Our Journal for Your Journey
Happy New Year: A Letter from Our Founder
2022 has quickly come and gone. For Island Dermatology and Koru Medical Spa it was a year of recovery, growth, and honor…
How to Lift and Tighten Turkey Neck
We figured, with Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time we address the dreaded turkey neck!
Stem Cells & Skincare: The Perfect Duo
When we are young, our skin is packed full of stem cells that rapidly repair our skin to keep it smooth, elastic and radiant. As we age, we have fewer of these stem cells available to repair damage from the sun, environmental toxins and certain ingredients in some skin care products. Here’s how using products with stem cells can help your skin.
How to Get Rid of A Double Chin or “Turkey Neck” Without Surgery
We are strong believers that beauty comes from within, but sometimes there are things that you aren’t able to change no matter how many yoga classes you take or green salads you eat. Some of these things are double chins and “turkey necks”. Though it’s very normal and often hereditary, they can make you feel less radiant and confident in your own skin.
The Facial That Heals Skin From Within
We are dedicated to healing our guests skin from within, that’s why we offer the Inside Out Facial. We are the only medical spa on the Big Island with our very own naturopathic doctor who is here to help by giving you a better understanding of how your inner health affects your outer beauty.
How a MedSpa Can Help Clear Acne
Know that you aren’t alone in the fight against acne. Koru Medical Spa can help you say goodbye to acne once and for all by leading you on a personalized skin care journey of treatments and Medical-grade products. Here are some different treatments that target acne.
Practicing Self-Care with a Koru Medical Spa Membership
Answer this honestly, do you make yourself a priority? When asked the question of whether we practice “self care” most of us would say yes- but in what ways do you take care of yourself? It’s time to start making yourself a priority in your life! Start your self-care journey by taking time out of every month that is all about YOU with a Koru VIP Membership.
What is Prejuvenation?
You may have heard about the “Rejuvenation” trend (clicking back the clock through treatments) but have you heard of “Prejuvenation?” Think prevention for the future! Younger people are now seeking to maintain their looks and youthful appearance through PREVENTIONS of wrinkles, sun spots and sagging skin.
PRP Microneedling or PRF Microneedling
Remember when “Vampire Facials” were all the trend among millennials? Here at Koru Medical Spa we offer Microneedling with PRP (plasma-rich-platelets) or PRF (platelet-rich fibrin), both being the utilization of your blood concentrates.
10 Benefits of Topical Vitamin C
Concerned about uneven skin tone, fine lines, rough texture, acne scars, general dullness and just about any common complexion concern? There’s a good chance that a vitamin C serum combined with other powerful botanicals is a must have skincare product for you. Our medical spa professionals have put together a list of 10 benefits topical vitamin C can do for your skin.
Black Friday One-Day Only Spa Specials
This Black Friday, November 29th ONLY, take advantage of these amazing medical spa specials on our products, services, and gift cards!