Visiting a great Bay Area med spa can leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and confident, but selecting the right skin clinic for your concerns is the key to success. Because every Bay Area facialist has unique practices and experiences, it’s wise to only visit a skin treatment clinic with a reputation for excellence. We polled SFGATE readers in this year’s Best of Bay Area contest on the best med spas in the Bay, and the votes indicate these winners will make you feel like a million bucks.
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Mabrie Facial Institute
Best of the Bay Winner Dr. Mabrie and the Mabrie Facial Institute staff focus on providing clients with exceptional filler treatments; they’ve even devised a signature experience called Illumination 360°. In Illumination 360°, this San Francisco skin doctor and his injectors address the exact areas of your face that will leave you looking rejuvenated, considering your full face’s shape and symmetry. Your Illumination 360° treatment takes place over two or more sessions as the Mabrie Facial Institute recommends layering fillers and neurotoxins for natural results. If your main goal is a refreshed and rejuvenated face, this may be the best SF skin clinic for you.
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San Francisco166 Geary St, FL 1300, San Francisco, CA 94108 415-909-3698
Appearance Care Center
Best of the Bay Finalist Appearance Care Center is a San Francisco med spa led by board-certified plastic surgeon Corey S. Maas, whose practice focuses on facial surgery and reconstruction. This med spa aims to provide its patients with cutting-edge, minimally- and non-invasive esthetic services that can be completed within an hour. Work with a San Francisco skin specialist here if you have skin issues like acne, sun spots, visible veins, fine lines and facial aging. In addition to skincare, Appearance Care Center offers body contouring, laser hair removal and excess sweating and hair restoration solutions.
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San Francisco2408 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94115 415-567-7200
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Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics
If you need a comprehensive med spa in San Francisco or Marin County, consider Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics. It was founded by an RN with 20 years of clinical and medical skincare experience and is overseen by a board-certified plastic surgeon. The team utilizes injectables, laser and light therapy, and medical-grade skin care products. HVME has a large staff trained to address skin and body concerns, from fine lines and pigmented lesions to excess fat and hair loss. Don’t let the extensive treatment menu overwhelm you; this med spa offers free consultations to discuss your goals and applicable services.
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SkinSpirit
SkinSpirit is a national med spa chain with regional locations in San Francisco, the Peninsula, and the North and East Bay. If you’re looking for a rejuvenating face treatment in the Bay Area, you’ll find a range of options — from express microdermabrasion facials to BOTOX, fillers and chemical peels — at this med spa. Body contouring services include CoolSculpting and CoolTone muscle toning, among others. Whether you’re clear on what services you want your Bay Area facialist to perform or don’t know where to start, SkinSpirit has you covered with its online consultation and treatment booking system.
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The G Spa San Francisco
Visit The G Spa San Francisco and work with a local skin specialist to combat the appearance of crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, loose skin, scars, large pores and more. This San Francisco med spa provides its clients with various esthetic treatment options, including facials, microneedling, chemical peels, laser resurfacing and injectables to make your skin glow. If you have body concerns, The G Spa offers muscle sculpting and fat-eliminating non-surgical treatments. This med spa also uniquely offers Esmella, a treatment designed to re-educate incontinent patients’ pelvic muscles. Membership may suit your needs if this becomes your go-to SF skin clinic.
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San Francisco460 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94102 415-484-2328
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FAQs
What does Juvederm treat?
Juvederm is a brand name for a hyaluronic acid-based filler used for various purposes. If you want to visit a Bay Area med spa to address issues like dark, hollow under-eye areas, fine lines or lip augmentation, your esthetician may recommend Juvederm for you.
How long does BOTOX last?
BOTOX results
What are the benefits of non-surgical BBL with Sculptra®?
A non-surgical Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) with Sculptra® offers several benefits. It’s minimally invasive, avoiding surgery, incisions, and lengthy recovery periods. The treatment stimulates natural collagen production, providing gradual, natural-looking enhancement, and customization allows results to be tailored to your body. If you’re curious whether a non-surgical BBL with Sculptra® is right for you, speak with a medical esthetician at one of the best med spas in the Bay Area.
What is the difference between a medical spa and a regular spa?
A medical spa operates under a licensed medical professional, offering advanced treatments like laser therapy, injectables like BOTOX and fillers, and medical-grade peels. It focuses on corrective treatments for skin conditions and aging, with qualified staff like nurses and specially trained estheticians. In contrast, a regular spa emphasizes relaxation and wellness, providing basic services such as massages, facials, and manicures without medical procedures or oversight. Regular spas offer a tranquil environment aimed at stress relief and overall well-being, rather than medical-grade esthetic solutions.
What are the best Bay Area med spas?
According to SFGATE readers who voted in this year’s Best of Bay Area contest, this list includes the best med spas in the Bay Area. Depending on your concerns or desired services, one is likely the best local medi spa for you.
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“Best of Bay Area” is a readers’ choice poll, launched in 2024 and conducted online and managed by Hearst Bay Area in coordination with SFGATE and our Hearst Newspapers Curation Team. Consumers nominate local businesses across a range of categories. After votes are tallied, the winning businesses and places—winners and all other finalists—that received the most votes in each category are announced on SFGATE.com. On this page, Hearst’s “Best of” Curators have highlighted useful information about these businesses. If you have questions or comments or to report discrepancies about any of the information contained in this listing, please let us know at support.bestofsf@hearst.com. You can learn more about Hearst’s Best Of program and our curators by clicking here.
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The Hearst “Best of” curatorial team constantly monitors local and national news sources to ensure businesses featured in this listing remain reliable and worthy of consumers’ trust and, therefore, rightfully belong on this list. This list will be updated after the next “Best of Bay Area” readers’ choice poll.
