs of aging? Look no further than microneedling – a cutting-edge aesthetic treatment that's taking the skincare world by storm. In this comprehensive guide, we'll...

Unlocking the Secrets to Youthful Eyes: Why Treating the Eye Area is Tricky Yet Crucial The eyes are often hailed as the windows to the soul, but they're also one of the first areas to show signs of aging. From fine lines and wrinkles to dark circles and puffiness, the...

In a world where skincare and wellness take center stage, one aspect of women's health often remains unspoken but shouldn't be neglected. Vaginal health concerns can affect women at various stages of life, and finding effective solutions is crucial for overall well-being. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM) is one such...

In the world of aesthetic treatments, finding the perfect solution for your unique skin care needs can be quite a challenge. At Pure Skin Aesthetic & Laser Center, nestled in the heart of Bismarck, North Dakota, we understand the importance of effective yet minimally invasive treatments tailored specifically to you....

In the heart of the Midwest, North Dakota's premier skincare clinic is dedicated to offering the best aesthetic treatments for radiant, youthful skin. At Pure Skin Aesthetic & Laser Center in Bismarck, we're excited to introduce you to a skincare game-changer—the Halo Laser by Sciton. This cutting-edge hybrid fractional laser...

Sweating is a natural, essential function of the body. It's our internal air conditioning system that helps us stay cool and maintain a healthy body temperature. But for some individuals, this natural process can become a daily struggle. Excessive sweating, a condition known as hyperhidrosis, can be a constant source...

Scare the Crows Away: A Comprehensive Guide to Youthful Eyes In the mystical month of October, as the leaves rustle and the Midwest nights grow longer, we embark on a journey to unveil the secrets behind maintaining youthful, radiant eyes. As Halloween beckons, there's no better time to unravel the...

In the heart of North Dakota's picturesque Midwest, where the charm of Bismarck meets the pursuit of aesthetic perfection, lies an answer to your skincare woes. Are brown spots, redness, and hyperpigmentation leaving you frustrated? Look no further than the revolutionary Sciton's Forever Young BBL – your ultimate weapon against...

If you’re anything like us, when it comes to enhancing natural beauty, you want to see the most in terms of results, by doing the least. And by this, we certainly do not mean cutting corners, we mean affecting the original structure, be it a house, a classic car, or...

The biggest challenge that comes with undergoing skin treatments during the summer months is increased sun exposure, even if you are using sunscreen and staying in the shade. The treatments that should be avoided are the ones that cause sensitivity to sunlight as well as those that could cause hyperpigmentation....

Summer is here and that means the turtlenecks have officially been moved to the back of the closet. You slip on that cute silk cami but can’t help but notice the skin on your chest is bumpy, discolored and even has a few wrinkles. As collagen and elastin production wane,...

You did it! You lost that extra 25+ pounds, but now you’re noticing that your once volumized cheeks are no longer lifting your face. Weight loss can seemingly accelerate the aging process by causing superficial and deep fat pads to shrink while making the overlying tissues appear saggy. Don’t fret,...

You know what they say - summer bodies are made at Pure Skin! Oh wait. . . made in the winter! But we weren’t totally off there! The trained professionals at Pure Skin in North Dakota have the experience, training, and technology at their fingertips to get you the best...

Just like your neighborhood mechanic, electrician, or plumber, we at Pure Skin also have a toolbox of our own - but instead of repairing your leaky sink, we work at repairing sun damage from the past, or simply routine aging and skin concerns we all inevitably experience. Today we’re popping...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the abbreviation PRP by now. It first made its big mark on the world of aesthetics with the release of the ever-popular vampire facial we saw Kim Kardashian and other celebs frequenting years back. But unlike the style trends...

Ever grab those cute new sandals and when you’re about to head out the door, you remember that untreated toenail fungus and turn back for some closed-toe shoes? Or need to have that dreaded conversation with the hubby that he better grab his sneakers instead of the Teva’s if he...

Thanksgiving time is near, and here at Pure Skin we are dishing up our yearly PSA to leave the turkey neck to the bird on the table this year - and find out what Ultherapy™ with threads can do for your aging neck! You may have seen Christie Brinkley talking...

There’s a lot of pelvic floor talk these days, and it’s not just from those freshly postpartum mothers - a lot of the chatter is from the post-menopausal ladies! Life after menopause, just like anything in a woman’s life, is another mountain to climb in figuring out how to reclaim...

Looking back at your calendar, is it full of weeks spent on the water soaking in the sun (and the subsequent damage that comes with it?) We’ve all been there! Now is the time to get that Pure Skin appointment on the calendar so we can help keep your skin...

We all love a “one and done” type treatment (or one that claims to be at least), but as the world turns, we continue to age, and the best way to make the most of your anti-aging investment is to stay on top of your ever-changing skin with a combination...

Sweet summertime has arrived and if you’re anything like us, that means spending as much time as possible on the lake, at backyard BBQs and exploring all that the Bismarck area has to offer. Think you don’t have time for skin procedures during this sun-drenched time of year? Think again!...

Summer is HERE and while we’re excited about the summer fun that can be found in and around the beautiful Bismarck area – what really excites us is helping our gorgeous clients shift their skincare routine to summer safe options that keep skin challenged, glowing and radiant! Today we’re focusing...

No matter how good you’ve been with your skincare routine or slathering on your SPF before heading out for the day, no one is immune to the effects of gravity. Sooner or later all of us have to face the inevitable descent of the jowls, cheeks, and temples that come...

In the world of cosmetic aesthetics, there is a big emphasis on the eye area, and it makes sense! Your eyes are a major focal point (no pun intended!) of your appearance and aging along with the subsequent loss of collagen often leaves us with deep-set wrinkles, hollowing under the...

Let’s be honest, when you get start to reach that “over the hill” age, the rate at which your skin ages seems to pick up speed as it heads down the other side! What worked best in our 20’s and 30’s just doesn’t quite give the same effect anymore and...

Let’s talk about it! That thing, funny business, the birds and the bees... Whatever you like to call it, there’s one thing we can all agree on and that’s as we women age, our natural lubrication starts to decrease and pain and discomfort during intercourse can proportionately increase. Lucky for...

Have you ever created a dish that just didn’t taste complete, then you added the salt, and BOOM! Out of seemingly nowhere, the flavors come together to create the perfect meal? This is exactly how retinol works to seamlessly integrate into your skincare routine and do the heavy lifting to...

Hormones, genetics, lifestyle and more all play a factor in our quantity, texture, and color of body hair. But, what they don’t play a role in (anymore) is hair reduction efficacy and how many sessions you’ll need when it comes time to think about hair removal! At Pure Skin, we’re...

Laser hair reduction is the way many of our beloved Pure Skin patients first step into our doors and into the world of aesthetics - and we can understand why! Natural hair growth and changes in hormone levels throughout our lives leaves us with hair in undesirable places, which means...

Today we’re focusing on our top three treatments that’ll help turn back the hands of time and give you that flawless, holiday-ready skin we all crave! HALO™ - As time goes by and our collagen and elastin naturally degrade, we start to notice more and more fine lines and wrinkles...

  While many outdated trends have been rightfully left in their respective decade (hello, back combed Aquanet hair!) some trends are here to stay - and confidence in your body shape and curves are absolutely one of them! Time traveling back to your younger self may not be an option,...

You can read all the background information and reviews you can get your hands on for any given aesthetic treatment, but nothing can quite replace the impact that real patient before and after photos have on your decision-making process. We’ve been getting more and more feedback lately from those of...

It’s Women’s Health Month and a good reminder to bring your focus inward. When was the last time you prioritized your health? What about your aesthetic? We women often spend so much time caring for others that we find our own health and wellness on the back burner. Today we’re...

Just like in the superhero movies, many good forces must come together to defeat evil - and it’s no different when it comes to targeting the perils of the aging under-eye area! At Pure Skin, we love using multiple modalities to get the best possible results for rejuvenating and refreshing...

Spring is here, the trees are starting to blossom, and it’s a natural time to think about the beginning of new things and gaining a renewed sense of self. There are many ways to start anew during the springtime and today we’ll be sharing three of our favorite services at...

If you’ve ever considered lip filler and immediately talked yourself out of it after seeing some dramatic before and after’s online, we’re here to share some good news! If you’re a fan of facial fillers, then you know that Restylane® is one of the best in the business and their...

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to aesthetic treatments is finding a truly qualified aesthetic provider. While different providers might tempt you with their attractive offices or ultra-discounted offers, we’re here to tell you why finding a highly trained and credentialed aesthetic provider really matters and how to...

Think starting skincare in your 30s is a little premature? In the world of skincare, an ounce of prevention is truly worth a pound of cure. The skin damage you haven’t accumulated, you don’t need to treat. . . but that doesn’t mean there aren’t procedures we’d recommend to keep...

If your side profile has you doing a double take in the mirror lately, let us introduce you to the gift (for your skin) to end all gifts this holiday season! Ultherapy® is a high-intensity focused ultrasound that stimulates your body’s own collagen production to give you a naturally lifted...

It’s been a mere 48 (maybe only 24) hours since you last shaved and you’re already starting to feel the stubble creep back in. The woes of constantly shaving, not to mention those tiny dark hairs and razor burn, seem to be an endless cycle of frustration. . . but...

You’ve been hearing your girlfriends talk about the treatments they get at Pure Skin Aesthetic & Laser Center, but which treatments will help you with your skin concerns. . . and is all skin created equal? While nothing can replace a consultation specifically geared towards your skins needs, we’re letting you...

Have you ever had a little too much courage with that DIY project, only to end up calling a professional (and spending more) in the end? These days, believe it or not, the same can happen with professional skin services. With a rise in accessibility to skincare tools that mimic...

The weather in Bismarck is heating up and while we know what that means for our A/C bill. . . what does that mean for our skin’s needs at this time of year? Just like we wouldn’t reach for our puffer jackets and snow boots in the summer, we need...

Why YOU Need a Medical Grade Vitamin C Serum in Your Daily Routine As the warmer months draw nearer and those long days in the sun start coming into focus, it’s important to think about the effects that prolonged sun exposure has on our skin. How do we protect ourselves...

There’s nothing quite as disappointing as slipping into that cute outfit for date night, just to discover sweat rings already appearing before you’ve even left the house . . . or arriving at that job interview, just to notice that your nerves are already showing through your shirt. At Pure...

Are you still crossing your legs and bracing yourself before you sneeze or cough? Make this year the year you finally do something about vaginal laxity and incontinence! At Pure Skin, we’re proud to offer diVA™ Vaginal Rejuvenation and today we’re here to tell you more about this 2019 RealSelf® Most Worth...

While the world of medical-grade skincare can be overwhelming, we were lucky enough to catch a bit of time with Pure Skin’s nurse practitioner Shelly to hear about her favorite skincare products she won’t go without. Throughout her years as an aesthetic nurse practitioner and injector, she’s had the opportunity...

      Welcome, Hannah! Please help us give Registered Aesthetic Nurse, Hannah a HUGE welcome to the Pure Skin team! We feel so fortunate to have her joining us! Hannah comes to us from Catalyst Medical Center and Clinical Spa in Fargo and has years of experience with various...

If you’ve ever considered laser skin resurfacing for the treatment of wrinkles, balancing skin tone, age spots, acne scars, and overall skin tightening, we’ve got good news for you! The late fall/winter months are the PERFECT time of year for these treatments and today we’re talking about the downtime you can expect...

  Is Acne Taking a Toll on Your Complexion? It's unfortunately something people of all ages struggle with. During the month of August, we're helping you alleviate acne and take control of your skin health with a FREE Micro-Peel ($120 value) with the purchase of a Forever Clear BBL&trade Treatment ($300)! What is BBL...

October is here! It’s time for all things spooky and to keep with the theme of Halloween, we’re talking about the key benefits of micro-needling with PRP this month! You may have heard them referred to as Vampire Facials by the many celebrities who often receive this treatment (we’re looking...

As we find ourselves naturally aging, and especially post-birth, many women start to experience issues like bladder leakage, vaginal dryness and loss of sexual sensation as a result of reduced elasticity and tightness. It’s important to know that many experience these symptoms and that there is help to improve the...

School is almost back in session and as involved parents, we want to send our kids back to school prepared, confident and ready to learn. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 85% of people between the ages of 12 to 24 experience at least minor acne. Are your...

  Is Acne Taking a Toll on Your Complexion? It's unfortunately something people of all ages struggle with. During the month of August, we're helping you alleviate acne and take control of your skin health with a FREE Micro-Peel ($120 value) with the purchase of a Forever Clear BBL&trade Treatment...

Experience Matters If you’re browsing providers for your injectable treatment, remember that expertise and experience are what really matter--not the products themselves. No matter where in the country you go, products like Dysport®, Restylane®, and Sculptra® are all the same--but the injectors can be very different. In most cases, you’ll...

If you’ve heard of the so-called “vampire” facelift in the media, then you’re aware of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as it applies to skin care. Although it’s a catchy name, it likely won’t surprise you that there’s no neck-biting or bats involved. A platelet-rich plasma procedure does, however, use your...

It doesn’t matter if you’ve maintained a healthy weight all your life, or recently worked hard to achieve it. Some pockets of fat can remain behind, leaving soft mounds where you want sleek curves. This can be due to genetics or changing hormonal conditions, for women or men, as they...

More people in the United States are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other forms of cancer combined. Diagnoses have increased significantly in recent years, and your risk of developing skin cancer is heightened if you fail to protect your skin from the sun. Learning the ABCDE rule for suspicious...

Botox® Cosmetic treatments are, by an incredibly large margin, the most popular cosmetic service requested in the United States. The most popular cosmetic surgery — breast augmentation — had just over 300,000 procedures performed in 2017. Dermal fillers were the second leading minimally invasive procedure, with over 2.5 million treatments...

Have you discovered light, fine hairs growing on the sides of your face and wanted to grab the shaving cream and a razor to get rid of them? Or maybe thought about laser hair removal? While both of these approaches may work, we offer an easier, pain-free treatment at Pure...

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy makes the news through its use by athletes and celebrities, for injury recovery and cosmetic treatments, and this may tend to confuse some people about the purpose and benefits of this procedure. PRP injections have been used surgically for over 30 years, and while there’s not...

There’s always another product out there promising younger, plumper-looking skin, right? While Botox® ruled the antiaging market for many years, laser treatments and fillers have filtered into the market for fresher, plumper skin. More recently, though, PRP therapy and microneedling have been heralded as noninvasive ways to smooth and tighten...

None of us wants to be in pain. So, when that stiff knee starts acting up or your arthritis stiffens in cold weather, you need to do something about it.Arthritis, chronic pain, and a range of other injuries can put a damper on your day-to-day life. It can be frustrating...

SculpSure® 101: All of Your Questions AnsweredWhile we can get a meal in minutes and glasses in an hour, getting rid of fat took a great deal of time and energy, until now. While this may seem too good to be true, new technology allows us to reduce your stubborn...

If the words “crepey skin” conjure an image of an elephant with all-over wrinkles, you’re not alone. However, if an image of your own crepey neck comes to mind, it may be time to do something about those not-so-smooth lines and creases. Our own Shelly Botsford, NP, and the rest...

With nearly half of all men and women in the United States suffering from some type of vein issue, it’s a wonder more people aren’t talking about how to solve this problem. At Pure Skin Aesthetic & Laser Center, we’re not only talking about unsightly leg veins, we’re helping men...

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If you’re like most, your lunch break is a time to wolf down some food and run some errands before you head back to work. In fact, lunch breaks are rarely breaks at all. Now imagine using that time to erase years from your face, allowing you to return looking...

There are few things more disheartening than looking in the mirror and having someone stare back at you who looks far older than you feel—or are, for that matter. For most men, hair loss isn’t something that lurks down the road, along with a rocking chair and cane. In fact,...

Cold winter weather and lack of sunshine can dull and dry your skin, making you look years older than you are. Dry, winter skin affects people of all ages, and it may appear visibly flaky and feel rough to the touch. Really dry skin can even crack and bleed if...

Many Skincare Products Use Peptides to Correct the Signs of Aging. But What Are Peptides? And Do They Actually Work?Peptides Signal Your Skin to Make More Collagen.When we age, collagen is destroyed but not replaced. One strategy to improve wrinkles and to make you look younger is to replace lost...

Eminence Skincare: Because we had so many requests for an organic line, we brought in Eminence. All of Eminence's products are handmade, using only the finest ingredients known to nature. These products are crafted using generations of herbalist knowledge, combined with the highest expertise in modern skin care, enabling Eminence...