Institut' DERMed Spa

"I was gifted a skin care pack from this spa. I used the cleanser and toner. My face burned for a few hours afterwards and my skin turned red for a few hours. i barely used the products. I thought maybe its just me so i decided to not use those products i had used ever again, but did decide to try the moisturizer alone a few days later. That also caused my skin to feel mildly like it was burning. This is just a warning for anyone w sensitive skin not to use the at home products without testing it on your skin first. I've never been to the spa location, this gifted skin care set is my only experience w this company. I've also never had a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer feel like I was covered in noxema. I've never had high end products like this cause a burning sensation. For the cost of them it feels like dollar general noxema on my skin. Very disappointing."

"Wow! Such an amazing experience with Amber. She was very informative and professional. I received my first facial and now I am hooked. She has motivated me to take more pride and effort in my skin care routine with products that actually fit my skin type. I will definitely be back."

"I visited Institut DERMed Spa for the first time today. I have young children so I am often visiting the children’s shops next door so was curious about this place. I decided to book myself a facial. Let me start by saying, my esthetician was extremely friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. We had a consultation and I said my main reason for being there was for relaxation purposes. Unfortunately, my facial was brutal! I felt as though my face was being scrubbed with sandpaper the entire time. It was the most unrelaxing spa experience of my life. I did not say anything because I didn’t want to be rude since she was a very nice person. When I got home, my husband asked if I had been burned. My cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead are rubbed raw, red, irritated, and tender. The pictures do not do it justice. Side note, we did no extractions, so this is purely from extremely harsh exfoliation. I will not be returning to this place."

"I have been to see Lea twice over the last few months for facials. She has taken great care of me. She is a good listener and so knowledgeable about skin care. Her facial and shoulder massage are great, too. I will continue to see Lea at Institut' DERMed."

"At 55 years of age, looking in the mirror can be a bit disconcerting, especially when the effect of those years of suntanning start showing up in the form of discoloration, hyper-pigmentation, fine lines, and wrinkles, I want to find a medical spa where I can develop a long term plan to look my very best and eliminate some of the sun damage incurred.  So many choices abound in our area that it can be confusing, but after researching the Institut’ DERMed website, I feel like they have an easy to understand program which will give me the results I seek. So, I made an appointment for their Buckhead spa location, and after my services, I can definitively state that  their spa services and skin care products are just what I was looking for! Immediately upon arrival, I was greeted enthusiastically by the front desk team, and then I had a skin care consultation with Amber, the aesthetician, to determine what would be the best treatment for me. Amber decided based on my combination skin and desire for a more youthful glow and less discoloration, that the Level 101 Infusion Facial with a focus on Renewing was the best choice. Amber made me feel very comfortable during the pre-facial consultation, and her knowledge of the products and treatments impressed me. My facial consisted of cleansing, toning, a micro crystal polish, gentle brightening peel, soothing mask, serum and renewing moisturizer. Since I received a $20.00 discount for having another service the same day, I decided on microdermabrasion as an enhanced service. First, we began with cleansing and toning. I asked about the necessity of toning, and one look at the residue on the cotton ball (even after the cleansing) convinced me that toning is a step not to skip! Amber explained how toners work and balance the skin. The microdermabrasion, although an unusual sensation, was not uncomfortable, but it was thorough: Amber even treated the area behind my ears which gets discolored since I often wear ponytails! The facial peel was next, and I have had peels in the past which were pretty painful, and thankfully, this one was not. The products felt amazing on my skin! To create more of a balance between my facial color and chest area, I opted for the peel on my chest area as well. Later on, when I felt my skin, it felt velvety smooth and soft! My favorite part was after the peels were removed, and the soothing mask was applied; it smelled minty and invigorating. The last steps were serum and moisturizer, and when I looked in the mirror, I looked and felt like a new woman! I didn’t have any sensitivity issues with the products, and my face did not get very red. I learned so much today about my skin, and the relaxing environment and incredible acupressure facial massage just added to my positive experience at Institut' DERMed. Following the services, there was no high pressure sales pitch, which I have had in other spas, but Amber took her time and answered all my questions and advised me which products she chose for my skin and why. She wrote down the selections and gave me an information sheet to follow. I left with a glowing face, feeling fresh and renewed. I’m excited to try the skin care products I selected, and I can’t wait to go back again to not only relax and feel pampered, but to obtain excellent results and value for the money spent."