Best Med Spas in Kentucky

506 med spas across 97 towns, ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one.

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Top-Rated Med Spas in Kentucky

Rating weighted by review count · at least 20 reviews
#Med spaCityRating
1Uptown Laser Hair RemovalGoogle reviews most often bring up kind staff (133 reviews), affordability (24) and clean facility (16).Lexington 5.0 (874)
2Toothologie – A Smile StudioReviewers most often mention friendly staff (277 reviews), kind staff (112) and hygienist (43).Union 5.0 (836)
3Privé MedSpaGoogle reviews most often bring up injector (14 reviews), aesthetician (13) and lip filler (9).Lexington 5.0 (815)
4Milan Laser Hair RemovalGoogle reviews most often bring up kind staff (65 reviews), flexible scheduling (13) and clean facility (13).Lexington 5.0 (720)
5Prescott Plastic SurgeryIts website lists Botox, dermal fillers, CoolSculpting and Sciton BBL.Louisville 5.0 (682)
6The Skin TherapistGoogle reviews most often bring up welcoming atmosphere (104 reviews), dermaplane (96) and mini facial (90).Owensboro 5.0 (680)
7Be MedispaThe themes reviewers raise most are relaxing experience (27 reviews), lip filler (20) and aging gracefully (9).Lexington 5.0 (579)
8ERA Wellness SpaGoogle reviews most often bring up aesthetic needs (11 reviews), easy appointments (5) and lip flip (3).Georgetown 5.0 (533)
9Belle Vie Summit at Fritz FarmReviewers most often mention skin care (35 reviews), massage (15) and injector (10).Lexington 5.0 (530)
10Luxe Lounge MedspaThe themes reviewers raise most are lip filler (36 reviews), lash lift (19) and waxing (17).Lexington 5.0 (510)
11Kentucky Laser Hair RemovalThe themes reviewers raise most are comfortable atmosphere (57 reviews), informative staff (19) and head shaving (11).Lexington 5.0 (484)
12Lolia Aesthetics | Georgetown, KYGoogle reviews most often bring up lashes (99 reviews), lip filler (27) and lash extensions (23).Georgetown 5.0 (482)
13The Skin LabThe themes reviewers raise most are tattoo removal (23 reviews), thorough explanations (12) and trustworthy staff (8).Owensboro 5.0 (477)
14Milan Laser Hair RemovalReviewers most often mention kind staff (60 reviews), easy scheduling (8) and easy process (8).Florence 5.0 (471)
15Vibrant Vitalité Health & WellnessReviewers most often mention welcoming atmosphere (42 reviews), weight loss (19) and eyebrows (14).Elizabethtown 5.0 (411)
16Let's Tox About ITReviewers most often mention lip filler (74 reviews), explanation of procedure (19) and lip flip (13).Louisville 5.0 (406)
17Milan Laser Hair RemovalReviewers most often mention kind staff (50 reviews), front desk staff (17) and clean facility (15).Louisville 5.0 (399)
18Milan Laser Hair RemovalThe themes reviewers raise most are kind staff (58 reviews), thorough explanations (12) and convenient location (10).Lexington 5.0 (396)
19Bellava AestheticsThe themes reviewers raise most are personable staff (29 reviews), lip flip (14) and skin health (10).Crestview Hills 5.0 (394)
20Reflections MedSpa and Wellness CenterThe themes reviewers raise most are acupuncture (7 reviews), face treatments (5) and lip filler (5).Lexington 5.0 (353)

Kentucky Med Spas by the Numbers

506med spas in 97 cities and towns
4.84average Google rating across 454 rated spas
82%of rated spas hold a 4.8 or higher
78%list Botox or another wrinkle relaxer

We list 506 med spas in Kentucky across 97 cities and towns.

454 of them have a Google rating, and the average is 4.84 out of 5 (median 5.0).

82% of rated Kentucky spas hold a 4.8 or higher.

Together they have 61,123 Google reviews, and the typical spa has 34.

Louisville has the most listings with 89, followed by Lexington (70), Bowling Green (21), Elizabethtown (16), Owensboro (16) and Richmond (13).

Botox is the most offered treatment (78% of listings), followed by dermal fillers (73%), microneedling (68%), chemical peels (68%) and facials (62%).

Just 25 of the 506 spas post a price online, so ask for a written quote before you book.

66 spas (13%) name a patient financing plan on their site, most often CareCredit (36) and Cherry (26).

66 spas (13%) name a physician on their site, 57 name a registered nurse, 105 a nurse practitioner and 22 a physician assistant.

How We Rank Kentucky Med Spas

We rank Kentucky med spas by Google rating, weighted by how many people left one.

A 5.0 from 1,400 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 12, because each rating is blended toward a 4.6 baseline until it has about 25 reviews behind it.

The statewide list only includes spas with at least 20 Google reviews, which 297 of the 506 Kentucky listings have.

No spa pays to be listed or to rank higher.

Med Spas in Kentucky: Questions People Ask

Are med spas regulated in Kentucky?

The Kentucky Board of Nursing's Advisory Opinion Statement #35 guides nurses who do cosmetic procedures, though it does not have the force of law.

It says nurses work under a qualified provider's plan of care and may not practice on their own.

The Board of Medical Licensure has a separate opinion on supervising laser procedures.

The Board of Nursing says IV hydration clinics are not regulated in Kentucky, but IV fluids need a qualified provider's order.

Who can do Botox in Kentucky?

The Board of Nursing says registered nurses may do cosmetic procedures such as Botox under a qualified provider's supervision and as part of that provider's plan of care.

Neuromodulator injections need specific training.

Qualified providers include physicians, APRNs, physician assistants and dentists.

Nurses may not practice independently, order products or prescribe treatments.

Who can do laser hair removal in Kentucky?

The Board of Medical Licensure says off-site treatment may be allowed for laser hair removal.

The staff doing it need a didactic laser course covering laser safety, training on each laser system used, and at least 30 cases under direct supervision of the facility's medical director.

Do I need an exam before Botox in Kentucky?

The Board of Nursing says medical aesthetic procedures are done after a qualified healthcare provider has documented an initial assessment and made a treatment plan.

Qualified providers include physicians, APRNs, physician assistants and dentists.

A registered nurse may then give the treatment under that provider's supervision.

What is the best city for med spas in Kentucky?

Louisville has the most listings (89), followed by Lexington (70), Bowling Green (21) and Elizabethtown (16).

How many med spas are in Kentucky?

We list 506 med spas in 97 Kentucky cities and towns, and 297 of them have 20 or more Google reviews.

Med Spa Rules in Kentucky

What Kentucky law and its licensing boards say about who may do med spa treatments, each with its source. This is a plain-English summary, not legal advice.

  1. The Kentucky Board of Nursing's Advisory Opinion Statement #35 gives guidance on the roles of nurses in cosmetic and dermatological procedures, and the board says it is not a regulation and does not have the force and effect of law. [1]
  2. The Kentucky Board of Nursing says registered nurses may perform cosmetic and dermatological procedures under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider, using standing orders or protocols that provider has set up. [1]
  3. The Board of Nursing says it is not within the scope of registered or licensed practical nurses to independently practice, order products, prescribe treatments or perform medical aesthetic procedures such as Botox or dermal fillers, and that nurses perform aesthetic procedures as part of a medically prescribed plan of care. [1]
  4. The Board of Nursing defines supervision of a registered nurse as the qualified provider being on the premises or readily available by phone, and direct supervision of a licensed practical nurse as the provider being in the immediate patient care area. [1]
  5. The Board of Nursing classes neuromodulator, dermal filler, PRP and deoxycholic acid injections as advanced aesthetic procedures that need specific training and supervision by a qualified provider. [1]
  6. The Board of Nursing says medical aesthetic procedures are done after a qualified healthcare provider, such as a physician, APRN, physician assistant or dentist, has documented an initial assessment and made a treatment plan. [1]
  7. The Board of Nursing says ablative laser, liposuction, hair transplants, implants, phenol peels and sclerotherapy of other than superficial veins are outside the scope of registered and licensed practical nurses, though nurses may assist. [1]
  8. The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure says that, except for laser hair removal, a physician supervising a non-physician doing laser procedures should be on site and immediately available, and should perform and document an initial assessment before treatment. [2]
  9. The Board of Medical Licensure says off-site treatment may be allowed for laser hair removal, but staff it is delegated to need a didactic laser course that covers laser safety, training on each laser system used, and at least 30 cases under direct supervision of the facility's medical director. [2]
  10. The Board of Nursing says IV hydration clinics are not regulated in Kentucky, but IV fluids need a qualified provider's order, and registered nurses may use standing orders or protocols approved by a medical director. [1]
  11. The Board of Nursing says a nurse may add no more than two sterile products to a bag of IV fluids, and immediate-use compounded sterile products must be given within 4 hours of starting preparation. [1]
  12. The Board of Nursing says a Kentucky APRN needs a collaborative agreement with a physician to prescribe non-scheduled legend drugs, which can end after four years of prescribing, and a separate agreement to prescribe controlled substances. [3]
  13. You can check a Kentucky physician's license on the Board of Medical Licensure's Physician Profile / Verification of License page. [4]