Skin Synthesis' Chief of Operations, Bethany Viles, spills her aesthetic secrets and must-have treatments!

"Now in my mid-thirties, my aesthetic treatment routines look much different than they did in my twenties or even early thirties, especially since becoming a parent. I'm grateful for the skin I have, but like everyone, I have my favorite and least favorite parts. I struggle with occasional acne outbreaks, have vitiligo that I've learned to accept, and of course, I'm noticing signs of aging - gravity, reduced elasticity, fine lines, and wrinkles. However, beauty is about evolving, and finding confidence through different modalities as we age.

In my twenties, I started with Botox twice a year, focusing only on my forehead. Over time, this has evolved into quarterly full-face Botox treatments, including areas like the glabella, frontalis, crow's feet, nasalis (bunny lines), masseters, DAOs (frown lines), and even a lip flip. I don't stop with tox on just my face -- I take it all the way down to my neck to treat the horizontal/tech-neck lines. Botox is a non-negotiable part of my wellness routine that I schedule religiously every 3 months now.

Another essential treatment for me has become PRP Skinpen Microneedling. I swear by this treatment twice a year (more often, when possible). To me, it's like aerating and fertilizing the lawn, but for my face. The microneedling creates millions of channels in my skin, stimulating the skin's natural wound healing response. The PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) then aids in regeneration, harnessing my own platelets for powerful anti-aging benefits. For me, it is about the collagen, the elastin, and the skin quality! Yes, yes, and yes! During my last PRP Skinpen session, I opted for PRP undereye injections for the first time. While this treatment is typically used for dark under-eye circles and wrinkles (which I highly recommend adding to your Skinpen PRP session), the most remarkable result I experienced was a significant reduction in discoloration around my eyes. It helped repigment my vitiligo and evened out my skin tone! This is now a must-have for me moving forward.

In the past year, I've also incorporated filler into my treatment plan. Recently, Jenny performed a facial balancing filler appointment for me, and I never expected to say this, but it was the treatment my soul needed. Overall, the visible change was subtle to those around me. My husband didn’t notice anything different, only that I looked...rested...which, I absolutely was not. However, the biggest transformation was that I felt like I've regained my sense of self. For the first time since having kids, I see myself in the mirror and recognize the face looking back at me. I feel refreshed, lifted, and balanced—something I haven't felt in a long time."

--Bethany