What happens at a skin consultation
Whether you’re dealing with acne, aging or overall skin quality, your consultation is the starting point for real results. It’s an individualized visit, rooted in medical expertise and designed around your lifestyle.
1. Evaluate your skin
Dr. Pabona evaluates your skin’s current condition, reviews your skincare history and identifies what’s working and what could be improved.
2. Assess visible concerns
The in-depth analysis covers your skin type, tone and visible concerns such as fine lines, breakouts, redness or uneven texture, using professional tools and clinical insight.
3. Leave with a plan
You leave with personalized skincare recommendations, a curated list of high-quality products and a treatment plan tailored to your goals.
Who performs your consultation
Every consultation is a one-on-one session with Dr. John Mark Pabona, MD, FACP, Embrace’s founder and medical director. He is board certified in internal medicine (ABIM), a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and credentialed by the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Your consultation is led by a physician, not delegated.
That medical background means your health history is part of the conversation. The goal is to understand your skin before suggesting any treatment, so your plan is thoughtful, realistic and aligned with your goals. Many clients come to Embrace after feeling unsure or overlooked elsewhere.
What the skin scan and facial analysis measure
Your consultation may include an advanced skin scan and facial analysis using a facial skin analysis device. This imaging helps identify concerns that may not be visible on the surface, which gives you a more precise treatment plan than a basic assessment. It looks at:
- Texture
- Pigmentation
- Pores
- Redness
- Early signs of aging
Treatments that may follow
Based on your goals, Dr. Pabona may recommend one service or a combination. Your plan is fully customized and reviewed with you before any service is performed. You can also browse all treatments at Embrace.
Injectables
Wrinkle relaxers such as Xeomin, Dysport and Letybo, dermal fillers or Sculptra.
Advanced skin treatments
RF microneedling, IPL and skin boosters such as PRF and Rejuran.
Laser treatments
Lasers for pigmentation, skin resurfacing or hair removal.
Facials and skin health
Medical-grade facials such as the Hydroderm facial, plus Obagi medical-grade skincare for home.
Wellness services
IV hydration and vitamin injections such as B12.
Cost and how to prepare
Your skin consultation is complimentary with the purchase of a treatment or skincare product, and CareCredit financing is accepted. Book online or call 501-282-8628. Embrace is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9 AM to 8 PM, at 4328 Central Ave, Suite B, in Hot Springs, about 35 minutes from Hot Springs Village. It helps to bring:
- A list of the skincare products you use now, or photos of the labels
- Your medications, supplements and any allergies
- Past aesthetic treatments and how your skin responded
- Your goals, timeline and budget
Skin surface
- Epidermis
- Dermis
- Deep dermis
- Fat pads
- Muscle
Questions
Common questions about skin consultation
How long does a skin consultation take?
Most skin consultations at Embrace take about 30 to 45 minutes. The time depends on your concerns, how in-depth your assessment is and whether advanced skin imaging or detailed treatment planning is included. Because Dr. Pabona leads the visit himself, there’s time to ask questions and talk through your options before you decide on anything.
Is the skin consultation free?
Your skin consultation is complimentary with the purchase of a treatment or skincare product at Embrace Eternal Beauty. That purchase can be a treatment from your plan or a product recommended for your skin. If you’d like a consultation on its own, ask about it when you book online or call 501-282-8628.
Do I need a consultation before wrinkle relaxers or fillers?
Yes. Every treatment at Embrace requires a comprehensive medical consultation to confirm it’s appropriate and safe for you. For wrinkle relaxers and fillers, that means reviewing your health history, medications and goals and examining the area first. If you want a plan that covers more than one area or concern, a dedicated skin consultation looks at everything at once.
What does a facial skin analysis show?
A facial skin analysis uses imaging to look at texture, pigmentation, pores, redness and early signs of aging, including concerns that are hard to see in the mirror. Combined with Dr. Pabona’s examination and your history, it helps match treatments to what your skin actually needs and gives you a clearer picture of where to start.
Is a skin consultation the same as a dermatology appointment?
Not exactly. Dr. Pabona is a physician board certified in internal medicine and credentialed in aesthetic medicine, and the consultation focuses on skin health and aesthetic goals such as aging, texture, acne and pigmentation. A changing mole or a possible skin cancer should be examined by a dermatologist. For cosmetic and skin-quality planning, this visit gives you a physician’s evaluation.
What happens after my skin consultation?
You leave with personalized skincare recommendations, a curated list of products and a treatment plan tailored to your goals. Nothing is performed until the plan has been reviewed with you. You can take time to decide, begin with skincare alone, or book your first treatment online or by phone whenever you’re ready.
