Data report · 2026
The state of med spas in America
We analyzed 244 med spas across 5 U.S. cities — New York, Scottsdale, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles — using real Google ratings and review volume. Here's what the numbers say about where to find (and how to spot) a good one.
Key findings
- • The typical med spa is highly rated — the average across all 244 is 4.86★, and 92 hold a perfect 5.0.
- • Scottsdale has the highest-rated scene (4.93★ average across 56 spas).
- • The single most-reviewed spa in the study is LUX MedSpa Brickell in Miami, with 2,277 reviews.
- • Botox is the most widely offered treatment (95 of 244 spas).
Med spas by city
| City | Med spas | Avg rating | Most-reviewed spa |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 57 | 4.85★ | UPKEEP MED SPA (916) |
| Scottsdale | 56 | 4.93★ | NakedMD Med Spa Scottsdale (1,068) |
| Miami | 48 | 4.84★ | LUX MedSpa Brickell (2,277) |
| Chicago | 45 | 4.81★ | Pure Med Spa (843) |
| Los Angeles | 38 | 4.86★ | Glow Aesthetic Center Med Spa (1,431) |
How they rate
Distribution of Google ratings across all 244 med spas.
Most-offered treatments
Methodology
Figures are drawn from public Google Business data for 244 med spas across 5 cities, captured in 2026. We include businesses in medical-spa and aesthetics categories with a rating and at least 10 reviews. Ratings and review counts are shown as-is and not edited. Treatment counts reflect services referenced in each listing. See our editorial standards for how we rank and source data.
Questions, answered
How many med spas were analyzed?
244 med spas across 5 U.S. cities — New York, Scottsdale, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles — using public Google ratings and review counts.
What is the average med spa rating?
Across all 244 spas in the study, the average Google rating is 4.86 out of 5.0, representing more than 45,000 reviews.
Which city has the highest-rated med spas?
Scottsdale leads with an average rating of 4.93★ across 56 med spas.
What treatments do med spas most commonly offer?
Botox is the most widely offered treatment (95 of 244 spas), followed by Laser Hair Removal and Dermal Filler.
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