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What services does Chicago Medspa offer?
We offer a comprehensive range of aesthetic treatments including Tox Treatment, volume-enhancing treatments, skin rejuvenation (microneedling, chemical peels, facials), body contouring, laser hair reduction, and wellness and vitality programs. All treatments are physician-supervised and tailored to your unique needs.
Are your treatments safe?
Chicago Medspa LLC performs procedures in accordance with established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and procedure-specific clinical protocols. These address assessment, informed consent, infection prevention, treatment delivery, documentation, aftercare, and escalation of complications. Our clinical team individualizes the plan and may modify, postpone, or stop treatment for safety.
How do I book an appointment?
You can book a consultation by clicking the "Book Consultation" button on our website, calling us at (312) 426-2033, or emailing hello@chicagomedspa.com. We're located at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220, in downtown Chicago, conveniently accessible from the Loop and Gold Coast.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your first visit includes a personalized consultation where we'll discuss your aesthetic goals, medical history, and treatment options. Our providers will create a customized plan tailored to your needs. Some treatments can be performed the same day, while others may require a follow-up appointment.
Do you offer financing or payment plans?
Yes! We understand that aesthetic treatments are an investment. We accept all major credit cards and offer flexible payment options. Memberships bill monthly, and what each tier includes is confirmed at booking and at consultation. Memberships include a monthly facial, with wellness injections on the higher tiers. For each tier's included services and discounts, see our membership benefits. Contact us with questions about membership or financing options.
How long do results typically last?
Results vary by treatment. Tox Treatment typically last 3-4 months, volume treatments 6-18 months depending on the product, microneedling results improve over weeks and can last several months, and laser hair reduction provides long-lasting results. During your consultation, we'll discuss expected duration and maintenance for your specific treatment plan.
Is there any downtime after treatments?
Recovery differs by treatment and patient. Your care team provides the selected treatment's written aftercare instructions, routine review date or interval, and any earlier check required. Report new, persistent, or worsening symptoms whenever they occur, including after two weeks. Two weeks is not a reporting deadline or a guarantee of healing. A routine review does not replace urgent assessment or authorize another treatment or medication increase.
What makes Chicago Medspa different from other medspas?
Treatments here are performed or supervised by licensed medical professionals under physician oversight, in the heart of downtown Chicago. Our focus is on natural, refined results using FDA-cleared technology and evidence-based techniques. Every client starts with a complimentary consultation, with no obligation to book, and we follow up after your visit. Results vary between individuals.
Do you accept insurance?
Most aesthetic treatments are considered elective and are not covered by insurance. However, certain medical services may be eligible. We recommend contacting your insurance provider for specific coverage details. Our team can provide documentation if needed for HSA/FSA reimbursement.
Can I combine multiple treatments?
Yes! Many of our clients combine treatments for comprehensive results. For example, Tox Treatment and volume treatments can be done in the same session, or you might pair a facial with microneedling. During your consultation, we'll create a customized treatment plan that safely combines procedures to achieve your aesthetic goals.
Laser Hair Reduction
Common questions about laser hair reduction at our Chicago Loop practice.
What is laser hair reduction and how does it work?
Laser hair reduction is a medical treatment that uses focused light energy to disable active hair follicles, producing a long-term decrease in unwanted hair on the face and body. Light at a wavelength absorbed by the pigment in the hair travels to the follicle, converts to heat, and disrupts the follicle's ability to produce new hair, while integrated cooling protects the surrounding skin. Because hair grows in cycles and only actively growing follicles respond, treatment is delivered as a series. Our laser hair reduction service page and our laser hair reduction basics guide explain the treatment in plain language.
Does laser hair reduction hurt?
Most clients describe the sensation as a quick warm snap, similar to a rubber band tap, repeated rapidly across the treatment area. Integrated cooling eases each pulse, and topical numbing can be requested in advance by those who prefer it. Right after a session the skin may look pink and feel warm for a few hours, similar to a mild sunburn. Comfort varies by area and by person, and your provider calibrates settings to your skin at every visit.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people need a series of about six to eight sessions, spaced roughly four weeks apart on the face and six to ten weeks apart on the body so that each visit meets follicles in their active growth phase. Hormonally driven areas can take more visits, and maintenance once or twice a year is sometimes recommended for residual regrowth. Your provider maps the exact schedule to your hair, skin, and treatment area at your consultation.
How much does laser hair reduction cost in Chicago?
Cost depends on your treatment plan: the areas being treated and the length of your series. Both are set at a complimentary consultation, with no obligation to book, where series and package options are reviewed transparently before you decide anything. Payment plans are available through a third-party financing provider if you prefer to spread the cost out. There is no consultation fee, and nothing is booked until you choose to move forward.
Is laser hair reduction permanent?
The honest framing is long-term reduction. A completed series produces a lasting decrease in the number of hairs that regrow, and hair that does return tends to come back finer and lighter. Some regrowth stays possible over time because hormones, genetics, and hair color all influence the follicles, and periodic maintenance sessions address it as it appears. Results vary between individuals. For the full story behind the word, read our article Is laser hair removal permanent?
Is it safe for all skin tones?
Laser hair reduction can be performed across the full range of skin tones when the wavelength is matched to the skin. Deeper skin tones are treated with a longer wavelength that bypasses surface pigment and reaches the follicle, while built-in cooling protects the surface of the skin. Pigment changes are the most common side effect in darker skin, which is why settings are calibrated individually and a patch test may be recommended first. A consultation confirms candidacy and the right protocol for your skin.
How should I prepare for a session?
Shave the treatment area 24 hours in advance so the laser can reach the follicle rather than surface hair. Do not wax, pluck, or thread the area for at least four weeks before a session; the follicle must be present for the treatment to work. Avoid sun exposure and self-tanner for at least four weeks, and arrive with clean, product-free skin. Your provider reviews medications and skincare timing at your consultation. If shaving tends to leave razor bumps or ingrown hairs, mention it there: our razor bump treatment uses the same laser approach.
What happens after a session?
Mild redness, swelling, or discomfort commonly lasts one to three days after laser hair reduction. Call if it is not improving after that period, or sooner if it worsens. Follow your sun-protection and aftercare instructions. Seek same-day assessment for blistering, an apparent burn, severe or increasing pain, spreading redness, pus, fever, or new eye symptoms. Do not break blisters or pick crusts. Any sudden vision change requires emergency assessment; call 9-1-1. The next session depends on hair growth, area, device, and recovery; a two-week check is not automatic clearance to repeat treatment.
Can I do laser hair reduction in summer?
Yes, with discipline about sun. Tanned skin cannot be treated, so the treatment area needs to stay out of the sun and off self-tanner in the weeks before and after each session, with daily sun protection in between. If you are planning significant sun, the simplest approach is to time your series around it.
Why choose a physician-supervised practice?
In Illinois, laser treatment is the practice of medicine, and results depend on the equipment, the protocols, and the clinical experience of the person delivering it. In a physician-supervised practice, your medical history is reviewed and candidacy is confirmed before anything is scheduled, settings are calibrated to your skin and hair at every visit, and your response is tracked across the series. At Chicago Medspa, laser hair reduction is performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision using FDA-cleared technology, and every plan begins with a complimentary consultation.
Booking and your first visit
Do I need to know which treatment I want before I book?
No. New clients book a complimentary consultation, and our booking menu lists six of them so you sit down with the right provider on the first visit: Skin and Facial, Injectable, Laser, PRP, Wellness and IV, and Muscle Sculpting. If you are unsure which one fits, book the Skin and Facial Consultation and we will point you to the right one. Appointments are booked online through our booking system (Mangomint) or by phone at (312) 426-2033, and there is no obligation to book a treatment afterward.
Can I walk in without an appointment at your downtown Chicago location?
No, walk-ins are not available; every visit is scheduled in advance. Book online through our booking system (Mangomint) or call (312) 426-2033, and your appointment is confirmed at the time of booking, with a confirmation email from the booking system that carries the date, time and location of your visit. Same-day openings are often available for select treatments depending on availability, so if you need a time today, call or check online for current openings.
How long does a first visit take at your Chicago Loop medspa?
Reserve 45 minutes for an initial injectable consultation, or 60 minutes for the other initial consultation types. Returning patients receive a focused review; a new treatment plan may require a separate extended consultation. That time is built to be unhurried: a private conversation about what brought you in, a skin and health review, and a written plan you take with you. Treatment appointments have their own length, which most service pages list, and providers are not double-booked, so the time you reserve is yours.
Will I be examined at my first visit, or is it just a conversation?
Both. A first consultation opens with a private intake conversation about your concerns, goals, current routine and medical history, followed by a clinical assessment, which for skin concerns means examining your skin under good light. For medical treatments such as laser and light, injectables, PRP and IV therapy, a licensed medical provider also performs a good-faith examination, meaning your history is taken and an appropriate assessment is completed before any treatment is planned; facials and other surface treatments are consulted on by our licensed esthetician. You leave with a written plan and no obligation to proceed.
What should I bring to my consultation, and is there paperwork to do online first?
Bring a current list of your medications and supplements, including over-the-counter products and herbal supplements such as St John's wort, because some of them increase photosensitivity and change what your provider can recommend. It also helps to bring a short note on your current skincare, any prior aesthetic treatments and how your skin responded, relevant medical history, and the questions you want answered. There is nothing to fill out on the website ahead of time: intake and medical history are completed privately in the clinic at your visit. Arriving with clean skin is helpful if your face will be assessed, and you are welcome to bring a partner or friend.
Can I get treated the same day as my consultation?
Sometimes, and it depends on the treatment, how you have prepared, and your provider's judgment. Some treatments are appropriately offered the same day to clients who arrive informed and prepared; others, particularly those with more clinical complexity, are scheduled for a separate appointment so you have time to consider and prepare. Preparation matters: light-based treatments are not performed over a tan, and if a treatment is anticipated it helps to avoid alcohol for 24 hours beforehand and to skip retinoids that day if a skin-surface treatment is possible, but do not change any prescribed medication on your own. There is never pressure to book on the day, and many clients prefer to consult first and return for treatment.
Where exactly are you in the building, and how do I get to 30 N Michigan Ave?
Chicago Medspa is in Suite 1220 on the twelfth floor of 30 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602, directly across from Millennium Park in the Chicago Loop. By CTA, the closest stations are State/Lake for the Brown, Green, Orange, Purple and Pink Lines, Lake or Monroe on the Red Line, and Washington on the Blue Line, and Metra's Millennium Station is a short walk away. Drivers can use the Grant Park North Garage at 25 N Michigan Ave, where preferred rates are arranged for our guests through a partnership, the Millennium Park Garage at 5 S Columbus Drive, or metered parking along Michigan Avenue. Once you reach Suite 1220 you are welcomed in our reception lounge and the visit continues privately within the suite; if you cannot find us, call (312) 426-2033.
What are your hours, and are you open on weekends?
We are open Monday 11 AM to 7 PM, Tuesday to Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM; we are closed on Sunday. Evening appointments until 8 PM midweek and Saturday hours suit downtown Chicago professionals who cannot come in during the workday. All visits are by appointment, booked online through our booking system (Mangomint) or by phone at (312) 426-2033.
How do I reschedule or cancel an appointment?
Use the reschedule or cancel link in the confirmation email from our booking system, or call the front desk at (312) 426-2033 and we will move it for you. The notice we ask for and the full booking and cancellation terms are on our Policies page. If something unexpected comes up, contact us as soon as possible and we will work with you.
Do you treat men at Chicago Medspa, and which treatments do men commonly book?
Yes. Every treatment on our menu is offered to all clients, and men book the same skin, laser, injectable and wellness services as everyone else. Razor bump and ingrown hair treatment is commonly performed on the beard and neck, laser hair reduction is booked for areas including the chest, back, shoulders and the nape of the neck, and PRP hair restoration is offered for early-to-moderate thinning, including pattern thinning; results vary between individuals. Your complimentary consultation, with no obligation to book, confirms what suits you, and appointments are made online through our booking system (Mangomint) or by phone at (312) 426-2033.
Will I get appointment reminders by text or email, and how do I stop the texts?
Yes to email: our booking system sends a confirmation email with the date, time and location of your visit, along with the links you use to reschedule or cancel. Text messages are separate and optional, and you receive recurring texts only if you select one of the unchecked text message checkboxes on a website form; the informational program covers appointment confirmations and reminders, scheduling updates, cancellation notices and customer care, and giving us a phone number does not by itself enroll you. To stop them, reply STOP to any message, or reply HELP for help; you can also call (312) 426-2033 or email hello@chicagomedspa.com. Our texts never carry treatment, clinical or payment details, so please keep health information out of them, and the full terms are on our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service pages.
What should I do if I am running late for my appointment or need to miss it?
Call the front desk at (312) 426-2033 as early as you can, and we will see what is possible with the time remaining or help you find another appointment. A late start shortens the session rather than pushing the clients booked after you, so the earlier you call, the more we can do. Our booking, cancellation and no-show terms are set out on our Policies page, and purchase terms are on our Terms of Service page.
Can I fit a treatment into a lunch break from an office in the Loop, and which treatments are quick enough?
Often, yes. We are at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220, on the twelfth floor across from Millennium Park, so the walk from most Loop offices is short, and we book appointments through the middle of the day. A small-area laser hair reduction session runs about 15 minutes, and a hydrofacial has no downtime, so you can go straight back to the office. Express Facial is listed as an existing-member benefit, not as a standalone appointment in the current online menu. Treatments with a recovery period, such as medical-grade microneedling and deeper chemical peels, are better scheduled at the end of the day, and your provider confirms which category yours falls into at your complimentary consultation; recovery and results vary between individuals.
Consultations and candidacy
What does a complimentary consultation at Chicago Medspa actually cover?
A complimentary consultation at Chicago Medspa is a private, one-on-one conversation and skin assessment with a licensed provider, covering your concerns and goals, your current skincare routine, your medical history, and the treatment options that are appropriate for you. Your provider examines your skin under good light, documents what they observe, and explains plainly what is realistic to address and what is not. You leave with a written plan that names the recommended treatments, their cadence, and home care guidance. The consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to book.
Who conducts the consultation at your Chicago Loop medspa?
Your consultation is conducted by a licensed medical provider or a licensed esthetician, depending on what you are considering. Medical treatments such as tox treatment, filler, laser and IPL, PRP, IV therapy, and muscle sculpting are consulted on by a licensed medical provider, who takes your history and performs an appropriate assessment before any treatment is planned. Facials and other surface skin treatments are consulted on by a licensed esthetician. Every clinical treatment at the practice is performed or supervised by licensed medical professionals under the oversight of our board-certified Medical Director, and your medical history is reviewed and candidacy confirmed before any treatment.
How do you decide whether I am a good candidate for a treatment?
Candidacy is assessed by your provider at the consultation, based on your medical history, the medications and supplements you take, your skin type and tone, any prior aesthetic treatments and how your skin responded, and the specific concern you want addressed. Each treatment carries its own list of conditions under which it is not performed, and the consultation is where that list is checked by someone qualified to check it, before anything is scheduled. Recent sun exposure matters for laser and light treatments, implanted devices and hernia matter for muscle sculpting, and pregnancy or breastfeeding affects candidacy for several treatments. If a treatment is not the right fit, or not the right fit yet, your provider says so plainly and may suggest an alternative.
What medical history do you review, and what should I bring to my consultation?
Bring a current list of your medications and supplements, including over-the-counter products and herbal supplements such as St John's wort, because some of them increase photosensitivity and change what your provider can recommend. Expect questions about allergies, your medical history, pregnancy or breastfeeding where relevant, prior aesthetic treatments and how your skin responded, and, if a laser or light treatment is on your list, your recent sun exposure. A short note on your current skincare routine and a written list of your own questions are useful too. Your history is taken in person at the visit and recorded in the clinic's HIPAA-compliant systems; we do not collect health information through the website.
Do I need a consultation before every treatment, or just the first time?
Just the first time as a rule: every new client at Chicago Medspa begins with a consultation, and for medical treatments such as laser and light, injectables, PRP, IV therapy, and muscle sculpting, a licensed medical provider takes your history and performs an appropriate assessment before any treatment is planned. That assessment is repeated when it needs to be, such as when your treatment plan changes in kind or when significant time has passed since your last visit. Within an ongoing series such as laser hair reduction, your provider calibrates settings to your skin and hair at every visit and tracks your response across the series rather than starting over. Members and package clients should ask about the consultation policies relevant to their tier.
Can I get treated the same day as my consultation in downtown Chicago?
Sometimes, and it depends on the treatment, how prepared you arrive, and your provider's judgment. Some treatments are appropriately offered the same day for clients who arrive informed and prepared, while others, particularly those involving more clinical complexity, are scheduled for a separate appointment so you have time to consider and prepare. There is no pressure to book a treatment on the day; the consultation is a clinical conversation, not a sales appointment. Many first-time clients prefer to consult first and schedule treatment separately, which is also reasonable.
How is my treatment plan built, and what do I leave with?
Your provider builds the plan around the skin in front of them rather than around a menu, weighing your goals, your history, your downtime tolerance, your calendar, and the season. You leave with a written plan naming the treatments, the recommended cadence, and home care guidance; for some clients that is a single treatment and for others a sequence across several months, since most plans involve more than one modality sequenced over time rather than stacked into one visit. Because the plan names each service, you can review each one on our services menu before deciding anything, and your provider tells you what your follow-up cadence should look like. Plans are revisited as your skin changes, and results vary between individuals.
Is there any obligation to book a treatment after the consultation, or any charge for it?
No. Your consultation is complimentary, with no charge of any kind and no obligation to book a treatment afterward. You leave with a written plan and can take the time you need to consider it; some clients book the same week and others take longer, and either is fine. Deciding not to proceed, or to begin with something different from what you first had in mind, is a reasonable outcome of the visit too.
Which consultation should I book, and how long does it take?
We offer six complimentary consultation types: Skin and Facial, Injectable, Laser, PRP, Wellness and IV, and Muscle Sculpting. Each is available in person or as a virtual discussion on Google Meet. Initial injectable consultations reserve 45 minutes; the other initial consultations reserve 60 minutes. If you are unsure, start with the Skin and Facial Consultation. Virtual consultations are limited to discussion; an in-person consultation or examination may still be required before treatment. Requirements vary by treatment and individual. Book through Mangomint, or call or text our team for scheduling help. There is no obligation to book treatment.
Do you offer virtual or phone consultations for clients coming from the suburbs or out of town?
Yes. Choose Virtual Consultations in Mangomint to book a complimentary discussion on Google Meet. Initial injectable consultations reserve 45 minutes and other initial consultation types reserve 60 minutes. We email a separate meeting invitation before your appointment. Virtual consultations are limited to discussion and do not include treatment. An in-person consultation or examination may still be required before treatment, depending on the treatment and individual. Call or text our main number for scheduling or help joining.
Pricing, packages and payment
Does Chicago Medspa publish its prices online?
Our Services guide publishes selected individual-service prices, and package, membership and current promotion prices are also available on our website. Confirm current pricing in online booking or at your complimentary consultation. Treatments planned individually, including tox treatment, receive an itemized quote at consultation. Your plan and price are confirmed before you decide, with no obligation to book.
Why do some treatments on your site say the price is confirmed at consultation?
A few treatments are planned individually rather than sold from a fixed menu, so their price depends on the plan your provider recommends. Tox treatment is priced by the areas treated, RF microneedling and PRP under-eye rejuvenation are scheduled through a consultation rather than listed separately on the online booking menu, and the acne treatment program is a multi-session program whose schedule is mapped out with you at consultation. In each case the plan and what it costs are confirmed at your complimentary consultation, before anything is scheduled and with no obligation to book.
How do treatment packages work at Chicago Medspa in the Loop?
A package is a treatment series: a set number of sessions of one treatment, bought together through the packages catalog in our online booking system, where every current series is listed with its price. Our Packages page features four categories, laser hair reduction, facials including hydrodermabrasion, medical-grade microneedling with a PRP option, and chemical peels at three depths, and in each of those categories a series costs less per session than booking the same visits singly. Series in those categories come in three or six sessions, with laser series sized to the treatment area, and the catalog also carries series for IPL photofacial and several other treatments.
When does buying a package make sense instead of paying per session?
A package makes sense when the treatment is clinically a series, because the sessions are part of the plan either way and the series price is lower per session. Laser hair reduction is the clearest case: hair grows in cycles, so the typical course is 6 to 8 sessions, and the six-session package matches that course rather than being a sales device. IPL photofacial, chemical peels and microneedling are also planned as a series of sessions spaced weeks apart, and facials are spaced to the roughly monthly rhythm on which skin renews. Series and package options are reviewed at your complimentary consultation, with no pressure and no same-day booking required, and results vary between individuals.
What is the difference between a package and a membership?
A package is a series of one treatment bought together, while a membership is a monthly plan that includes a facial every month plus a standing discount on all other services. Reserve is available for new enrollment. Glow and Signature are unavailable for new memberships; existing-member benefits remain unchanged. Executive is coming soon. Across the existing tiers, each includes a complimentary facial each month, priority booking, and 10%, 15% or 20% off all other services depending on the tier, and the Signature and Reserve tiers add a wellness injection. The monthly membership does not include treatments such as tox treatment, lip enhancement or laser hair reduction, which members book separately at their tier's discounted rate; confirm the current renewal, cancellation and carry-forward terms in our booking system before joining, or contact our team for help. Both packages and memberships are sold and managed through our online booking system.
What payment methods do you accept at your downtown Chicago clinic, and do I pay when I book online?
We accept all major credit cards, and payment is handled at the clinic or through our third-party booking platform rather than through the website itself. Booking a consultation online costs nothing, because consultations are complimentary, with no obligation to book. For anything about holding, canceling or rescheduling an appointment, see our Policies page.
Can I use my HSA or FSA for treatments at Chicago Medspa, and will you provide documentation?
Most aesthetic treatments are considered elective, so confirm with your plan provider whether a treatment is eligible before you rely on HSA or FSA funds. Our team can provide documentation if you need it for an HSA or FSA reimbursement claim; ask at your visit or email hello@chicagomedspa.com.
Are facial add-ons and IV boosters priced separately?
Yes, both are priced individually. Facial add-ons such as LED light therapy, dermaplaning and gua sha are added to the cost of your main service, cannot be booked on their own, and are selected with your provider at the visit. IV boosters are added to a selected IV therapy service and chosen with your provider at consultation. Enhancements are priced separately from the main service. Check your current membership benefits before booking.
Do treatment packages at your Chicago Loop clinic expire, and can unused sessions be refunded, transferred to someone else, or applied to another treatment?
Our website does not publish expiration, refund, or transfer terms for treatment packages, so please confirm those terms in our booking system or at your complimentary consultation before you buy. A package is a one-time purchase of a multi-session series of a single treatment, sold in series of three or six sessions for the categories featured on our Packages page, and your provider reviews the options with you at consultation. Memberships work differently: unused monthly inclusions carry forward, and your provider can substitute another treatment of similar value. For a question about sessions remaining on a series you already own, call (312) 426-2033 or email hello@chicagomedspa.com.
Is tipping expected at a medical spa?
Nothing on this website sets an expected tip, and we do not publish a gratuity policy. Chicago Medspa is a physician-supervised medical practice, and injectables, laser and IPL, microneedling, PRP, IV therapy and muscle sculpting are performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision. If you would like to leave a gratuity after a facial or another skin service, ask at the front desk how it is handled, or call (312) 426-2033 before your visit.
Do you sell gift cards, and can they be used toward packages or a membership?
Gift cards are not listed as a product on this website, so please call our front desk to arrange a gift purchase. Call (312) 426-2033 or email hello@chicagomedspa.com and our team will confirm what can be bought as a gift and whether it can be applied to a treatment series or a membership. Treatment series and memberships are sold through our booking system (Mangomint), so those terms are confirmed there at the time of purchase. Payment is not collected on this website, and any purchase terms are set out on our Terms of Service page.
Memberships
What membership tiers does Chicago Medspa offer in the Chicago Loop?
Reserve is available for new enrollment. Glow and Signature are unavailable for new memberships; existing members retain their benefits. A fourth tier, Executive, is coming soon. Each existing tier includes a complimentary treatment every month, priority booking and a discount on all other services, all performed under physician supervision at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220, Chicago, IL 60602. Executive's inclusions and fee have not been announced, and details will be posted on our Membership page. Memberships are sold and managed through our booking system (Mangomint), and the current tiers, inclusions and fees are listed on our Membership page.
What is included each month with the Glow, Signature and Reserve memberships?
For existing members, benefits remain unchanged while new Glow and Signature enrollment is unavailable. Glow includes one complimentary Express Facial each month with 10% off all other services. Signature includes one complimentary Signature Facial and one complimentary Vitamin B12 injection each month with 15% off all other services, and Reserve includes one complimentary Hydrodermabrasion Facial and one complimentary Glutathione injection each month with 20% off all other services plus first access to new services. On every tier your provider can substitute another treatment of similar value.
Who performs the included facials and injections, and how long do they take?
Included facials are performed by a licensed esthetician under physician supervision, and included wellness injections are administered by licensed medical providers under physician supervision. The team confirms the appointment length for your selected benefit. New wellness patients begin with a separate, complimentary 60-minute Wellness and IV Consultation. Returning visits include a focused review of the agreed plan; the time needed for treatment, instructions and any observation is confirmed before booking.
Do members get a discount on other services like tox treatment or laser hair reduction?
Yes. Every membership carries a discount on all other services, 10% with Glow, 15% with Signature and 20% with Reserve, and it applies across the menu from injectables to laser. Treatments outside your monthly inclusions are booked separately and charged at your tier's rate, and candidacy for any of them is confirmed at a complimentary consultation, with no obligation to book.
Do members get priority booking at your downtown Chicago location?
Yes, priority booking is a standing benefit of every membership tier. Members book their included monthly treatment and any discounted services the way every appointment is booked, online through our booking system (Mangomint) or by phone at (312) 426-2033; walk-ins are not available. We are on the twelfth floor at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220, Chicago, IL 60602, in the Chicago Loop across from Millennium Park, open Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday.
What happens if I miss a month? Do unused membership treatments roll over?
Unused monthly inclusions carry forward, so a facial or injection you did not use in one month is not lost. Memberships are built around a monthly visit because skin cells regenerate approximately every 28 days, but a missed month simply means the treatment is saved for a later visit. Appointment changes follow the notice terms on our Policies page.
Do memberships auto-renew, and can I cancel anytime?
Yes, every membership auto renews monthly and can be canceled anytime. Memberships are billed monthly and are sold and managed through our booking system (Mangomint), so both joining and managing your membership happen through that system. For help with a change, call (312) 426-2033 or email hello@chicagomedspa.com.
How do I join a Chicago Medspa membership?
Reserve is available through the Join Reserve buttons on our Membership page, which open our booking system (Mangomint). Glow and Signature are unavailable for new memberships. Existing members can contact our team about scheduling their included treatments at (312) 426-2033. If you are unsure whether membership fits your plans, a complimentary consultation, with no obligation to book, is the place to decide; you can begin with an in-person consultation or a virtual discussion on Google Meet. An in-person consultation or examination may still be required before treatment.
What is not included in a Chicago Medspa membership?
The monthly fee covers your tier's included treatments, priority booking and your member discount; it does not cover other treatments. Other aesthetic treatments such as tox treatment, lip enhancement and laser hair reduction are not included, nor is wellness and vitality care beyond the injections that come with Signature and Reserve; members book those separately and pay the discounted rate for their tier. Treatment series and packages are also purchased separately in our booking system, and payment plans are available; see the Payment Plans page.
Can I pause or freeze my Chicago Medspa membership if I travel, get pregnant, or take a break, and is there a minimum commitment or joining fee?
Chicago Medspa memberships do not include a published pause or freeze option, and there is no fixed term: memberships auto-renew monthly and can be canceled at any time, and the only fee published for each tier is its monthly fee. Unused monthly inclusions carry forward, so a month you miss for travel, pregnancy, or a break does not cost you that month's inclusion, and your provider can also substitute another treatment of similar value. Memberships are sold and managed through our booking system (Mangomint), so if you need to step away for a while, contact our team at (312) 426-2033 or hello@chicagomedspa.com and we will confirm your options.
Can I move between the Glow, Signature and Reserve tiers, and can a membership be shared with someone else?
Our website does not publish terms for moving between the Glow, Signature and Reserve tiers or for sharing a membership with someone else, so call (312) 426-2033 or email hello@chicagomedspa.com and the front desk will confirm what is possible on your plan. Memberships are sold and managed through our booking system (Mangomint), and the terms that apply to yours are confirmed at sign-up. What is published for existing members is an included treatment each month, priority booking, 10%, 15% or 20% off other services depending on the tier, unused inclusions that carry forward, and monthly auto renewal you can cancel anytime.
Tox treatment and filler
What does tox treatment actually do?
Tox treatment is a neuromodulator injection that temporarily relaxes the specific facial muscles that create expression lines, so forehead lines, the 11s between the brows, and crow's feet soften while your natural movement stays intact. It works on dynamic lines, the ones that appear when you frown, raise your brows, or squint; lines etched in at rest and lost facial volume are addressed with other treatments such as filler. At Chicago Medspa the injection points are mapped to your own muscle pattern by a licensed medical provider under physician supervision, with dosing calibrated to keep expression rather than freeze it. Results vary between individuals.
How soon does tox treatment start working, and how long does it last?
Initial softening usually appears within three to seven days, the full effect is visible at about two weeks, and results commonly last three to four months. Duration depends on your metabolism, muscle strength, and the area treated, and maintenance visits are typically scheduled every three to four months, before the previous treatment has fully worn off. If you are planning around an event, book two to three weeks ahead so onset is complete and a two-week follow-up check, if one is needed, fits before the date. Results vary between individuals.
Do I need tox treatment or filler for my lines?
Tox treatment softens lines caused by muscle movement, while filler restores volume and structure where the face has lost it, so the right choice depends on what is creating the concern. A line that shows only when you make an expression usually points to tox treatment; a hollow cheek, a thin lip, or a recessed chin points to filler, and a line that stays etched in at rest is usually addressed with filler or another treatment rather than tox alone. The two are complementary rather than interchangeable, and they are often planned together at the Injectable Consultation, where a licensed medical provider examines your face at rest and in motion before recommending either. Results vary between individuals.
What is filler made of, and can it be removed if I don't like it?
Filler at Chicago Medspa is a hyaluronic acid gel, a molecule the body already produces that holds water in tissue, placed beneath the skin to add volume, hydration, and definition in the lips, cheeks, jawline, chin, and under-eye area. Because it is hyaluronic acid, it can be dissolved with a separate injection of hyaluronidase if an adjustment is ever wanted. Volume is visible right away, but the true result appears once swelling settles, typically over one to two weeks and longer in the under-eye area, which is why a follow-up visit is offered around the two-week mark to assess whether any refinement is needed. Results vary between individuals.
How long does filler last in the lips compared with the cheeks or jawline?
Lip filler typically lasts six to twelve months, cheek filler is commonly refreshed every six to twelve months and sometimes holds longer, and jawline, chin, and under-eye filler often last twelve to eighteen months. Structural, low-movement areas hold filler longer than the lips, which move constantly and have a rich blood supply. Longevity also depends on the product chosen, the volume placed, and your metabolism, and the right time to return is when the result has begun to soften rather than after it has fully faded. Results vary between individuals.
Who performs tox treatment and filler at your medspa in the Chicago Loop?
Tox treatment and filler at Chicago Medspa are performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision, at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220, in the Chicago Loop across from Millennium Park. They are never performed by an esthetician. Every plan starts with a complimentary Injectable Consultation, booked online through our booking system or by phone at (312) 426-2033, where a licensed medical provider takes your medical history and examines your facial anatomy in person before any treatment is recommended, with no obligation to book. Intake and medical history are handled in the clinic's HIPAA-compliant systems at your visit, not on this website.
Can I go back to work in downtown Chicago right after tox treatment, and what should I avoid?
Yes, there is no required downtime, and most clients return to work straight from our office; small pinpoint marks at the injection sites typically fade within an hour or two, and makeup is fine within a few hours. Stay upright for four hours after treatment, and for the first 24 hours avoid rubbing, massaging, or applying pressure to the treated areas and skip vigorous exercise, saunas, and hot yoga. Facials should wait 24 hours after tox treatment, so ask your provider how to sequence the two if you want both. Mild bruising is uncommon but possible, and your provider reviews all of this with you before you leave.
How should I prepare for filler, and what is recovery like?
For the week before filler, avoid blood thinners such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and fish oil if it is medically safe for you to do so (check with your doctor), skip alcohol for 24 to 48 hours, consider arnica to limit bruising, and arrive with clean, makeup-free skin. Afterward, expect swelling and tenderness for a few days, with possible bruising; lips swell most in the first 24 to 48 hours, and the under-eye area can stay puffy for five to ten days. Ice the area on day one, sleep with your head elevated the first night, avoid vigorous exercise, heat, and alcohol for 24 to 48 hours (longer for the under-eye area), do not touch or massage the area, and schedule any dental work away from your appointment for as long as your provider advises. Results vary between individuals, and your provider gives you detailed aftercare instructions before you leave.
Does tox treatment or filler hurt?
Tox treatment usually feels like a quick pinch that is over in minutes, and ice or a numbing cream is available if you prefer extra comfort. Filler can feel like mild pressure or a brief pinch; a numbing cream is applied for about 15 to 20 minutes beforehand and the hyaluronic acid filler we use includes lidocaine, so discomfort during placement, which takes about 20 to 40 minutes, is usually mild. The lips swell and bruise more than other areas, so plan for a few days of swelling there. Comfort varies by person, and your provider talks through options at your consultation.
What are the possible side effects and risks of tox treatment and filler, and what happens if something goes wrong?
Mild redness, tenderness, bruising, or swelling can occur after injections, but a routine recovery timeline does not rule out a complication. After tox treatment, effects beyond the injection area can begin hours to weeks later. Seek emergency care immediately for new difficulty speaking, swallowing, or breathing, or marked generalized weakness; call 9-1-1 for an emergency. Call promptly for isolated eyelid drooping, significant dry eye, increasing redness, or fever. After filler, seek medical attention immediately for unusual or increasing pain or skin that becomes white, gray, blue, or mottled; alert our team immediately as well. Any vision change requires emergency assessment; call 9-1-1 for sudden vision change or stroke symptoms. New painful, warm, red swelling or nodules need prompt assessment even weeks, months, or years later. Call (312) 426-2033 for treatment concerns. Do not wait for a routine review or an email reply. Do not massage, press, or attempt to dissolve a lump yourself; treatment of a concern requires clinical assessment.
Facials, hydrodermabrasion and chemical peels
What kinds of facials do you offer at your medspa in the Chicago Loop?
Our standalone facial appointment menu currently lists hydrodermabrasion options, including Acne-Focused Hydrofacial. Current Signature Hydrofacial and Acne-Focused Hydrofacial packages include their named appointments. The former Signature and Acne Facial packages are unavailable for new purchases. Express and Signature facial benefits remain listed for existing members. Express, Signature, Acne, Back, Advanced Glow, and dermaplaning are not currently listed as standalone appointments; contact our team to confirm availability or ask about package and membership scheduling. Every facial is customized in real time by a licensed esthetician working under physician supervision, and add-ons such as LED light therapy, gua sha massage, and extended extractions can be layered onto any of them. New clients begin with a complimentary skin consultation, with no obligation to book.
What is a hydrofacial, and what system do you use for it?
A hydrofacial, also called a hydrodermabrasion facial, is a multi-step, device-driven treatment that cleanses, exfoliates with fluid rather than abrasion, clears congestion with vacuum-assisted extraction, and infuses hydrating serums into the skin. Our booking menu lists a signature tier, a radiant glow tier, and Acne-Focused Hydrofacial for congested skin. The work is concentrated at the skin's surface, so there is no downtime: skin reads brighter, smoother, and more hydrated within about an hour, and the effect typically holds for roughly three to four weeks before the natural cell cycle resets it. Results vary between individuals.
How deep are your chemical peels, and how much downtime should I expect?
Our existing menu lists light, medium, and advanced peel options; the selected depth is a clinical decision confirmed with you at consultation. Healing depends on peel depth: a superficial peel often heals in one to seven days, while a medium-depth peel may take seven to fourteen days. Advanced peels are planned individually with your provider. Follow the selected peel's wound-care and review plan; persistent open skin or worsening symptoms need assessment before another treatment. These ranges do not guarantee healing or replace the written instructions for your peel. Every peel is performed under physician supervision at our Chicago Loop practice.
How often should I book a facial or a chemical peel?
For most clients a professional facial every four to six weeks is the working cadence, because it maps to the skin's natural turnover cycle of roughly 28 to 40 days; oily, congestion-prone skin often runs at four weeks during an active phase, and dry or sensitive skin often does better with a longer interval. Light chemical peels are usually delivered as a series of four to six spaced two to four weeks apart, then maintained every four to six weeks, while medium-depth peels are spaced much further apart, often three to six months. Advanced Glow and dermaplaning are not currently listed as standalone appointments in online booking; contact our team about availability before planning a series. Booking closer together than recommended does not compound the effect and can weaken the skin barrier, so your provider confirms the schedule at your consultation.
Do you have a facial for acne-prone skin in downtown Chicago?
Acne-Focused Hydrofacial is listed as a standalone appointment. The Acne-Focused Hydrofacial six-session package includes that current appointment. The former Acne Facial package is unavailable for new purchases; contact our team about a package you already own. The hydrodermabrasion facial combines a gentle clarifying peel step, suction-based extractions, and clarifying, non-comedogenic serums for congested and acne-prone skin. Extraction is selective: surface comedones are cleared gently and inflamed lesions are left alone, because forcing them tends to deepen inflammation and raise the risk of post-inflammatory marks. A typical course is four to six sessions spaced two to four weeks apart, then monthly while skin remains congestion-prone, and for moderate or persistent acne a facial supports a broader plan such as our Acne Treatment Program rather than working on its own. Adults age 18 and older are candidates, though active cystic flares or recent oral retinoid therapy may require deferral, and results vary between individuals.
Who is a good candidate for a facial or peel, and when would you postpone one?
Medical facials suit nearly all skin types and concerns, from clients building a maintenance routine to acne-prone, dehydrated, dull, sensitive, or reactive skin, early signs of aging, and recovery between more intensive treatments; hydrodermabrasion uses no heat or light, so it is suitable across skin tones, and diamond-tip resurfacing likewise carries no tan restriction and no seasonal window. A short list of situations postpones a facial: an active skin infection, severe sunburn, a rosacea flare for hydrodermabrasion, active inflamed acne for dermaplaning, very recent aggressive treatments, and certain medications, including recent isotretinoin. Chemical peels are typically deferred for active acne flares in the treatment area, recent isotretinoin use, pregnancy or breastfeeding, active skin infections, and certain photosensitizing medications, and darker skin tones receive more conservative peel selection and pre- and post-care to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Your provider confirms candidacy at your complimentary consultation, with no obligation to book.
What should I avoid before and after a facial or chemical peel?
Before a facial, arrive with clean, makeup-free skin, and for dermaplaning or hydrodermabrasion pause retinoids and exfoliating acids for about 48 hours; before a peel, retinoids are typically stopped a few days ahead, sun exposure is avoided in the weeks beforehand, waxing in the area is skipped for about a week, and your provider checks any medications, since some increase skin reactivity. After a facial, use gentle products and daily SPF 30+, skip heavy exercise, saunas, and pools for 24 hours, hold retinols and acids for 24 to 48 hours, and wait a few hours before makeup. After a peel, apply SPF 30+ every day for at least two weeks, pause retinols, exfoliating acids, and physical scrubs for seven to ten days, use gentle cleansers and bland moisturizers, let flaking skin shed on its own rather than picking it, and stay out of saunas, hot tubs, and steam rooms while the skin is actively peeling. You leave with a post-care plan tailored to the treatment performed.
Hydrofacial or chemical peel: which one is right for my skin?
Start with the goal: maintenance, hydration, and immediate brightness point toward a hydrofacial, while correction of pigmentation, fine texture, post-acne marks, or accumulated sun damage points toward a chemical peel, often as a planned series. A hydrofacial has no downtime, can be scheduled one to three days before an event, and is generally better tolerated by sensitive skin; a peel should be booked two to four weeks ahead so the recovery window has fully resolved. The two are complementary rather than competing, and a common structure is regular hydrofacials for maintenance with periodic peels timed to the lower-sun months, kept two to four weeks apart from each other so the skin barrier is not over-exfoliated. Our medical team sets the sequence at a clinical assessment, and results vary between individuals.
How long does a facial take, and can I go straight back to work afterward?
Facial appointment length depends on the treatment. Express Facial is listed as an existing-member benefit, and Advanced Glow is not currently listed as a standalone appointment; contact our team to confirm scheduling. Lighter chemical peels take about 30 minutes and deeper peels up to about an hour. You can go straight back to work after a facial or hydrofacial: there is no downtime, and mild pinkness from extractions or active ingredients typically settles within a few hours, with full makeup comfortable the next day. Peels are the exception, since light peels bring a few days of mild flaking and medium peels five to seven days of visible peeling. We are at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220, on the twelfth floor across from Millennium Park, with access via the State/Lake and Washington/Wabash CTA stations, which suits downtown professionals keeping a monthly schedule.
Microneedling and laser resurfacing
Where can I get medical-grade microneedling in the Chicago Loop, and who performs it?
Chicago Medspa performs medical-grade microneedling at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220, on the twelfth floor in the Chicago Loop across from Millennium Park, and every session is performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision. The treatment uses fine sterile needles at a controlled depth to create thousands of microscopic channels in the skin, which prompts the skin to rebuild collagen and elastin over the following weeks. It is commonly recommended for acne scarring, fine lines, enlarged pores, and uneven texture, and it is appropriate for most skin types and tones, including darker skin where some laser treatments are contraindicated. New clients begin with a complimentary consultation, with no obligation to book, and results vary between individuals.
What is the difference between microneedling and RF microneedling?
RF microneedling adds radiofrequency energy, delivered through insulated needles into the deeper layers of the skin, to the mechanical collagen induction that standard microneedling provides on its own. That heat triggers a tightening response and reaches tissue that needling alone does not address, which is why RF microneedling is usually chosen for skin laxity, acne scarring, stretch marks, and more substantive textural change, while standard microneedling suits texture, fine lines, and surface tone. The trade-off is a somewhat longer recovery, typically three to five days rather than one to two. Your provider recommends one or the other at your complimentary consultation, many clients use both at different phases of a plan, and results vary between individuals.
How many microneedling sessions do I need, and how far apart should they be?
Most clients are treated in a series of three to six microneedling sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, because collagen induction is cumulative and each session builds on the last. RF microneedling usually needs a shorter series, often three to four sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, since each session produces a deeper response. After the initial series, a maintenance session every six to twelve months for microneedling, or once or twice a year for RF microneedling, helps maintain the result. Series length and spacing are confirmed for your skin at your consultation, and results vary between individuals.
How much downtime is there after microneedling, and can I go back to work the next day?
Expect redness similar to a mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours after microneedling, sometimes with mild swelling on the first day and a few days of tightness or gentle flaking afterward. Most clients are comfortable returning to work the next day and makeup can be applied after 24 hours, though sensitive clients may prefer a Friday appointment so the redness settles over the weekend. Avoid active skincare ingredients such as retinol, exfoliants, and vitamin C for 72 hours, skip sun exposure and sweating for 48 hours, and wear SPF 30 or higher every day. RF microneedling has a longer recovery, typically three to five days, with mild swelling and pinpoint marks from the needle pattern that fade over a few days, and recovery times vary between individuals.
What is microneedling with PRP, and is it worth adding?
Microneedling with PRP pairs standard microneedling with platelet-rich plasma, a concentrated source of growth factors prepared from a small sample of your own blood that your provider draws at the start of the visit and processes in-house in a centrifuge. The plasma is applied during and immediately after the needling pass so the growth factors reach the treated skin through the channels rather than sitting on the surface. The series follows the same structure as microneedling alone, typically three to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, with the blood draw and processing added to a 60 to 90 minute appointment. Whether the PRP option suits your skin, and whether a bleeding disorder or anticoagulant medication rules it out, is reviewed at your complimentary consultation; results vary between individuals.
Does microneedling or RF microneedling hurt?
A numbing cream is applied to the skin for 20 to 30 minutes before every microneedling and RF microneedling session, and most clients describe standard microneedling as a light vibration or scratching that is tolerable rather than sharp. RF microneedling adds a sensation of warmth or warm pressure, which some clients find more intense, though the numbing substantially reduces it and your provider adjusts depth and energy to your tolerance. For standard microneedling the needling itself takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and both treatments run about 60 to 90 minutes in total, including numbing, a calming serum afterward, and aftercare instructions.
What is laser skin resurfacing, and how long does it take to heal?
Laser skin resurfacing at Chicago Medspa uses an FDA-cleared laser, passed over the skin in controlled patterns, to improve fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, sun damage and pigmentation, rough or crepey texture, and enlarged pores, with collagen remodeling continuing for three to six months afterward. Healing time depends on depth: about one to two days for light resurfacing, three to five days for medium, and five to ten days for deeper ablative treatments, and the skin may look red, swollen, and warm immediately after. A full-face or face-and-neck appointment runs about 75 minutes including numbing and a perioral or periocular area about 60 minutes; it is often a single session, with lighter treatments sometimes planned as a series of about three spaced at least four weeks apart. It is performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision, and depth, downtime, and timing are planned with you at consultation; results vary between individuals.
What is laser skin tightening, and how is it different from laser resurfacing?
Laser skin tightening is a non-invasive treatment that gently warms the deeper layers of the skin to stimulate your own collagen, so firmness improves gradually over weeks to months with little to no downtime, while laser resurfacing works on the surface of the skin and involves a recovery period. Tightening is usually a series of three to six sessions spaced three to four weeks apart, each about 60 minutes with numbing generally not needed, followed by maintenance once or twice a year; it suits adults with mild laxity, fine lines, or uneven texture and is not a substitute for surgery. It is also distinct from laser skin rejuvenation, a separate treatment on our menu that works on surface tone and clarity and is booked separately. Both tightening and resurfacing are performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision in downtown Chicago, and your provider confirms which fits your goals at consultation; results vary between individuals.
Which treatment is right for acne scars in downtown Chicago: microneedling, RF microneedling, or laser resurfacing?
All three are established options for textural acne scarring at Chicago Medspa, and the choice depends on scar type, depth, skin tone, and how much downtime you can accept. Standard microneedling is a common starting point for mild scarring and is appropriate for most skin types and tones, RF microneedling reaches deeper for more substantive scars and laxity, and fractional laser resurfacing is a well-established option for deep, pitted scars when you can plan for a longer recovery. Rolling, boxcar, and ice-pick scars respond differently, so your provider assesses your scars in person at a complimentary consultation before recommending a series. Results vary between individuals.
Can I have microneedling or RF microneedling if I use isotretinoin, have active acne, or get cold sores?
Each of those is reviewed by your provider at your complimentary consultation, and most of them defer a session rather than rule it out. Microneedling is not performed during an active acne breakout in the area being treated, or over an active cold sore or open lesion, so the session is rescheduled once the skin has settled. Recent isotretinoin use defers microneedling under our clinic guidance, and other medications are reviewed case by case. RF microneedling carries additional checks of its own, including certain implanted devices, active infection in the treatment area, and pregnancy, so bring your full medical history and medication list to the consultation.
IPL photofacial, laser vein and skin concerns
What is an IPL photofacial and what does it treat?
An IPL photofacial uses intense pulsed light to soften sun damage, brown spots, freckles, diffuse redness, broken capillaries, and uneven skin tone, and at Chicago Medspa it is performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision in the Chicago Loop. The light is absorbed by pigment and by small visible vessels beneath the surface without removing skin, so downtime is minimal: treated spots commonly darken and then flake away over one to two weeks, and brief redness or warmth settles within hours. We treat the face, the face and neck, the neck and chest, and the hands, with a face or hands session taking about 45 minutes and a face and neck or neck and chest session about 60 minutes. Results build over a series and vary between individuals.
Can IPL help with rosacea and facial redness?
Yes, IPL is our treatment for rosacea-related flushing and chronic facial redness, and it works by targeting the small reactive vessels near the surface that carry the flush across the cheeks, nose, and central face. Rosacea is a chronic condition, so IPL manages it rather than resolving it: the baseline your flares start from can come down across a series, while triggers such as sun and heat still need managing. Most redness plans run three to five sessions spaced three to four weeks apart, with maintenance commonly once or twice a year, and results vary between individuals. Rosacea and facial redness treatment is booked as IPL photofacial, face.
Does IPL work for acne?
IPL can help calm active inflammatory acne and reduce the redness that breakouts leave behind, and it is booked as IPL photofacial, face. It is not a treatment for textured acne scarring, which is usually a microneedling conversation once the acne has settled, and it is not performed for anyone currently taking isotretinoin, so bring a full medication list to your consultation. Where the concern is congestion and active breakouts rather than redness, our acne-focused hydrodermabrasion facial and our multi-session acne treatment program may fit better, and your provider will say which applies at your complimentary consultation. Results vary between individuals.
Do you treat spider veins on the legs and face in downtown Chicago?
Yes, laser vein treatment at our downtown Chicago practice addresses the appearance of spider veins, the fine red, purple, or blue surface veins on the legs and face, using an Nd:YAG laser calibrated by your provider to your skin and the area being treated. Sessions are non-invasive with no needles and no downtime for most clients, and a treated vein may darken slightly at first and then fade over the following weeks. It is a cosmetic service, not a medical evaluation of vein health: larger varicose veins are referred for vascular evaluation, leg treatment is not performed where there is a history of deep vein thrombosis or thrombophlebitis, and results vary between individuals. It begins with a complimentary Laser Consultation, booked online through our booking system or by phone at (312) 426-2033, with no obligation to book.
I have red veins on my face. Do I need IPL or laser vein treatment?
It depends on the pattern. Diffuse redness and clusters of fine broken capillaries across the cheeks and around the nose are treated with IPL photofacial, while a single discrete visible vessel is usually addressed with laser vein treatment, which targets individual vessels rather than overall tone. Facial vessels commonly take one to three laser vein sessions, whereas IPL redness plans run three to five, so the distinction changes your plan. Your provider identifies which applies at your complimentary consultation, because choosing between them is a clinical decision rather than a preference.
How many IPL sessions will I need, and how far apart should they be?
Most IPL plans run three to five sessions spaced three to four weeks apart, with meaningful change often visible after the first one to three. The interval is part of the treatment: keeping regular spacing and completing the planned series both matter to the outcome, and gaps tend to slow progress. After the series, maintenance is periodic, commonly once or twice a year, while laser vein treatment follows a different rhythm of one to three sessions for facial vessels and two to four for legs, spaced four to six weeks apart, with maintenance as needed because new vessels can form over time. Your provider tailors the series to your skin at your consultation, and results vary between individuals.
Do I have to stay out of the sun before and after IPL?
Yes, and it is a safety requirement rather than a preference. We ask for at least four weeks without deliberate sun exposure or tanning on the area, no self-tanner, and no tan on the day, because a tan changes how the light is absorbed and is the most common reason a session is postponed at the door. Afterwards, daily broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher is treated as part of the treatment rather than advice: unprotected skin darkens existing pigment and generates new damage between sessions. Laser vein treatment is also not performed over tanned skin.
When is the right time of year for an IPL photofacial in Chicago?
Late fall through early spring is the easier window for an IPL series in Chicago, because the four weeks of sun avoidance before each session are simpler to keep when you are covered up, and the chest and neck in particular are harder to keep out of the sun in summer. Summer courses are harder to schedule because the same no-tan rule applies before every session, while maintenance sessions run year-round with consistent sun protection. Sun protection itself is not seasonal here: winter sun, light reflected off snow and the lake, and incidental exposure on short days all count. Your provider will say plainly at your consultation if the timing works against you.
Is IPL safe for darker skin tones?
IPL is well suited to fair-to-medium skin tones and is generally not used on the deepest skin tones, because it relies on contrast between its targets and the surrounding skin, and the risk at that end is burns and pigment change rather than a weak result. Fitzpatrick types one through three are the ideal range, type four is treated cautiously with adjusted settings by an experienced provider, and types five and six are generally not treated with IPL. Laser vein treatment uses a longer wavelength that is safer across skin types, though a pigment risk remains in darker skin. If IPL is not appropriate for your skin, that is said at the complimentary consultation, not discovered mid-course, and your provider can discuss other options.
Does laser hair reduction work on blonde, gray, red or very fine hair, and can it treat hormonal hair growth such as PCOS?
Laser hair reduction responds most strongly on dark, coarse hair and typically does not respond on very light blonde, red, gray or white hair, because the laser targets pigment in the hair and those shades carry too little melanin; finer hair tends to need the higher end of the session range. Hormone-driven growth, including growth associated with PCOS, is commonly treated, but it usually calls for a longer plan of about eight to twelve sessions rather than the typical six to eight, plus maintenance once or twice a year as hormones activate new follicles. Every laser plan at our Chicago Loop practice begins with a complimentary consultation, with no obligation to book, where a licensed medical provider working under physician supervision assesses your hair color and skin tone and tells you plainly whether your hair is likely to respond before you commit to a series. Results vary between individuals.
Which areas can laser hair reduction treat, and how long does a session take for a small area compared with a large one?
Laser hair reduction is offered for nearly any area where unwanted hair grows, including the upper lip, chin and sideburns, underarms, forearms and upper arms, chest, back, shoulders, the nape of the neck, the bikini line and the legs. Booking is organized by area size rather than a long list of body parts, in four tiers: small area, such as upper lip, chin or underarms; medium area, such as the bikini line or lower legs; large area, such as full legs or a full back; and full area, which is a full-body session. Appointment length follows the tier, at about 15 minutes for a small area, about 30 minutes for a medium area, about 45 minutes for a large area, and about 60 minutes for a full area, up to about 90 minutes for the longest visits. If you are unsure which tier your areas fall under, a licensed medical provider confirms it at your complimentary consultation, which carries no obligation to book, and results vary between individuals.
How does an IPL photofacial or laser vein treatment feel, and is cooling or numbing used?
Most clients describe both as a brief warm snap at each pulse, repeated across the treatment area. Laser vein treatment uses integrated cooling to ease each pulse and involves no needles. Tell your provider how each pass feels, since the device is calibrated by your provider to your skin and to the area being treated, and whether any further comfort measure such as numbing is appropriate for you is confirmed at your complimentary consultation, which carries no obligation to book. Afterward mild redness or warmth is common, usually settling within a few hours after an IPL session and within hours to a few days after laser vein treatment, and results vary between individuals.
Body sculpting and muscle sculpting
What is muscle sculpting at Chicago Medspa, and how does it work?
Muscle sculpting at Chicago Medspa uses FDA-cleared electrical muscle stimulation to contract targeted muscle groups in the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs beyond what voluntary exercise achieves. It is listed in our Body & Wellness category and is performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision at our Chicago Loop practice. A single session treats one area of your choice, and every plan begins with a complimentary consultation. Results vary between individuals.
What is the difference between body sculpting and muscle sculpting on your site?
On our site they describe the same treatment path: muscle sculpting is the treatment itself, and the body sculpting consultation is the 60-minute appointment that comes before it. Our booking menu lists that appointment as the Muscle Sculpting Consultation, and the page describing it keeps the body sculpting consultation web address. Either name leads to the same first step, which is complimentary with no obligation to book.
Who is a good candidate for muscle sculpting, and what rules it out?
Candidacy is confirmed by a licensed medical provider at your consultation, and the device carries a contraindication list that is not negotiable. Muscle sculpting is not performed where there is a cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator or other implanted electronic device, a metallic implant under the treatment area, epilepsy, cancerous lesions, acute trauma or a fracture, recent surgery, an abdominal or inguinal hernia, or critical limb ischemia, a blood-flow deficiency or venous thrombosis. Pregnancy, a known heart-rhythm condition, and chronic conditions such as Crohn's disease, colitis or Graves' disease call for a physician's evaluation rather than an automatic no. Disclose every implant and every condition at the consultation, including the ones that feel unrelated.
How many muscle sculpting sessions do I need, and how far apart are they?
The initial course is commonly four sessions over about two weeks, run at two to three sessions a week, and some plans run to six sessions over two to three weeks. Our booking menu offers a single session, series of four, six, or eight sessions, and a single monthly maintenance session for after the initial course. How many sessions suit you depends on your baseline muscle mass, the area being treated and what you are trying to achieve, and your provider sets that with you at the consultation rather than selling a fixed package. Results vary between individuals.
How long does a muscle sculpting session take, and is there any downtime?
Plan for about 45 to 60 minutes in the suite, of which active treatment is commonly around 45 minutes, with the rest covering positioning and applicator placement. There is no downtime afterward, nothing to apply, and nothing to avoid. Some clients notice transient muscle soreness for a day or two, in the way a hard training session produces soreness, and it settles on its own. Come hydrated, and disclose all implants and conditions at your consultation beforehand.
Do I need a consultation before muscle sculpting in the Chicago Loop?
Yes, every muscle sculpting course at Chicago Medspa begins with the Muscle Sculpting Consultation, a 60-minute, one-on-one conversation with a licensed medical provider, conducted in person at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220, in the Chicago Loop. It covers your goals, your activity and training routine, and any relevant medical considerations, and it includes the manufacturer's hernia pre-screening, completed with your provider at the visit, before any abdominal course is planned. The consultation is complimentary with no obligation to book, and you leave with a recommended plan rather than a decision to make on the spot.
Is muscle sculpting the same as skin tightening or shockwave therapy?
No. Muscle sculpting works on muscle; it is not a skin treatment and it is not a wellness infusion. If your concern is skin firmness rather than muscle, that is laser skin tightening, a different treatment on a different device; acoustic pressure wave treatment is focused shockwave therapy, which runs on its own schedule; and hydration and vitamin support is IV therapy. Your provider will say plainly at the consultation which of these fits, including when the answer is none of them.
When will I see results from muscle sculpting, and how long do they last?
Results from muscle sculpting build over a course of sessions rather than appearing after a single visit, and results vary between individuals, so your provider walks through a typical timeline at the consultation rather than quoting one here. How long results hold depends on your activity, training and baseline muscle mass, which is why a single monthly maintenance session is offered after the initial series. Ask at the consultation what a maintenance rhythm would look like for you.
How much does muscle sculpting cost in downtown Chicago, and can I buy a package?
Muscle sculpting package prices are published on the muscle sculpting and packages pages. For individual sessions and maintenance visits, check current pricing in online booking or at your consultation. Series of four, six, or eight sessions are available. Your plan, and which of those options fits it, is confirmed at the complimentary consultation with no obligation to book. Payment plans are available; see the Payment Plans page. Every current series is purchased through our booking system.
Is muscle sculpting in the Chicago Loop a substitute for exercise, and does it remove fat?
No, muscle sculpting at Chicago Medspa is not a substitute for exercise, and we do not present it as a treatment that removes fat. It is an FDA-cleared electrical muscle stimulation treatment, performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision, that contracts targeted muscle groups in the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs repeatedly during each session. How it fits alongside your own activity, and how many sessions suit you, is discussed at a complimentary in-person consultation, where a licensed medical provider reviews your goals, your training routine, and any relevant medical considerations before any sessions are scheduled. Results vary between individuals, and there is no obligation to book.
Which areas can muscle sculpting treat, and can I have it after pregnancy?
Muscle sculpting is performed on the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs, and a single session treats one area of your choice; the device is never applied across the chest or the head, over the carotid sinus, over the eyes, or over the trachea or thyroid. After pregnancy it is a consultation-level decision rather than an automatic yes or no, because recent surgery sits on the device's contraindication list and a cesarean delivery is surgery, and an abdominal or inguinal hernia rules treatment out. The manufacturer's hernia pre-screening is completed with your provider at the consultation before any abdominal course is planned, and pregnancy itself calls for a physician's evaluation. We do not publish a timeline for when postpartum treatment becomes appropriate; a licensed medical provider decides that individually at the complimentary consultation, which carries no obligation to book.
IV therapy and wellness injections
What IV therapy drips do you offer in the Chicago Loop?
Start with a complimentary Wellness and IV Consultation at 30 N Michigan Ave in the Chicago Loop. The current infusion appointments are NAD+ IV at 250 mg and 500 mg, kept as separate options. Your provider confirms the proposed formulation after medical review, and our team confirms availability, appointment time and the total cost before you decide. No particular infusion is promised before assessment.
Who administers IV therapy at Chicago Medspa, and is it physician supervised?
IV appointments are administered by licensed medical providers under physician supervision in the clinic. Before treatment, your provider reviews the proposed plan, the information needed for a clinical decision and your agreement. Ask how to raise a question or concern during care and how to reach the team afterward.
How long does an IV drip take in downtown Chicago?
Your initial Wellness and IV Consultation reserves 60 minutes. Treatment is scheduled separately. Current NAD+ infusion appointments reserve about 90 minutes at 250 mg and about 180 minutes at 500 mg. Ask our team to confirm the full visit time and to reserve both appointments if you would like them on the same day. Your provider explains preparation and the care instructions for the selected appointment.
Do I need a consultation before IV therapy, and is it free?
Yes, every new client completes a complimentary consultation and medical review with a licensed provider before a first infusion, with no obligation to book. In our booking menu it is listed under Consultations as the Wellness and IV Consultation, and the same visit covers wellness injections and NAD+. It reviews your health history, medications, and goals, confirms candidacy, and settles the formulation and cadence for you. You can begin with an in-person consultation or a virtual discussion on Google Meet. A virtual discussion does not replace the medical review or any in-person assessment required before treatment. Book through Mangomint, or call or text our team for scheduling help.
Who should not get IV therapy or vitamin injections?
A website description cannot determine suitability. Your provider assesses your individual situation and reviews the information needed before recommending treatment. Discuss current medicines, supplements, allergies and relevant health history through the clinic’s separate intake process. Ask about the proposed option, its risks and limitations, alternatives and whether no treatment is appropriate.
What is the difference between a B12 injection, a glutathione injection, and an NAD+ injection?
These names describe different proposed products; they do not establish the same formulation, administration method or expected result. Discuss the exact option at a separate, complimentary 60-minute Wellness and IV Consultation. The team confirms availability, the full treatment reservation and the cost after clinical review. Vitamin B complex and vitamin C are also topics for that discussion. No particular health or appearance improvement is promised.
Can I add a glutathione push or vitamin C to my IV drip?
Ask your provider before choosing an addition to a selected IV therapy service. The exact product, formulation, compatibility and availability need confirmation for your individual plan. Any added time and cost are reviewed with you before treatment. A product appearing in a pharmacy catalog does not establish that it can be combined with your infusion.
How often can you get IV therapy or B12 shots?
There is no universal repeat schedule on this website. Your provider discusses whether another appointment has a role after reviewing your individual plan. If you have a purchased series or membership inclusion, ask the team to review the existing benefit and the appropriate booking path; it does not replace clinical review.
Do Chicago Medspa memberships include wellness injections?
Existing Signature benefits remain unchanged while new enrollment is unavailable. Reserve is available for new members. The Signature Membership includes one complimentary Vitamin B12 injection each month alongside a Signature Facial and 15% off other services, and the Reserve Membership includes one complimentary glutathione injection each month alongside a hydrodermabrasion facial and 20% off other services. The Glow tier includes a monthly Express Facial and 10% off other services, without an injection. Your provider can substitute another treatment of similar value, unused monthly inclusions carry forward, and memberships auto-renew monthly and can be canceled anytime through Mangomint.
What should I eat or drink before an IV drip in the Chicago Loop, and can I drive or go back to work straight afterwards?
Ask the team for the preparation and aftercare instructions for your actual appointment. Discuss work, travel and driving plans at consultation so you understand what to arrange. Treatment, instructions and any observation need their own reservation; do not plan the rest of your day around the administration time alone. Your provider explains which concerns need a call or urgent care and how to reach the team after the visit.
Do you offer IV therapy at home, or is it in the clinic only?
In the clinic only. Every infusion, booster, and wellness injection is administered in a private treatment room at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220, on the twelfth floor in the Chicago Loop, by licensed medical providers under physician supervision; we do not offer IV therapy at home. You may begin with a virtual discussion on Google Meet, but any required in-person consultation or medical examination must be completed before treatment. Appointments are booked online through our booking system (Mangomint) or by phone at (312) 426-2033, and walk-ins are not available.
Safety, providers and privacy
What does physician-supervised mean at Chicago Medspa in the Chicago Loop?
It means every clinical treatment is performed or supervised by licensed medical professionals under the medical oversight of our board-certified Medical Director, who is board certified in internal medicine. The Medical Director reviews the clinical protocols behind the services we offer and reviews every client's medical history before treatment, so candidacy is confirmed before anything is scheduled. For medical treatments such as laser and light, injectables, PRP and IV therapy, the first visit also includes a good-faith examination by a licensed medical provider, which establishes the provider-patient relationship that supervised care is built on.
Who performs the treatments at your downtown Chicago medspa?
Aesthetic injectables, PRP, IV therapy, laser and light treatments, microneedling, RF microneedling, and body and wellness services are performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision, and chemical peels are performed under physician supervision. Facials and skin treatments are performed by a licensed esthetician working closely with our Medical Director. Every provider is licensed in the State of Illinois and trained in the specific disciplines we offer, and our services menu notes who delivers each service.
What does a licensed esthetician do at a medical spa, and what do they not do?
At Chicago Medspa, a licensed esthetician performs facial and skin-surface treatments and consults on facial and skin concerns. The current standalone facial appointment menu lists hydrodermabrasion options. Membership and package inclusions are listed separately; contact our team about their scheduling. Injectables, PRP, IV therapy, laser and light treatments, microneedling, RF microneedling, muscle sculpting and focused shockwave therapy are performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision, and chemical peels are performed under physician supervision. The whole team, estheticians included, operates under the direction of our board-certified Medical Director and follows HIPAA-compliant, evidence-based protocols.
Are the lasers and devices at your Chicago Loop medspa FDA-cleared?
Yes. The devices used at Chicago Medspa are FDA-cleared, including the laser systems used for hair reduction and skin resurfacing and the electrical muscle stimulation system used for muscle sculpting. Clearance describes the device, not the session: for laser hair reduction your provider selects the wavelength and settings for your skin tone at the consultation, calibrates them to your skin and hair at every visit, and for deeper skin tones a patch test can be performed first. Laser, IPL, RF microneedling, muscle sculpting and focused shockwave treatments are performed by licensed medical providers under physician supervision.
How is my medical history handled, and is Chicago Medspa HIPAA-compliant?
Your medical history is taken in person at the clinic and kept in the practice's clinical records, which are governed by the Notice of Privacy Practices you receive at the clinic and handled under HIPAA-compliant protocols. Our Medical Director reviews every client's medical history before treatment. No health information is requested through chicagomedspa.com: the website privacy policy covers the website only, and clinical records are maintained separately from it.
Do I need to fill out medical intake forms on your website before my appointment?
No. There are no intake forms, health questionnaires or photo uploads on chicagomedspa.com; the website contact form is for general inquiries only and asks for contact details such as your name, email and phone number, along with a general contact purpose. Please do not send health history, medications or diagnoses through a website form, chat or text, because health information belongs with your provider at the clinic, where it is handled under the practice's clinical privacy safeguards. Intake and your medical history happen at the visit, in the clinic's HIPAA-compliant systems, and appointments are booked online through our booking system, Mangomint, or by phone.
What should I tell my provider at the consultation?
Bring a current list of every medication and supplement you take, including over-the-counter products and herbal supplements such as St John's wort, and be ready to discuss allergies, your medical history (especially anything autoimmune or dermatological), pregnancy or breastfeeding where relevant, and any prior aesthetic treatments and how your skin responded. Also mention implants and implanted devices, cold sores, blood thinners, and recent sun exposure or self-tanner, even if they feel unrelated, because each one changes what can be planned. The consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to book, so there is no cost to raising any of it.
Can I get medspa treatments while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Many treatments at Chicago Medspa are deferred during pregnancy, and several during breastfeeding as well, as a precaution: tox treatment, filler, laser hair reduction, IPL, chemical peels, microneedling, RF microneedling, laser resurfacing and focused shockwave therapy are among them. A few, such as IV therapy and muscle sculpting, call for a physician's evaluation rather than an automatic no. Tell your provider at the consultation and your provider confirms which options, if any, are appropriate now; a paused series such as laser hair reduction can resume afterward with a replanned schedule.
Do my medications affect whether I can be treated?
Yes, some do, which is why your provider asks for a full medication list at the consultation. Photosensitizing medications matter for laser and light treatments, and recent isotretinoin use defers laser, IPL, chemical peel and microneedling treatments under our clinic guidance; blood thinners make bruising more likely and are reviewed before injectables, PRP and exfoliating facials; and several medication classes, including diabetes medications, antihypertensives, blood thinners and antidepressants, are reviewed before NAD+ therapy. Bring the list rather than adjusting anything yourself, and your provider advises at the consultation whether any pre-treatment change is appropriate for you.
Is there a minimum age for treatments, and can someone under eighteen be treated with a parent present?
No. Our Terms of Service state that you must be at least 18 years of age to use the site, to submit an inquiry or booking request, and to receive services at the clinic, and our Privacy Policy states that our services are intended for adults 18 years of age and older; no exception for an accompanying parent or guardian is published. Beyond age, candidacy for any specific treatment is assessed by a licensed medical provider at your complimentary consultation, which carries no obligation to book. If you have a question about a particular situation, call (312) 426-2033 before you book.
What should I do if I have a reaction after a treatment, and how do I reach someone after hours?
For a medical emergency, call 9-1-1. Do not wait for an email reply, office hours, or a practice callback. Emergency symptoms include trouble breathing or swallowing, rapid face or throat swelling, chest pain, seizure, collapse, sudden vision loss, or stroke signs such as facial droop, arm weakness, or difficulty speaking. Do not drive yourself. During a visit, alert the team immediately to new or worsening symptoms. Call (312) 426-2033 for a treatment concern. If urgent assessment is needed and the team cannot be reached promptly, seek urgent care or an emergency department. Email hello@chicagomedspa.com is for non-urgent inquiries and is not continuously monitored. Ask for the designated secure care channel before sending medical details or photographs. Report new, persistent, or worsening symptoms whenever they occur, including after two weeks. Two weeks is not a reporting deadline or a guarantee of healing. After urgent or emergency care, contact the practice as soon as safe, preferably by the next business day, to coordinate follow-up. Follow the treating team's instructions and do not delay emergency care to contact us.
Location, neighborhoods and getting here
Where exactly is Chicago Medspa located in the Chicago Loop?
Chicago Medspa is at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220, Chicago, IL 60602, on the twelfth floor, in the Chicago Loop directly across from Millennium Park. The suite faces the park from the east side of the Loop, a few blocks south of the Chicago River and a short walk from Block 37, State and Lake, and the Chicago Cultural Center. Hours are Monday 11 AM to 7 PM, Tuesday to Thursday 10 AM to 8 PM, Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, and closed Sunday. Walk-ins are not available, so book online through our booking system (Mangomint) or by phone at (312) 426-2033 before you come.
Is Chicago Medspa near Millennium Park and The Bean?
Yes, our Michigan Avenue suite sits directly across from Millennium Park, about a 3 to 5 minute walk from Cloud Gate, better known as The Bean. Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain, Maggie Daley Park and Grant Park are all close by, and the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago Cultural Center, and the Block 37 and State Street shopping district are within a few blocks. Many clients pair an appointment with a walk through the park or lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Which CTA train stops are closest to Chicago Medspa in downtown Chicago?
The closest CTA stations to Chicago Medspa are Lake and Monroe on the Red Line, Washington on the Blue Line, and State/Lake for the Brown, Green, Orange, Purple and Pink Lines. Washington/Wabash and Adams/Wabash also work, and the walk to 30 N Michigan Ave from the Monroe, Washington/Wabash or Adams/Wabash platforms is under five minutes.
Can I get to Chicago Medspa by Metra or CTA bus?
Yes, Metra riders can use Millennium Station, which is steps from our building at 30 N Michigan Ave, and the Van Buren Street Metra station is also easy to reach from our suite. CTA buses run the length of Michigan Avenue, and the 151 bus, which follows Lake Shore Drive, stops a block from our building. A rideshare to 30 N Michigan Ave is another option if you would rather not walk from a station.
Where do I park when I visit Chicago Medspa downtown?
Preferred parking for our guests is Grant Park North Garage at 25 N Michigan Ave, a Millennium Park Garages property steps from our entrance, where discounted rates are arranged for our guests through our partnership. The Millennium Park Garage at 5 S Columbus Drive, directly below the park, is another option, and metered street parking runs along Michigan Avenue. Hotel valets are another option for clients coming from the Magnificent Mile. Full directions and visit-day guidance are on our Visit page.
What Chicago neighborhoods do your clients usually come from?
Our clients come from across downtown Chicago: the Loop itself, River North, Streeterville, the Gold Coast, the West Loop, the South Loop, Lincoln Park and the Magnificent Mile. Many downtown professionals fit a visit into a lunch break or the hour after work; initial injectable consultations reserve 45 minutes and other initial consultation types reserve 60 minutes. Treatment time is scheduled separately, and our team can help reserve both appointments. Our journal has neighborhood guides for visiting from Lincoln Park and from the West Loop, and a guide to the practice's location on Michigan Avenue near Millennium Park.
How far is Chicago Medspa from River North and Streeterville?
From River North the walk to 30 N Michigan Ave takes about 8 to 12 minutes along the Chicago Riverwalk or down Michigan Avenue, passing Marina City and the Magnificent Mile, and a rideshare reaches us in under 10 minutes from most addresses. From Streeterville, just east of the avenue near Navy Pier and Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the walk south along Michigan Avenue takes about 15 to 20 minutes, or take a quick rideshare or a CTA bus down the avenue. From the Magnificent Mile shops around Water Tower Place, the practice is a straight walk south along the avenue, and many clients schedule a treatment before or after shopping.
How do I get to Chicago Medspa from Lincoln Park or the West Loop?
From Lincoln Park, drive south on Lake Shore Drive and exit at Randolph or Monroe, about twelve to fifteen minutes outside rush hour, or take the Red Line from Fullerton or North/Clybourn to Monroe, where the walk to our suite is under five minutes; the 151 bus along Lake Shore Drive also stops a block away. From the West Loop, board the Green or Pink Line at Morgan, Clinton or Ashland and exit at Washington/Wabash or Adams/Wabash, a walk of under five minutes, or drive east on Madison or Washington across the river and north on Michigan, about eight to twelve minutes outside rush hour. Walking from the eastern part of the West Loop takes about twenty minutes. Drivers from either neighborhood can park at the Millennium Park Garages, a short walk from our entrance at 30 N Michigan Ave.
Is the 30 N Michigan Ave building in downtown Chicago wheelchair accessible, and is the suite reachable by elevator?
We do not publish building accessibility or elevator details on this site, so please confirm access with us before you book. Our suite, Suite 1220, is on the twelfth floor of 30 N Michigan Ave in the Chicago Loop, across from Millennium Park. Call (312) 426-2033, email hello@chicagomedspa.com, or choose the 'Directions or accessibility' option on our Contact page, and we will get back to you the same business day to confirm the entrance and access details for your visit. If you are driving, our parking partner is the Grant Park North Garage at 25 N Michigan Ave, steps from our entrance.
Results, aftercare and maintenance
When will I see results from tox treatment, and how do I keep them consistent?
Tox treatment at Chicago Medspa typically begins to soften expression lines within 3 to 7 days, reaches its full effect at about two weeks, and commonly lasts 3 to 4 months. The planned review near two weeks assesses response and symmetry; further dosing requires clinical assessment, and maintenance appointments are usually scheduled before the effect fully wears off so movement stays consistent through the year. Duration depends on metabolism, muscle strength, and the area treated, and results vary between individuals.
What should I avoid after filler, and when will I see the final result?
Some swelling, tenderness, and minor bruising are common for the first few days after filler, so avoid vigorous exercise, alcohol, heat, and any pressure on the treated area for 24 to 48 hours, use gentle ice if needed, and sleep with your head elevated the first night. The final result shows once swelling settles, and a review near two weeks assesses healing and whether any refinement is appropriate; further treatment is not automatic. Longevity depends on the area: lips typically hold for several months, cheeks for several months up to roughly a year, and the jawline and chin for about 12 to 18 months, and results vary between individuals.
How long does it take to see microneedling results in the Chicago Loop, and how many sessions do I need?
Medical-grade microneedling results build in stages: skin looks pink like a mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours, initial brightening shows at one to two weeks, new collagen becomes visible as smoother texture and firmer tone at four to eight weeks, and full remodeling continues for three to six months. That timeline is why microneedling at Chicago Medspa is planned as a series of 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, with each session building on the last. RF microneedling follows a similar arc, with results building progressively over weeks as collagen and elastin remodel. Results vary between individuals, and your provider sets depth and series length at your complimentary consultation.
How often should I get a chemical peel, and what do I need to avoid afterward?
Your provider sets the interval from the selected peel, its depth, and how your skin recovers. A superficial peel often heals in one to seven days, while a medium-depth peel may take seven to fourteen days; advanced peels require an individual plan. Follow that peel's wound-care and sun-protection instructions. Do not peel, scratch, or pick the skin or add acids or retinoids unless instructed. Contact our team promptly for unexpected burning, itching, or swelling. Severe or worsening pain, spreading redness, pus, fever, new cold-sore blisters, or suspected infection need same-day assessment. Persistent open skin or worsening symptoms need review before repeat treatment. Results vary between individuals.
When do IPL photofacial results show up, and how do I protect them?
After an IPL photofacial, brown spots usually look darker for several days and then flake away over a week or two, treated vessels darken briefly before fading, and mild redness or warmth settles within a few hours. The result builds gradually across a series of sessions spaced a few weeks apart, with periodic maintenance afterward because unprotected sun exposure keeps building new damage and new vessels can appear over time. Daily sun protection is essential to protect and prolong the outcome, and because IPL is not performed over an active tan or after recent sun exposure, avoid sun and tanning for at least four weeks before each session. Results vary between individuals.
Do I really need sunscreen every day in downtown Chicago, even in winter?
Yes. Daily broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher is one of the most important steps in holding results from pigment work, peels, resurfacing, microneedling, and most facial protocols, because unprotected skin darkens existing pigment and builds new damage between visits, and results vary between individuals. Chicago's overcast days still deliver UV, glass and lake water reflect it, office windows do not block UVA, and winter sun off snow counts too, so the discipline is year-round rather than seasonal. Apply each morning and reapply every two hours whenever you spend meaningful time outdoors.
What skincare should I use between medspa visits?
A simple, consistent routine holds in-office results better than an elaborate one: cleanse, treat, and protect in the morning, and cleanse, treat, and restore at night. The treat step is where individualization matters, so actives such as retinoids, vitamin C, exfoliating acids, and hydrating serums are matched to your skin's current phase and to the treatment you are having, and layering everything at once tends to weaken the barrier rather than speed results. Medical-grade products are generally recommended for sustained results, and our medical team goes over your home routine at the complimentary consultation and adjusts it as your plan progresses, since results vary between individuals. If products start stinging or your skin becomes reactive, the routine likely needs adjusting, so mention it at your next visit.
How far apart should I space a facial or peel from my tox or filler appointment?
Your provider sequences treatments within your plan so that one supports rather than competes with the next: surface treatments are generally spaced from injectable treatments to avoid compounding inflammation, and energy-based treatments such as microneedling and RF microneedling are spaced from chemical resurfacing so the skin can heal fully between them. After tox treatment, avoid facials and any rubbing, massage, or pressure on the treated areas for 24 hours, and after filler avoid pressure on the area for 24 to 48 hours. Layering several treatments too closely together without a structured plan is a common reason skin becomes irritated or fails to progress, so the spacing is set at your consultation rather than assembled from a menu, and results vary between individuals.
Why does consistency matter more than one big treatment, and do results vary?
Skin changes on a biological clock: surface cells turn over roughly every 28 days, collagen remodeling takes three to six months after stimulation, and pigmentation usually needs multiple treatments plus consistent sun protection, so no single visit can override those timelines. A typical maintenance rhythm at Chicago Medspa is a medical facial every four to six weeks, periodic resurfacing timed to the season, tox treatment every 3 to 4 months where applicable, and ongoing home care, and our facial, microneedling, chemical peel, and laser hair reduction series are sold as packages of three or six sessions. Early improvement often shows within the first four to six weeks of a structured plan, with sustained change unfolding over three to six months, and results vary between individuals, which is why your plan is reassessed at each phase rather than fixed in advance.
How far ahead of a wedding or a big event should I book a treatment?
Book well ahead. Six months is a comfortable runway when correction work such as pigmentation or texture is part of the plan, three months is workable for a more focused correction phase, and inside one month the plan narrows to maintenance and a final polish. Let a series run its course rather than compressing it: medical-grade microneedling generally calls for at least four weeks of clearance before the event, and medium-depth chemical peels three to six weeks. Avoid a first-time treatment close to the date, bring the date to your complimentary consultation so your provider can build the calendar backward from it, and results vary between individuals.
Can I see before-and-after photos before I book?
Selected before-and-after examples appear on our homepage. They illustrate individual experiences and do not predict your result. Visitors cannot upload or submit client photographs through this site. In the clinic, photography is optional and you can decline at any time, clinical photos are taken only with your permission, and all images are stored securely in our HIPAA-compliant systems; any photographs may be reviewed privately with your provider at your complimentary consultation. Results vary between individuals.
What happens if I am not happy with how a treatment turned out?
For a non-urgent concern about appearance, contact the practice to arrange the planned clinical review. Tox treatment is commonly reviewed near two weeks to assess response and symmetry, and filler is reviewed near two weeks while swelling and appearance may continue to settle. A review does not guarantee that another dose or refinement is appropriate. Do not wait for that visit to report new, persistent, or worsening symptoms, including symptoms after two weeks. Call (312) 426-2033 for a treatment concern; use email hello@chicagomedspa.com only for non-urgent inquiries. Medical emergencies require 9-1-1, without waiting for the practice. Results vary between individuals.
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