For years, skincare has centered around the face — but true skin health goes far beyond the jawline. Today, whole-body skincare is becoming one of the biggest trends in dermatology and aesthetics. From rejuvenating body serums and back facials to laser resurfacing and microneedling for the chest and shoulders, more people are realizing that radiant, youthful skin should extend from head to toe.
At Total Skin Dermatology & Aesthetics, our philosophy is simple: every inch of your skin deserves expert care. Areas like the neck, chest, shoulders, hands, and back are often among the first to show signs of sun damage and aging, yet they’re usually left out of daily skincare routines. We’re proud to be at the forefront of a movement that treats the skin as a complete, connected system — not just a face in the mirror.
Why Face-Only Skincare Falls Short
The neck, chest, and back are exposed to the same UV rays, pollution, and environmental stress as your face — but often without the same protection. Over time, this leads to pigmentation, texture changes, acne, and loss of firmness. When you only treat your face, the difference in tone and texture between your facial skin and your body can become more noticeable.
Here in North Dakota, our short but intense summers bring hours of sunlight during peak UV months. That makes chest and neck skincare, body pigmentation repair, and sun damage prevention essential for maintaining balanced, healthy skin year-round.
At Total Skin, our goal is full-body harmony — skin that looks refreshed, smooth, and confident from every angle.
Trending Treatments for Overlooked Areas
Your body deserves the same advanced treatments and attention as your face. At Total Skin, we specialize in whole-body skincare services that target texture, tone, and clarity across the back, shoulders, chest, and décolletage.
Back Facial
A back facial offers deep cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration to smooth and clarify one of the hardest-to-reach areas. It’s ideal for acne-prone or uneven skin and perfect before special events, vacations, or the sleeveless season.
Energy-Based Treatments (Laser & Light Therapy)
Using advanced laser technologies like Moxi, BBL, Halo, and CoolPeel, we target redness, sun damage, and pigmentation on the chest, back, and shoulders. These treatments help stimulate collagen, refine texture, and even skin tone — especially beneficial after summer sun exposure.
Microneedling with Growth Factors
Microneedling boosts collagen and elasticity across the neck and chest, reducing fine lines and crepiness. At Total Skin, we enhance results with peptides and growth factors, leaving the skin firmer and more luminous over time.
Chemical Peels
Professional chemical peels for the body — using SkinMedica or VI Peel formulations — gently resurface damaged skin, fade discoloration, and improve overall smoothness. These treatments are highly effective for restoring radiance to the chest, shoulders, and back.
Skincare Beyond the Jawline
Professional treatments are just the beginning — consistent at-home care maintains results and strengthens your skin barrier. Total Skin curates medical-grade skincare products that transform daily routines into full-body rituals.
Recommended Products
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SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser – Smooths rough areas and helps prevent breakouts on the back, arms, and shoulders.
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SkinMedica Firm & Tone Lotion – Visibly improves crepiness, texture, and firmness.
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Revision Nectifirm® – Firms and brightens the neck and décolletage.
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Revision BodiFirm™ – Restores elasticity and tone across the body.
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SPF Essentials – Daily UV protection is non-negotiable. Choose from ZO Sunscreen + Primer, SkinMedica Total Defense + Repair, or Revision Intellishade True Physical SPF.
Pro Tip: Treat your body like your face — exfoliate, hydrate, and protect daily for smoother, more radiant skin everywhere.
Building a Whole-Body Routine at Total Skin
Your skin is unique — every inch of it. That’s why Total Skin uses VISIA skin analysis and personalized consultations to design treatment plans that address your exact body concerns.
Our Beyond the Face Renewal Series combines in-office treatments with at-home care for total rejuvenation:
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Back Facial + Chest Laser + Product Bundle (Revision BodiFirm™, Nectifirm®, Intellishade SPF)
Designed to restore tone, brightness, and long-term skin health for a truly seamless glow.
Whether your goal is smoother texture, even pigmentation, or all-over radiance, our expert dermatology team builds your plan around real, lasting results.
Confidence from Every Angle
Whole-body skincare isn’t just a trend — it’s the future of dermatology and self-care. At Total Skin Dermatology & Aesthetics, we’re helping patients across Fargo and the greater North Dakota region feel confident from every angle through body laser treatments, back facials, microneedling, and neck and chest rejuvenation.
Book your Beyond-the-Face consultation today and experience what it means to have truly total skin confidence.
