Everyone wants to look and feel their best. External beauty has psychological benefits and is indeed an important factor in our self-confidence. At Fairhope Aesthetic Medicine, we strive to help patients achieve their goals of beauty while acknowledging that true beauty and sense of worth can only be derived from the knowledge that as human beings we are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of our Creator (Psalm 139: 14 and Genesis 1: 27).
The word “aesthetics” originates from the Greek aisthetikos, meaning “of sense perception”. The philosophical science of aesthetics is concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. The medical science of aesthetics involves knowledge of anatomy and physiology, biochemical pathways, and treatment plans. At Fairhope Aesthetic Medicine, we combine the philosophical and medical science of aesthetics to provide each patient with a uniquely personalized experience.
“I can appreciate from personal experience how a professional medical grade skin care regimen helps create and maintain skin health and reduces signs of aging. Likewise, as a physician, I recognize the importance of implementing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for overall physical health, well-being, and disease prevention.” – Holly Pursley, M.D., M.S.P.H.
Dr. Pursley graduated from the University of South Alabama in 1991 with a degree in Biomedical Sciences, and a minor in French, and from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in 1995. She completed her internal medicine residency at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in 1999, and is a board certified physician by the American Board of Internal Medicine. While on faculty at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center from 1999-2003, Dr. Pursley achieved a Master of Science in Public Health and completed a Fellowship in Women’s Health. She is a published author and coauthor of several scientific journal articles. Since moving to Fairhope in 2003, she has worked and volunteered as a physician both in the local community and abroad. Dr. Pursley has experience as a clinician, an educator, and an artist. She is trained in botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, and is a ZO authorized physician provider for Zein Obagi, M.D. skin health products.
“My interest in aesthetic medicine is scientific, artistic, and preventative. It is a privilege to be able to combine these aspects of medicine to help people achieve their goals”.
Holly Pursley, MD, MSPH
Skin Care, Chemical Peels, Masques
At Fairhope Aesthetic Medicine, we provide innovative daily skin care solutions and treatment protocols that create and maintain healthy skin and reduce visible signs of aging. We use the latest and most innovative line of medical skin care products created by Zein Obagi, M.D. to treat fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, age spots, and acne. These ZO skin health products can be purchased only through a physician provider.
We offer in office chemical peels to help improve overall skin tone and texture, pigmentation correction, and provide anti-aging benefits.
In office treatment masques deliver superior brightening benefits to promote a more even skin tone.
As we age, our skin loses some of its elasticity. Repeated contractions of the muscles between the eyebrows can cause persistent frown lines. Patients can have their frown lines treated to improve their appearance through the use of botulinum toxin. At Fairhope Aesthetic Medicine, we recognize that this injectable drug is a prescription medicine, to be administered only in a clinical setting.
Fillers are used to temporarily correct moderate to severe etched in lines, wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the folds or wrinkles that go from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth). They volumize the skin, helping to create a smooth soft result that looks and feels natural to the touch. Fillers can also be used to enhance the appearance of lips and aging hands by restoring lost volume. Dr. Pursley is a certified injector for Radiesse for hands.
In addition to comprehensive and continuous therapeutic and preventive solutions for every skin type, patients are asked and counseled about lifestyle factors that affect their overall health, including diet, exercise, smoking cessation, protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays, and preventive measures such as Pap smears, mammograms, and other cancer screenings. Referrals are made as needed.
Our beautiful, comfortable, and private office is located in Fairhope, Alabama on 150 South Ingleside Street, Building 4 in the Medical Park, behind Thomas hospital. Patients are seen by Dr. Holly Pursley by appointment only. Please call 251-459-3881 to schedule an appointment. Nous parlons francais.
150 South Ingleside Street
Medical Park #4
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
* By Appointment Only *
(251) 459-3881
