Best Med Spas in North Carolina

1,284 med spas across 164 towns, ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one.

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Top-Rated Med Spas in North Carolina

Rating weighted by review count · at least 20 reviews
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1Lifted Aesthetics CharlotteGoogle reviews most often bring up injector (31 reviews), thorough explanations (15) and b12 shot (11).Davidson 5.0 (949)
2The Aesthetic HausReviewers most often mention genuine staff (11 reviews), talented staff (9) and zo skincare (7).Kernersville 5.0 (758)
3Meraki Aesthetics and WellnessThe themes reviewers raise most are injector (48 reviews), lip filler (33) and chemical peel (14).Cornelius 5.0 (746)
4Pure Vitality Med SpaGoogle reviews most often bring up lip filler (23 reviews), iv fluids (12) and acne treatment (11).Locust 5.0 (641)
5Beach Medical AestheticsReviewers most often mention knowledgeable staff (261 reviews), welcoming staff (84) and Botox (64).Wilmington 5.0 (593)
6Milan Laser Hair RemovalGoogle reviews most often bring up kind staff (86 reviews), quick appointments (11) and friendly employees (9).Hickory 5.0 (584)
7Milan Laser Hair RemovalThe themes reviewers raise most are kind staff (84 reviews), easy scheduling (13) and lifetime guarantee (12).Asheville 5.0 (534)
8Skin By BlairReviewers most often mention knowledgeable staff (176 reviews), skin care (96) and kind staff (58).Charlotte 5.0 (518)
9MLH AestheticsReviewers most often mention lip filler (49 reviews), thorough explanations (24) and lip flip (17).New Bern 5.0 (516)
10Restore Hyper WellnessGoogle reviews most often bring up cryotherapy (33 reviews), clean space (11) and infrared sauna (10).Charlotte 5.0 (513)
11Magnolia MedSpa - Indian Trail LocationGoogle reviews most often bring up HydraFacial (19 reviews), injector (17) and lash lift (11).Indian Trail 5.0 (491)
12Miramae Medical Skin Care StudioGoogle reviews most often bring up injector (33 reviews), trustworthy staff (12) and custom facial (7).Charlotte 5.0 (478)
13Milan Laser Hair RemovalGoogle reviews most often bring up welcoming staff (46 reviews), arm hair removal (7) and friendly technician (6).Greenville 5.0 (457)
14Head To Toe Med SpaGoogle reviews most often bring up natural results (44 reviews), injector (31) and knowledgeable esthetician (4).Wilmington 5.0 (453)
15Asheville Beauty CoReviewers most often mention injector (79 reviews), lip filler (23) and beautiful space (23).Asheville 5.0 (443)
16Aesthetic Surgery of CharlotteIts own site names Botox, dermal fillers, Sciton BBL and Sciton Moxi.Charlotte 5.0 (443)
17Skin PharmThe themes reviewers raise most are knowledgeable staff (192 reviews), kind staff (55) and Botox (36).Charlotte 5.0 (429)
18Milan Laser Hair RemovalThe themes reviewers raise most are informative staff (9 reviews), thoroughness (8) and new location (5).Matthews 5.0 (420)
19Milan Laser Hair RemovalThe themes reviewers raise most are comfortable atmosphere (46 reviews), efficient staff (11) and informative staff (10).Mooresville 5.0 (412)
20Milan Laser Hair RemovalGoogle reviews most often bring up welcoming staff (68 reviews), clean facility (17) and informative staff (16).Burlington 5.0 (394)

North Carolina Med Spas by the Numbers

1,284med spas in 164 cities and towns
4.86average Google rating across 1,166 rated spas
$10.75median posted Botox price per unit (38 spas)
71%list Botox or another wrinkle relaxer

We list 1,284 med spas in North Carolina across 164 cities and towns.

1,166 of them have a Google rating, and the average is 4.86 out of 5 (median 5.0).

A 4.8 or higher is held by 83% of the rated spas.

Together they have 176,489 Google reviews, and the typical spa has 42.

Charlotte has the most listings with 235, followed by Raleigh (129), Cary (58), Greensboro (56), Wilmington (52) and Asheville (38).

Among cities with 25 or more rated spas, Cornelius (4.94, 25 spas) and Mooresville (4.88, 25 spas) have the highest average Google ratings.

Botox is the most offered treatment (71% of listings), followed by dermal fillers (67%), microneedling (65%), chemical peels (65%) and facials (62%).

The median posted Botox price is $10.75 per unit across 38 spas.

That is about the same as the national median of $11 per unit in our directory.

What Med Spa Treatments Cost in North Carolina

TreatmentMedian posted priceMiddle halfSpas posting
Botoxper unit$10.75US $11$7 to $13full range38
Dermaplaningper session$55US $75$40 to $225full range17

Each price is the lowest one a spa posts for that treatment on its own website, and we show a treatment only when 15 or more spas post a price for it.

Only 68 of the 1,284 North Carolina spas we list post any price, so ask for a written quote before you book.

How We Rank North Carolina Med Spas

We rank North Carolina 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 841 of the 1,284 North Carolina listings have.

No spa pays to be listed or to rank higher.

Med Spas in North Carolina: Questions People Ask

How much is Botox in North Carolina?

Across 38 North Carolina med spas that post a Botox price, the median is $10.75 per unit.

That is about the same as the $11 national median in our directory.

Most spas do not post prices, so ask for the per-unit price and the number of units in writing.

Are med spas regulated in North Carolina?

Yes. The North Carolina Medical Board treats altering tissue with a laser as surgery that calls for physician involvement, and it recognizes a ban on the corporate practice of medicine.

The Board of Nursing says nurses may perform cosmetic procedures such as Botox and fillers only when ordered by a licensed prescriber.

Who can do Botox in North Carolina?

The North Carolina Board of Nursing says RNs and LPNs may inject Botox and fillers when a physician, NP, PA or other prescriber has evaluated the client and issued an order.

An RN does not need a prescriber on site.

An LPN needs an RN, physician, NP, PA or other licensed practitioner on site and supervising.

Who can do laser hair removal in North Carolina?

The North Carolina Medical Board says laser hair removal with prescription devices should be done by a physician or by someone the physician designates as adequately trained, with the physician fully responsible.

Licensed electrologists who are laser hair practitioners may also do it under physician supervision.

The supervising physician should be on site or readily available for emergencies.

North Carolina's definition of esthetics does not include lasers.

Do I need an exam before Botox in North Carolina?

The North Carolina Board of Nursing says a physician, NP, PA or other prescriber must complete a client evaluation and issue an order before an RN or LPN injects Botox or filler.

What is the best city for med spas in North Carolina?

Charlotte has the most listings (235), followed by Raleigh (129), Cary (58) and Greensboro (56).

Among cities with 25 or more rated spas, Cornelius (4.94, 25 spas) and Mooresville (4.88, 25 spas) have the highest average Google ratings.

How many med spas are in North Carolina?

We list 1,284 med spas in 164 North Carolina cities and towns, and 841 of them have 20 or more Google reviews.

Med Spa Rules in North Carolina

What North Carolina 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 North Carolina Medical Board treats altering human tissue with a laser as surgery, to be done by a physician or by a trained licensed health professional working within their scope under physician supervision, preferably on site. [1]
  2. The North Carolina Board of Nursing says cosmetic procedures such as Botox and filler injections, chemical peels, sclerotherapy and laser hair removal are within the scope of RNs and LPNs when ordered by a licensed prescriber and its other criteria are met. [2]
  3. The North Carolina Medical Board recognizes a ban on the corporate practice of medicine, with exceptions for hospitals, HMOs, public health clinics, charitable nonprofits and practices owned by nonprofit hospitals. [3]
  4. The Board of Nursing says LPNs may not own professional nursing businesses under North Carolina law, and RNs who form a professional company to offer cosmetic procedures must still work from a prescriber's order. [2]
  5. The Board of Nursing says a registered nurse performing ordered cosmetic procedures, including injections, does not need a physician, NP or PA on site. [2]
  6. The Board of Nursing says an LPN may perform ordered cosmetic procedures only when an RN, physician, NP, PA or other licensed practitioner is on site and supervising. [2]
  7. The Board of Nursing says a physician, NP, PA or other prescriber must evaluate the client and issue an order before an RN or LPN performs a cosmetic procedure such as Botox or filler. [2]
  8. The North Carolina Medical Board says a physician, PA or NP should examine each patient, with a history and focused physical, before the first laser hair or tattoo removal treatment. [1]
  9. The Medical Board says laser or IPL hair and tattoo removal with prescription devices should be done only by a physician or by someone the physician designates as adequately trained, with the physician fully responsible. [1]
  10. The Medical Board says licensed electrologists who are laser hair practitioners may do laser hair removal, but not tattoo removal, under physician supervision. [1]
  11. For laser hair and tattoo removal, the Medical Board expects the supervising physician to be on site or readily available and able to respond quickly to emergencies. [1]
  12. North Carolina's legal definition of esthetics covers facials, makeup, skin care, hair removal by creams, tweezers or waxing, lash and brow services and surface manipulation of the skin, and it does not list injections or lasers. [4]
  13. The Board of Nursing says a nurse may treat walk-in clients who have no prescriber evaluation and order only if separately licensed and acting under the Electrolysis Practice Act or Cosmetic Art Act. [2]
  14. The Board of Nursing says nurses at hydration clinics and drip bars may give IV fluids, nutrients and medications only on an individualized order from a prescriber who has evaluated the client. [5]
  15. For IV hydration, the Board of Nursing says an RN does not need a prescriber on site, but an LPN needs supervision. [5]
  16. North Carolina nurse practitioners may prescribe only when their supervising physician has given written instructions on prescribing and a written policy for periodic review of the drugs they prescribe. [6]
  17. You can look up a North Carolina physician or PA on the NC Medical Board's Licensee Search portal. [7]
  18. You can verify a North Carolina nurse or NP license through Verify a NC License on the NC Board of Nursing site. [8]

Med Spas by City in North Carolina

Charlotte · 235Raleigh · 129Cary · 58Greensboro · 56Wilmington · 52Asheville · 38Fayetteville · 37Winston-Salem · 30Cornelius · 28Mooresville · 25Huntersville · 24Chapel Hill · 22Durham · 20Hickory · 20Jacksonville · 19New Bern · 18Matthews · 18Wake Forest · 16Greenville · 15Concord · 14High Point · 12Waxhaw · 10Holly Springs · 10Gastonia · 10Southport · 9Apex · 9Pinehurst · 9Burlington · 9Goldsboro · 8Southern Pines · 8Rocky Mount · 8Denver · 7Belmont · 7Morganton · 7Kernersville · 7Leland · 6Davidson · 6Morehead City · 6Boone · 6Morrisville · 6
All 164 towns
Hampstead · 6Shelby · 6Monroe · 6Hendersonville · 5Brevard · 5Garner · 5Indian Trail · 5Statesville · 5Sylva · 5Waynesville · 5Henderson · 4Franklin · 4Sanford · 4Arden · 4Washington · 4Mint Hill · 4Clemmons · 4Salisbury · 4Aberdeen · 4Forest City · 4Wilson · 4Asheboro · 4Tarboro · 3Cherryville · 3Burgaw · 3Thomasville · 3Pittsboro · 3Raeford · 3Mt Airy · 3Stanley · 3Dunn · 3Nags Head · 3Clayton · 3Lincolnton · 2Kinston · 2China Grove · 2Pineville · 2Whiteville · 2Swansboro · 2Winterville · 2Mebane · 2Surf City · 2Elkin · 2Mocksville · 2Advance · 2Locust · 2Claremont · 2Carolina Beach · 2Marion · 2Oxford · 2Belhaven · 2Murphy · 2Harrisburg · 2Kings Mountain · 2Wendell · 2Beaufort · 2Carrboro · 2Rutherfordton · 2Moyock · 1Carolina Shores · 1Manteo · 1Troy · 1Rockingham · 1Hope Mills · 1Calabash · 1Lexington · 1Robersonville · 1Oak Island · 1Benson · 1Clinton · 1Archdale · 1Jefferson · 1Oak Ridge · 1Wallace · 1Seven Lakes · 1Smithfield · 1Weaverville · 1Pikeville · 1Tabor City · 1Sneads Ferry · 1Yadkinville · 1Lenoir · 1Rockwell · 1Wesley Chapel · 1Swannanoa · 1Clyde · 1Weddington · 1Shallotte · 1Granite Falls · 1North Wilkesboro · 1Norwood · 1Highlands · 1Sparta · 1Cape Carteret · 1Wilkesboro · 1Carthage · 1Angier · 1Elizabethtown · 1Mt Holly · 1Marshville · 1Roanoke Rapids · 1Cashiers · 1Rolesville · 1Laurinburg · 1Atlantic Beach · 1Roxboro · 1King · 1Lewisville · 1West Jefferson · 1Edenton · 1Williamston · 1Elizabeth City · 1Ocean Isle Beach · 1Nebo · 1Dallas · 1Franklinton · 1Lillington · 1Spencer · 1Cedar Point · 1Newport · 1Kitty Hawk · 1Bladenboro · 1Pembroke · 1Lumberton · 1