Menopausal Skincare Professional

Faith Ferratto
Feb 4
3 min read

I Gave Myself the Elevé Facial — A Real Review from a Menopausal Skincare Professional in Torrington, CT

I want to be very clear about what you’re seeing here.

This is me. No makeup. No filters. No editing.

Just two photos taken about two weeks apart, at different times of day, with slightly different lighting.

I’m the owner of Alchemy Wellness Studio in Torrington, Connecticut, and I gave myself the Elevé treatment. That’s how I approach every service I offer — I experience it first, on my own skin, before ever recommending it to my clients.

I work in professional skincare and holistic facial treatments, and I’m highly selective about what I bring into my studio. I focus on results that support the skin naturally — without injections, fillers, or surgery — especially for mature and menopausal skin. That’s exactly why I wanted to experience Elevé firsthand.

Why I Consider New Treatments Carefully

As a studio owner serving Litchfield County, I regularly evaluate advanced techniques. But I don’t bring something in just because it’s trending. I wouldn’t introduce a new service unless I believed it could be successful — consistently, safely, and respectfully for aging skin.

Menopausal skin needs support, not force. Aggressive treatments that rely on pain, inflammation, or overstimulation often don’t hold up long term. Elevé stood out because it focuses on lift and contour without compromising the integrity of the skin.

So, I tested it the way I test everything: on myself.

The Experience: Firm, Intentional, and Painless

This is usually the first question I get: Did it hurt?

The Elevé facial was not painful — at all. There was firm, intentional work, but nothing aggressive or uncomfortable. My skin never felt overstimulated, sore, or tender. I finished the session feeling calm and relaxed, not inflamed or “worked over.”

From a professional perspective, this matters. Treatments that create results through trauma rarely age well — especially when hormonal shifts already make the skin more sensitive or thin.

What I Noticed After My Second Session

After my second Elevé session, I noticed something before I truly saw it. When I touched my face, it felt firmer — not tight or "frozen," just more supported. There was a noticeable difference through my jawline and lower face; an underlying structure that felt stronger than before.

When I looked in the mirror, the changes felt subtle. I thought I saw a little lift, a bit more refinement — nothing dramatic.

And then I compared the photos.

Side-by-side profile showing the natural lift and structural support in the jaw and neck area following Elevé sessions at Alchemy Wellness Studio.

Seeing the side-by-side was eye-opening. The difference in my neck and jawline was much more pronounced than I realized in real time. My profile looked smoother, more defined, and visibly lifted without looking "altered."

Why Elevé Matters to Me Personally

At this stage of life, I’m not looking for prevention — I’m looking for support.

Menopausal skin behaves differently. Hormonal shifts are real. Gravity is real. The face no longer holds itself the way it once did. My goal isn’t to erase age or chase unrealistic expectations; it’s to feel supported, lifted, and more like myself again.

Elevé offers something rare: a non-invasive treatment that encourages lift and firmness without surgery or pain—and without pretending gravity doesn’t exist.

My Honest Takeaway

For my clients in Torrington, Litchfield County, and surrounding towns who are looking for alternatives to injectables, this is a game-changer. Elevé doesn’t try to turn back time. It helps restore structure, balance, and definition in a way that feels natural and sustainable.

It doesn’t erase age. It helps the face feel more defined and more at ease in its own skin again. And for me — personally and professionally — that’s exactly what I was looking for.