We researched every real medical spa we could find in Orange County, verified each one against its live website (who owns it, who injects, who supervises), and ranked the best on credentials, transparency, and how clearly they present. Here are 15 worth knowing, plus six honorable mentions.
How we ranked them (the published criteria)
- Who actually treats youIs the injector or provider named, with real credentials (MD, DO, NP, PA, or RN), and is medical oversight clear? A med spa is a medical setting, and who holds the needle matters.
- TransparencyAre the services, the providers, and ideally the pricing clear on the site, with no hype or fake urgency?
- Brand and clarityCan you understand what they specialize in, and why, in about 30 seconds?
- Real proofNamed providers, genuine reviews, a real address, and actual credentials, not stock photos and vague promises.
- FocusDo they do a few things exceptionally well (injectables, or laser and skin, or body) rather than claim to be the best at everything?
- Booking frictionHow many clicks from the homepage to a real consultation?
Nobody paid to be here, and we have no relationship with any med spa on this list. We simply looked at what any Orange County patient would see when they start researching, and asked which practices earn the click.
1. Beauty Boost Med Spa · Newport Beach
What they do: An injectables-led med spa: Botox, dermal fillers (including non-surgical nose filler), Sculptra, Kybella, PDO threads and PRF, plus RF microneedling, HydraFacial, peels, and medical-grade facials.
Why they stand out: Founder and master injector Anisa Mudawar, DNP, FNP-C is an Allergan Medical Institute trainer, with a supervising MD medical director and RN injectors on the team. The brand is polished, the provider is front and center, and the injectables focus is clear.
The standout: A serious injectables house led by a trainer other injectors learn from. Visit Beauty Boost Med Spa →
2. SkinSpirit Newport Beach · Newport Beach
What they do: A full-menu aesthetic med spa: injectables (Botox, Dysport, Daxxify, and fillers), RF microneedling, BBL/IPL and Moxi laser, laser hair removal, DiamondGlow, peels, and CoolSculpting body contouring.
Why they stand out: The Newport Beach clinic of a national premium brand, staffed by certified physician assistants and a nurse practitioner. The site is clean and editorial, and the treatment menu covers nearly everything under one roof.
The standout: National-brand polish and a complete menu, delivered by named PA and NP providers. Visit SkinSpirit Newport Beach →
3. Bonakdar Aesthetics · Newport Beach
What they do: A physician-led cosmetic dermatology and med spa: injectables (Botox, fillers, Sculptra, Kybella), laser resurfacing, IPL, microneedling, HydraFacial, peels, and body and wellness programs.
Why they stand out: Founded and led by Monica Bonakdar, MD, double board-certified (UC Irvine BS/MD, UCLA residency). An actual on-site physician runs the practice, with proprietary signature methods and a wellness and skincare line.
The standout: A double-board-certified physician doing the work herself, not just signing off on it. Visit Bonakdar Aesthetics →
4. Newport Beach MedSpa · Newport Beach
What they do: A body-contouring and aesthetic med spa: CoolSculpting Elite, CoolTone, SmartLipo, Botox and fillers, Ultherapy, IPL/BBL, laser hair removal, RF microneedling, plus GLP-1 weight loss and IV therapy.
Why they stand out: Medical care is overseen by Emerico Csepanyi, MD, a UCLA-trained cosmetic surgeon who performs the SmartLipo himself. The site leans on being one of Newport Beach's longest-standing med spas, which in this category is a real trust signal.
The standout: Surgeon-level body contouring inside a med spa that has been here for years. Visit Newport Beach MedSpa →
5. Avesta Aesthetics · Corona del Mar
What they do: An injectables and skin/laser med spa: neurotoxins, dermal fillers, Laser Genesis, IPL, CoolPeel and CO2 lasers, peels, facials, laser hair and tattoo removal, plus body and hair services.
Why they stand out: Founder and provider Beeta Rahmani, NP is a nationally certified injector and Revanesse educator who runs her own CEP-certified injector training academy. When peers pay to learn your technique, that is a strong signal.
The standout: A Corona del Mar injector who trains other injectors for a living. Visit Avesta Aesthetics →
6. ICONIQUE Medical Aesthetics · Costa Mesa
What they do: Injectables and skin: Botox, fillers, Kybella, Sculptra, PRF, microneedling, Moxi and BBL laser, chemical peels, dermaplaning, facials, plus wellness shots and hair restoration.
Why they stand out: Founder and lead injector Marissa Maniaci, RN, MSN is an Allergan Diamond Provider, with a physician medical director overseeing care. Clean brand, clear provider, tight Costa Mesa focus.
The standout: A Diamond-level RN injector with a physician backing the practice. Visit ICONIQUE Medical Aesthetics →
7. House of Aesthetics Med Spa · Huntington Beach
What they do: Injectables (Botox, Dysport, Daxxify, RHA fillers, Sculptra) and Sciton laser treatments (BBL, Moxi, Halo), plus SkinPen microneedling, HydraFacial, PRP, and IV therapy.
Why they stand out: Founder and lead injector Kathleen Hoops, NP-C is a Revance Faculty Trainer, with a DO medical director and the well-regarded Sciton laser platform. Surf-city polish with real training credentials behind it.
The standout: Huntington Beach's trainer-led injector paired with a top-tier laser platform. Visit House of Aesthetics Med Spa →
8. Laguna Aesthetics · Laguna Beach
What they do: A full med spa in downtown Laguna: injectables, laser and light therapies, laser hair removal, PDO threads, PRF, microneedling, Aquagold, peels and facials, vein treatment, and body contouring.
Why they stand out: Founder and medical director Shien-Lin Pryor, MSPAS, PA-C leads a team that includes an RN and a second PA-C. A genuinely broad menu run out of a walkable Coast Highway location, with the provider team named up front.
The standout: The coastal Laguna all-rounder with a PA-C medical director you can actually name. Visit Laguna Aesthetics →
9. HēBē Skin Health · Laguna Beach
What they do: Injectables (Botox, Dysport, fillers), energy treatments (CO2/CoolPeel, BBL, IPL, Morpheus8), HydraFacial, peels, microneedling, CoolSculpting, laser hair removal, PDO threads, and hair restoration.
Why they stand out: Founded in 2017 by Nicole Smith, PA-C, with a board-certified MD medical director and a team of RN, NP, and PA injectors. Modern brand, clear provider roster, real medical oversight.
The standout: A polished Laguna practice with a deep, credentialed injector bench. Visit HēBē Skin Health →
10. Concierge Aesthetics · Irvine
What they do: Injectables (Botox, Dysport, fillers, Sculptra, Kybella), laser and energy devices (CoolPeel CO2, Morpheus8, laser hair removal), skin health, and medical weight loss.
Why they stand out: A PA-led practice open since 2009, founded by Stacy Vencill, PA-C, MPH with a veteran PA team. It carries genuine longevity and a Top 1 percent Allergan standing, and the same providers have been doing this in Irvine for over a decade.
The standout: One of Irvine's longest-running injector teams, with the tenure to prove it. Visit Concierge Aesthetics →
11. Ageless MD · Tustin
What they do: A physician-led aesthetic clinic: injectables, PDO thread lifts and Endolift, regenerative aesthetics, RF skin tightening and microneedling, and lasers (CO2, Pico, BBL/Moxi).
Why they stand out: Founder Dr. TJ Tsay, MD lectures and trains internationally on PDO thread lifting and Endolift, and the practice carries one of the biggest Yelp review bases in OC aesthetics. When the founder teaches a technique worldwide, that says something.
The standout: An internationally-teaching physician for the thread-lift and non-surgical crowd. Visit Ageless MD →
12. Total Dermatology · Irvine
What they do: Physician-performed injectables at a cosmetic dermatology practice: neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, Daxxify) and fillers, plus Sculptra, Kybella, SKINVIVE, and PRP.
Why they stand out: Care is overseen and performed by Dr. Nissan Pilest, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist practicing since 1979 and a Diamond-level injector. For patients who want a dermatologist holding the needle, this is the pedigree.
The standout: A board-certified dermatologist with decades of injecting under his belt. Visit Total Dermatology →
13. Calista Aesthetics · Santa Ana
What they do: Injectables (Dysport, Jeuveau, fillers, filler dissolving, Sculptra), PRF, SkinPen microneedling, VI peels, and esthetician facials, with a natural-first approach.
Why they stand out: Medical director Dr. Monica Bonakdar, MD backs a team of a nurse practitioner, an RN, and a medical esthetician. It carries respected medical-grade skincare lines and leans into subtle, natural results rather than overdone work.
The standout: A natural-results injectables studio with physician oversight and serious skincare. Visit Calista Aesthetics →
14. MedGlo Aesthetic Medicine & Wellness · Mission Viejo
What they do: Physician-performed injectables, RF microneedling, and aesthetic lasers (AviClear, Pico, CO2), plus GLP-1 weight loss and IV wellness, alongside insurance-based primary care.
Why they stand out: Every treatment is personally performed by founder Dr. Violeta Recalde, MD, a board-certified family physician who explicitly does not hand off to NPs, PAs, or techs. Bilingual, and rare in pairing aesthetics with real primary care.
The standout: The one where the physician personally performs every single treatment. Visit MedGlo Aesthetic Medicine & Wellness →
15. The Treatment Skin Boutique · San Clemente
What they do: An aesthetic med spa: injectables (Botox, Dysport, fillers, Sculptra, PRFM), microneedling, facials, chemical peels, and laser and light skin treatments.
Why they stand out: Founded and led by Erin Jensen, PA-C, with an NP-C provider in San Clemente and a multi-location footprint. A clean, boutique brand bringing credentialed injectables to the south OC coast.
The standout: South county's boutique injectables option, run by a PA-C founder. Visit The Treatment Skin Boutique →
Six more worth a look
- South Coast MedSpa · Newport Beach. A laser-focused practice (acne-scar treatment is a signature) with MD medical director Douglas Ballesteros and a full NP/PA/RN team. Visit →
- LadyBelle Med Spa · Fountain Valley. A broad-menu spa with MD medical director Dr. Woosung Kim and an RN aesthetics team, offering everything from CoolSculpting to Ultherapy to Plasma Fibroblast. Visit →
- Not Just Faces Medical Aesthetics · Laguna Niguel. Body-contouring focus (truSculpt, EMSCULPT NEO) alongside injectables and laser, run by Lita Gelgur, RN with an MD medical director. Visit →
- Platinum Medical Spa · Aliso Viejo. A physician-led spa where Dr. Malecki (UC Irvine trained) pairs injectables with in-house laser, IPL, skin tightening, and body sculpting. Visit →
- NuAge Spa · Ladera Ranch. A medically supervised aesthetic spa with signature exosome facials and a full injectables menu, under medical director Dr. Christian Rank. Visit →
- Coast Medical Aesthetics · Dana Point. A boutique injectables spa at Dana Point Harbor, led by Allergan Platinum Provider Diane Bellinger, RN with MD medical director Dr. Thomas Oliveira. Visit →
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Book a Strategy Call Get a free 48-hour auditQuestions people ask about med spas in Orange County
What is a med spa, and how is it different from a day spa?
A medical spa offers medical-grade aesthetic treatments, like Botox and filler, lasers, microneedling, and body contouring, under the supervision of a licensed physician. A day spa does not. At a real med spa, treatments are performed by medical professionals (a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or registered nurse). Always confirm who is treating you and who supervises the practice.
Does it matter whether an MD, nurse practitioner, PA, or RN does my injections?
In California, injectables can be performed by properly trained nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses under physician supervision, as well as by physicians themselves. Plenty of the best injectors in Orange County are nurses and PAs. What matters is real training, a named provider, and clear medical oversight, all of which we note in each entry so you can decide.
How do I vet a med spa before I book?
Look for a named medical director, a provider whose credentials are listed on the site, genuine reviews, a real address, and clear pricing or a straightforward consultation. Be cautious of deep-discount deals, vague 'specials,' and anyone who will not tell you exactly who is treating you.
How much do treatments cost in Orange County?
It varies widely by treatment and provider. Botox is usually priced per unit and filler per syringe, while lasers and body contouring are often packaged. Most reputable OC med spas quote transparently at a consultation. Ask what is included before you commit.
How did PELORA choose this list?
We are a marketing agency, not a medical practice, so we did not judge clinical outcomes or safety. We researched real Orange County med spas, verified each one against its live website (who owns it, who injects, who supervises), and ranked them on credentials transparency, brand clarity, trust signals, and how clearly each presents its practice. None of these med spas is a PELORA client. If that ever changes, we will say so right in the entry.
I run a med spa. How do I get added, corrected, or featured?
If you belong on this list, or something in your entry is out of date, email us at hello@peloramarketing.com and we will review it. If you already made the list, grab your free badge below to show it on your own site.