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The 11 Best Med Spas in New York

New York med spas range from dermatology and plastic surgery practices where physicians perform every treatment to clinics run by nurse practitioners under a medical director. The same Botox appointment can mean very different levels of medical oversight, device choice and follow-up.

This guide lists aesthetic clinics in Manhattan and Brooklyn with the clinician behind each one, the lasers and injectables offered and practical details on consultations and financing, so you can compare before booking.

How this guide is ordered

For this list we compared med spas in New York City using four criteria: how specialized each business is, what its customers say, the information it provides and the neighborhoods it serves. We update it as things change.

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Dr. Lanna Aesthetics, New York City#1
What stands out
  • Physician-led team

  • K-Beauty treatment menu

  • Facial surgery in-house

Dr. Lanna Aesthetics

5.0719 reviews
140 W 58th St Suite A, New York, NY 10019, USA
Best for
Non-surgical facial lifting

Dr. Lanna Aesthetics suits patients who want non-surgical lifting and Korean-style skin treatments under one roof. The Midtown practice on West 58th Street is led by Dr. Lanna Cheuck, FACS, with a team of physicians, physician associates and nurses. Its menu pairs Sculptra and Radiesse with Morpheus8, FaceTite and CO2 laser, plus K-Beauty protocols such as PDRN skin boosters and Meso Botox. Patients who may want a facelift later can discuss surgical and non-surgical routes with the same team.

AestheticsMD by Jean Rhee, New York City#2
What stands out
  • Ultherapy and Thermage FLX

  • Second office in Flushing

  • Rejuran and Juvelook available

AestheticsMD by Jean Rhee

5.0663 reviews
673 Madison Ave 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10065, USA
Best for
Skin tightening and lasers

AestheticsMD is a strong option for skin tightening and laser resurfacing planned by a physician. Dr. Jean Rhee, who completed an internal medicine residency at Yale, runs the practice from Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side, with a second office in Flushing. Devices include Ultherapy Prime, Thermage FLX, UltraClear, UltraPulse CO2 and PicoSure Pro, alongside Botox, Daxxify and fillers such as Juvelook. Queens residents can book the Flushing office instead of traveling into Manhattan.

Anna Avaliani MD Cosmetic & Laser Surgery, New York City#3
What stands out
  • Fully non-surgical practice

  • Same doctor plans and treats

  • PicoSure for tattoos and pigment

Anna Avaliani MD Cosmetic & Laser Surgery

5.0586 reviews
30 E 60th St #1100, New York, NY 10022, USA
Best for
Subtle, physician-performed results

Dr. Anna Avaliani's practice fits patients who want subtle changes and the same physician from consultation to treatment. The office on East 60th Street, between Park and Madison, is entirely non-surgical, and the practice states that the doctor who plans a treatment also performs it. Its range includes Sculptra and Radiesse, Rejuran PDRN, UltraClear and PicoSure lasers, Ultherapy Prime and EMFACE. Patients who dislike being passed between injectors get continuity of care here.

Lola Aesthetics & Medi Spa, New York City#4
What stands out
  • Williamsburg location

  • PRF and PDRN treatments

  • CareCredit financing

Lola Aesthetics & Medi Spa

5.0472 reviews
255 McKibbin St Ste 038, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA
Best for
Facial balancing in Brooklyn

Lola Aesthetics is the Brooklyn option for facial balancing without a trip into Manhattan. Founder and medical director Dr. Fredlyn Lolange, DNP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner with a background in internal medicine. The Williamsburg studio on McKibbin Street offers fillers, Sculptra and Radiesse, PDO threads, PRF injections and Salmon PDRN facials. Patients who want a structured plan can follow the Lola Glow-Up program, with payment plans available through CareCredit.

Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, New York City#5
What stands out
  • Doctors perform all treatments

  • Dermatologists and plastic surgeons

  • Lasers for scars, vessels and pigment

Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York

4.94,454 reviews
317 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016, USA
Best for
Physician-performed laser treatments

The Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York suits patients who want every cosmetic treatment performed by a physician. The practice states that its doctors carry out all medical and cosmetic procedures, and its team combines board-certified dermatologists with board-certified plastic surgeons. The laser range runs from Fraxel, Vbeam and PicoSure to CO2 resurfacing, with CoolSculpting and Ultherapy for body and face. Patients with birthmarks, rosacea or acne scarring can have the medical and cosmetic side assessed in one place.

Elite Aesthetics, New York City#6
What stands out
  • Founded in 2017

  • Deka CO2 laser

  • Bridal treatment plans

Elite Aesthetics

5.0219 reviews
1145 Broadway Fl 2, New York, NY 10001, USA
Best for
Conservative injectables

Elite Aesthetics suits first-timers who want to start small and build up. Founder Mariesa Porter, MSN, APRN, CANS, opened the NoMad practice on Broadway in 2017 and trains its nurse practitioners, with Dr. David Porter as medical director. Treatments include Dysport, Restylane, Sculptra, Rejuran and Deka Smartxide CO2 laser, plus Morpheus8 and Lumecca IPL. The stated aim is facial balance with a conservative hand, which reassures patients wary of an overdone look.

Center Aesthetic & Dermatology, New York City#7
What stands out
  • Board-certified dermatologist on staff

  • Sofwave and Fraxel

  • Center Method treatment plans

Center Aesthetic & Dermatology

4.9299 reviews
37 Union Square W Fl 4, New York, NY 10003, USA
Best for
Gradual, discreet results

Center Aesthetic & Dermatology is a good match for patients who prefer gradual results built over several visits. Founded by nurse practitioner Dr. Lynn Wojton, DNP, the Union Square West practice also includes board-certified dermatologist Dr. Cheryl Karcher, so medical skin concerns and cosmetic care sit side by side. Treatments include Fraxel, Excel V+, Sofwave, EMFACE, Exion RF microneedling and Kybella. The practice calls its approach the Center Method, aimed at natural change rather than one dramatic session.

Dr. Syra Aesthetics & Longevity Institute, New York City#8
What stands out
  • Board-certified family physician

  • Hormone and menopause care

  • Fixed-price treatment packages

Dr. Syra Aesthetics & Longevity Institute

5.072 reviews
492 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Best for
Aesthetics with longevity care

Dr. Syra's clinic is aimed at patients who want aesthetic treatments within a wider longevity and hormone program. Syra Hanif, MD, a board-certified family physician and NYU Langone attending, leads care at the Greenwich Village office on Sixth Avenue. Treatments include Botox, Sculptra, Morpheus8, Lumecca IPL and PRP, alongside bioidentical hormones, peptide therapy and IV drips. Fixed-price packages such as an injectable refresh make costs clearer before booking.

Skinly Aesthetics, New York City#9
What stands out
  • Physician performs procedures

  • Endolift and Agnes RF

  • Monthly membership

Skinly Aesthetics

4.8419 reviews
157 E 64th St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10065, USA
Best for
Newer devices with a physician

Skinly Aesthetics suits patients who want a long menu of devices and injectables with a physician doing the hands-on work. The Upper East Side clinic on East 64th Street is led by Dr. Dmitriy Schwarzburg, who the practice says performs all medical procedures. Options range from Endolift and Agnes RF to Morpheus8, Ultherapy and RHA fillers. A monthly Skinly Club membership and 0% financing through Cherry and CareCredit help those planning regular maintenance.

Deep Blue Med Spa, New York City#10
What stands out
  • Plastic surgeon oversight

  • VISIA skin analysis

  • Branches in Queens and Long Island

Deep Blue Med Spa

4.8136 reviews
1040 Park Ave Ste 1BC, New York, NY 10028, USA
Best for
Surgeon-supervised treatments

Deep Blue Med Spa makes sense for patients who want a med spa with plastic surgeons behind it. Its treatments are overseen by surgeons from New York Plastic Surgical Group, while board-certified physician assistants and nurse practitioners deliver much of the care. The Park Avenue office offers Ultherapy, Morpheus8, BBL HEROic with Moxi, CO2 resurfacing and AviClear, plus a full injectables menu. Patients weighing surgery later stay within the same medical group.

Tribeca MedSpa, New York City#11
What stands out
  • Open since 2006

  • AviClear acne laser

  • Free consultation

Tribeca MedSpa

4.7349 reviews
114 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013, USA
Best for
Acne care and medical facials

Tribeca MedSpa works well for downtown patients who want medical facials and acne care alongside injectables. Open on Hudson Street since 2006, it has Dr. Georgina Ferzli, MD, FAAD, as director of cosmetic dermatology, with physician assistants and a nurse practitioner on the injecting team. Devices include AviClear for acne, Moxi and BBL, Morpheus8, Fraxel and Ultherapy. Consultations are complimentary, which makes it easy to compare a treatment plan before committing.

The comparison at a glance

#BusinessRatingReviewsBest for
#1Dr. Lanna Aesthetics 5.0719Non-surgical facial lifting
#2AestheticsMD by Jean Rhee 5.0663Skin tightening and lasers
#3Anna Avaliani MD Cosmetic & Laser Surgery 5.0586Subtle, physician-performed results
#4Lola Aesthetics & Medi Spa 5.0472Facial balancing in Brooklyn
#5Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York 4.94,454Physician-performed laser treatments
#6Elite Aesthetics 5.0219Conservative injectables
#7Center Aesthetic & Dermatology 4.9299Gradual, discreet results
#8Dr. Syra Aesthetics & Longevity Institute 5.072Aesthetics with longevity care
#9Skinly Aesthetics 4.8419Newer devices with a physician
#10Deep Blue Med Spa 4.8136Surgeon-supervised treatments
#11Tribeca MedSpa 4.7349Acne care and medical facials

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Map of med spas in New York

The clinics in this guide are spread across Manhattan, from Tribeca to the Upper East Side, with one in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Services to compare

  • NeurotoxinsBotox, Dysport, Xeomin and Daxxify to soften expression lines, jaw clenching or sweating.
  • Fillers and biostimulatorsHyaluronic fillers for volume and contour, and Sculptra or Radiesse to stimulate collagen over time.
  • Laser resurfacing and IPLCO2, Fraxel, BBL and similar devices for texture, sun damage, redness and pigment.
  • Non-surgical skin tighteningUltherapy, Thermage, Sofwave and Morpheus8 to firm loose skin without surgery.
  • Medical facials and acne careHydraFacial, chemical peels, microneedling and acne lasers such as AviClear.

How to choose Med Spas in New York City

  1. Find out who holds the syringeAsk whether a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or registered nurse will treat you, and who the medical director is if the doctor is not on site.
  2. Match the device to the problemResurfacing lasers, radiofrequency microneedling and ultrasound tightening treat different issues. A good consultation explains why one device suits your skin and the downtime you can accept.
  3. Ask about your skin toneSome lasers carry a higher risk of pigment changes on deeper skin tones. Ask which devices the clinic uses for your skin type and whether it offers a test spot.
  4. Read the pricing termsNeurotoxins may be priced per unit or per area and fillers per syringe. Check consultation fees, deposits, memberships and the cost of follow-up visits.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Botox cost at a New York med spa?

Prices vary between clinics. They depend on whether the clinic charges per unit or per area, how many units you need, the product used and who performs the injection. Ask for the planned dose and the total price before treatment starts.

Is a doctor-led med spa better than one run by nurse practitioners?

Experienced nurse practitioners and physician assistants perform injectables every day, and many clinics rely on them. A physician-led clinic adds a doctor's judgement for complex cases, laser settings on difficult skin and complications. Whatever the model, ask who treats you, how often they perform that treatment and who handles problems afterwards.

How should I prepare for a first appointment?

Bring a list of medications and supplements, details of any past filler or laser treatments and photos of results you like. Some clinics ask you to pause blood thinners, alcohol or retinoids beforehand, so check their instructions when you book.

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