Med Spa & Esthetician in Queens, NY

An esthetician is a licensed skin-care professional. They clean, exfoliate and treat the surface of the skin with facials, peels, extractions, waxing, lash and brow services, and they recommend a home routine.

No. In New York only licensed medical professionals, such as physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and registered nurses working under a medical order, may inject Botox. At Victoria's Esthetics injections are given by a licensed injector.

It depends on the state and the device. Treatments that pierce the skin go beyond a basic facial, so ask who performs your microneedling, what training they have and whether a medical professional oversees it.

In many states, yes, with device training. New York has no separate state license for laser hair removal operators, so ask about the operator's training, the laser used and whether it suits your skin type.

Not under an esthetics license alone. New York licenses nail work separately as a nail specialty, so manicures and pedicures are done by a licensed nail specialist or cosmetologist.

Small surface milia are often cleared during a professional facial. Deep or stubborn milia, especially near the eyes, are best removed by a dermatologist.

In New York the esthetics course is 600 hours, followed by a written and practical state exam. Full-time students usually finish in four to six months.

In everyday use they mean the same thing. Some clinics use aesthetician for skin specialists who work in a medical setting, such as a med spa, alongside nurses and doctors.

A dermatologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats skin disease and can prescribe medication. An esthetician focuses on cosmetic care of healthy skin, such as facials, exfoliation and hair removal.

Often, yes. A dermatologist treats medical conditions like severe acne or suspicious moles, and an esthetician supports the skin between visits with facials and a home routine the doctor approves.

It depends on the treatment, the area and how many sessions you need. A single facial costs far less than a full laser course. The prices page lists a price-from for each service, and your consultation confirms the total.

Walk away if injections are offered without a licensed medical professional, there is no consultation or health questions, no consent form, supplies are not clean and single-use, or prices stay unclear until you are in the chair.

A med spa is as safe as the people and rules behind it. In New York, Botox and fillers may only be given by licensed medical professionals, so ask who will treat you and what license they hold. Clean rooms, a consultation and written aftercare are good signs.

A membership can save money if you already book the same treatment every month, such as a facial. If your visits are occasional or you are still trying treatments, paying per visit or for one planned course is usually simpler. Ask what happens to unused credits.

Med spas usually combine estheticians, who do facials, peels and skin care, with laser specialists and licensed medical professionals such as nurses, physician assistants or doctors, who give injectables under New York rules. Many also have permanent makeup artists and lash technicians.

Victoria's Esthetics is open Sunday to Friday, 10am to 6pm, closed Saturday. Call (718) 215-9428 if you would like to check a time before you come in or ask about an appointment.

We accept credit cards, debit cards, NFC mobile payments and cash, and Cherry and CareCredit financing for longer courses. We do not currently accept Afterpay or Klarna.

In New York, Botox and fillers may only be given by a licensed medical professional. At the studio they are given by Inna, RN, and you can ask about credentials at your consultation.

Bring a list of your medications, allergies and skin products, and any questions you have. Your specialist reviews them at the consultation, before any treatment is done.

Applied correctly, extensions should not damage natural lashes. Too much weight, harsh removal or picking at them can, so follow the aftercare and ask your lash artist to remove them.

The studio is at 92-22 Corona Ave in Elmhurst, Queens. Clients come from Elmhurst, Corona, Jackson Heights, Rego Park, Woodside, Forest Hills, Astoria and Flushing.