At Shine Medical Spa, we believe that healthy, radiant skin starts from within. Our mission is to provide patients with treatments that don’t just mask concerns on the surface, but instead work with the body’s natural biology to restore balance, strength, and vitality. That’s why we’re proud to offer a unique selection of advanced auto-regenerative skin therapies, performed by master-licensed aesthetician Shawna Akin-Wisner, MLE, BFA, NCEA, CIDESCO Diplomat.
With more than two decades of international experience and training, Shawna specializes in techniques that encourage the skin to “heal itself from the inside out.” These services are based on European innovations in regenerative aesthetics that are not widely available in the US, making Shine Medical Spa a destination for patients seeking science-driven, minimally invasive solutions for skin health and rejuvenation.
What Is Auto-Regenerative Skin Therapy?
Auto-regenerative skin therapy is an approach rooted in the understanding that our skin often operates with chronic deficiencies in certain essential molecules, particularly vitamin A. These molecules are critical for regulating and normalizing how skin cells function. When they’re lacking, the skin is more prone to issues like premature aging, loss of elasticity, and uneven texture.
By replenishing these nutrients and stimulating natural growth factors, auto-regenerative treatments help skin cells perform the way they’re meant to, repairing damage, restoring balance, and generating new collagen and elastin. The result is healthier, stronger skin that looks refreshed and more youthful over time.
Every treatment plan at Shine Medical Spa is fully customized, with Shawna carefully tailoring therapies to each patient’s skin type, goals, and lifestyle. Many of these treatments also combine seamlessly with other services offered at the spa, enhancing both immediate results and long-term benefits.
Advanced Treatments Available at Shine
Patients visiting Shine Medical Spa have access to a comprehensive menu of advanced options, including auto-regenerative treatments like:
PRX-T33® Peel
A non-injectable bio-revitalizer that hydrates, tightens, and brightens the skin—all without the peeling or downtime associated with traditional chemical peels. This treatment is ideal for restoring radiance and improving skin tone.
Medical Needling
Also known as advanced microneedling, this procedure was pioneered by Dr. Des Fernandes and is designed to regenerate skin health at a structural level. By stimulating collagen production and repairing cell function, medical needling helps smooth wrinkles, improve scars, and enhance overall skin quality.
GlycoAla® Bio
GlycoAla® Bio uses natural Spongilla spicules to create gentle micro-channels that encourage collagen and elastin while improving texture, brightness, and hydration. The hydrogel base includes 11 synergistic actives and is designed for minimal downtime.
GlycoAla® Gel: Cosmetic Photodynamic Therapy & LED
This treatment pairs a topical photosensitizer with LED light to support natural renewal and overall skin vitality, without injuring the surface.
CryoTouch MD™
A versatile therapy that delivers immediate rejuvenation while also reducing redness and discomfort after other procedures. It includes protocols for both male and female hair restoration, making it a powerful tool for skin and scalp health.
Procell™ MD Microchanneling
By creating micro-channels in the skin and delivering growth factor serums, the Procell™ MD microchanneling treatment helps minimize fine lines, acne scars, and uneven texture. Results include smoother, firmer skin with little to no downtime.
Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT®)
Acoustic Wave Therapy (AWT®) is a non-invasive technology that uses acoustic waves to stimulate circulation, collagen, and elastin. It’s highly effective for smoothing wrinkles, tightening lax skin, reducing puffiness, and refining facial contours.
Environ® Cool Peels and Facials
The Environ Cool Peel® and facial treatments infuse the skin with vitamins and antioxidants while promoting growth factors for ongoing skin health. Gentle yet effective, they can address concerns like rough texture, pigmentation, and early signs of aging.
The Benefits of a Regenerative Approach
What makes these services different from conventional aesthetic treatments is their emphasis on regeneration rather than injury. Instead of relying on aggressive exfoliation or invasive procedures, auto-regenerative therapies encourage the skin’s own biology to do the work.
- Minimal downtime: Most treatments allow patients to resume daily activities quickly.
- Natural results: Improvements develop gradually, creating healthier skin without looking “overdone.”
- Long-term benefits: By addressing cellular health and collagen production, results can continue to build over time.
- Versatility: Many therapies can be combined for enhanced outcomes, tailored to each patient’s goals.
This philosophy reflects Shawna’s belief that keeping skin cells functioning at their healthiest leads to the best aesthetic results. As she explains: “When we restore essential nutrients and trigger natural growth factors, the skin has the ability to repair, normalize, and rejuvenate itself.”
Why Choose Shine Medical Spa?
In addition to offering innovative treatments that are not widely available elsewhere, Shine Medical Spa provides a setting that reflects Charleston’s charm and elegance. Located in the city’s historic Cigar Factory, the spa blends modern technology with a refined, welcoming environment. Patients receive one-on-one attention from a highly trained team led by board-certified plastic surgeon Craig Rowin, MD, ensuring safety, precision, and individualized care.
With Shawna’s expertise in auto-regenerative therapies and Shine’s commitment to natural, science-based aesthetics, patients can feel confident they are receiving some of the most advanced options in skin health and rejuvenation today.
Explore Auto-Regenerative Skin Therapies at Our Medical Spa
If you’re ready to explore treatments that support your skin’s natural ability to renew and restore itself, we invite you to schedule a consultation at Shine Medical Spa. Together, we’ll create a plan designed to bring out your healthiest, most radiant skin—naturally.