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Upper East Side, New York

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Aesthetic treatments in Upper East Side

Twelve tracked clinics between 60th and 89th Streets, from the East 60th Street medical suites to Carnegie Hill, with Botox at the top of the national market and Daxxify on four menus.

The Upper East Side clinics sort themselves by cross street. The southern edge is medical-office territory: Anna Avaliani MD and the East 60th Street suites at 110 East 60th hold Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery and NakedMD, a facial plastic surgeon and a med spa one floor apart. Beauté Aesthetics works from a third floor on Madison Avenue at 69th, and the 60s and 70s east of Park carry the townhouse and ground-floor practices: The Brightwood Skin on East 65th, BeautyFix on East 69th, Aion Aesthetics on East 73rd, notJustLips on East 74th, UPKEEP on East 76th and Smooth Synergy on East 79th. The northern cluster is Carnegie Hill and the 80s, Thérapie Clinic on East 86th and SkinSpirit on East 89th.

Every one of the twelve lists Botox, dermal fillers, lip filler, cheek filler, jawline filler, masseter Botox and microneedling, so the choice is about injector and price tier, not availability. The neurotoxin menu is the deepest on the site: Dysport on seven menus, Xeomin on five, Daxxify at Aion, Avaliani, notJustLips and SkinSpirit. Sculptra is on seven menus and Radiesse on six, nose filler at Avaliani, NakedMD, notJustLips and Pearlman, and polynucleotides at four, with Pearlman the surgeon-led option for anyone weighing filler against a procedure.

Devices run nearly as deep. RF microneedling is on eleven menus, laser hair removal on ten, skin tightening on nine, Morpheus8 and HydraFacial on eight each, laser skin resurfacing on seven. The body side is thinner: CoolSculpting at Avaliani, BeautyFix, SkinSpirit and Thérapie, Emsculpt Neo at Avaliani and BeautyFix, Ultherapy at Avaliani and SkinSpirit. Aion, Avaliani and BeautyFix are the three tracked menus with semaglutide and tirzepatide, and Avaliani’s East 60th office is the one listing for Emface and Jeuveau.

Pricing is the top of the national market, shared with Beverly Hills. Botox quotes $16 to 20 per unit at the name practices, $3 to 5 over Brooklyn and Long Island, filler $1,000 to 1,400 per syringe, and a six-session laser hair removal package $900 to 1,400 for a mid-sized area. UPKEEP and Thérapie, both chains with package pricing, set the floor on hair removal and maintenance toxin; Avaliani and Pearlman, the two physician-led offices, quote at the top on injectables and devices.

Eight of the twelve open Saturdays: SkinSpirit, NakedMD and The Brightwood from 9, Beauté to 7, UPKEEP seven days a week to 5. Pearlman, BeautyFix and Smooth Synergy are weekday-only. Weeknights run late here, with Thérapie, SkinSpirit, The Brightwood, Smooth Synergy and UPKEEP all booking to 8, which is how the Park Avenue office crowd gets injected after work. The calendar follows the social season: books fill from mid-October through the December galas, empty in August when the neighbourhood is in the Hamptons, and fill again in April. The market draws Lenox Hill, Carnegie Hill, Roosevelt Island and the Q train stops down to Midtown East.

The twelve average 4.84 across 4,425 reviews, and the depth is real: UPKEEP at 925, Avaliani at 585, notJustLips at 453 and Pearlman at 371 are each bigger than most entire cities on this site, and three practices, Aion, Avaliani and Smooth Synergy, hold a flat 5.0. Avaliani and Pearlman are the physician offices; at the townhouse med spas ask who the medical director is and whether a physician, NP or RN injects, and expect the answer to vary by appointment. Tick the clinics that fit below and ClinicCompass sends your consultation request to each.

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Med spas & clinics in Upper East Side

12 listed clinics, ranked by Google rating weighted by how many reviews back it. 7 of them say on their own websites that they offer financing or payment plans.

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Map of 12 med spas and aesthetic clinics in Upper East Side, New York
Treatments in Upper East Side

What you can book in Upper East Side

Tap a treatment to see local cost ranges and the clinics that offer it.

  • Botox treatment

    Botox

    $200–$600
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  • Laser Hair Removal treatment

    Laser Hair Removal

    $50–$600
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  • Lip Filler treatment

    Lip Filler

    $600–$1,200
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  • Microneedling treatment

    Microneedling

    $200–$700
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  • HydraFacial treatment

    HydraFacial

    $150–$350
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  • Medical Weight Loss (GLP-1) treatment

    Medical Weight Loss (GLP-1)

    $250–$1,500
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FAQ

Common questions about med spas in Upper East Side

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 Upper East Side, 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 Upper East Side providers will recommend a personalized cadence based on how your body responds.

Does laser hair removal hurt?

Most patients describe it as a snapping or warm-rubber-band sensation with each pulse. Modern lasers include built-in cooling that significantly reduces discomfort, much better than older devices. Sensitive areas (bikini line, upper lip) feel more intense than larger areas (legs, back). Numbing cream is sometimes applied for sensitive zones. Most patients tolerate it without any pain management.

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 Upper East Side 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 Upper East Side clinics accept HSA/FSA cards and offer financing through Cherry, CareCredit, or Affirm.

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