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Burlington, Vermont

Vermont, United States

Aesthetic treatments in Burlington

Vermont's only real aesthetics market, split between downtown Burlington and the South Burlington cluster near the airport.

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Downtown / Bank StreetSouth Burlington / Williston RoadMarket Street / City CenterEssex Junction

Vermont concentrates its entire aesthetic market in one metro, and within it, two addresses hold most of the review depth. Brilliant Massage and Skin’s South Union Street location downtown carries 1,161 reviews, the deepest book tracked in northern New England, with its Patchen Road sister in South Burlington adding 443 more. Downtown Burlington also holds Bare Medical Spa and Laser Center on Bank Street at 379 reviews, while the South Burlington cluster, Absolute Wellness on Williston Road, Bijou Blu on Market Street, Glow Aesthetics on Idx Drive, and Eden Aesthetics off Twin Oaks Terrace, sits minutes from the airport. Essex Junction adds La Bella Derma and Colchester carries Mountain Lake Plastic Surgery, the market’s surgical anchor at 260 reviews.

Injectables concentrate at fewer hands than the menus suggest. Botox, dermal fillers, and lip filler appear on all nine tracked menus, with Bare adding Xeomin and Mountain Lake carrying Daxxify alongside Sculptra and PDO thread lifts on the surgical side. For a first consult, the practical choice is between Mountain Lake’s physician-led injectable practice and the high-volume books downtown.

Device coverage is broad for a market this size. Morpheus8 sits on every tracked menu, and laser hair removal, laser skin resurfacing, and skin tightening each hold eight of nine. The maintenance base of HydraFacial, microneedling, and chemical peels is universal. Bare is the market’s category collector, adding electrolysis and microdermabrasion to the laser stack, and Mountain Lake stacks CoolSculpting, Emsculpt Neo, and Kybella as the tracked home for body contouring.

Vermont pricing runs closer to the national average than the state’s granola reputation suggests. Botox quotes land at $12 to 14 per unit, filler syringes track the New England norm, and the absence of nearby competition keeps discounts rare; the closest deeper markets are Boston and Montreal, each well over three hours in bad weather. What patients get for it is consistency: seven of nine tracked providers hold 4.8 or better.

Scheduling has genuine range for a small market. Absolute Wellness runs 6 AM to 9 PM including Saturdays, both Brilliant locations book weekends to 8 PM, and most of the South Burlington cluster covers Saturday mornings; Mountain Lake keeps surgical-practice weekday hours. Books tighten before Vermont’s September and October wedding peak, when foliage venues from Stowe to Shelburne fill, and again as ski season social calendars start. The draw covers Chittenden County, Winooski, Essex, Shelburne, and Montpelier, plus Plattsburgh patients crossing the lake.

The younger tier is worth watching. Bijou Blu on Market Street sits in South Burlington’s new City Center district at 4.9 across 139 reviews, Glow Aesthetics on Idx Drive matches the rating with 237, and Eden Aesthetics holds a flat 5.0 as the small-book boutique. La Bella Derma gives Essex Junction its own 174-review anchor so the suburbs east of the interstate do not have to drive in. For a market of nine tracked providers, the spread of strong ratings across every neighborhood is the story; the choice comes down to hours, book depth, and whether physician oversight matters for the treatment in question.

The practical read: Burlington is a one-metro state market with review depth and hours that outclass its size, and no local alternative within three hours. Browse Burlington providers on ClinicCompass, compare a downtown book against the South Burlington cluster, and request a consultation to confirm pricing and candidacy.

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Map of 9 med spas and aesthetic clinics in Burlington, Vermont
Treatments in Burlington

What you can book in Burlington

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Laser Hair Removal treatment Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal

A laser treatment that targets hair follicles to permanently reduce unwanted hair on the face, body, and bikini area over a series of sessions.

Typical cost $50–$600
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Microneedling treatment Facials & Skin Care

Microneedling

A minimally invasive treatment that uses tiny needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin, triggering collagen production to improve texture, scars, pores, and fine lines.

Typical cost $200–$700
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Botox treatment Injectables

Botox

A non-surgical injectable treatment that temporarily relaxes specific facial muscles to smooth dynamic wrinkles like frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet.

Typical cost $200–$600
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HydraFacial treatment Facials & Skin Care

HydraFacial

A multi-step facial that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities, and infuses the skin with hydrating serums, all using a patented spiral suction wand in about 30 minutes.

Typical cost $150–$350
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Lip Filler treatment Injectables

Lip Filler

Hyaluronic acid injections that add subtle volume, definition, or hydration to the lips, from a soft natural enhancement to a more sculpted, defined shape.

Typical cost $600–$1,200
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Sculptra treatment Skin Tightening & Resurfacing

Sculptra

A collagen-stimulating injectable that gradually restores facial volume over months, delivering subtle, natural-looking results that can last 2+ years.

Typical cost $800–$1,200
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Masseter Botox treatment Injectables

Masseter Botox

Botox injected into the jaw muscles to slim a square jawline, relieve teeth grinding, and ease TMJ-related tension. One treatment, cosmetic and functional benefits.

Typical cost $400–$800
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Chemical Peel treatment Facials & Skin Care

Chemical Peel

A controlled chemical exfoliation that removes damaged outer skin layers, revealing brighter, smoother, more even skin and improving fine lines, sun damage, acne, and hyperpigmentation.

Typical cost $100–$600
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Laser Tattoo Removal treatment Specialty Treatments

Laser Tattoo Removal

Picosecond and Q-switched lasers that shatter tattoo ink into particles your body clears naturally, the only proven path to removing or meaningfully fading unwanted tattoos.

Typical cost $200–$500
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Morpheus8 treatment Skin Tightening & Resurfacing

Morpheus8

A radiofrequency microneedling treatment that remodels deep skin layers to tighten, smooth texture, and reduce wrinkles, acne scars, and sagging.

Typical cost $700–$1,500
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Kybella treatment Body Contouring

Kybella

An FDA-approved injectable that permanently destroys fat cells under the chin to reduce a double chin without surgery.

Typical cost $600–$1,500
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CoolSculpting treatment Body Contouring

CoolSculpting

A non-surgical fat-reduction treatment that freezes and permanently eliminates stubborn fat cells in areas like the abdomen, flanks, and chin.

Typical cost $600–$1,500
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Dermal Fillers treatment Injectables

Dermal Fillers

Injectable gels (usually hyaluronic acid) that restore lost volume and definition to the cheeks, jawline, smile lines, and under-eye area for a refreshed, lifted look.

Typical cost $600–$1,500
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Emsculpt NEO treatment Body Contouring

Emsculpt NEO

A non-invasive treatment that builds muscle and burns fat at the same time using high-intensity electromagnetic energy combined with radiofrequency heating.

Typical cost $750–$1,200
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Cellulite Treatment treatment Body Contouring

Cellulite Treatment

Energy-based and injectable treatments that smooth cellulite dimpling by remodeling the fibrous bands and skin structure that cause it. Realistic improvement, not airbrushing.

Typical cost $300–$1,500
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Dysport treatment Injectables

Dysport

A fast-acting botulinum toxin injectable that smooths frown lines and forehead wrinkles. Botox's biggest competitor, preferred by many for larger areas.

Typical cost $300–$600
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Skin Tightening treatment Skin Tightening & Resurfacing

Skin Tightening

Non-surgical ultrasound and energy treatments like Ultherapy and Sofwave that lift and firm sagging skin on the face, neck, and brow by stimulating deep collagen.

Typical cost $1,500–$4,500
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Lip Flip treatment Injectables

Lip Flip

A few units of Botox along the upper lip line that relax the muscle and roll the lip subtly outward. Fuller-looking lips with no filler.

Typical cost $80–$250
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PDO Thread Lift treatment Skin Tightening & Resurfacing

PDO Thread Lift

A minimally-invasive lift treatment that uses dissolvable threads to instantly lift sagging skin and stimulate collagen for natural-looking results lasting 12–18 months.

Typical cost $1,500–$4,500
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Laser Skin Resurfacing treatment Skin Tightening & Resurfacing

Laser Skin Resurfacing

A laser treatment that removes or heats damaged skin layers to smooth wrinkles, fade sun damage and scars, and reveal fresher, more even-toned skin.

Typical cost $500–$3,500
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BBL Photofacial treatment Skin Tightening & Resurfacing

BBL Photofacial

An intense pulsed light treatment that targets sun damage, redness, brown spots, and uneven tone to reveal clearer, more even-toned skin with minimal downtime.

Typical cost $400–$900
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Cheek Filler treatment Injectables

Cheek Filler

Structural hyaluronic acid filler that restores or enhances cheekbone projection, lifting the midface, sharpening light reflection, and indirectly softening under-eye hollows and nasolabial folds.

Typical cost $650–$1,400
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Jawline Filler treatment Injectables

Jawline Filler

Structural filler along the jawline and chin that sharpens definition, balances profiles, and strengthens weak chins, the non-surgical answer to a soft lower face.

Typical cost $800–$2,500
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Dermaplaning treatment Facials & Skin Care

Dermaplaning

A gentle exfoliation treatment using a sterile surgical blade to remove dead skin cells and peach fuzz. Instantly smoother, brighter skin and flawless makeup application.

Typical cost $75–$200
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Red Light Therapy treatment Facials & Skin Care

Red Light Therapy

Low-level red and near-infrared light that energizes cellular repair, used for skin rejuvenation, collagen support, inflammation, and recovery, with zero downtime or discomfort.

Typical cost $25–$100
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Microblading & Brow PMU treatment Specialty Treatments

Microblading & Brow PMU

Semi-permanent cosmetic tattooing that builds natural-looking eyebrows (hair-stroke microblading, soft powder brows, or machine nano strokes) lasting 1–2 years.

Typical cost $350–$800
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Spider Vein Treatment treatment Specialty Treatments

Spider Vein Treatment

Sclerotherapy injections and vascular lasers that collapse unwanted spider veins on the legs and face, the two proven methods for clearing visible vessels.

Typical cost $250–$600
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Skin Tag & Mole Removal treatment Specialty Treatments

Skin Tag & Mole Removal

Also called skin tag removal

In-clinic removal of skin tags, benign moles, milia, seborrheic keratoses, and cherry angiomas by snip, freeze, cautery, or laser, usually in minutes, after a check that the growth is what it looks like.

Typical cost $100–$600
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Microdermabrasion treatment Facials & Skin Care

Microdermabrasion

A mechanical exfoliation that buffs away the dead outer layer of skin with a diamond tip or fine crystals, leaving skin smoother and brighter the same day, with no downtime and results that build over a series.

Typical cost $75–$200
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Electrolysis treatment Hair Removal

Electrolysis

The only hair removal method approved as permanent. A fine probe delivers a current into each follicle to destroy it, one hair at a time, which makes it slow, but it works on every hair color and skin tone, including the blonde, grey, and red hair lasers cannot see.

Typical cost $50–$150
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Xeomin treatment Injectables

Xeomin

A neuromodulator in the same class as Botox, purified to contain only the active toxin with no accessory proteins, which is why it is nicknamed the naked Botox. Same uses, similar dosing and duration, and the usual choice for people who have developed resistance to other brands.

Typical cost $10–$16
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Daxxify treatment Injectables

Daxxify

The newest neuromodulator, formulated with a peptide instead of animal-derived proteins and approved on trials showing results lasting around six months for many patients, roughly twice the typical Botox interval. Fewer appointments per year at a higher price per treatment.

Typical cost $8–$14
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Radiesse treatment Injectables

Radiesse

A calcium-based filler that provides immediate structure and then stimulates your own collagen as it dissolves, used for the jawline, chin, cheeks, and the backs of the hands, and in diluted form for crepey skin on the body. Firmer than hyaluronic acid fillers and not reversible.

Typical cost $700–$1,200
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Skinvive treatment Injectables

Skinvive

The first injectable approved in the US to improve skin quality rather than add volume. Micro-droplets of hyaluronic acid placed across the cheeks hydrate the skin from within for about six months, improving smoothness and glow without changing the shape of the face.

Typical cost $600–$1,000
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Chin Filler treatment Injectables

Chin Filler

Filler placed on the chin to project a recessed chin, lengthen a short one, or balance a profile, in one fifteen-minute treatment lasting a year or more. One of the most face-changing filler treatments for the amount used, and the non-surgical alternative to a chin implant.

Typical cost $700–$1,500
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Lymphatic Drainage Massage treatment Wellness & IV Therapy

Lymphatic Drainage Massage

A gentle, rhythmic massage that moves fluid through the lymphatic system to reduce swelling. Its clearest use is after liposuction, a tummy tuck, or a BBL, where it speeds recovery and smooths the result; it is also booked for puffiness and as a wellness treatment.

Typical cost $80–$200
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Vitamin Injections treatment Wellness & IV Therapy

Vitamin Injections

Quick intramuscular shots of vitamin B12, lipotropic compounds, or vitamin blends, sold at med spas for energy, metabolism, and weight loss support. B12 helps people who are actually low in it; the rest is modest, and the shots are a supplement to a weight program, not a program.

Typical cost $25–$75
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Clinic directory

Med spas & clinics in Burlington

9 listed clinics. Featured clinics appear first. 4 of them say on their own websites that they offer financing or payment plans.

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Eden Aesthetics & Waxing, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Burlington

Eden Aesthetics & Waxing

South Burlington · Burlington

5.0 (159) · Google

Eden Aesthetics & Waxing is a medical aesthetics provider in Burlington, Vermont, rated 5 stars across 159 Google reviews.

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Bijou Blu Medical and Wellness, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Burlington

Bijou Blu Medical and Wellness

South Burlington · Burlington

4.9 (139) · Google

Financing available

Bijou Blu Medical and Wellness is a medical aesthetics provider in Burlington, Vermont, rated 4.9 stars across 139 Google reviews.

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Brilliant Massage & Skin, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Burlington
4.9 (1,161) · Google

Brilliant Massage & Skin is a medical aesthetics provider in Burlington, Vermont, rated 4.9 stars across 1161 Google reviews.

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Brilliant Massage & Skin, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Burlington

Brilliant Massage & Skin

South Burlington · Burlington

4.9 (443) · Google

Brilliant Massage & Skin is a medical aesthetics provider in Burlington, Vermont, rated 4.9 stars across 443 Google reviews.

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Glow Aesthetics Medical Spa, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Burlington

Glow Aesthetics Medical Spa

South Burlington · Burlington

4.9 (237) · Google

Financing available

Glow Aesthetics Medical Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Burlington, Vermont, rated 4.9 stars across 237 Google reviews.

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La Bella Derma Med Spa, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Burlington

La Bella Derma Med Spa

Essex Junction · Burlington

4.9 (174) · Google

La Bella Derma Med Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Burlington, Vermont, rated 4.9 stars across 174 Google reviews.

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Absolute Wellness Healing Spa, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Burlington

Absolute Wellness Healing Spa

South Burlington · Burlington

4.8 (306) · Google

Absolute Wellness Healing Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Burlington, Vermont, rated 4.8 stars across 306 Google reviews.

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Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Burlington
4.8 (379) · Google

Financing available

Bare Medical Spa + Laser Center is a medical aesthetics provider in Burlington, Vermont, rated 4.8 stars across 379 Google reviews.

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Mountain Lake Plastic Surgery, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Burlington

Mountain Lake Plastic Surgery

Colchester · Burlington

4.8 (260) · Google

Financing available

Mountain Lake Plastic Surgery is a medical aesthetics provider in Burlington, Vermont, rated 4.8 stars across 260 Google reviews.

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FAQ

Common questions about med spas in Burlington

Is going to a med spa safe?

Yes, when you pick the right one. Med spas with physician oversight (an MD or DO medical director) and treatments performed by licensed RNs, NPs, PAs, or physicians have a strong safety record. The biggest safety risks come from undertrained operators using aggressive settings, off-brand products, or skipping proper screening. In Burlington, all clinics listed on ClinicCompass include verified Google ratings. Read the review themes (look for consistent mentions of cleanliness, professionalism, and clear communication) before booking.

What should I expect at my first med spa appointment?

Most first visits start with a 20–45 minute consultation (no actual treatment yet). The provider will ask about your goals, medical history, medications, and budget; they'll examine the relevant area and recommend specific treatments. You should leave with a written plan, clear pricing, and realistic expectations of results. If you feel rushed, pressured to commit on the spot, or upsold on treatments you didn't ask about, that's a red flag. Walk away and consult elsewhere.

How long do Botox results last?

Standard Botox lasts 3–4 months for most patients. Daxxify (a newer neurotoxin) can last up to 6 months but costs more. After repeat treatments over 1–2 years, some patients notice results lasting slightly longer as the targeted muscles weaken. Maintenance schedule is typically 3–4 times per year. Most Burlington providers will recommend a personalized cadence based on how your body responds.

What questions should I ask at a med spa consultation?

Bring these: (1) What exactly will you use (specific product, device, settings)? (2) How many of these treatments have you personally done in the past year? (3) What results can I realistically expect, and what can't I expect? (4) What are the risks, and what's your plan if something goes wrong? (5) Can I see before-and-after photos of YOUR work on someone with my concern? (6) What's the total cost, all-in? (7) What happens if I'm not happy with my results? Honest providers welcome these questions; defensive ones are a red flag.

What's the best age to start Botox?

There's no universal "right" age. Most providers recommend starting in your late 20s or early 30s for "preventative Botox," small doses to soften dynamic wrinkles before they set permanently. Starting later (40s, 50s) is also effective; you'll just be treating existing lines rather than preventing them. The best starting point is whenever expression lines start bothering you at rest, not just when you smile or frown.

What's the difference between Botox and Dysport?

Both are botulinum toxin type A: same active mechanism, slightly different formulations. Dysport tends to onset 1–2 days faster and may spread slightly more (useful for broad areas like the forehead). Botox is more localized (useful for precise areas like around the eyes). Duration is similar (3–4 months for both). Per-unit pricing differs but the per-treatment cost is comparable. The biggest factor in your results is your injector's skill, not the brand.