Acne is one of the most common skin concerns, yet it's often misunderstood. From hormones and genetics to inflammation and lifestyle factors, many different influences can contribute to breakouts. In this Acne Awareness Month guide, learn what actually causes acne, why some treatments work better than others, and how advanced solutions like Chrome Laser Acne Treatments and personalized skincare can help support clearer, healthier skin.

Persistent facial redness is often dismissed as sensitive skin, but in many cases, it is a sign of rosacea—a chronic inflammatory condition driven by vascular changes and barrier dysfunction. Understanding what triggers rosacea and how it progresses is key to treating it effectively. With the right combination of advanced laser treatments, barrier-repair therapies, and targeted skincare, redness can be significantly reduced and skin can return to a more balanced, resilient state.

In Hawaii, sun exposure is a year-round reality—but fall and winter still bring the best conditions for advanced skin treatments like lasers, microneedling, and chemical peels. Discover why now is the perfect time to renew your skin safely and effectively.

As we observe Hair Loss Awareness Month this August, Koru is here to help you understand hair loss, its causes, and the various hair loss treatments available.

We put together a comprehensive holistic timeline to help you navigate your upcoming year of skin and body treatments at Koru Medical Spa. Use it to help realize your health and beauty intentions for 2024 or to plan pre-event and post-event treatments so you will look and feel confidently radiant whatever the occasion!

In honor of National Gratitude Month and Thanksgiving, we asked the Koru Medical Spa and Island Dermatology team to share what they are grateful for. Here’s what they shared!

Emma Moore, surfer, content marketing freelancer (and Dr. Shellie’s daughter!) shares about her experience with healing sun damage and acne scars with The Ultimate Duo treatment at Koru.

Let's dive into the benefits of VI Peel and SkinPen Collagen Induction Therapy, especially when combined with PRP or AnteAGE MD Skin Cells.

In this journal entry, we explore everything about Craniosacral Therapy, it’s benefits, and what a session is like at Koru. If you're feeling a bit stressed and out of balance like many in the modern world, Craniosacral Therapy (CST) can help relieve the stored emotional and physical tension you may be experiencing and help restore your peace.

Model, surfer, environmental activest, and long-time Koru Guest, Alina Abramovich, unpacks societal norms and pressures around beauty and shares about her journey of choosing to get Dysport (neurotoxin).

Introducing the latest and revolutionary treatment at Koru Medical Spa - Soprano ICE Platinum Laser Hair Reduction.

When it comes to skincare products, not all are created equal. However, at Koru Medical Spa in Kailua Kona, we carry one brand that consistently impresses us with the quality and effectiveness of their products - Elta MD.

Here are some great reasons to become a VIP member.

2022 has quickly come and gone. For Island Dermatology and Koru Medical Spa it was a year of recovery, growth, and honor…

The use of stem cells is one of the most ground breaking technologies when it comes to anti-aging and overall skin health. Find out more on our journal.

In honor of National Gratitude Month and Thanksgiving, we asked the Koru Medical Spa and Island Dermatology team to share what they are grateful for. Here’s what they shared!

Although winter can be a better time of year for treatment because of its lower UV exposure, there are still many skin treatments and products that nourish your skin to health and radiance without significant downtime.

While May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, protecting your skin from the sun is a year-round endeavor, especially here in Hawaii. Here’s some tips on how you can protect your skin and minimize your risk.

Introducing the newest treatment on the block, the PRX-T33

So what exactly are antioxidants and what makes them so beneficial for our skin and what are the best antioxidants for you skin? Here’s more info from the team at Koru.