Advanced Facial Esthetics in Houghton, Michigan
Our passion is for helping people gain the confidence, positive self image, and self esteem to help them “Live Life Smiling!”
Rejuvinate YOU, Naturally!
The healthiest and safest regenerative strategies in all natural facial esthetics
Welcome to CARE Esthetics Houghton—your destination for advanced, all-natural facial rejuvenation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Our clinic specializes in holistic, minimally invasive treatments that enhance your natural beauty without the use of harsh chemicals or surgery. With a focus on regenerative science and personalized care, we help you achieve radiant, youthful skin in a warm, supportive environment.
We look forward to listening to your individual goals and to fully address your esthetic questions. Every individual will have the opportunity to personally meet our doctor to review and establish a complimentary personalized treatment plan: $50 (*Fee to go toward any treatment)
Services We Offer
Microneedling with PRF
Microneedling with PRF enhances facial skin rejuvenation. Microneedling relies on the principle of neovascularization (new blood flow) that occurs as a result of minimal trauma causing rapid new collagen formation of the skin surface. This is performed in an automated fashion with a Dermapen; a powered medical device that delivers a vibrating stamp-like motion to the skin resulting in a series of micro-channels.
TREATMENT $700
BIO-FILLER® made with PRF
Following 2 years of extensive research, the Bio-Filler® technology was launched as a 100% all-natural way to use PRF as a natural biological filler (Bio-Filler®). During its processing, PRF is heat-treated to drastically extend its working properties making it readily available as a 100% all-natural injection material without needing foreign body materials or chemicals. Typically, the Bio-Filler® lasts for roughly 6 months, but it also facilitates regeneration of the body.
TREATMENT $800
Facial Injections with PRF
Using your own body’s natural and powerful healing proteins and concentrated growth factors found within blood, we use PRF to rejuvenate skin, treat hair loss, increase collagen production, remove wrinkles, reduce acne scarring, and tighten skin.
TREATMENT $600
*Add on to PRF Procedure: $200
CO2 Facial Laser Peel with PRF
Facial + Intra-Oral-Lasering is one of the signature treatments of the Lase system featuring the ability to regrowth and stimulate collagen from the inside of the mouth. These procedures have entirely no downtime and patients can return to work immediately thereafter Remove and regenerate deep nasolabial folds caused by aging and Marionette lines effectively using the Intra-Oral-Lasering protocol.
TREATMENT $800
Lip Lasering Add-On
(Included with Facial Laser)
Lip-Lasering enhances lips to give a fuller, more natural appearance through the use of laser energy. This is done through the process of collagen regeneration. There are no injections needed, Lip-Lasering rejuvenates, fills, and plumps lips as well as defines shape.
TREATMENT $200
Under Eye Lasering Add-On
(Included with Facial Laser)
CARE Esthetics offers peri-Ocular resurfacing ‘Under-Eye-Lasering’, this is a particularly popular treatment among those with age concerns. A laser light is used to regenerate the surface of the skin, softening the appearance of wrinkles, tightening the skin and lifting dropped contours. This treatment can be used as a stand-alone treatment or used after having had anti-wrinkle injections to prolong results. No injections needed!
TREATMENT $200
Additional Services
Stand-Alone or Add-On Treatments
IPL – Intense Pulsed Light
IPL is intense pulsed light that penetrates the skin and is absorbed by specific pigments such as melanin (in dark spots) or hemoglobin (in spider veins). This light energy selectively damages the target cells allowing the body to break them down and carry them away naturally. Successive treatments (4-6 every 10-15 days) reduces/eliminates dark spots, uneven skin pigmentation, and wrinkles.
TREATMENT $150
ADD-ON $75
Nd-YAG Laser Carbon Peel
The Nd-YAG Carbon Peel utilizes a longer wavelength filter on the Nd-YAG laser that is absorbed by a specialized black carbon lotion applied to the skin. The laser energy is absorbed by the carbon lotion which is vaporized causing deep cleaning and reduction of pore size, it stimulates collagen production, brightens the skin, and evens skin tone. It does this painlessly and with zero down time.
TREATMENT $150
ADD-ON $75
Nd-YAG Laser Sunspot/Vein Removal
Nd-YAG is a specialized laser used to reduce/eliminate sunspots, freckles, sun damage, and spider veins. It does this by penetrating the tissues and is selectively absorbed by the target tissue depending on the wavelength used. Successive treatments (4-6 every10-15 days) reduces/eliminates dark spots, sun damage, spider veins, and wrinkles.
TREATMENT $150
ADD-ON $75
RF – Radiofrequency
RF (Radiofrequecy) is a form of electromagnetic energy that penetrates the skin and converts to heat in deeper tissue layers without damaging the surface. This stimulates collagen tightening, collagen production. This creates progressive skin tightening and lifting, reduction of fine lines and wrinkles, and overall improvement of skin texture and tone through multiple treatments over 3-6 months.
TREATMENT $150
ADD-ON $75
Treatment Packages
1 Treatment: Full Fee to be paid in full prior to treatment
*Can be applied toward package treatment
4 Treatments: 20% Savings
6 Treatments: 25% Savings
8 Treatments: 30% Savings
10 Treatments: 40% Savings
- Option to sign up for treatment package with 50% of full fee down and the remainder of the fee can be spread over a monthly term of the treatment plan (ex. 4 sessions – 4 mo. term)
- 50% down payment non-refundable.
- Treatment packages expire two years from purchase date.
- Treatment packages are created for each patient’s specific needs and concerns!
- 25% on all skincare throughout treatment package term!
UPWard Orthodontics and Natural facial esthetics is an exclusive provider of Chaga based Cuvget facial products
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Our Journey to Natural Esthetic Solutions
Dr. Darin’s passion for helping others build confidence, self-image, and self-esteem—so they can truly Live Life Smiling!—is what inspired his career in orthodontics, craniofacial orthopedics, and facial esthetics. A strong advocate for holistic health and wellness, Dr. Darin leads by example—celebrating milestones like his 600th CrossFit class this past winter.
It was during a continuing education course that he met Dr. Miron and was introduced to the power of Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF)—a completely natural way to promote healing and rejuvenation using the body’s own regenerative abilities. Learning that it was possible to achieve remarkable esthetic results without the use of drugs, neurotoxins, or harsh chemicals was a turning point. From that moment on, Dr. Darin knew that offering all-natural facial esthetics was something he had to bring to his patients.
Let’s Get Started!
Dr. Darin and his team are genuinely excited to help patients improve and heal concerns such as acne, scarring, wrinkles, sun damage, skin laxity, uneven skin tone, and even hair thinning—using regenerative treatments like PRF and advanced laser therapy. These natural methods harness the body’s own healing power to deliver results that are both effective and safe.
This approach aligns perfectly with Dr. Darin’s mission: to inspire and support others in becoming the best version of themselves—with integrity, respect, and positive enthusiasm. After all, life is too short not to Live Life Smiling!