Physician-Led Skin Care, Chicago
Medical-Grade Skin Care by a Board-Certified Physician
Most skin care in Chicago is performed by estheticians using retail-grade products. At Illari Aesthetics, it is guided by a board-certified family physician with 30 years of clinical experience, using products that require medical oversight to dispense. That is a meaningful distinction.
Book a Skin ConsultationWhy It Matters
A Physician's Approach
to Skin Health
When our physician examines your skin, he is drawing on 30 years of clinical and academic training, not aesthetic intuition. He sees lesions, pigmentation patterns, and scarring the way a physician does. Every recommendation is backed by that same training, and carried out by our highly trained staff with AlumierMD and Derma Made, two professional lines not available over the counter.
“As a doctor, we use higher grade medical products for a better patient result.”
Dr. Milton Chavez, Founder and Medical Director
Our Treatments
Skin Care Services
Skin Survey
A full facial assessment covering all lesions, scars, and blemishes, with treatment options and transparent pricing. If you are unsure what your skin needs, or want a second opinion from an actual physician, this is where to start.
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Cryoablation
Extremely cold liquid applied with precision to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue. Our physician uses cryoablation to target hyperpigmentation, sun spots, melasma, and irregular pigmentation. A physician-grade technique for pigmentation that does not respond to topical treatments.
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Surgical Dermatology
Wart removal, lesion and mole removal, scar revision. Our physician trained specifically in surgical scar revisions, which is not common at med spas. If you have a scar or a suspicious growth you want addressed by an actual physician, this is the treatment.
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Chemical Peels
Chemical peels customized to your peel history and skin type, improving tone, targeting acne, and reducing pore size. The difference here is the grade of products. Our team uses medical-grade formulations that are not available at a standard spa.
Book This Treatment“As a doctor, we use higher grade medical products for a better patient result.”
Dr. Milton Chavez
Dermaplane
Manual exfoliation that clears surface debris and significantly increases topical product absorption. Cleaner delivery means the AlumierMD or Derma Made products applied afterward actually do more. Works well paired with a chemical peel.
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Microneedling
Small controlled injuries to the first layer of skin trigger collagen and elastin production. The result is firmer, smoother skin over time. Good for texture, acne scarring, and general skin renewal.
Book This TreatmentProfessional Products
Medical-Grade Products
for Better Results
Our medical team uses AlumierMD and Derma Made in every in-office treatment. These are professionally dispensed lines, not available at retail, chosen because they match the clinical standards of the practice.
You can continue using them at home through Illari Aesthetics.
Shop Our ProductsAlumierMD
Professional-grade skincare formulated for medical practices
Derma Made
Physician-dispensed solutions for targeted skin concerns
Common Questions
Skin Care FAQ
Questions about our treatments or physician-led approach? These are the most common ones.
Still Have Questions? Book a Consultation01What makes Illari Aesthetics different from other skin care spas in Chicago?
Our physician is board-certified in family medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience, trained at Rush University and retained as faculty. He evaluates your skin the way a physician does and uses products that are not available to non-medical providers. Every plan is built for you, not borrowed from a template.
02What skin care treatments do you offer?
We offer skin surveys, cryoablation, surgical dermatology including lesion and mole removal and scar revision, chemical peels, dermaplaning, and microneedling. All treatments use medical-grade products from AlumierMD and Derma Made.
03How do I know which treatment is right for me?
Start with the Skin Survey. Our team performs a full facial assessment and walks you through treatment options, a recommended plan, and transparent pricing based on your specific skin and concerns.
04Do you use different products than a regular spa?
Yes. Our medical team uses professionally-dispensed medical-grade products from AlumierMD and Derma Made, which are not available to non-medical providers. As a physician-led practice, we are able to use higher-grade products for better patient results.
05Do you offer mole removal in Chicago?
Yes. Our physician performs mole removal at Illari Aesthetics in Chicago's Wicker Park through surgical dermatology. He evaluates each lesion clinically before recommending removal and performs the procedure with minimal scarring.
06Do you offer scar removal or scar revision in Chicago?
Yes. Our physician has specific training in surgical scar revisions, which is uncommon at most med spas. He uses surgical dermatology techniques to address scars from injury, surgery, or acne. Treatment plans are customized to the type, depth, and location of the scar.
07Do you offer wart removal in Chicago?
Yes. Our physician offers wart removal through surgical dermatology and cryoablation. Cryoablation uses extremely cold liquid to freeze and destroy the affected tissue. He evaluates the best approach based on the type, size, and location of the wart.
08Is cryoablation the same as cryotherapy?
Cryoablation and cryotherapy share the principle of using cold to destroy tissue, but cryoablation is a targeted medical procedure used to treat specific skin lesions including hyperpigmentation, sun spots, melasma, and irregular pigmentation. Our physician uses medical-grade cryoablation, not the whole-body wellness chambers used for athletic recovery.
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Open Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Located at 1509 N Western Avenue, Unit B, Wicker Park, Chicago.