Call today! 813.949.3300
Call today! 813.949.3300
Nu Image Medspa is a trusted provider of skin treatments in Lutz, FL, located at 3939 Cheval Blvd (just off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval, Steinbrenner High School and Gaither High School). Treatments are designed and performed by lead medical aesthetician Michelle Napoli (15+ years) under the medical supervision of owner and Master Injector Susan Wallace, MSN, ANP-BC, backed by 20+ years in practice and a 4.7-star rating.
The menu covers microneedling, microneedling with PRP (the “vampire facial”), chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning and medical-grade facials — non-surgical options that target sun damage, uneven tone, rough texture, fine lines, enlarged pores, dullness and acne scarring. Most single sessions run about $75–$600 depending on the treatment, with little to no downtime. Serving Lutz, Cheval, Carrollwood, Northdale, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Call 813.949.3300.
Most skincare advice is written for a climate Lutz simply doesn’t have. Up north, skin gets a few months off — cool, low-UV weeks when the surface calms down and recovers. Here it never clocks out. The sun is strong twelve months a year, the humidity keeps oil and sweat sitting on the skin, and weekends add chlorine off the pool deck or salt off the boat. A skin treatment in Lutz has to answer all of that at once, which is why a results-driven, medical-grade plan tends to outperform a one-off pampering facial in this market.
The damage shows up on the surface first — not as a single wrinkle, but as a layer of wear: sun spots, uneven tone, rough texture, dullness and clogged pores. That’s the exact territory these six treatments are built to reset, by exfoliating what’s been weathered and prompting fresh, even, collagen-rich skin underneath.
Years of bright days break down collagen and scatter pigment, which is why sun-damaged skin, brown spots and uneven skin tone are the concerns we hear about most. But the humidity matters too: warm, damp air keeps pores congested and feeds breakouts long after the teenage years, so adult acne and the acne scarring it leaves behind stay common here. And the water people love — the pools, the springs, the Gulf — quietly strips the skin barrier, leaving it dehydrated, dull and more reactive than it looks. Good skin treatments work on all three fronts: lifting the weathered surface, calming congestion, and restoring the barrier so the skin holds water again.
Here is where a lot of local skin care quietly goes wrong. Resurfacing — peels and microneedling especially — deliberately injures the skin so it heals back stronger. Do that on tanned or pigment-prone skin and then send it back into the Florida sun, and you can trade one problem for a worse one: post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, the stubborn dark patches that follow over-aggressive treatment. The fix isn’t to avoid resurfacing — it’s to match the depth to your skin type and the timing to your sun exposure, then protect the result. That judgment is exactly what medical supervision buys you, and it’s the difference between brighter skin and a new pigment problem.
Because the exposure is constant, the smartest approach in Lutz is a rhythm rather than a rescue mission. A facial, dermaplaning or microdermabrasion every few weeks keeps the surface clear and bright; microneedling and peels are run as a short series, then maintained. Treatments are quick and downtime is minimal, so the schedule fits a real Lutz week — a session before a Cheval event, a peel timed to a quieter sun stretch, a glow-up before the reunion or the lake trip.
Six non-surgical, medically supervised ways to refresh, resurface and rebuild your skin. Tap any treatment to go deeper.
Fine needles create controlled micro-channels that switch on the skin’s own collagen and elastin — the go-to for texture, enlarged pores, fine lines, early laxity and acne scars.
The “vampire facial.” We add platelet-rich plasma from your own blood to amplify the collagen response — a medical-grade boost a day spa can’t offer.
Medical-grade acids lift the weathered top layers to reveal smoother, brighter skin — the workhorse for sun spots, uneven tone, fine lines and dullness, tailored from light to deeper.
A gentle, no-downtime resurfacing that buffs away dead surface cells for an instant glow — ideal maintenance for congestion, dullness and a rough surface.
A precise blade sweeps away dead skin and fine peach fuzz, leaving skin instantly smooth, bright and primed — makeup and skincare both go on flawlessly.
Customized, results-driven facials that cleanse, exfoliate and feed the skin with clinical actives — the foundation that keeps every other treatment working.
Not sure where to start? A quick skin consultation maps your concerns to the right treatment — with pricing confirmed up front.
| Treatment | Best for | Depth / intensity | Downtime | Typical cadence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical-grade facial | Dullness, congestion, maintenance, barrier support | Surface | None | Every 4–6 weeks |
| Dermaplaning | Rough texture, peach fuzz, instant smoothness & glow | Surface | None | Every 4–6 weeks |
| Microdermabrasion | Dullness, clogged pores, surface texture | Surface | None | Every 3–4 weeks |
| Chemical peels | Sun spots, uneven tone, fine lines, dullness | Light to deeper | Glow to a few days of flaking | Series of 3–6, then maintain |
| Microneedling | Texture, pores, fine lines, early laxity, acne scars | Dermal (collagen) | 1–3 days of mild redness | Series of 3–6, then maintain |
| Microneedling + PRP | The above, plus an amplified collagen & healing boost | Dermal (collagen + PRP) | 1–3 days of mild redness | Series of 3–4, then maintain |
Guidance is general and confirmed at your complimentary consultation. The right depth, series length and timing depend on your skin type, concern and sun exposure. Ask about current skin-treatment specials and flexible payment plans.
Most healthy adults bothered by sun damage, uneven tone, rough texture or dullness are good candidates for one of our medical-grade skin treatments in Lutz, FL. The real question is rarely whether to treat — it’s which treatment, how deep and when, matched to your skin type and recent sun. That match is exactly what Michelle’s assessment and Susan’s medical oversight are for.
Not sure which treatment fits your skin? A quick consultation maps it out — with the depth and timing matched to your skin type and sun history.
Both build collagen the same way — controlled micro-channels that trigger your skin to repair itself stronger. Adding PRP drives your own concentrated growth factors into those channels to amplify the result and speed healing. Because PRP comes from your blood, it’s a medical procedure — one we can offer that a day spa can’t.
| Microneedling | + PRP | |
|---|---|---|
| Collagen | Strong | Amplified |
| Healing | Standard | Faster |
| Best for | Texture & pores | Scars & deeper goals |
| Downtime | 1–3 days of mild redness for both | |
Anyone can run a needle or brush an acid across the skin. The skill is the read: how far to push a particular face on a particular day, then stopping exactly there. On Florida-tanned, pigment-prone skin that line is narrow — which is why your skin treatments are designed and performed by our experienced, licensed medical estheticians and run under a nurse practitioner’s medical oversight.
Lead Medical Aesthetician · 15+ Years
Michelle designs and performs the skin treatments at Nu Image — microneedling, chemical peels, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion and medical-grade facials. In 15+ years caring for Tampa Bay skin she has built a following that treats her like family, on the strength of deep skincare knowledge, constant continuing education and a genuinely personal touch (yes, you can text her). She tailors every treatment to your skin type, sun history and goals.
Licensed Medical Esthetician · Laser & Skin
Ava holds Florida licenses as both a Facial Specialist and an Electrologist/Laser Professional. She pairs current skin science with an accurate read of your Fitzpatrick skin type, specializing in acne care, chemical peels, microneedling and customized facials — all with an honest, no-pressure approach.
Licensed Medical Esthetician · Lash & Skin
A Licensed Medical Esthetician and Lash & Brow Specialist with 5+ years in the industry, educated at the Aveda Institute Nashville. Known for warmth and meticulous attention to detail, Emily builds customized skincare treatments that leave clients feeling like the best version of themselves.
Owner · Nurse Practitioner · Master Injector
Susan founded Nu Image in 2006 and has specialized in aesthetics since 2004. A Board-Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) trained at George Washington University — with a clinical background running from the National Institutes of Health to surgical ICU — she holds the Diamond-status Master Injector designation and provides the medical oversight every treatment here runs under. She has trained many of the injectors working across Tampa Bay.
We evaluate your skin type, sun history and concerns, then map the right treatment, depth and series.
Comfortable and efficient — most sessions take 30–60 minutes, with numbing where it helps.
You leave with simple aftercare. Sun protection is non-negotiable here — it’s what guards your result.
We track your skin’s response and fine-tune the plan and at-home regimen as it improves.
We’re centrally located on Cheval Blvd, an easy drive from across the area. Tap your neighborhood for directions and local details.
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Drive times are approximate — check live directions for your exact route. Free on-site parking at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558.
We offer six core skin treatments: microneedling, microneedling with PRP (the vampire facial), chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning and medical-grade facials. All are non-surgical with little to no downtime, performed by our lead medical aesthetician, Michelle Napoli, under the medical supervision of owner and Master Injector Susan Wallace, MSN, ANP-BC — 35+ years of combined experience. They address sun damage, uneven tone, texture, fine lines, enlarged pores, dullness and acne scarring.
Most single sessions run about $75–$150 for a facial, microdermabrasion or dermaplaning, and roughly $300–$600 for microneedling, with microneedling plus PRP and a series of chemical peels priced higher. Most resurfacing concerns respond best to a short series rather than one visit. Your exact plan and price are confirmed at your complimentary consultation, and we run new specials every month.
It depends on your concern and skin type. Dullness, rough texture and maintenance generally respond to a facial, dermaplaning or microdermabrasion; sun spots, uneven tone and fine lines to chemical peels; and deeper texture, pores, early laxity and acne scarring to microneedling or microneedling with PRP. Because Florida sun raises the risk of pigment changes, the right depth and timing are chosen for your skin type at your consultation.
It combines standard collagen-induction microneedling with platelet-rich plasma drawn from a small sample of your own blood. The PRP is concentrated and applied to the freshly micro-channeled skin, delivering your own growth factors deep into the dermis to amplify collagen, tone and texture. Because it uses your blood, PRP is a medical procedure — one a medical-grade practice can offer that a day spa cannot.
It varies. Facials, dermaplaning and microdermabrasion have essentially no downtime — maybe mild redness for an hour or two. Microneedling and microneedling with PRP cause redness like a mild sunburn for one to three days. Chemical peels range from a light glow to a few days of flaking depending on depth. With every option, strict daily sun protection afterward is essential in Lutz to protect your result and prevent pigment changes.
Because Lutz skin faces year-round UV, humidity, sweat and chlorine or salt water, most clients do best with a regular cadence rather than a one-off. A facial, dermaplaning or microdermabrasion every four to six weeks keeps skin clear and bright; microneedling and many peels are done as a series of three to six sessions spaced a few weeks apart, then maintained. Your provider sets the schedule for your skin and the season.
Yes — sun damage, brown spots and uneven tone are the most common concerns we treat in Lutz. Chemical peels and microneedling are the workhorses for pigment and texture, microdermabrasion and dermaplaning brighten and smooth the surface, and a medical-grade facial supports the result with the right actives. For pigment-prone skin, treatment depth is chosen carefully and paired with sun protection so discoloration doesn’t get worse.
We’re at 3939 Cheval Blvd, Lutz, FL 33558, just off N Dale Mabry Hwy near Cheval, Steinbrenner High School and Gaither High School — serving Lutz, Carrollwood, Northdale, Cheval, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes. Free on-site parking. Call 813.949.3300 to book.