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Traverse City, Michigan

Michigan, United States

Aesthetic treatments in Traverse City

Northern Michigan's aesthetic market runs from Front Street downtown to the Copper Ridge medical campus, with Petoskey an hour north, at resort prices level with Grand Rapids.

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Downtown / Front StreetCopper Ridge Medical CampusGarfield Avenue / Munson AvenueChums Corner / US-31 South

Two dermatology practices anchor Traverse City. Dr. Laurel Leithauser’s Skin Cancer and Dermatology Center on North Royal Drive near Chums Corner carries 561 reviews at 4.9, the deepest book in northern Michigan on ClinicCompass, and Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery on the Copper Ridge medical campus holds 488. Copper Ridge is the surgical cluster: Copper Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery and its sister med spa share suite 242 in Building D, beside the campus surgery center. Front Street downtown carries the walk-in density, Cosmetic Skin and Laser Center at 3529 West Front with the widest menu here at twenty-one tracked treatments, Eternal Wellness Medical Spa at 400 West Front, and Solitude Float and Lugn Esthetics on East Front, with Pavlova Spa and Salon a block over on South Union. The Garfield and Munson corridor on the east side holds Biofuse, a seven-day IV and weight-loss clinic with a flat 5.0 across 431 reviews, and Northern Michigan Vein Specialists. Two of the fourteen tracked books are in Petoskey, sixty-five miles north on US-31: Elevate Medical Aesthetics on East Mitchell Road and a second Copper Aesthetics on East Lake Street.

Botox, dermal fillers, lip filler, chin filler, and trap Botox are on all fourteen tracked menus, and cheek filler, jawline filler, lip flip, and masseter Botox match them. The alternatives cluster on Front Street: Cosmetic Skin and Laser Center and Eternal Wellness both carry Daxxify, Cosmetic Skin and Laser and RENUE Wellness on Randolph Street carry Xeomin and Radiesse, and no tracked menu lists Dysport or Jeuveau. The collagen-stimulator shelf is a Copper Ridge story: Advanced Dermatology and Copper Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery are the two books with Sculptra and PDO thread lifts. Biofuse on Garfield is the one tracked address for peptide therapy, and it shares vitamin injections with Northern Michigan Vein.

Morpheus8, microneedling, HydraFacial, dermaplaning, and chemical peels reach all fourteen menus. Laser hair removal reaches twelve; the two dermatology offices are the ones that skip it. BBL photofacial, laser skin resurfacing, and skin tightening each reach eleven, deep coverage for a market whose patients spend July on the water. Body contouring belongs to three books: Advanced Dermatology, Cosmetic Skin and Laser, and Copper Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery each carry CoolSculpting, Emsculpt Neo, and Kybella. Eternal Wellness is the one Emface and lymphatic drainage book, and it shares vaginal rejuvenation with Cosmetic Skin and Laser.

Prices run at resort level for northern Michigan, which means level with Grand Rapids and a step under Detroit’s northern suburbs. Botox quotes $12 to 14 per unit in Traverse City against $13 to 15 in Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills, and a three-session Morpheus8 series runs about $2,000 to 2,500. The two dermatology offices and Copper Ridge set the top of the local range; the Petoskey books and the downtown spas sit at the bottom. The summer-home crowd from Chicago and Detroit keeps the top of the market honest.

Weekend hours are scarce for a tourist town. Four of fourteen tracked providers open Saturday, Biofuse 9 to 3, Pavlova 9 to 5, Solitude 9 to 6, and Lugn 9 to 3, and three of those open Sunday too, Biofuse, Solitude, and Lugn. Every dermatology and surgical book keeps weekdays, and Cosmetic Skin and Laser and both Copper Ridge offices close Friday at noon or 1. Biofuse runs to 7 every weekday and Pavlova to 7 midweek. The National Cherry Festival in the first week of July is the peak, the fall color and wine weeks in October are a second one, and the laser and Morpheus8 series run from November through April, when the lake effect keeps the sun away. The draw covers the whole northwest Lower Peninsula: Leelanau County, Elk Rapids, Kalkaska, Interlochen, Cadillac, Manistee, Charlevoix, Gaylord, and Petoskey.

Twelve of fourteen tracked books rate 4.9 or a flat 5.0, and the weighted average across 3,287 reviews is 4.90. Dr. Leithauser and Advanced Dermatology carry the medical judgment, Copper Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery the surgical oversight, Cosmetic Skin and Laser the widest menu, and Biofuse the hours and the wellness shelf. The area’s surgical list is a surgery center and a hand surgeon, so a breast or body consult usually starts at Copper Ridge and often ends in Grand Rapids. Compare Traverse 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 Traverse City, Michigan
Treatments in Traverse City

What you can book in Traverse 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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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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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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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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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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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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Emface treatment Skin Tightening & Resurfacing

Emface

A device that combines radio-frequency heating with electrical stimulation of the facial muscles, lifting and toning the face without needles over a series of four twenty-minute sessions. Modest, natural lift for people who want improvement without injectables or downtime.

Typical cost $3,000–$5,000
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Vaginal Rejuvenation treatment Specialty Treatments

Vaginal Rejuvenation

Non-surgical treatments for laxity, dryness, and mild urinary leakage after childbirth or menopause, using laser or radio-frequency energy inside the vaginal canal or an electromagnetic chair that contracts the pelvic floor. Evidence is stronger for the pelvic floor chair than for the energy devices, and a clinic should say so.

Typical cost $300–$1,200
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Peptide Therapy treatment Wellness & IV Therapy

Peptide Therapy

Prescription injectable peptides, usually growth-hormone-releasing peptides like sermorelin, sold by med spas and wellness clinics for energy, recovery, body composition and sleep. Some are legal, prescribable drugs; many of the most-marketed ones are not, and the difference is the whole decision.

Typical cost $150–$600
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Clinic directory

Med spas & clinics in Traverse City

14 listed clinics. Featured clinics appear first. 7 of them say on their own websites that they offer financing or payment plans.

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Copper Aesthetics, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Traverse City

Copper Aesthetics

Traverse City

5.0 (195) · Google

Financing available

Copper Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Traverse City, Michigan, rated 5 stars across 195 Google reviews.

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Copper Aesthetics, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Traverse City

Copper Aesthetics

Petoskey · Traverse City

5.0 (86) · Google

Financing available

Copper Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Traverse City, Michigan, rated 5 stars across 86 Google reviews.

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Elevate Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Traverse City
5.0 (121) · Google

Financing available

Elevate Medical Aesthetics and Wellness is a medical aesthetics provider in Traverse City, Michigan, rated 5 stars across 121 Google reviews.

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Eternal Wellness Medical Spa, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Traverse City
5.0 (219) · Google

Eternal Wellness Medical Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Traverse City, Michigan, rated 5 stars across 219 Google reviews.

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Lugn Esthetics, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Traverse City

Lugn Esthetics

Traverse City

5.0 (57) · Google

Lugn Esthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Traverse City, Michigan, rated 5 stars across 57 Google reviews.

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Copper Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Traverse City
4.9 (236) · Google

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Copper Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery is a medical aesthetics provider in Traverse City, Michigan, rated 4.9 stars across 236 Google reviews.

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Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Traverse City
4.9 (420) · Google

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Cosmetic Skin & Laser Center is a medical aesthetics provider in Traverse City, Michigan, rated 4.9 stars across 420 Google reviews.

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Pavlova Spa & Salon, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Traverse City

Pavlova Spa & Salon

Traverse City

4.6 (207) · Google

Pavlova Spa & Salon is a medical aesthetics provider in Traverse City, Michigan, rated 4.6 stars across 207 Google reviews.

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FAQ

Common questions about med spas in Traverse 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 Traverse 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.

What's the difference between Botox and fillers?

Different treatments for different problems. Botox is a neurotoxin that relaxes the muscles causing expression wrinkles (forehead lines, frown lines, crow's feet). It doesn't add volume. Fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra) add volume to soft tissue, replacing what aging has depleted in cheeks, jawline, lips, smile lines. Most patients over 35 use BOTH: Botox for the upper face, fillers for the lower face. A consultation will tell you which is right for your specific concerns.

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 Traverse City clinics accept HSA/FSA cards and offer financing through Cherry, CareCredit, or Affirm.

When will I see results from CoolSculpting?

Early changes appear around 3 weeks after treatment. The most dramatic results show at 1–3 months as your body clears the destroyed fat cells through the lymphatic system. Clinical studies report an average 20–25% fat reduction in the treated area per session. Traverse City CoolSculpting providers usually schedule a 90-day follow-up to assess results and discuss whether a second session is warranted.

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.