Top Med Spas in Palo Alto — All 8 Ranked

The short answer: where to start in Palo Alto

Every claim below is either a number from the ranking data or something the practice publishes about itself, with sources. Nothing here assesses medical quality or credentials — see how we rank and what it doesn't measure.

1. Elisha Marie Skin & Body

   #1 · score 4.81 · Downtown Palo Alto
   Best overallHighest rated
   • The highest CiteLocal Reputation Score in Palo Alto at 4.81, from 4.9★ across 210 reviews.
   • 4.8★ — the highest average in Palo Alto among businesses with at least 57 reviews, on 210 of them.

   Publishes work in: Esthetician-led facials and skin maintenance.

   Named on their site: Elisha Caunday (Esthetician; president).

   Listed treatments: Custom facials, HydraFacial, Microneedling, Chemical peels, Microdermabrasion, Acne treatment, Eyelash extensions, Waxing, and others.

   States 17 years in business and Best of Palo Alto 2024.

   Published service list is esthetician-led skin and beauty treatment.

   Source: Elisha Marie — the team · Yelp listing · retrieved 2026-07-26

2. AwakenMD

   #2 · score 4.78

3. RejuveenMD Liposculpture

   #3 · score 4.78

4. Biohackr Health Palo Alto

   #4 · score 4.76

5. Illuminate Plastic Surgery

   #5 · score 4.67 · Downtown Palo Alto

   Publishes work in: Surgery alongside nurse-delivered non-surgical treatment.

   Named on their site: Dr. David Boudreault (Plastic surgeon); Dr. Brittany Leader (Facial plastic surgeon); Dr. R. Laurence Berkowitz (Plastic surgeon).

   Listed treatments: Botox, Dermal fillers, PicoSure and DiscoveryPico lasers, RF microneedling, SculpSure, EmSculpt, PRP for hair loss, Laser hair removal, and others.

   States registered nurses perform the non-surgical treatments.

   States a focus on all skin types, tones and ethnic backgrounds.

   Source: Illuminate — our providers · Illuminate — med spa · retrieved 2026-07-26

6. SkinSpirit Palo Alto

   #6 · score 4.60
   Most establishedMost consistent
   • The largest review base in Palo Alto: 1,029 reviews, averaging 4.6★.
   • Rated 4.6★ on Google and 4.6★ on Yelp — the closest agreement between the two platforms in Palo Alto.

7. L&P Aesthetics

   #7 · score 4.59 · Downtown Palo Alto

   Publishes work in: Surgeon-directed non-surgical facial treatment.

   Named on their site: Ginger Orozco (Nurse injector).

   Listed treatments: Injectables, Facials, Skin resurfacing, Red light therapy, Vitamin injections, Facial cosmetic surgery.

   States direction by two double board-certified, Stanford-trained facial plastic surgeons.

   States an accredited on-site operating room, Alma at Addison Surgery Center.

   Source: L&P Aesthetics — Palo Alto office · L&P Aesthetics · retrieved 2026-07-26

8. Palo Alto Laser & Skin Care

   #8 · score 4.55 · Downtown Palo Alto
   Most visible to AI
   • Named by ChatGPT in 6 of 8 real prompts we ran — the highest share of any business we scanned in Palo Alto.

   Publishes work in: Laser and energy-based treatment.

   Named on their site: Dr. William H. Brown, III (Double board-certified in general vascular surgery and surgery; Associate of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery); Zuzana Likar, MSN, NP-C (Nurse practitioner; states 15+ years in laser and energy-based therapies); Karen Bance (Licensed esthetician and medical assistant, 20+ years in dermatology).

   Listed treatments: Cosmetic lasers, Botox, Dermal fillers, HydraFacial, CoolSculpting, Energy-based therapies.

   States over 15 years of laser and aesthetic experience.

   Source: Palo Alto Laser — meet the team · Palo Alto Laser & Skin Care · retrieved 2026-07-26

Practice details are quoted from each business's own published material, retrieved 2026-07-26. Businesses change what they offer; confirm treatments, providers and credentials directly with the practice, and verify licensure with the California Department of Consumer Affairs licence search.