The Center for Image Renewal

Offering Services to Help Patients Look and Feel Their Best During Treatment

The Center for Image Renewal at the University of Maryland Medical Center -- located on the first floor in the Weinberg Atrium -- is designed to promote personal well-being and a positive self-image for those dealing with the physical effects of cancer treatment and other conditions.

Recognizing that personal appearance has a major impact on how we feel about ourselves, the Center strives to provide an atmosphere of supportive personal care to restore and enhance appearance through individualized consultations, custom services for skin, hair and body, and related personal accessories.

Products and Services

The Center's focus is on making each individual feel self-confident and positive about her appearance. The spa-like setting is designed to provide a stress-relieving oasis where you will be pampered by professionals who understand your needs. Products and services include:

Wigs and wig fittings
Haircuts* and styling for natural hair and wigs
Alternative, fashionable head coverings (scarves, turbans, hats)
Mastectomy services and products
Skin care services
Look Good, Feel Better workshops
Lunch & Learn program -- a series of enpowering one-hour videos promoting health and healing from the inside out

*Oncology Nurse Finds a Convenient Way to Donate Her Hair to Help Patients with Cancer

Consultations

Consultations for hair replacement products and mastectomy products and services are free. Our trained staff consults on all aspects of body image, including:

Assistance in the selection of wigs in a range of styles and prices
Mastectomy products and services
Complimentary fittings
Skin care evaluations and solutions for sensitive and/or traumatized skin
Make-up application techniques to promote a healthy, naturally beautiful appearance

All services are also available on in-room basis, upon approval by patient's medical team. There is a fee for in-room services; please call the Center for more information.

Mastectomy Services

Complimentary fitting
Breast prosthetics
Mastectomy bras

Skin Care Services

Our skin care services include a complimentary analysis and customized recommendations based on individual skin type. Services include:

Evaluations for those undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation
Corrective make-up application for scars and other skin concerns
Facials
Facial waxing
A complete line of clinically formulated skin care products composed of naturally derived ingredients

Look Good, Feel Better Program

The Center for Image Renewal helps you maintain a positive self-image and cope with the physical effects of treatment.

The Center for Image Renewal sponsors monthly workshops as part of the American Cancer Society's Look Good, Feel Better program. At these free workshops, volunteer cosmetologists teach beauty techniques to help restore appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Each group program participant receives a free kit of cosmetics for use during and after the workshop.

For the date and time of the next Look Good, Feel Better workshop, call The Center for Image Renewal at 410-328-9154.

About Our Staff

The Center is staffed full time by professional, licensed aestheticians and cosmetologists with special training in meeting the needs of those undergoing cancer treatment. Boutique manager Paulette Williams is available to speak to outside support groups on behalf of The Center for Image Renewal.

Hours of Operation

The Center for Image Renewal is open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment for a personal consultation or for more information, please call 410-328-9154.

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This page was last updated on: April 7, 2009.