Prestige Skin Care

Services

Choose a service to read the full guide. Each one covers the method, the right candidates, the timeline and the questions clients ask most.

Hair Skin Body

Hair

Laser Hair Removal

Long-term hair reduction for large areas, performed with a Candela GentleLase Plus, a 755 nm alexandrite laser and a long-standing workhorse of medical hair removal.

Typical series: 6 to 8 sessions
Spacing: 4 to 10 weeks
Downtime: None
Feels like: A quick snap, then cold

How it works

The laser emits a single wavelength of light that melanin, the pigment in hair, absorbs. That light turns to heat, travels down the hair shaft and damages the follicle's ability to grow a new hair. A burst of cooling spray lands on the skin a fraction of a second before every pulse to protect the surface.

Hair grows in cycles, and only follicles in the active growth phase respond. At any one visit that is a portion of the hairs in an area, which is why this is a series and why spacing matters. Come back too soon and there is nothing new to treat. Wait too long and you miss a cycle. Faces are usually spaced four to six weeks apart and body areas six to ten.

Best for

Dark hair on light to medium skin
Large areas: legs, back, chest, arms, underarms and bikini
Ingrown hairs and razor irritation
Anyone finished with shaving and waxing

Better handled another way

Gray, white, blonde or red hair, which has too little pigment for the laser to find. treats these.
Fine facial hair on women, which laser can sometimes stimulate
Deeper skin tones, where this wavelength calls for caution. Safe options are covered at your consultation.
Tanned skin. Wait until the tan has faded.

What to expect

Before: Shave the area the day before. No waxing, tweezing or threading for four weeks, because the laser needs the root in place. Stay out of the sun and skip self-tanner for two weeks. Mention any new medications, since some make skin sensitive to light.
During: Protective eyewear goes on, then a steady series of pulses. Underarms take a few minutes. Full legs take closer to an hour.
After: Mild redness and small bumps around the follicles for a few hours. Treated hairs push out over one to three weeks. It looks like regrowth and it is shedding. Wear sunscreen daily and skip hot tubs, saunas and hard workouts for 24 hours.

Pricing

Area (priced per area)	1 session	6 sessions
Lip · Chin · Sideburns	$25	$125
Underarms · Bikini line · Neck	$45	$225
Full face	$75	$375
Buttocks · Half arms · Abdomen	$125	$650
Full Brazilian	$175	$750
Full arms · Half legs	$175	$850
Full back	$250	$1,195
Full legs	$350	$1,495

New clients: your first session on one area is free.
Choose two or more areas and take an extra 10% off your total.
3-Year Freedom Plan, from $325 per area: as many visits as you need on that area for three years, then free touch-ups for life if hair ever grows back. Already on a 6-session package? Upgrade within 30 days of your sixth visit by paying the difference.
The guarantee applies to clients who are a good fit for the laser and keep their scheduled visits.

The special

Full Body Unlimited

$5,000 · About $139 a month over 36 months

Every area of the body, head to toe, with as many visits as you need for three years. After that, the Lifetime Touch-Up Guarantee takes over: if hair ever grows back in a treated area, touch-ups are free for life.

Bought separately, the same areas (face, underarms, Brazilian, full legs, full arms and back) come to $10,925. No contracts, monthly fees or hidden charges. Payment plans are available.

Straight answers

Is it permanent?

The FDA clears laser for permanent hair reduction. Most people see a large, lasting drop in hair after a full series, and what returns is usually finer and lighter. Hormones can wake up new follicles over the years, so an occasional touch-up is normal. For hairs you want gone for good, electrolysis finishes the job.

Does it hurt?

Most people describe a quick snap followed by cold. Sensitive areas are sharper, and they are also over fastest.

Why can I shave but not wax?

Shaving leaves the root in the follicle, and the root is what carries the heat down. Waxing and tweezing remove it, which leaves the laser nothing to work with.

What happens to the hairs laser misses?

Every series leaves some behind, usually the lightest and finest. Those are removed permanently with electrolysis, one at a time.

Pairs well with for the hairs laser can't see.

Hair

Electrolysis

The only method the FDA recognizes as permanent hair removal. It treats one follicle at a time and works on every hair color and every skin tone.

Timeline: 12 to 18 months
Visit length: 15 to 60 minutes
Works on: Any hair, any skin
Downtime: A few hours of redness

How it works

A probe about as fine as the hair itself slides into the follicle opening without piercing the skin. A measured pulse of current destroys the cells that grow the hair, and the hair lifts out without resistance. That follicle is finished.

There are three ways to deliver the current. Galvanic uses direct current to create a chemical reaction in the follicle. It is slow and very thorough on curved or distorted follicles. Thermolysis uses high-frequency current to produce heat. It is fast and suits finer, straighter hair. Blend combines the two. The method is chosen for each area and each type of hair, and that choice is where training shows.

The technique has been in continuous use since 1875, when a St. Louis eye doctor first used it to remove ingrown eyelashes.

Best for

Gray, white, blonde and red hair
Chin, lip and jawline hair, including hormonal growth
Eyebrows
The last stubborn hairs after a laser series
Hair growing through a tattoo, where laser can't be used

Know before you start

It is a commitment. Each hair is treated individually, and only follicles in their growth phase can be treated, so visits are regular at first and then get shorter and further apart.
Years of tweezing or waxing can distort follicles and add to the number of passes.
Tell Tallia if you are pregnant or have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device, since these change what can be done.

Signature service

Permanent eyebrow shaping

Eyebrows are where electrolysis has no competition. Laser hair removal isn't done this close to the eye, and waxing and threading are a standing appointment for life.

The shape is designed with you first. Then the hairs outside it are removed one at a time, for good. Because the work happens over several visits, you can adjust the line as you go. Once it is finished, the upkeep is over.

From $500 to $750 · Guaranteed hair-free

Permanent means permanent, so the design is conservative by default. Brow trends change. Your bone structure doesn't.

What to expect

Before: Let the hair grow for a few days so there is enough to grasp. Stop tweezing and waxing. Shaving or trimming between visits is fine. Drink plenty of water the day before, because hydrated skin treats more comfortably.
During: A brief warmth or sting with each hair. Settings are adjusted to your comfort, and sensitive areas are worked in short stretches.
After: Redness and slight swelling for a few hours. Pinpoint scabs can appear on body areas and should be left alone. Keep makeup and hands off the area for 24 hours, and wear sunscreen.

Straight answers

Is it really permanent?

A follicle that has been properly treated doesn't grow hair again. Hormones can activate follicles that were dormant, which shows up as a new hair in a new spot. Those can be treated too.

How many visits will I need?

It depends on the size of the area, how dense the hair is and how it has been removed in the past. An upper lip can be cleared in short visits over about a year. Larger areas take longer. You will get an honest estimate at your consultation and a revised one once it is clear how your follicles respond.

Laser or electrolysis?

Laser is efficient on large areas of dark hair. Electrolysis is exact, and permanent on any hair. Many clients use both: laser to clear the bulk and electrolysis to finish.

Will it mark my skin?

Temporary redness is normal. With correct technique and aftercare the skin heals cleanly. Picking at scabs and skipping sunscreen are the usual causes of lingering marks.

Pairs well with for clearing large areas first.

Skin

Skin Tag Removal

Skin tags are harmless, and also annoying. They catch on necklaces, collars and bra straps. Most can be removed in a single short visit.

Visits: Usually one
Appointment: 15 to 30 minutes
Healing: 7 to 10 days
Feels like: A brief pinch of heat

What a skin tag is

A skin tag is a small, soft flap of skin on a narrow stalk. They appear where skin rubs against skin or clothing: the neck, the underarms, under the bust, the groin and around the eyelids. They are benign and very common, and they become more common with age.

How removal works

A fine probe delivers targeted heat to the tag and its stalk. Very small tags come away on the spot. Larger ones dry out, darken and fall off on their own over the following week or so. The heat seals as it works, so there is typically no bleeding and no stitches.

Good candidates

Small to medium tags on the neck, underarms, torso and bust line
Tags that snag on jewelry or clothing
Clusters of tiny tags

Seen by a dermatologist first

Anything that has changed in size, color or shape
Anything that bleeds or itches on its own
A growth that is flat, dark or irregular
Tags right on the lash line

If something doesn't look like a straightforward skin tag, it won't be treated here until a dermatologist has looked at it. That rule protects you, and it is not negotiable.

What to expect

Before: Nothing special. Skip lotion on the area that day.
During: Each tag takes seconds. You will feel a quick pinch of heat.
After: A small dry crust forms and falls away within 7 to 10 days. Keep the area clean and dry and don't pick at it. Once healed, sunscreen helps prevent a dark mark.

Pricing

Skin tag removal: From $75

Final price depends on the number and size of tags, confirmed before treatment.

Straight answers

Will it come back?

A tag that has been fully removed rarely returns. People who make skin tags tend to make more over time, in other spots.

Will it scar?

Most heal without a visible mark. A faint lighter or darker spot can linger for a few weeks, especially with sun exposure.

Can't I just tie it off at home?

People do. People also end up with infections and half-removed tags. This takes a few minutes and is done cleanly.

Skin

RF Microneedling

Collagen rebuilding for texture, fine lines and acne scarring. Ultra-fine needles deliver radiofrequency heat beneath the surface, where the skin's support structure sits.

Typical series: 3 to 4 sessions
Spacing: 4 to 6 weeks
Downtime: 1 to 3 days of redness
Full result: 3 to 6 months

How it works

Microneedling on its own creates tiny, controlled channels that prompt the skin to repair itself. Adding radiofrequency sends heat through those needles into the dermis, the layer that holds collagen and elastin. The skin responds by building new collagen over the following months, which is why results keep improving long after the redness is gone.

The energy is released below the surface and does not have to pass through the top layer of skin. That makes the treatment suitable for a wide range of skin tones.

Best for

Fine lines and early loss of firmness
Acne scars
Enlarged pores and rough texture
Stretch marks
Jawline and neck

Not right now if

You are pregnant
You have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device
There is an active breakout, cold sore or rash in the area
You have taken isotretinoin in the last six months
You have a history of keloid scarring

What to expect

Before: Stop retinoids and exfoliating acids about a week ahead. Arrive with clean skin. Numbing cream is applied first and given time to work.
During: The handpiece is pressed across the skin in passes. You will feel pressure and warmth, and bony areas are more noticeable.
After: Skin looks and feels sunburned for a day or two, then slightly rough for a few more. No makeup for 24 hours. Use a gentle cleanser, a plain moisturizer and sunscreen. Retinoids and acids can resume after about a week.

Pricing

Full face: $225
Full face and neck: $275
Full face, neck and décolleté: $300

Prices are per session.

Straight answers

When will I see a difference?

A glow in the first couple of weeks, then gradual firming and smoothing as collagen forms. Judge it at three months. Three days is too soon.

How is this different from a carbon laser facial?

The carbon facial works at the surface for clarity and glow with no downtime. RF microneedling works deeper to change structure, and asks for a couple of days of redness in exchange.

Does it hurt?

With numbing, most people rate it as tolerable and are a little surprised by that.

Pairs well with a between series to keep skin clear and bright.

Skin

Carbon Laser Facial

A no-downtime laser treatment for oil, pores and dullness. It is nicknamed the Hollywood peel because people book it the week of an event.

Appointment: 30 to 45 minutes
Downtime: None
Series: 4 to 6 for oil and pores
Spacing: 2 to 4 weeks

How it works

A thin layer of liquid carbon is smoothed over clean skin and left to settle into the pores. The laser is then passed over the face. Carbon absorbs the laser's energy and is vaporized in an instant, taking surface oil, dead skin cells and pore debris with it. You will hear a soft snapping sound as it works.

The brief heat also gives the deeper skin a mild push toward collagen production, which is where the firmer, smoother feel afterward comes from.

Best for

Oily and congested skin
Enlarged pores and blackheads
Dull or uneven tone
A refresh before an event

Look elsewhere for

Deep wrinkles and acne scars. is the better tool.
Sunburned or broken skin. Wait until it has healed.
Recent isotretinoin use. Timing is discussed at consultation.

What to expect

Before: Come without makeup if you can. Pause retinoids and acids for a few days.
During: Warm, prickly and quick. No numbing is needed.
After: Skin may be slightly pink for an hour or so. Makeup is fine by the next morning. Sunscreen is the one rule.

Pricing

Full face: $175
Full face, neck and décolleté: $225

Prices are per session.

Straight answers

How long does the glow last?

Usually a couple of weeks from a single session. A series gives longer control of oil and the look of pores.

Is it actually a peel?

Nothing peels. The name stuck anyway.

How close to an event can I book?

Three to five days ahead is a comfortable margin.

Pairs well with when texture and scarring are the bigger concern.

Skin

Small Black-Ink Tattoo Removal

Laser removal for small tattoos in black ink. The focus is narrow on purpose. Black ink responds best to laser, and small pieces can be treated with precision.

Sessions: Often 6 to 10
Spacing: 6 to 8 weeks minimum
Healing: 1 to 2 weeks each
Feels like: Hot snaps, over fast

How it works

Tattoo ink sits in the dermis in particles too large for the body to clear. The laser fires extremely short pulses that the ink absorbs, shattering it into smaller fragments. Over the following weeks your immune system carries those fragments away. Each session fades the tattoo another step.

The waiting is part of the treatment. Fading continues for weeks after each visit, and skin needs that time to recover. Treating more often doesn't speed anything up. It raises the chance of scarring.

What decides the number of sessions

Who did it. Professional ink is denser and deeper than amateur ink.
How old it is. Older tattoos have already faded and usually clear faster.
Where it is. Hands, feet and ankles are slower than the torso.
Whether it is a cover-up. Layered ink takes more passes.
Your skin tone and general health, including smoking.

Treated here

Small tattoos in black ink
Names, dates, script and small symbols
Fading ahead of a cover-up

Referred elsewhere

Color ink, which needs different laser wavelengths
Large pieces

What to expect

Before: Keep the area out of the sun for a few weeks. Tanned skin can't be treated safely. Shave the area if needed.
During: A small tattoo takes seconds to a few minutes. The skin turns white for a short time, called frosting, then settles.
After: Redness, swelling and sometimes blisters or scabs, all normal. Keep a thin layer of ointment and a dressing on for the first few days. Don't pick or pop anything. No sun, pools or baths until it has healed.

Straight answers

Will it disappear completely?

Many small black tattoos clear fully. Some leave a faint shadow or a slight change in skin color or texture. You will hear what is realistic for yours before you commit.

Can you just lighten it for a cover-up?

Yes. Fading a tattoo so an artist can work over it usually takes fewer sessions than full removal.

Does it hurt more than getting the tattoo?

Most people say it is sharper and far shorter.

Body

Cavitation Fat Loss & Skin Tightening

Non-invasive contouring for the areas that don't respond to effort. Progress is tracked with a tape measure.

Typical series: 6 to 12 sessions
Spacing: About weekly
Downtime: None
Measured in: Inches

How it works

Ultrasonic cavitation uses low-frequency sound waves aimed at the fat layer under the skin. The waves create pressure changes that disrupt fat cells. Their contents are processed gradually through the lymphatic system and the liver, the same route your body uses for fat it burns on its own.

Skin tightening follows with controlled heat, which encourages collagen so the skin firms over the area as it slims.

What it is and isn't

This is contouring. It is not a weight loss treatment, and the scale may not move at all. It works best for people who are near a weight they are comfortable with and have one stubborn area. Results vary from person to person, and they are helped along by water, movement and how you eat. That is why many clients combine it with .

Best for

Lower abdomen, flanks, thighs and upper arms
People close to their goal weight
Loose skin after weight loss
Post-pregnancy bodies, once your doctor has cleared you

Not suitable if

You are pregnant or breastfeeding
You have a pacemaker, or a metal implant in the treatment area
You have a liver or kidney condition
There is broken or irritated skin in the area

What to expect

Before: Drink plenty of water the day before and the day of your session.
During: Warm gel, then a handpiece moved in slow circles. You will feel warmth and hear a faint high-pitched hum that stops when the handpiece lifts.
After: Straight back to your day. Keep drinking water and take a walk. Measurements are taken through the series, and the end of the series is the time to judge it.

Pricing

Cavitation and skin tightening: From $75

Final price depends on the size and number of areas treated.

Straight answers

How much will I lose?

It varies, and anyone who promises a number is guessing. Measurements are taken at the start and through the series so you can see your own trend.

Is it permanent?

The change holds as long as your weight does. It doesn't stop the body from storing fat again.

Does it replace exercise?

No. It handles the area that exercise hasn't.

Pairs well with for results that last.

Body

Weight Loss & Accountability Coaching

One-to-one coaching with Tallia, delivered remotely. She is a certified personal trainer, a certified pre- and postnatal fitness coach, a nutrition expert and an accountability coach, and she doesn't sugarcoat.

Format: Remote, one-to-one
Check-ins: Daily or weekly
In person: Optional add-on
For: Women at every stage

How it works

Most people who want to lose weight already know roughly what to do. The gap is doing it on a Wednesday when nobody is watching. Accountability coaching closes that gap. You and Tallia set the plan together. Then she checks that it is happening, adjusts it when life gets in the way, and tells you the truth when the plan isn't the problem.

The work starts with how you feel about yourself. Confidence comes first here, because people take care of what they value. The eating and the training follow from that.

Ways to work together

Hands-on: Close, frequent contact and a plan that is adjusted as you go. This is the default, and it is where most clients start.
Weekly: A lighter structure built around one check-in a week, for clients who mostly need a steady point of accountability.
Self-guided: A program you follow at your own pace.
In clinic: In-person sessions at the Fort Myers clinic can be added at an additional cost.

Who it's for

Women who want to lose weight and keep it off
Pregnancy and postpartum, with programming built for those stages
Clinic clients who want their body treatments to last
Anyone who has started over more than once

Worth knowing

This is coaching. It is not medical care.
If you are pregnant, recently postpartum or managing a health condition, clear your plan with your doctor. Tallia works within what they advise.
No one can promise a number on the scale, and no one here will.

Straight answers

Do I need to live in Fort Myers?

No. Coaching is remote. Clinic sessions are there for local clients who want them.

I have tried everything. Why would this work?

Most programs hand you a plan. This one comes with a person who notices when you stop following it.

What does "no sugarcoating" mean in practice?

Honest feedback, delivered kindly and without the runaround. You will always know where you stand.

Pairs well with for stubborn areas.

Tallia Hipple in pink scrubs, seated in her treatment room beside the Candela GentleLase laser — Tallia in the treatment room, beside the GentleLase.

About

Tallia Hipple, CME, CCE

Prestige Skin Care is a concierge clinic. Tallia is the only person who assesses your skin, plans your treatment and performs it. There is no rotating staff and no handoff between visits. The person who remembers how your skin reacted last time is the person holding the handpiece this time.

The clinic operates within a medical office. Sterility, sanitation and patient care are held to medical standards at every appointment, in a clinical setting built for treatment. It is a long way from a pop-up med spa.

A Florida native, she opened Prestige Skin Care in 2019. Expect clear explanations, realistic timelines and a sense of humor about the whole thing.

Credentials

Licensed Medical Electrologist (CME, CCE)
Licensed Laser Technician
Skin specialist
Certified pre- and postnatal fitness coach
Certified personal trainer
Nutrition expert
Accountability coach

Book a consultation

Every plan starts with a conversation.

New clients begin with a consultation: your goals, your skin and hair, your history, and an honest plan with a realistic timeline. If a treatment isn't right for you, you will hear that too.

Where

20 Barkley Circle, Suite 101
Fort Myers, FL 33907

Off Summerlin Road and Boy Scout Drive.

Located within a medical office, with medical-grade standards for sterility and care.

By appointment only, with weekend and late-evening times available.

Text to book

239-910-9347