Nu Image Aesthetics & Wellness Institute

Naz Shah, the president and founding owner of Nu Image Aesthetics & Wellness Institute, wanted to find a way to enhance the health of patients being seen in the Shah Medical Associate practice. With this in mind, she began investigating weight loss programs currently being offered to aid a physician in helping their patients achieve weight loss goals and improve their health. Naz attended multiple seminars on weight loss programs achieving the knowledge she needed to open Nu Image Aesthetics & Wellness Institute in 2009. She is continually looking for ways to enhance the program and in 2014 incorporated Lipo-Light and the ICON Palomar 1540 Non-Ablative Laser System. Soon after, in late 2015, Naz expanded Nu Image’s services by moving to a brand new state-of-the-art facility. Nu Image Aesthetics & Wellness Institute is now a full-service Medical Spa and Weight Loss Institute! It has been her goal to bring Chicago to the suburbs. She has partnered with Chicago’s Top Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michael Byun to bring the next level of skincare to the Elgin area and to provide her clients with a comprehensive range of aesthetic treatments utilizing the latest in laser technology for non-invasive, anti-aging and corrective skin care. Her philosophy is simple. Healthy skin requires a healthy lifestyle combined with the right treatments and products tailored to each individual’s needs.

Dr. Byun received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School and completed his clinical fellowship in Plastic Surgery at Northwestern. He was a research advisor at the University of California, Department of Neurobiology and at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Research.

Dr. Byun is certified in Ultra Pulse Laser Resurfacing, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release, Endoscopic Surgery in Plastic Surgery, Maxilofacial Principle and Technique, Erbium Laser and Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

He is a member of the American Medical Association, Chicago Medical Society, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Byun has published numerous articles, contributed to numerous publications, authored a consumer book about plastic surgery and has presented his newest techniques at many National and International Plastic Surgery Conferences.

He is currently writing a consumer book on Plastic Surgery, "The Non-Surgical Face Lift." In 2002 he was featured on FOX and NBC for his innovative procedures with Dermal Spin, and in 2003 on NBC for the wrinkle filler: Bioform.

Nikki has been a Licensed Esthetician for nearly 10 years with a background in Spa Management as well. Skincare has always been her passion for as long as she can remember. Nikki is specialized in Facials and Chemical Peels for all skin types with a result-driven approach while giving her patients the most relaxing and tranquil experience that they deserve. She is committed to building strong relationships with her patients and fully understanding their needs. Nikki is also a Certified Laser Technician and specializes in skin rejuvenation and educating her patients on the importance of skin health. She loves to help people improve the natural beauty of their skin and believes proper education mixed with the right products and customized treatments are the key to a healthy, glowing complexion.  The compassion and trust she builds with her patients, combined with her passion for skin care, has allowed her to continually expand her expertise in the field of aesthetics.

Krystyna is a successful Licensed Massage Therapist of 13 years. While living in Poland, she received her associate degree in physical therapy and furthered her studies at Biostudio School of Massage Therapy.  Krystyna is an insured Professional Member of ABMP. Her modalities include: Medical, Swedish, Deep Tissue and Sports Massage, Soft Tissue Mobilization and Cold Stones Therapy for Migraines and Headaches. But she likes to combine different techniques for the maximum effectiveness. In 2011, after completing Professional and Master Level in Medical Massage, Krystyna received her Medical Massage Practitioner Certification. She is also a Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Massage Therapist. Her massages are deeply restorative, nurturing and refreshing. In her spare time, Krystyna loves to read, travel and spend time with her family.