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Rapid City, South Dakota

South Dakota, United States

Aesthetic treatments in Rapid City

The Black Hills book their aesthetics downtown along St. Joseph Street and Mount Rushmore Road, on the 5th Street medical corridor, and across the east side, at prices level with Sioux Falls.

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Downtown / St. Joseph StreetMount Rushmore Road5th Street Medical CorridorEast Side / Centre Street

Rapid City’s two deepest books are a wellness spa and a salon: The Body Spa and Cryotherapy on Sturgis Street on the west side, 305 reviews at 4.9 and the market’s only body-contouring shelf, and Mystique Edge Day Spa and Salon on Mount Rushmore Road, 304 reviews with weeknight hours to 8. Cicily’s Aesthetics on Centre Street on the east side holds a flat 5.0 across 248, the largest perfect-score book here. The physician tier is on the 5th Street corridor south of downtown, Dr. Lycia Thornburg’s dermatology office at 3535 5th, 211 reviews at 4.9, the same stretch that holds the city’s plastic surgeons and the surgical hospital. Downtown carries the density: Pure Medical Aesthetics on Kansas City Street, Hydration Station and Remedy 605 on St. Joseph Street, Deep Wellness Center on Quincy, LiveWell Medical Aesthetics on Columbus, and Skyntique by Amelia and Longevity Aesthetics on Mount Rushmore Road. Black Hills IV Wellness Spa on Disk Drive, Chapter Aesthetic Studio on Eglin Street, and CoolCRYO on Cheyenne Boulevard round out the list.

Botox, dermal fillers, lip filler, chin filler, and trap Botox sit on all fourteen tracked menus, as do cheek filler, jawline filler, lip flip, and masseter Botox. The alternatives are scattered one book at a time: LiveWell alone carries Daxxify, Chapter alone carries Xeomin, and no tracked menu lists Dysport or Jeuveau. Radiesse reaches three, LiveWell, Longevity, and Chapter, and SkinVive two, Dr. Thornburg’s office and Remedy 605. Nobody on the list carries Sculptra or PDO threads, a real gap for a market this isolated, and the nearest tracked stimulator shelf is Sioux Falls, five hours east on I-90.

Microneedling, HydraFacial, dermaplaning, and chemical peels reach all fourteen menus; Morpheus8 and laser hair removal reach thirteen, Remedy 605 the one book that skips both. BBL photofacial and laser skin resurfacing each reach eight and skin tightening seven, which suits a market at 3,200 feet with two hundred sunny days a year. Skin tag and mole removal is a Thornburg and Pure Medical service. The wellness side is unusually deep: Black Hills IV and CoolCRYO both list lymphatic drainage, Hydration Station and Chapter list vitamin injections, and The Body Spa is the one tracked address for CoolSculpting, Emsculpt Neo, and Kybella.

Prices sit level with Sioux Falls and well under Denver. Botox quotes $11 to 13 per unit in Rapid City against $13 to 15 in Denver, and a three-session Morpheus8 series runs about $1,700 to 2,200. Dr. Thornburg’s office and LiveWell set the top of the local range; the east side studios and the IV lounges sit at the bottom. There is no premium tier, and the market does not pretend to one.

Eight of fourteen tracked providers open Saturday: Deep Wellness 10 to 7:30, Skyntique 9 to 7, Mystique Edge, Cicily’s, Chapter, Hydration Station, and CoolCRYO through the afternoon, and Black Hills IV 10 to 3. Skyntique by Amelia is the one true seven-day book, 9 to 7 every day including Sunday. Mystique Edge runs to 8 Tuesday through Friday and Chapter to 7 Tuesday through Thursday. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in August swells the region by half a million people and the books tighten for the two weeks either side of it; the Black Hills Stock Show in late January is the winter peak, and the laser series run November through March. The draw is the entire western half of South Dakota plus the corners of three other states: Box Elder and Ellsworth Air Force Base, Spearfish, Sturgis, Hill City, Custer, Hot Springs, Belle Fourche, Wall, Pierre, and Gillette and Chadron across the state lines.

Twelve of fourteen tracked books rate 4.9 or a flat 5.0, and the weighted average across 2,215 reviews is 4.92. Dr. Thornburg carries the medical judgment, The Body Spa the body work, LiveWell and Chapter the widest injectable shelves, and Skyntique the hours. The area’s plastic surgeons list runs five operating surgeons across two 5th Street suites, the only surgical bench in western South Dakota. Compare Rapid City providers on ClinicCompass by menu and hours, then book a consultation for a written quote.

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Map of 14 med spas and aesthetic clinics in Rapid City, South Dakota
Treatments in Rapid City

What you can book in Rapid City

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Trap Botox treatment Injectables

Trap Botox

Botox injected into the trapezius muscles on either side of the neck, which relaxes chronic shoulder tension and, over a few months, slims a thick or rounded shoulder line. One treatment addresses both the tension and the look.

Typical cost $600–$1,200
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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 Rapid City

14 listed clinics. Featured clinics appear first. 3 of them say on their own websites that they offer financing or payment plans.

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Black Hills IV Wellness Spa, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (180) · Google

Black Hills IV Wellness Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 180 Google reviews.

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Cicily's Aesthetics, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (248) · Google

Cicily's Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 248 Google reviews.

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Hydration Station IV Lounge, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (121) · Google

Hydration Station IV Lounge is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 121 Google reviews.

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LiveWell Medical Aesthetics, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (168) · Google

LiveWell Medical Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 168 Google reviews.

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Longevity Aesthetics, PLLC, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (111) · Google

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Longevity Aesthetics, PLLC is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 111 Google reviews.

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Skyntique by Amelia, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (146) · Google

Skyntique by Amelia is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 146 Google reviews.

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Lycia Thornburg, MD Dermatology, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
4.9 (211) · Google

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Lycia Thornburg, MD Dermatology is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.9 stars across 211 Google reviews.

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Pure Medical Aesthetics, PLLC, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
4.9 (144) · Google

Pure Medical Aesthetics, PLLC is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.9 stars across 144 Google reviews.

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Remedy 605, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City

Remedy 605

Rapid City

4.9 (67) · Google

Remedy 605 is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.9 stars across 67 Google reviews.

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The Body Spa & Cryotherapy, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
4.9 (305) · Google

The Body Spa & Cryotherapy is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.9 stars across 305 Google reviews.

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Chapter Aesthetic Studio, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
4.8 (82) · Google

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Chapter Aesthetic Studio is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.8 stars across 82 Google reviews.

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Mystique Edge Day Spa & Salon, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
4.7 (304) · Google

Mystique Edge Day Spa & Salon is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.7 stars across 304 Google reviews.

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FAQ

Common questions about med spas in Rapid City

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 Rapid City, 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 do I know if a med spa is using real products?

Three checks: (1) Real Allergan, Galderma, AbbVie, or Revance products come in branded packaging. Your provider should be willing to show you the vial or box before injecting. (2) Pricing well below market is the biggest red flag: counterfeit or smuggled product is dramatically cheaper. (3) Loyalty program enrollment (Allē for Allergan products, ASPIRE for Galderma) requires the clinic to be a verified buyer of real product. If a Rapid City clinic offers Allē or ASPIRE rewards, it's selling authentic product.

Is there downtime after laser treatments?

It depends on the laser. Non-ablative lasers (Fraxel, BBL, laser hair removal) typically have 1–3 days of redness. You can usually return to work the next day. Ablative laser resurfacing (CO2, Erbium) requires 1–2 weeks of more visible recovery with peeling and redness. Your Rapid City provider will give specific timeline guidance based on which laser they're using and the treatment intensity.

Does insurance cover med spa treatments?

No, cosmetic treatments are elective and not covered by insurance. The exception: certain medical-grade uses (Botox for chronic migraines or excessive sweating, some lasers for medical skin conditions) may have insurance coverage when prescribed by a physician for medical reasons, not cosmetic. For all standard aesthetic treatments, expect to pay out of pocket. Many Rapid City clinics accept HSA/FSA cards and offer financing through Cherry, CareCredit, or Affirm.

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.