Medical Spa Episodes

Med spas rapidly appeared over the last decade, and treatments like Botox, filler, and lasers are everywhere. But not all med spas are the same. Baltimore plastic surgeon Dr. Carrie Houssock and NP Lindsey share how the industry has changed, and why who’s training and supervising the injector matters just as much as what’s being injected. They explain what “medical director” really means, how state laws vary, and why having a physician on site changes everything when problems come up. Learn wh...

From subtle tweaks to surgical transformations, Dr. Carrie Houssock and Lindsey explore non-surgical options and set realistic expectations for what injectables, lasers, and other treatments can do. But when is surgery the better choice? Dr. Houssock explains why some results simply aren’t possible without it and how combining both approaches can deliver the best outcomes. Anti-aging isn’t a one-time fix—it’s a long-term commitment. Starting early with the right treatments can help delay the n...

About once a week, a bride-to-be comes in asking for our help and often there’s not enough time to do everything. Dr. Houssock and Lindsey, our in-house skin care expert, take you through the ideal timeline to prepare for a big event, from procedures to start planning at least 6 months ahead through the little tweaks you can safely do a week before the wedding. Hear the go-to wedding prep favorites and how far ahead to schedule them, and what to include in your “emergency kit” to camouflage an...

Ever wonder how some celebrities just don’t seem to get older? The secret is that they have a smart aesthetic professional who has them on a strategic treatment plan with a little bit of everything in their toolbox, and fillers are one of those tools. The beauty of fillers is the wide range we have to choose for every face and concern, from restoring volume to reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Dr. Houssock & Val let us in on their favorite products and how long they last, and share a warning a...

With not one but two of the world’s best RF microneedling technologies under our roof, nurse practitioner Lindsey treats all skin types and a wide variety of areas, including the face, jawline, neck, hands, arms, thighs, and décolletté. While both of our RF microneedling technologies are fabulous treatments for improving texture and tone, acne scars, and crepey skin, there are some important differences to be aware of for darker skin types. Covering all the bases, Dr. Houssock and Lindsey answ...