Dec. 1, 2022

This paid event listing is sponsored by The Body Garage.

Looking for a way to bring back the glow to your skin for the new year? This one-stop approach will help create a custom plan designed by Sioux Falls’ original dedicated medical skin care spa.

The Body Garage, established in 2004 and led by longtime plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Howard, specializes in medical-grade skin care products available only through physicians’ offices.

“Our spa is for anyone, especially those who don’t know where to start, where to go or who may feel intimidated walking into a ‘glamour shop,’” Howard said. “We strive to make our clients feel comfortable and welcome.”

The best time to explore all The Body Garage has to offer is at its Dec. 8 Annual Open House and Christmas Sales Event. You can take a tour, meet the team and hear from them about your options for skin care while enjoying wine, cider and appetizers. Plus, there will be drawings for gift bags, skin care gifts and special offers on products.

“Everyone’s skin is unique, and everyone’s desire in skin care is different,” Howard said. “But everyone also will benefit from a professional and individually designed treatment program. There is no product that works the same on every skin type, so we encourage individualized analysis, planning and treatment. That’s our ‘secret sauce,’ and our very experienced and talented staff work together to provide a plan of optimized care for every client.”

The Body Garage team can create plans to address everything from acne therapy in the teen years, when fluctuating hormones can cause problems, to adult onset issues, such as sunspots, fine lines and wrinkles.

“But our specialty is helping those clients who look in the mirror and wonder where that ‘glow’ went. Even with makeup, it’s still missing. That’s when we can step in with products designed and developed to work with your skin cells to rejuvenate and restore the ‘glow,’ leaving you feeling confident and refreshed. Your friends will wonder what your secret is.”

At the open house, you can learn about approaches such as intense pulsed light therapy for permanent hair reduction, treatment of fine line wrinkles, age spots and unsightly small red blood vessels. You’ll also be introduced to Hydrafacial treatments for skin care, as well as the truSculpt therapy device for small problem fat bulges.

“We also offer Botox, Dysport, soft tissue fillers, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, collagen induction therapy, ‘The Dracula Peel’ and our workhorse, The Palomar IPL,” Howard said.

“And on the medical side of the practice, I’m seeing more body-contouring patients, breast surgery reductions, breast augmentations, tummy tucks, face lifts, as well as ‘Mommy Makeovers.’ These have always been about half my practice. And we’re always here to assist with post-cancer reconstruction.”

The Body Garage open house Christmas event runs from 1 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8 at its location at 6301 S. Minnesota Ave., Suite 300.

Click here to learn more about all the services offered.