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Skin Treatments in Covington, KY: Medical-Grade Care for Healthy, Radiant Skin

Medical-grade technology, guided by a nurse practitioner led team that reads facial anatomy

Exion and Emface radiofrequency technology in a treatment room at Applegate MedSpa in Covington, KY

How Medical-Grade Skin Treatments Work

Technology that works with your skin's own repair biology

Skin treatments in Covington, KY at Applegate Dentistry and MedSpa use medical-grade technology to change how skin behaves, not just how it looks on the surface. Our treatments combine radiofrequency, targeted ultrasound, controlled microablation and professional-grade chemistry to prompt the skin to rebuild its own collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. A spa facial sits on top of the skin for a few days. A medical-grade treatment works inside the dermis for months, which is why results build gradually and then hold. Patients reach our Greenup Street office from across Kenton County, Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, OH, including Newport, Fort Mitchell and Park Hills.

The Biology Behind Every Treatment

Skin loses roughly one percent of its collagen every year after the mid-twenties. The supporting layer thins, the facial muscles underneath lose tone, and sun exposure and hormones compound the effect. Every skin treatment we offer pulls one of three levers: heating the dermis so fibroblasts produce fresh collagen, clearing damaged surface cells so healthier skin replaces them, or stimulating the facial muscles that hold the midface up. The National Library of Medicine keeps plain-language background on the skin conditions these treatments address, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration explains how microneedling devices are regulated.

Energy, Resurfacing and Muscle

Energy-based treatments send radiofrequency or ultrasound into the dermis and raise tissue temperature just enough to trigger repair, with or without needles depending on target depth. Resurfacing treatments work from the surface down, clearing damaged cells, decongesting pores and evening out pigment. Muscle-based treatment is the newest category: high-intensity facial electromagnetic stimulation contracts the muscles that give the face its lift. Most plans built here use two of the three, sequenced across a series rather than crammed into a single visit.

Skin treatments sit alongside our injectable treatments in Covington and the rest of our med spa services, and they are often the right first step for wrinkles and fine lines or sagging skin and jowls when you would rather rebuild your own collagen than add volume. Results vary by individual and by how consistently you finish the series.

What We Offer

Our Skin Treatments in Covington

Seven medical-grade options, matched to your skin at consultation

Every treatment below is delivered by our clinical team at 322 Greenup St, and each one starts with the same consultation. We map the concern that bothers you, the downtime you can allow and your timeline, then recommend a series. Most patients combine two treatments rather than leaning on one.

  • Emface

    Needle-free facial toning that runs synchronized muscle stimulation and radiofrequency in the same 20 minute session, lifting and firming the midface and brow without injections. Best for patients who want a natural lift and zero downtime. Read about Emface in Covington, KY.

  • Skin Tightening with Exion

    Monopolar radiofrequency paired with targeted ultrasound that boosts the skin's own hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin. No needles and no recovery, which makes it the gentlest option in the category and a good entry point. Explore non-surgical skin tightening with Exion Face.

  • RF Microneedling with Exion

    Exion Fractional RF delivers radiofrequency at depth through fine needles, reaching the collagen layer surface treatments cannot touch. Best for acne scarring, rough texture and enlarged pores. Explore RF microneedling in Covington, KY and how it addresses acne scars.

  • Skin Resurfacing with Exion Clear RF

    Smart microablation that targets the sebaceous glands to improve tone, texture, pore size, clarity and active breakouts. Suits patients whose main complaint is how their skin reads up close. See skin resurfacing with Exion Clear RF and its effect on large pores and rough texture.

  • Chemical Peels

    Professional acid chemistry in two strengths: a Micro Peel for maintenance and glow, and a TCA Peel for pigment, sun damage and deeper texture. Downtime runs one to seven days depending on the depth we choose. Compare our chemical peels in Covington, KY.

  • Dermaplaning

    A single-use surgical blade lifts dead surface cells and vellus hair in about 30 minutes, leaving skin smoother and makeup sitting flat. No downtime, and it works well as prep before a peel. Book dermaplaning in Covington, KY.

Which Skin Treatment Is Right for You?

Use this table to narrow the field before your consultation. Two questions separate most patients: whether you are open to needles, and how much downtime your calendar can absorb. The pair that confuses people most is Exion Face and Exion Fractional RF. Exion Face is needle-free radiofrequency plus ultrasound that works on skin quality, hydration and mild laxity. Exion Fractional RF delivers radiofrequency at depth through needles for scarring, texture and pores. Our guide to choosing between our skin technologies walks through that decision, and Elizabeth confirms the plan in person. Cherry Financing is available for a full series, and you can book a skin consultation in Covington when you are ready.

TreatmentBest ForNeedlesSessionsDowntimeResults Timeline
EmfaceMidface lift, brow position, overall facial toneNo3 to 8 sessions at $500 eachNoneBuilds over 4 to 6 weeks, peaks near 90 days
Skin Tightening with ExionMild laxity, dryness, early lines, skin qualityNo8 sessions at $250 eachNoneGradual across the series, holds 6 to 12 months
RF Microneedling with ExionAcne scars, texture, enlarged pores, collagen lossYes4 sessions at $500 each24 to 48 hoursVisible at 4 to 6 weeks, builds for 3 months
Skin Resurfacing with Exion Clear RFTone, clarity, pore size, active breakoutsNo4 sessions at $500 each1 to 3 daysClearer after each pass, best at series end
Chemical PeelsPigment, sun damage, dullness, surface textureNo3 sessions, $150 Micro or $250 TCA1 to 7 daysSurface glow in about a week, more across series
DermaplaningInstant smoothness, vellus hair, product uptakeNo, blade onlySingle treatment at $100NoneSame day, lasting about 3 to 4 weeks

The Applegate Difference

Why Choose Applegate MedSpa for Skin Treatments in Covington, KY

A nurse practitioner led practice that reads the face as one connected structure

Applegate Dentistry and MedSpa is led by Dr. Barry Applegate, DMD, who has cared for cosmetic and general dental patients across Covington, KY and Cincinnati, OH since 1993 and was named a Cincinnati Magazine Top Dentist four consecutive years. He opened the med spa in July 2024 to bring facial anatomy and jaw expertise into aesthetic care, which is why skin and jaw tension get treated in the same building here. Your skin treatments are delivered by Elizabeth Taylor, APRN, a board-certified nurse practitioner with a background in acute care medicine and advanced training through the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. Elizabeth's habit is to build a series around your skin rather than around whichever device is newest. The practice holds a 4.9 rating from 771 Google reviews.

  • Facial Anatomy Expertise

    Dr. Applegate has studied facial and jaw anatomy since 1993, so skin laxity and jaw tension get assessed together instead of separately.

  • A Complete BTL Suite Under One Roof

    Emface, Exion Face, Exion Fractional RF and Exion Clear RF all live here, so your plan is chosen on your skin, not on the one device we own.

  • Nurse Practitioner Delivered

    Elizabeth Taylor, APRN brings board certification as a nurse practitioner and advanced AAFE training to every session, not a weekend certification.

  • A Series Built, Not Sold

    We map the full course at consultation with Cherry Financing available, and we say plainly when a treatment is not the right fit for your skin.

  • Skin Typed Before Booking

    Your Fitzpatrick type, medication history and the downtime you can absorb set the depth and the device before a single session is booked.

  • Home Care That Matches

    The SkinCeuticals routine is chosen by the team treating you, so the work between appointments supports the series rather than fighting it.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Skin Treatments

How much do skin treatments cost in Covington, KY?
Skin treatments here are priced per session. Dermaplaning is $100 per treatment, chemical peels start at $150 per session, Exion Face skin tightening is $250 per session, and Emface, RF microneedling and Exion Clear RF resurfacing are $500 per session. Your session count is confirmed at consultation. Cherry Financing spreads a series into monthly payments, and we accept major credit cards and HSA and FSA funds.
How many sessions will I need?
Most medical-grade skin treatments work as a series of three to eight sessions, spaced one to two weeks apart. Collagen remodeling is a biological process, so one session rarely delivers the full result. Dermaplaning and single peels are the exception and book comfortably as one-off visits. Elizabeth sets the number at consultation based on your skin, not a package template.
Which skin treatment has the least downtime?
The needle-free options have essentially none. Exion Face skin tightening and Emface both let you return to work immediately, and dermaplaning leaves only brief pinkness. RF microneedling asks for 24 to 48 hours of redness, and peels run one to seven days depending on depth. If your calendar is tight, we build around the needle-free side.
Can I combine skin treatments with injectables?
Yes, and most patients do. Energy-based skin treatments improve skin quality and firmness, while injectables in Covington soften expression lines, so the two solve different problems. We typically space a neurotoxin appointment about two weeks from a radiofrequency session. Elizabeth sequences both onto one plan so nothing competes.
Are these treatments safe for darker skin tones?
Radiofrequency treatments are generally considered well tolerated across skin tones because they heat the dermis without targeting pigment, unlike some lasers. Peels and resurfacing need more care and a conservative starting strength for deeper tones. Elizabeth reviews your history, medications and any tendency toward pigmentation first. Response varies by individual.
What should I use at home between treatments?
Medical-grade skincare protects the result you paid for. A daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, a vitamin C antioxidant in the morning and a retinoid at night cover most patients, which is why we stock SkinCeuticals in Covington. We pause retinoids for several days around a peel or resurfacing session and tell you exactly when to restart.
Should I start with skin treatments or body treatments?
Start where the concern actually bothers you. Skin treatments handle tone, texture, laxity and scarring on the face and neck, while our body treatments in Covington target fat, muscle and unwanted hair. The two run on separate schedules and do not interfere, so many patients begin a facial series and add a body course a few weeks later.

Schedule Your Skin Consultation in Covington, KY

One visit to map the plan, with no pressure to book a series

Your consultation covers your skin history, an honest look at what is bothering you and a recommendation you can act on or sit with. We see patients from Covington, Newport, Fort Mitchell, Park Hills and across Cincinnati, OH. Book your skin consultation or call (859) 365-3300.

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