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Straight answers on the treatments people actually book — what each one does, what it costs in 2026, how many sessions you really need, and how to vet the person holding the needle. Written by our team, reviewed for accuracy, and never written to sell a sponsor.
Reviewed by No BS Med Spa Reviews Editorial Team · Updated 2026-07-09
TL;DR
- 10 guides covering the most-requested med spa treatments in the US, from injectables to medical weight loss.
- Every guide answers the same questions: what it is, how it works, 2026 cost, sessions and downtime, who should perform it, and how to choose a provider.
- No affiliate links, no sponsored copy. We get nothing if you book — these exist to help you ask better questions.
- Pair a guide with the data: each links to the matching price index and a verified provider list.
The library
Pick a treatment
Each card opens a full guide. The numbers are typical 2026 US ranges — your provider's pricing may differ.
Injectable
$10–$25 per unitBotox
The most-requested injectable in America — what it actually does, what it costs in 2026, and how to avoid a frozen face.
One 10–20 min visit; repeat every 3–4 monthsNone — back to normal same day, light bruising possibleRead the Botox guide →Injectable
$600–$1,500 per syringeDermal Fillers
Volume and structure, not muscle relaxation. How fillers work, what a syringe really costs, and why "dissolvable" matters.
One 30–45 min visit; refresh every 6–18 monthsMinimal — swelling and bruising for a few daysRead the Dermal Fillers guide →Laser
$100–$600 per session by body areaLaser Hair Removal
Permanent reduction, not magic. How many sessions you really need, what it costs, and why skin tone changes the device.
6–8 sessions, 4–8 weeks apart, then touch-upsNone — mild redness for a few hoursRead the Laser Hair Removal guide →Skin
$250–$700 per sessionMicroneedling
Controlled micro-injury that rebuilds collagen. What it fixes, what the "vampire facial" add-on really is, and realistic results.
3–6 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart1–3 days of redness, like a mild sunburnRead the Microneedling guide →Skin
$150–$800+ per peel depending on depthChemical Peels
Acids that resurface from light glow to deep correction. How to match the peel depth to your goal — and avoid scarring.
Light peels in a series; medium/deep less oftenNone for light; 3–7 days medium; 1–2 weeks deepRead the Chemical Peels guide →Body
$750–$1,500 per applicator; 2–4 typicalCoolSculpting
Freezing fat without surgery. What it can and can’t do, what applicators cost, and the rare complication nobody mentions.
One or two visits per area; results in 2–3 monthsNone — temporary numbness, swelling, or sorenessRead the CoolSculpting guide →Skin
$150–$350 per treatment; boosters add $25–$75HydraFacial
A no-downtime glow machine. What the multi-step device really does, what to pay, and which add-ons are worth it.
One 30–45 min session; monthly for upkeepNone — back to normal immediatelyRead the HydraFacial guide →Skin
$600–$1,800 per session; ~3 sessions typicalMorpheus8
Microneedling with radiofrequency heat that tightens deep. What it does that plain microneedling can’t, and the real cost.
1–3 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart1–3 days of redness and tiny marks; mild swellingRead the Morpheus8 guide →Regenerative
$500–$2,500 per session by usePRP Therapy
Your own platelets, concentrated and reinjected. Where it genuinely helps (hair, skin), where evidence is thin, and the cost.
Series of ~3, then maintenanceMinimal — soreness, swelling, or bruising at sitesRead the PRP Therapy guide →Medical Weight Loss
$200–$1,500 per month depending on drug & sourceGLP-1 Weight Loss (Semaglutide & Tirzepatide)
Medical weight loss with semaglutide and tirzepatide. How the drugs work, real costs, and the compounding question.
Ongoing monthly program with medical monitoringNone — common GI side effects, especially when titratingRead the GLP-1 Weight Loss (Semaglutide & Tirzepatide) guide →
No BS
Why our guides read differently
- We name the real 2026 cost ranges — per unit, per syringe, per session — so you can spot loss-leader pricing and hidden upsells.
- We flag the risks providers gloss over: vascular occlusion with filler, paradoxical fat growth after CoolSculpting, hyperpigmentation from peels on darker skin.
- We tell you who should be holding the device, because in aesthetics the operator matters more than the machine.
- We separate hype from evidence — especially for PRP and compounded GLP-1 — instead of repeating marketing claims.
Once you know what to ask, compare real providers by our transparent ranking formula — never paid placement — and check our editorial methodology to see how we source every number.
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