Element Medical Aesthetics

Element Medical Aesthetics Connecticut’s Premier Destination for Beauty Enhancement. Founded by Merry Thornton, PA-C

Element Medical Aesthetics is an award-winning medical spa in New Canaan, CT, offering medically grounded aesthetic care designed to help patients age with intention. Led by founder Merry Thornton, a nationally recognized skincare expert frequently sought out by top brands and media outlets, Element specializes in natural-looking wrinkle reducers, dermal fillers, laser resurfacing, skin tightening

, chemical peels, facials, glass skin microinfusions, hair restoration, and regenerative treatments including PRF/PRP and biostimulators. Our experienced providers take a personalized, education-first approach, creating treatment plans based on your goals, anatomy, skin health, and timeline. Rather than chasing trends or overdone results, Element focuses on subtle, refined outcomes that help you look refreshed, confident, and like yourself. Located on Main Street in New Canaan, Element serves patients throughout Fairfield County seeking advanced skincare, expert aesthetic treatments, and long-term guidance for natural rejuvenation.

Healthy skin doesn't happen by accident.Beautiful skin isn't built in one appointment. It's built through consistency, t...
08/13/2026

Healthy skin doesn't happen by accident.

Beautiful skin isn't built in one appointment. It's built through consistency, thoughtful treatment choices, and medical expertise.

It's built by a plan that's personalized to you.

Whether your goal is brighter skin, smoother texture, fewer sun spots, or simply maintaining healthy skin year after year, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

This August, let's create a plan that prepares your skin for its healthiest season yet.
✨ Book your Fall Skin Strategy Session this August and receive a $100 credit toward your first fall corrective treatment when you book an IPL or chemical peel series by August 31.

📍 New Canaan, CT
📲 Call or text: (205) 594-1907

08/11/2026

Can you get a facelift after you’ve had sculptra?

Five years in a row. Two incredible honors. One very grateful team.ICYMI, We're honored to once again be recognized by M...
08/10/2026

Five years in a row. Two incredible honors. One very grateful team.

ICYMI, We're honored to once again be recognized by Moffly Media as:

🏆 Best Medical Spa
🏆 Best Facial

in the Best of the Gold Coast awards—for the 5th consecutive year.
We're also proud to be named Best of New Canaan, Darien & Rowayton for Best Medical Spa!

Awards are exciting, but what means the most is knowing these recognitions come from the community we have the privilege of caring for every day. 🤍

Whether you've trusted us with your first consultation, your skincare routine, your monthly facial, or your long-term aesthetic journey, thank you. Your confidence in our team is something we never take for granted.

To our patients, our incredible staff, and everyone who voted—thank you for making this possible. We can't wait to continue caring for you for many years to come.

📍 New Canaan, CT
📲 Call to book: (205) 594-1907

Say hi to Angie! 👋 As our front desk coordinator, Angie aims to make every visit a welcoming, comfortable experience. Sh...
08/07/2026

Say hi to Angie! 👋 As our front desk coordinator, Angie aims to make every visit a welcoming, comfortable experience. She loves getting to know our clients, building lasting relationships, and making sure you feel cared for from the moment you walk through our doors. Whether she’s helping you schedule your appointments, answering questions, or simply greeting you with a smile, her goal is to ensure your experience is seamless and enjoyable. 🫶

As summer comes to an end, many people start thinking about reversing months of sun exposure. One of the questions we he...
08/07/2026

As summer comes to an end, many people start thinking about reversing months of sun exposure. One of the questions we hear most often is:
“Should I choose a chemical peel or IPL?”
The answer? It depends on what you’re trying to treat. While both can improve sun damage, they work in very different ways.

✨ Chemical peels are excellent for:
• Texture
• Dullness
• Congested pores
• Acne
• Fine lines
• Overall glow

☀️ IPL is often better for:
• Sun spots
• Redness
• Broken capillaries
• Uneven pigmentation
• Visible signs of sun damage

The goal is not to pick one treatment over the other. The goal is to understand what your skin needs. Sometimes that's one treatment, sometimes it's a combination, and sometimes it's simply waiting until the timing is right. It’s also important to see an experienced provider who understands what treatments are safe for your skin type.

That's exactly what your Fall Skin Strategy Session is for. 🙌🏼

✨ Book your Fall Skin Strategy Session this August and receive a $100 credit toward your first fall corrective treatment when you book an IPL or chemical peel series by August 31.

📍 New Canaan, CT
📲 Call or text: (205) 594-1907

The best skincare plans don't start in the fall—they start now.When you invest in your skin during the summer, you're se...
08/04/2026

The best skincare plans don't start in the fall—they start now.

When you invest in your skin during the summer, you're setting yourself up for even better results later.

Together, we'll evaluate your skin after summer and create a personalized plan for treatments like Ultra Laser, IPL, Sofwave, Erbium, Mosaic, Genius RF Microneedling, and more.

Receive a $100 treatment credit when you book your recommended fall corrective treatment by August 31!

Maintain your glow now. Plan your correction with intention.

✨ Ready for your Summer Skin Reset? Let's create a personalized plan to keep your skin healthy now—and glowing into fall.

📍 New Canaan, CT
📲 Call or text: (203) 594-1907

Starting to notice more sun spots this summer? Don't panic!Summer often makes pigmentation and uneven skin tone more not...
07/30/2026

Starting to notice more sun spots this summer? Don't panic!

Summer often makes pigmentation and uneven skin tone more noticeable, so start thinking about booking your fall laser appointments!

July is a wonderful time to maintain your skin's health with sun-safe treatments like Sofwave, injectables, Aquagold, PRX, and facials while creating a personalized plan for more corrective treatments like IPL, Ultra Laser, Erbium, Mosaic, or Genius RF when the timing is right.

Maintain your glow now. Plan your correction with intention.

✨ Ready for your Summer Skin Reset? Let's create a personalized plan to keep your skin healthy now—and glowing into fall.

📍 New Canaan, CT
📲 Call or text: (203) 594-1907

Have a summer wedding, vacation, reunion, or special event coming up?Your skin doesn't need weeks of recovery to look re...
07/28/2026

Have a summer wedding, vacation, reunion, or special event coming up?

Your skin doesn't need weeks of recovery to look refreshed!

HydraFacials, Glass Skin Microinfusions, dermaplaning, and lighter peels are excellent options for creating smoother, brighter, healthier-looking skin before your next big event.

Sometimes the best glow is the one that looks effortless.

✨ Ready for your Summer Skin Reset? Let's create a personalized plan to keep your skin healthy now—and glowing into fall.

📍 New Canaan, CT
📲 Call or text: (203) 594-1907

07/22/2026

⭐️⭐️Announcing our New Canaan Sidewalk Sale Winners!!! ⭐️⭐️

Caitlyn and Kailey enjoyed seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones at the sidewalk sale last Saturday.

Congrats to Dawn and Emma for winning the Ultra and SkinMedica peel! 🤩 Can’t wait to get you glowing! ✨

We 🫶our New Canaan community!

Summer isn’t the season to do everything—it’s the season to protect, hydrate, and maintain your glow. ☀️✨Not every treat...
07/21/2026

Summer isn’t the season to do everything—it’s the season to protect, hydrate, and maintain your glow. ☀️✨

Not every treatment is ideal during peak sun season, and that’s okay. Healthy skin isn’t about doing the most—it’s about doing the right things at the right time.

Summer is the perfect time for treatments like Sofwave, injectables, facials, and skincare that strengthen, hydrate, and support your skin while minimizing unnecessary sun-related risks. Then, when fall arrives, we’ll be ready to safely tackle pigmentation, texture, and resurfacing treatments.

At Element, we’ll never recommend a treatment simply because it’s available. Every recommendation is personalized based on your skin, your goals, your lifestyle, and the time of year.

That’s the difference a thoughtful treatment plan makes: maintaining your glow today while strategically planning for even better results tomorrow.

✨ Ready for your summer skin reset? Let’s create a personalized plan to keep your skin healthy now—and glowing into fall.

📍 New Canaan, CT
📲 Call or text: (203) 594-1907

Address

80 Main Street
New Canaan, CT
06840

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 2pm

Telephone

+12034569855

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