After many years of offering advanced skin treatments in Mineola, Carla Silva’s hoping to bring that expertise to people in the Great Neck area through her newly located business.
Carla’s SkinCare Studio, now located in suite 224 at 45 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck Plaza, aims to offer a myriad of specialized skin treatments, whether its hair removal or healing the skin.
“I’m the person for laser hair removal, photo rejuvenation, chemical peels, and medical grade products,” Silva said. “I’ve been doing it for 20 years.”
Photo rejuvenation, which uses intense pulsing light, encompasses a broad number of capabilities, Silva said. It can be used to repair acne scarring, heal broken capillaries, kill bacteria and help improve overall skin texture.
While the technology used for this skincare treatment has become more widespread, Silva said she has more experience than most in using it and frequently attends forums.
The machine only debuted in the mid-1990s while she was working with a doctor in Mineola, who brought one home from Israel to try, Silva said. Then, when she was unsure of what to do next, he introduced her to the technology.
“I really started November of 1997 and then a year or two into it, I went to aesthetics school – a trade school – to become to become an aesthetician and have a New York state license,” Silva said.
“Everything was brand new and people were coming in from the tri-state area because he was one of the first doctors, so it was very exciting and one thing led to another,” Silva added, noting that it also became a training facility for Israeli companies.
Silva had ultimately worked with that doctor for 15 years, she said, before opening up and running Smooth Touch Aesthetics by Carla from 2011 to 2015 with a business partner. The two then separated in 2016 and ran their own respective businesses.
When looking for a new space, Silva said she was looking for a modern looking and “semi-move in ready” type of place. She then found her current space in Great Neck Plaza, which is run by YouOffice.
“What I like about these buildings is that they’re sort of bringing that individual suite look from the city,” Silva said.
In addition to the treatments, Silva said she also offers an array of non-chemical skin treatment products from lines like FarmHouse Fresh.
“I could only sell what I believe in,” Silva said.
Silva said she primarily works by appointment, but walk-ins are welcome if there is time between appointments. She also said she is very flexible, willing to come in as early as 6 a.m. on Saturdays or have an appointment at 8 or 9 p.m.
Patrons can get 20 percent off their first treatment until Feb. 28.
For more information or a free consultation, call (516) 503-3769. More information about Carla’s SkinCare Studio can be found on their Facebook page.
