Best Med Spas in South Carolina

629 med spas across 76 towns, ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one.

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Top-Rated Med Spas in South Carolina

Rating weighted by review count · at least 20 reviews
#Med spaCityRating
1LUX ~ A Medical SpaGoogle reviews most often bring up informative staff (76 reviews), HydraFacial (66) and aesthetician (26).Hilton Head Island 5.0 (741)
2Enhance Image Med Spa and Float TherapyThe themes reviewers raise most are float tank (59 reviews), couples massage (39) and float therapy (35).Lexington 5.0 (733)
3OptimalSelf MDTreatments named on its site include Botox, dermal fillers, lip filler and laser hair removal.Greenville 5.0 (642)
4Restore Hyper WellnessThe themes reviewers raise most are cryotherapy (53 reviews), iv drip (39) and red light therapy (22).Charleston 5.0 (574)
5Lexington Aesthetics Medical SpaReviewers most often mention lip filler (25 reviews), clean facility (17) and thorough staff (12).Lexington 5.0 (537)
6The Well MD - Direct Primary CareGoogle reviews most often bring up kind staff (34 reviews), medical reports (25) and professional doctor (23).Greer 5.0 (527)
7Advanced Dentistry of Mount PleasantReviewers most often mention friendly staff (193 reviews), caring staff (87) and beautiful office (35).Mt Pleasant 5.0 (526)
8Augusta Road AestheticsThe themes reviewers raise most are beautiful office (11 reviews), laser treatment (6) and knowledgeable doctor (6).Greenville 5.0 (524)
9iCRYO Whole Body CryotherapyGoogle reviews most often bring up friendly staff (310 reviews), kind staff (62) and red light therapy (56).Charleston 5.0 (506)
10Well Labs+ Medspa CharlestonThe themes reviewers raise most are laser hair removal (43 reviews), laser treatments (20) and lip filler (16).Charleston 5.0 (503)
11The DRIPBaR Mt. PleasantGoogle reviews most often bring up relaxing atmosphere (47 reviews), drip bar (20) and b12 shot (18).Mt Pleasant 5.0 (504)
12Sculpted by WH AestheticsReviewers most often mention injector (31 reviews), talented staff (19) and treatment plan (11).Columbia 5.0 (497)
13AesthetiSpa Cosmetic Skin & Laser CenterGoogle reviews most often bring up welcoming staff (85 reviews), HydraFacial (18) and injections (12).Mt Pleasant 5.0 (489)
14Skin & Brows RedefinedReviewers most often mention knowledgeable staff (127 reviews), eyebrows (101) and permanent makeup (27).Columbia 5.0 (437)
15JAG Medical SpaThe themes reviewers raise most are thorough explanations (26 reviews), lip filler (18) and knowledgeable doctor (12).Summerville 5.0 (439)
16Embody Wellness RetreatReviewers most often mention prenatal massage (17 reviews), couples massage (16) and deep tissue massage (10).Moncks Corner 5.0 (423)
17Restore Hyper WellnessGoogle reviews most often bring up iv drip (42 reviews), cryotherapy (40) and red light therapy (31).Mt Pleasant 5.0 (419)
18Flourish Family & General Dentistry Indian LandReviewers most often mention friendly staff (204 reviews), welcoming staff (85) and comfortable atmosphere (65).Indian Land 5.0 (417)
194Ever Young Med Spa & Wellness Center - Mt PleasantGoogle reviews most often bring up IV therapy (25 reviews), esthetics (10) and new facility (9).Mt Pleasant 5.0 (386)
20Vivid AestheticsReviewers most often mention eyebrows (17 reviews), lash lift and tint (4) and nano brows (3).Irmo 5.0 (369)

South Carolina Med Spas by the Numbers

629med spas in 76 cities and towns
4.83average Google rating across 581 rated spas
$12median posted Botox price per unit (19 spas)
76%list Botox or another wrinkle relaxer

We list 629 med spas in South Carolina across 76 cities and towns.

581 of them have a Google rating, and the average is 4.83 out of 5 (median 5.0).

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

Together they have 87,051 Google reviews, and the typical spa has 43.

Greenville has the most listings with 69, followed by Mt Pleasant (56), Charleston (51), Myrtle Beach (43), Columbia (41) and Summerville (26).

Among cities with 25 or more rated spas, Columbia (4.93, 37 spas) and Charleston (4.90, 47 spas) have the highest average Google ratings.

Botox is the most offered treatment (76% of listings), followed by dermal fillers (73%), microneedling (66%), chemical peels (66%) and facials (63%).

The median posted Botox price is $12 per unit across 19 spas.

That is slightly above the national median of $11 per unit in our directory.

What Med Spa Treatments Cost in South Carolina

TreatmentMedian posted priceMiddle halfSpas posting
Botoxper unit$12US $11$9 to $16full range19

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 38 of the 629 South Carolina spas we list post any price, so ask for a written quote before you book.

How We Rank South Carolina Med Spas

We rank South 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 403 of the 629 South Carolina listings have.

No spa pays to be listed or to rank higher.

Med Spas in South Carolina: Questions People Ask

How much is Botox in South Carolina?

Across 19 South Carolina med spas that post a Botox price, the median is $12 per unit.

That is slightly above 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 South Carolina?

South Carolina's licensing boards have issued guidance that covers common med spa treatments.

A 2017 joint opinion of the medical, dental and nursing boards says only people licensed in South Carolina to practice medicine, dentistry or nursing, with documented training, may inject Botox.

The Board of Nursing also sets supervision rules for nurses who inject fillers or perform laser hair removal.

Who can do Botox in South Carolina?

A 2017 joint opinion of South Carolina's medical, dental and nursing boards says only people actively licensed in the state to practice medicine, dentistry or nursing may inject Botox, and each must have documented special training.

Physician assistants inject under practice guidelines, and APRNs under a written protocol with a supervising physician or dentist.

Registered nurses may inject only with a physician or APRN supervising on site.

Who can do laser hair removal in South Carolina?

The South Carolina Board of Nursing says laser hair removal is within nursing scope only for registered nurses, not licensed practical nurses.

The supervising physician must be on site and able to respond within five minutes.

A physician or APRN must do an initial assessment first.

Do I need an exam before Botox in South Carolina?

A 2017 joint opinion of South Carolina's medical, dental and nursing boards says a bona fide physician-practitioner relationship must be established before any Botox injection.

The medical record must include informed consent, a diagnosis and details of the injection.

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

Greenville has the most listings (69), followed by Mt Pleasant (56), Charleston (51) and Myrtle Beach (43).

Among cities with 25 or more rated spas, Columbia (4.93, 37 spas) and Charleston (4.90, 47 spas) have the highest average Google ratings.

How many med spas are in South Carolina?

We list 629 med spas in 76 South Carolina cities and towns, and 403 of them have 20 or more Google reviews.

Med Spa Rules in South Carolina

What South 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. A 2017 joint advisory opinion of South Carolina's medical, dental and nursing boards says only people actively licensed in South Carolina to practice medicine, dentistry or nursing may inject neuromodulators such as Botox. [1]
  2. The same joint opinion says each licensed person who injects Botox or a similar neuromodulator must have documented special training. [1]
  3. The joint opinion says cosmetic Botox may be delegated to an appropriately qualified licensed person, but the physician or dentist must be on site and readily available. [1]
  4. Under the joint opinion, physician assistants inject Botox under practice guidelines, and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) inject under a written protocol with a supervising physician or dentist. [1]
  5. The joint opinion says registered nurses may inject Botox only with a physician or APRN supervising on site. [1]
  6. The South Carolina Board of Nursing says registered nurses may inject cosmetic dermal fillers only if a supervising physician or APRN is on site and able to respond within five minutes. [2]
  7. The Board of Nursing says dermal fillers must be injected in a clinical setting that ensures sterility and the ability to resuscitate, by a registered nurse with documented training that includes supervised practice. [2]
  8. The joint opinion says a bona fide physician-practitioner relationship must be established before any Botox or other neuromodulator injection. [1]
  9. The joint opinion also requires a medical record for neuromodulator injections that includes informed consent, a diagnosis and details of the injection. [1]
  10. The Board of Nursing says a physician or APRN must perform and document an initial assessment before a registered nurse injects dermal fillers, and a registered nurse cannot establish the practitioner-patient relationship. [2]
  11. The Board of Nursing says laser hair removal and spider-vein removal are within nursing scope only for registered nurses, not licensed practical nurses. [2]
  12. For laser hair and spider-vein removal by a registered nurse, the Board of Nursing requires the supervising physician to be on site and able to respond within five minutes, plus a physician or APRN initial assessment. [2]
  13. The Board of Nursing allows registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to apply superficial chemical peels and microdermabrasion after a physician or APRN initial assessment. [2]
  14. South Carolina law defines an esthetician as licensed for skin care, make-up or similar work, with skin care done for the sole purpose of beautifying the skin. [3]
  15. South Carolina nurse practitioners who perform medical acts must do so under a written practice agreement with a physician or medical staff that sets out the medical aspects of care, including prescribing. [4]