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Notes on Skin, Wellness and Treatment
Practical education from Tina Mellesmoen, RN. What treatments actually do, what to expect, and how to decide what is right for you.
Sunshine Spa & Aesthetics is a patient-centered medical aesthetics and wellness practice in Covington, Tennessee. Here, Tina Mellesmoen, RN, Nurse Injector, writes plainly about tox, fillers, skin treatments, IV therapy and nutrition: how each one works, what the research supports, what recovery looks like, and the questions worth asking before any treatment. These posts are general education, not medical advice. Your plan is set at your consultation.
When to Book Treatments Before the Holidays
The week before the party is too late for most treatments. Here are the dates to work back from.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Oct 223 min read
Do I Have to Drive to Memphis for Botox?
You don't need a Memphis zip code for well-done tox. Here's what actually matters in an injector, and what the drive really costs you.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Oct 62 min read
Zinc, Biotin, and Hair: Separating Nutrition Myths from What Helps
Biotin gets most of the credit for hair health, but zinc, iron, and protein often matter more. Here's what the evidence actually supports.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 292 min read
Vitamin D and Immune Function: What the Research Actually Shows
Vitamin D does more than support bone health — it plays a real role in immune regulation. Here's what the research actually supports, and what it doesn't.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 292 min read
The Link Between Skin Health and Overall Wellbeing
Skin problems are often the first visible sign of something happening elsewhere in the body. Here's how skin health and overall wellness actually connect.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 292 min read
How Nutrient Gaps Show Up in Skin, Energy, and Recovery
Skin dullness, low energy, and slow recovery often trace back to the same handful of nutrient gaps. Here's how they connect.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 282 min read
Your Plan Stays Connected from Consultation to Treatment
The provider who assesses you is the provider who treats you — no handoff between consultation and treatment. Here's why that continuity changes the result.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 282 min read
How Effective Are Lipo B Injections for Weight Loss?
Lipo B injections combine lipotropic compounds with B vitamins. Here's what they can realistically support, and what they can't do on their own.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 282 min read
Maintaining Skincare for Long-Lasting Results
In-office treatments start the process — your daily skincare routine is what keeps results going. Here's how to build one that actually works.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 242 min read
Antioxidants Explained: Vitamin C, Glutathione, and NAD+
Vitamin C, glutathione, and NAD+ each play distinct roles in cellular health — here's what each one actually does, and where the hype outruns the evidence.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 242 min read
Amino Acids and Collagen: What Your Body Needs to Rebuild Skin
Collagen isn't something you can just apply topically and expect to work — it's built from amino acids your body has to actually have on hand. Here's how that works.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 242 min read
Electrolytes 101: Why Hydration Isn't Just About Water
Plain water alone doesn't fully rehydrate the body — electrolytes are what actually let your cells use it. Here's why that distinction matters.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 222 min read
Benefits of a Chemical Peel for a Radiant Complexion
Chemical peels use controlled exfoliation to improve tone, texture, and clarity. Here's what they actually do and how a series is structured.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 222 min read
Magnesium and Stress: An Overlooked Piece of Wellness
Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes in the body, including how you handle stress and sleep. Here's why it's easy to run low without noticing.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 222 min read
Benefits of Microneedling: What It Actually Does
Microneedling creates controlled micro-injury that prompts your skin to rebuild itself. Here's what it does, what to expect, and how many sessions it actually takes.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 172 min read
B Vitamins Beyond B12: What Each One Actually Does
B12 gets all the attention, but it's one of eight B vitamins with real, distinct jobs. Here's what each one actually does in the body.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 172 min read
The Ethical Aesthetics Revolution
What ethical aesthetic care actually looks like: full assessments, honest recommendations, and treatment plans built around your anatomy — not a menu of add-ons.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 172 min read
What to Expect at Your First IV Infusion
Curious about your first IV infusion appointment? Here's exactly what happens, how long it takes, and how to prepare.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 162 min read
What Neurotoxin Treatment Actually Does (and Doesn't)
Neurotoxin treatment relaxes targeted muscles to soften expression lines — it doesn't freeze your face. Here's what it actually does and how it's chosen.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 162 min read
What Medical Aesthetics Actually Means
Medical aesthetics sits between skincare and surgery — treatments from licensed providers with real clinical oversight. Here's what that actually means.
Tina Mellesmoen, RN
Sep 162 min read
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