Gretchen Minyard

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About Gretchen Minyard

Gretchen received her undergraduate degree from St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame and is a licensed Medical Aesthetician and Laser Provider. She has received additional training in Cosmetic Aesthetics, Advanced Laser and Body Contouring as applied for use in Dermatology. Her writings on Cosmetic Aesthetics have been featured in Chicago Magazine and she hails an impressive following on her blog, myaestheticiangretchen.com, where she writes monthly Aesthetic, Laser, Body Contouring, Health and Wellness articles with the premise, “Discussions in the Treatment Room”. Gretchen Minyard is a highly experienced and dedicated Master Aesthetician with several years of expertise who has worked alongside some of Chicago’s top dermatologists. With a deep understanding of both Skin Health and Aesthetics, she specializes in treatments for the Face and Body, offering a full spectrum of services ranging from Facial Rejuvenation for Anti-Aging to Advanced Body Contouring. Known for her conservative approach, Gretchen believes in enhancing natural beauty through carefully tailored, minimally invasive treatments. She prioritizes long-term results, taking the time to understand her clients' unique needs and ensuring every procedure is performed with the utmost precision and care. Whether you are looking for subtle facial enhancements or comprehensive skincare solutions, Gretchen’s expertise and attention to detail make her a trusted professional in the field of aesthetics. Her calm demeanor, combined with a commitment to staying current on the latest techniques and technologies, has earned her a loyal clientele and a reputation for delivering exceptional, natural-looking results. Strong Medical Aesthetics/Laser knowledge with experience in: Ultherapy, Sofwave (high-focused ultrasound technology) Radio Frequency Microneedling (Secret RF, Morpheus8, Vivace, Sylfirm) Body Contouring, Cryolipolysis with CoolSculpting, Nu Era Radio Frequency, Emsculpt IPL, BBL Forever Young, Laser Genesis, PiQo4 laser, Nd: YAG Laser BBL Forever Clear, Aviclear Motus, BBL Forever Bare, Soprano LHR Microneedling with PRP, Exosomes, HA MicroPeels Plus, VI Peels, Skinmedica Peels, TCA (10%-30%), Jessner peels + Kojic Acid Specialties: Anti-aging, Rosacea, Melasma, Sun Damage (age spots), Broken Capillaries, Acne Scarring, Adult/Teen Acne, Body Contouring, Scar Revision, Skin Tone, Skin Texture, Laxity (Face & Body), Skin Luminousity, Laser Hair Removal