Best Med Spas in Virginia

1,217 med spas across 121 towns, ranked by Google rating weighted by how many people left one.

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Top-Rated Med Spas in Virginia

Rating weighted by review count · at least 20 reviews
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1Habit Med Spa + Facial BarThe themes reviewers raise most are knowledgeable staff (471 reviews), brows (110) and HydraFacial (76).Henrico 5.0 (1,565)
2Rêvée AestheticsGoogle reviews most often bring up lip filler (80 reviews), HydraFacial (59) and injector (37).Richmond 5.0 (1,317)
3DontageReviewers most often mention injector (129 reviews), lip filler (69) and thorough explanations (34).Fairfax 5.0 (1,286)
4Keep Active Health & WellnessGoogle reviews most often bring up weight loss (51 reviews), semaglutide (14) and vitamin iv (13).Fredericksburg 5.0 (1,136)
5The Medi Spa at Ridgewood HillThe themes reviewers raise most are experienced staff (20 reviews), clean facility (13) and thorough explanations (13).Salem 5.0 (1,053)
6Nua-The Medical Spa at Charlottesville DermatologyReviewers most often mention HydraFacial (17 reviews), dermatology (13) and acne treatment (9).Charlottesville 5.0 (800)
7Mountcastle Medical Spa & Laser CenterReviewers most often mention friendly office (11 reviews), aesthetician (11) and laser treatment (8).Ashburn 5.0 (742)
8NM Aesthetics | WellnessReviewers most often mention injector (100 reviews), lip filler (46) and talented staff (24).Arlington 5.0 (708)
9Virginia Plastic SurgeryIts website lists Botox, dermal fillers, laser hair removal and Sciton BBL.Virginia Beach 5.0 (624)
10Cassie Lane Med Spa: Richmond, VAThe themes reviewers raise most are thorough explanations (22 reviews), weight loss (20) and knowledgeable injector (16).Richmond 5.0 (544)
11Youthful Beginnings Medi SpaThe themes reviewers raise most are lip filler (28 reviews), injections (20) and lash lift (7).Mechanicsville 5.0 (506)
12Smooth Skin LaserThe themes reviewers raise most are kind staff (46 reviews), tattoo removal (15) and affordability (9).Charlottesville 5.0 (481)
13Amy Aesthetics and WellnessReviewers most often mention injector (43 reviews), beautiful office (24) and honest recommendations (9).Ashburn 5.0 (468)
14ENVI Aesthetics Medical Spa & WellnessGoogle reviews most often bring up skin care (65 reviews), welcoming staff (40) and HydraFacial (31).Aldie 5.0 (448)
15Milan Laser Hair RemovalGoogle reviews most often bring up comfortable atmosphere (44 reviews), informative staff (17) and easy process (11).Midlothian 5.0 (412)
16Epitome Medical Aesthetics: Norman Gonzales, MDReviewers most often mention knowledgeable doctor (33 reviews), weight loss (20) and personable doctor (9).Virginia Beach 5.0 (404)
17Klar Spa Studios K-Beauty ClinicGoogle reviews most often bring up relaxing experience (58 reviews), knowledgeable esthetician (40) and customized facial (14).Fairfax 5.0 (397)
18The DRIPBaR MidlothianReviewers most often mention welcoming atmosphere (36 reviews), B12 (18) and power pack (7).Midlothian 5.0 (373)
19McQuiston Dental and AestheticsReviewers most often mention professional staff (99 reviews), pleasant staff (30) and hygienist (23).Alexandria 5.0 (362)
20Dermestetics McLeanReviewers most often mention esthetician (21 reviews), injector (12) and treatment plan (10).McLean 5.0 (363)

Virginia Med Spas by the Numbers

1,217med spas in 121 cities and towns
4.79average Google rating across 1,121 rated spas
$11median posted Botox price per unit (43 spas)
68%list Botox or another wrinkle relaxer

We list 1,217 med spas in Virginia across 121 cities and towns.

1,121 of them have a Google rating, and the average is 4.79 out of 5 (median 4.9).

A 4.8 or higher is held by 77% of the rated spas.

Together they have 161,264 Google reviews, and the typical spa has 53.

Virginia Beach has the most listings with 86, followed by Fairfax (72), Vienna (67), Alexandria (57), Arlington (56) and Richmond (55).

Among cities with 25 or more rated spas, Midlothian (4.88, 31 spas) and Chesapeake (4.85, 26 spas) have the highest average Google ratings.

Botox is the most offered treatment (68% of listings), followed by facials (65%), dermal fillers (65%), chemical peels (65%) and microneedling (64%).

The median posted Botox price is $11 per unit across 43 spas, and half of posted prices fall between $10 and $13.

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

What Med Spa Treatments Cost in Virginia

TreatmentMedian posted priceMiddle halfSpas posting
Botoxper unit$11US $11$10 to $13half of prices43
Microneedlingper session$350US $325$175 to $850full range15
Dermaplaningper session$75US $75$40 to $225full range20

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 86 of the 1,217 Virginia spas we list post any price, so ask for a written quote before you book.

How We Rank Virginia Med Spas

We rank Virginia 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 833 of the 1,217 Virginia listings have.

No spa pays to be listed or to rank higher.

Med Spas in Virginia: Questions People Ask

How much is Botox in Virginia?

Across 43 Virginia med spas that post a Botox price, the median is $11 per unit.

Half charge between $10 and $13.

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 Virginia?

The services are.

Virginia law does not use the term "med spa", but the Department of Health Professions says the services and staff involved may be regulated by one or more licensing boards.

Only physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses with the required agreements or authorization may evaluate, diagnose and prescribe for med spa patients.

The business is expected not to interfere with its clinicians' judgment.

Who can do Botox in Virginia?

Physicians, physician assistants under a practice agreement and advanced practice registered nurses with the required agreement or authorization may evaluate patients and recommend aesthetic procedures.

Registered nurses may give injections only under a valid order from a licensed prescriber and may not decide the dose.

Unlicensed staff may not give injections.

A person licensed to perform the procedure and manage emergencies should always be on site.

Who can do laser hair removal in Virginia?

A doctor may delegate laser hair removal to a properly trained person under the doctor's supervision, and the doctor does not have to be physically present.

Anyone other than a licensed PA or nurse practitioner must be trained in areas such as laser safety, device operation and complication management.

Virginia law defines esthetics to include hair removal by nonlaser devices.

Do I need an exam before Botox in Virginia?

Virginia's boards expect a licensed prescriber to evaluate each patient and issue patient-specific orders, rather than relying on standing orders.

The evaluation may happen by telemedicine, but a questionnaire alone is not enough.

Without real-time interaction with the prescriber, no valid relationship exists.

What is the best city for med spas in Virginia?

Virginia Beach has the most listings (86), followed by Fairfax (72), Vienna (67) and Alexandria (57).

Among cities with 25 or more rated spas, Midlothian (4.88, 31 spas) and Chesapeake (4.85, 26 spas) have the highest average Google ratings.

How many med spas are in Virginia?

We list 1,217 med spas in 121 Virginia cities and towns, and 833 of them have 20 or more Google reviews.

Med Spa Rules in Virginia

What Virginia 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 Virginia Department of Health Professions notes that the terms "med spa" and "IV hydration clinic" are not used in Virginia law, and that the services and staff involved may be regulated by one or more professional licensing boards. [1]
  2. The Department of Health Professions expects a med spa business not to interfere with the clinical judgment of its licensed professionals. [1]
  3. The Department of Health Professions notes that Virginia's health professions law does not define "medical director" and is silent on requiring one, and its guidance treats a medical director as anyone legally able to prescribe and supervise or delegate. [1]
  4. The Department of Health Professions says only physicians, physician assistants under a practice agreement, and advanced practice registered nurses under a collaborative agreement or autonomous practice authorization may evaluate, diagnose and prescribe for med spa patients, including recommending an aesthetic procedure. [1]
  5. The Department of Health Professions says registered nurses may give injections and IV fluids only under a valid order from a licensed prescriber, and may not diagnose, recommend aesthetic procedures or decide the dose, route or frequency. [1]
  6. The Department of Health Professions says RNs, LPNs, dentists, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, EMTs and paramedics may not evaluate, diagnose, or determine or delegate treatment for a patient in a general med spa setting. [1]
  7. The Department of Health Professions says unlicensed med spa staff may not give injections or IV fluids, prepare or compound drugs, perform medical assessments or give treatment recommendations. [1]
  8. The Department of Health Professions says a person licensed to perform the procedure and manage emergencies should always be on site during medical procedures, and the medical director should be immediately available by phone or text. [1]
  9. Virginia's boards expect a licensed prescriber to evaluate each patient and issue patient-specific orders, and say drugs should not be given under protocols or standing orders. [1]
  10. The Department of Health Professions says the patient relationship may be set up by telemedicine, but a questionnaire alone is not enough, and without real-time interaction with the prescriber no valid relationship exists. [1]
  11. A Virginia Board of Medicine rule lets a doctor delegate laser hair removal to a properly trained person under the doctor's supervision, with the doctor readily available but not required to be physically present. [2]
  12. Under the same rule, the doctor must see a patient who has complications from laser hair removal before treatment continues. [2]
  13. A doctor who delegates laser hair removal to anyone other than a licensed PA or nurse practitioner must make sure that person is trained in skin physiology, skin type and patient selection, laser safety, device operation and complication management. [2]
  14. Virginia law defines esthetics to include skin treatments and hair removal by nonlaser devices, and says esthetics is not a healing art and excludes anything that is the practice of medicine. [3]
  15. A licensed master esthetician in Virginia may also offer lymphatic drainage, certain chemical exfoliation and microdermabrasion of the outer skin layer, without the use of laser technology. [3]
  16. The Department of Health Professions says all IV fluids, including plain saline, are prescription drugs, and adding vitamins or minerals to an IV makes a compounded drug regulated by the Board of Pharmacy. [1]
  17. A Virginia nurse practitioner with the equivalent of at least three years of full-time clinical experience may practice without a written practice agreement after receiving an attestation from their patient care team physician or an attesting nurse practitioner, while others practice under a practice agreement with a patient care team physician. [4]
  18. You can check the license of a Virginia physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician assistant or pharmacy on the Department of Health Professions License Lookup. [5]

Med Spas by City in Virginia

Virginia Beach · 86Fairfax · 72Vienna · 67Alexandria · 57Arlington · 56Richmond · 55McLean · 53Ashburn · 40Falls Church · 38Fredericksburg · 35Midlothian · 32Newport News · 31Chesapeake · 28Woodbridge · 26Reston · 26Leesburg · 25Sterling · 24Norfolk · 22Charlottesville · 22Tysons · 16Henrico · 15Herndon · 14Williamsburg · 13Gainesville · 13Glen Allen · 12Warrenton · 12Springfield · 12Manassas · 11Winchester · 11Chantilly · 11Annandale · 10Harrisonburg · 10Roanoke · 9Lynchburg · 8Suffolk · 8Dulles · 8Martinsville · 7Hampton · 7Stafford · 7Great Falls · 7
All 121 towns
Staunton · 6North Chesterfield · 6Abingdon · 6Mechanicsville · 6Colonial Heights · 5Chester · 5Lorton · 5Lansdowne · 5Oakton · 4Purcellville · 4Yorktown · 4Danville · 4Powhatan · 4Bon Air · 4Salem · 4Chesterfield · 4Aldie · 4Burke · 4Blacksburg · 4Centreville · 4Spotsylvania Courthouse · 3Fishersville · 3Front Royal · 3Forest · 3Woodlawn · 3Waynesboro · 3Haymarket · 3Culpeper · 3Christiansburg · 3Gloucester · 3Kilmarnock · 3West Springfield · 3Middleburg · 3Dublin · 3Occoquan Historic District · 3Ashland · 3Lexington · 2Stuart · 2Daleville · 2Portsmouth · 2Clifton · 2Cape Charles · 2Manassas Park · 2Bristol · 2Richlands · 2Lake Ridge · 2Marshall · 2Montpelier · 2Cave Spring · 2Wise · 2Locust Grove · 2Brambleton · 2Tappahannock · 1Norton · 1Ridge · 1Collinsville · 1Moseley · 1South Hill · 1The Plains · 1Prince George · 1Moneta · 1Hillsville · 1Vinton · 1Petersburg · 1South Boston · 1Marion · 1Cedar Bluff · 1Emporia · 1Rocky Mount · 1Smithfield · 1Dale City · 1Woodstock · 1Pulaski · 1Carrollton · 1Crozet · 1Goochland · 1King George · 1Monroe · 1Bedford · 1Franconia · 1Pimmit · 1