Independent · Vendor-Neutral · Updated September 2026
Med Spa Treatment Guides: How to Choose a Provider for Every Treatment
49 independent guides covering how each treatment works, what it realistically costs, how many sessions it takes, who is legally qualified to perform it, the questions to ask before you book, and the warning signs that should end a consultation. No brand is paid to appear here.
What does every good treatment guide answer?
Before booking any aesthetic treatment you need six answers: how the treatment actually works, whether you are a candidate, who is licensed to perform it in your state, how many sessions and how much downtime it takes, what the itemized price should be, and what the clinic does when something goes wrong. Every guide below answers all six.
Neurotoxin Injectables
Botox
Per unit · One appointment, roughly 10–20 minutes, with a two-week follow-up for assessment.
Dysport
Per unit (Dysport units) · One 10–20 minute appointment, with a two-week review.
Xeomin
Per unit (roughly 1:1 with Botox) · One 10–20 minute appointment plus a two-week review.
Jeuveau
Per unit (roughly 1:1 with Botox) · One short appointment plus a two-week review.
Daxxify
Per unit or per area · One appointment, typically twice a year instead of three to four times.
Masseter / Jaw Slimming
Per unit, both sides · One appointment
Preventative Botox
Per unit · One short appointment, repeated every three to four months.
Dermal Fillers
Lip Fillers
Per syringe (1 mL) · One 30-minute appointment
Cheek Augmentation
Per syringe · One appointment, typically 1–2 mL per side.
Chin & Jawline Sculpting
Per syringe · One appointment
Under-Eye Filler
Per syringe (often a half syringe is enough) · One appointment
Nasolabial Folds
Per syringe · One appointment
Marionette Lines
Per syringe · One appointment, often combined with chin treatment.
Full Facial Harmonization
Per syringe plus toxin units, quoted as a staged plan · Usually two to four sessions spaced weeks apart.
Juvederm
Per syringe · One appointment per area, reviewed at two weeks.
Restylane
Per syringe · One appointment per area with a two-week review.
RHA
Per syringe · One appointment with a two-week review.
Versa
Per syringe · One appointment with a two-week review.
Sculptra
Per vial · Two to four sessions, four to six weeks apart.
Radiesse
Per syringe · One appointment
Lasers & Energy-Based Treatments
CO2 Laser Resurfacing
Per session, by treatment area · One to three sessions, six to twelve weeks apart.
Laser Hair Removal
Per session, per area, or as a session package · Six to eight sessions, four to eight weeks apart, then occasional maintenance.
IPL Photofacial
Per session, per area · Three to five sessions, three to four weeks apart.
Spider Vein Treatment
Per session or per area · One to three sessions, four to six weeks apart.
Skin Tightening
Per session or per treatment area · One session for ultrasound platforms
Pigmentation Correction
Per session plus topicals · Three to six treatments plus an ongoing topical regimen.
Skin Rejuvenation & Facials
Hydration Facial
Per session, sometimes with add-on boosters · One 30–60 minute session, typically monthly.
Chemical Peels
Per peel, by depth · A series of three to six superficial peels, or one to two medium peels.
Dermaplaning
Per session · One 30-minute session, typically every four weeks.
Microneedling
Per session · Three to six sessions, four weeks apart.
RF Microneedling
Per session, by area · Three sessions, four to six weeks apart.
Morpheus8
Per session, by area · Three sessions, four to six weeks apart.
Vampire Facial
Per session · Three sessions, four to six weeks apart.
Acne Treatment
Per visit plus prescriptions · Ongoing regimen plus monthly in-office treatments for three to six months.
Anti-Aging Facials
Per session · Monthly, ongoing.
Threads & Non-Surgical Lifts
PDO Thread Lift
Per thread or per area · One appointment
PDO Thread Facelift
Per thread or as a planned treatment · One appointment, repeatable annually.
Liquid BBL (Non-Surgical Butt Lift)
Per vial · Two to four sessions, six to eight weeks apart.
Non-Surgical Facelift
Staged plan combining per-syringe, per-unit, and per-session pricing · Multiple sessions across three to six months.
Regenerative & Hair Restoration
PRP Facial
Per session · Three sessions, four to six weeks apart.
PRF Therapy
Per session · Three sessions, four to six weeks apart.
Under-Eye PRP (3-Session Program)
Program of three sessions · Three sessions, four to six weeks apart.
Hair Loss Treatment (3-Session Program)
Program pricing plus medication · Three sessions four to six weeks apart, then maintenance every four to six months.
PRP Hair Restoration
Per session or as a package · Three initial sessions monthly, then maintenance every four to six months.
Wellness & Weight Loss
Semaglutide Weight Loss Injections
Monthly program fee, often including medication and visits · Weekly injection with monthly clinical follow-up during titration.
Tirzepatide
Monthly program fee · Weekly injection with monthly clinical follow-up during titration.
B-12 Injections
Per injection · Weekly to monthly depending on the indication.
IV Therapy
Per infusion, by formula · One 30–60 minute infusion as needed.
Vitamin Infusions
Per infusion · One 30–60 minute infusion