I am Danielle. I own Hello Gorgeous Med Spa on 74 W. Washington Street in Oswego. Clients drive in from Naperville, Aurora, Plainfield, and the Fox Valley — and I still get in the chair myself.
This is my Solaria. Before. During — the real redness, the pinpoint marks, no filter. After.
I am a believer. I am finally secure to wear no makeup.
I did not buy this laser for a brochure. I bought it because I had texture I was tired of covering. Acne scarring. Uneven skin I knew too well. I wanted to look like me — just clearer — and I wanted to tell you the truth about downtime because I lived it.
That during photo is why we include 23/7 numbing cream on the September face, neck and chin plan. It is not a spa “glow.” It is medical-grade resurfacing. Then you heal. Then you see yourself.
My photos are my result. Yours will be yours. Consult required. Sale ends September 30, 2026.
If you have been waiting, September is the month. Less sun. Real downtime you can hide. Time to heal before the holidays.
At Hello Gorgeous, InMode Solaria CO₂ is on sale for September 2026.
September Solaria prices
- •Full face, neck & chin — $799. $100 off (was $899). 23/7 numbing cream included.
- •Neck, chin & chest — $400. Mapped décolleté + neck/chin plan.
- •Under eyes only — $299. Periocular resurfacing at a depth we can justify.
Book during September. We still map depth, skin type, and your actual calendar at a free Solaria consult. Full details live on the Solaria CO₂ Journey page.
Cherry financing is available for qualifying clients — ask at consult.
Why now is the time to use Solaria
Solaria is fractional ablative CO₂. It creates thousands of microscopic treatment columns so the surface can renew while surrounding skin helps you heal faster than old full-field lasers.
That still means:
- •Visible redness and a sunburn feel
- •Bronzing and peel as treated skin sheds
- •Strict SPF and no tanning while you heal
- •Collagen remodeling that keeps going for weeks to months after the peel is over
September in our climate is when that plan is realistic. Less daily UV. Scarves and makeup timelines that actually work. Time to look like you, just clearer, before Halloween, Thanksgiving, and holiday photos.
If you do Solaria in high summer, you are fighting the sun the whole time you are supposed to be protecting new skin. That is why we say now is the time.
What Solaria is good for
People book Solaria in Oswego when they want a surface reset, not another glow facial:
- •Fine lines and crepey texture
- •Sun damage and uneven tone
- •Rough texture and enlarged-looking pores
- •Many acne-scar and textural concerns
- •Dullness that makeup cannot cover anymore
Face + neck + chin together matters. Treating only the face can leave a line at the jaw where the new skin stops. The $799 plan is built so the lower face, jaw, and neck are in the same conversation.
Neck, chin and chest at $400 is for the “tech neck,” necklace lines, and décolleté sun you see in a V-neck — not a full-face pass.
Under eyes at $299 is for crepey lower-lid texture and fine lines when a full face is more than you want this month. Eyes are delicate. We only treat them when the consult says yes.
Solaria is not a facelift, not weight-loss skin tightening by itself, and not the same tool as Morpheus8 (deeper remodeling) or Quantum RF (contour). Ask if you need surface, depth, or both.
Benefits you can honestly expect
We will not promise a “10-year rewind.” What fractional CO₂ is designed to do:
- •1. Clear damaged surface cells so newer skin can replace a tired layer.
- •2. Soften the look of lines and scars as the treated columns heal.
- •3. Even tone where sun and texture have stacked up.
- •4. Trigger collagen so firmness and quality can keep changing after the peel is done.
Some people are stunned after one treatment. Deeper scarring or heavy sun history may need more than one session, months apart. That is a consult answer, not a slogan.
> "I sat in the chair. I am a believer. I am finally secure to wear no makeup." — Danielle Alcala-Glazier, founder, Hello Gorgeous Med Spa, Oswego (her result — yours will vary)
> "I can actually see the difference after my Solaria treatment — my skin looks smoother and more awake. The team explained every step." — Michelle, Fox Valley (experience may vary)
What to expect — consult to peel
1. Free consult (required)
We look at skin type, medications, cold-sore history, recent sun, and your calendar. If Solaria is the wrong tool — or the wrong week — we say so. Ryan Kent, FNP-BC is on site for medical oversight. Call 630-636-6193 or book online.
2. Before your day
Pause extra sun and self-tanner. We will tell you what topicals to stop and when. Arrive with clean skin. Arrange a ride if you prefer not to drive home with fresh laser on the face. Read Solaria pre- and post-care before you lock a date.
3. Numbing
The $799 full face, neck and chin special includes 23/7 numbing cream. We apply it and give it time to work (typically 30–45 minutes) so the pass is heat and prickling — not a white-knuckle event. Area-only visits still get thorough numbing; ask at consult what is included on the $400 and $299 plans.
4. The treatment
Eye protection. Mapped passes. Twenty to forty-five minutes for most face or area plans. You will hear the laser and feel warmth. We check in the whole time.
5. Right after
You will look flushed — like a serious sunburn. Tightness is normal. We send you out with aftercare, not a “you’re fine, go to dinner” speech. Sleep elevated if we tell you to. Do not pick flakes.
6. The week that follows
- •Days 1–3: red, warm, possibly swollen
- •Days 3–7: bronze, sandpaper, then peel
- •After the peel: pink new skin that still needs SPF like a job
Light settings can move faster. Deeper settings take longer. Makeup timing depends on depth — we will not guess on Instagram comments.
7. The months after
The “wow” of new skin is week one to two. The quality change is collagen over the following weeks. Protect it. If you tan the result away, that is on the sun, not the device.
Aftercare that actually matters
Follow the written aftercare guide. In plain language:
- •Keep the area clean the way we showed you
- •Moisturize with what we approve — no mystery acids
- •SPF every day, hat outdoors, no tanning beds
- •No picking, scrubbing, or “just a little retinol”
- •Call us if pain, pus, spreading redness, or a fever shows up
Healing is part of the treatment. Skipping aftercare is how people get the story they did not want.
September special — the fine print
- •Prices above are for September 2026 (through September 30).
- •$100 off applies to full face, neck and chin → $799, and that plan includes 23/7 numbing cream.
- •Neck, chin and chest $400. Under eyes only $299.
- •Consult is free and required. Not every skin type or calendar is a yes.
- •Depth and add-on areas outside these three plans are quoted in person.
- •Results are not guaranteed. Photos on this page are real clinic examples; your outcome will be your outcome.
Book the month that matches the laser
If you have been saying “maybe later,” later is usually more sun and a shorter runway before the events you care about.
Book your Solaria consult · Solaria CO₂ Journey · September specials · Call 630-636-6193 · Text the studio line on the Solaria page.
Hello Gorgeous Med Spa — downtown Oswego, serving Naperville, Aurora, Plainfield, Yorkville, Montgomery, and the Fox Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much is Solaria CO₂ in Oswego this September?
A: Full face, neck and chin is $799 ($100 off, 23/7 numbing cream included). Neck, chin and chest is $400. Under eyes only is $299. Book in September. Consult required. Sale ends September 30, 2026.
Q: Why is September a good time for CO₂ laser?
A: You need downtime and sun protection. September in the Fox Valley is when that is actually doable — and you still have time to heal before holiday photos.
Q: What does Solaria CO₂ treat?
A: Texture, fine lines, sun damage, uneven tone, pores, and many acne-scar concerns. See the Solaria CO₂ service page for the full journey, recovery guide, and before-and-afters.
Q: What should I expect during a Solaria appointment?
A: Consult, cleanse, eye protection, 23/7 numbing on the $799 plan, then a 20–45 minute laser pass. Heat and prickling during. Sunburn feel after.
Q: How long is Solaria downtime?
A: Often about a week of social downtime on light-to-moderate plans. Deeper settings take longer. Not the week of a wedding.
Q: Does Solaria hurt?
A: We numb thoroughly. It is still a laser. Comfort varies by area — under eyes and chest can feel more intense.
Q: Who should wait or skip Solaria?
A: Anyone who cannot stay out of the sun, who is pregnant, who has an active infection, or who fails the medical screen. We would rather reschedule you than treat the wrong person in the wrong month.
Q: Whose before, during, and after photos are on this page?
A: Those are Danielle, founder of Hello Gorgeous in Oswego. She sat in the chair. Her photos and words are her personal experience — not a promise your skin will look the same.