Healthy Skin Clinic
Dr. Alice Adee came to Hilo from California in 1992 as a young family practice doctor with two babies and no job. After briefly working for Bay Clinic, she started her own practice. After a few years, she decided to narrow the focus of her practice to skin surgery and aesthetics.
“I’d always done a lot of surgery in my practice and loved it,” Dr. Adee says. “I took many extra courses and training in aesthetics, especially in the use of injections. My long-time medical assistant, Tracey, took training to become a licensed aesthetician. So, about 10 years ago we named the office Heathy Skin Clinic to reflect our new focus.”
About three years ago, Dr. Adee bought a 1938 landmark home and had it rezoned and extensively remodeled. “I wanted to keep the old-Hawai‘i feel. I tried to create a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere in a medical environment. People actually enjoy being in my waiting room—not too many doctors can say that!”
The Healthy Skin Clinic treats people of all ages and genders. “For the aesthetics services, most of my patients are women between 30 and 60 who want to retain their beauty without surgery or anything that looks unnatural,” says Dr. Adee, who received her medical degree from University of California-Davis. “I have many male aesthetic clients as well. Most of my patients are working people whose appearance is important in their profession. We try hard to keep our services affordable and work with our patients over the long term. Some treatments, such as those for skin cancer and skin diseases, are covered by insurance. ”
In addition to recommending skin products to preserve and rejuvenate the skin, Dr. Adee uses high-tech modalities including intense pulsed light (for treatment of age spots, skin texture, vascular lesions, hair removal and acne), chemical peels and microdermabrasion.
Dr. Adee loves her work. “My practice is now sustainable—I don’t think I’ll ever burn out. It’s given me the freedom to enjoy other things in life as well as my job.”
The Healthy Skin Clinic is located at 70 Olona St. in Hilo—on the corner of Kino‘ole and Olona.
808.969.6664
