Med Spa Nation
On a recent trip to grab groceries in my New York City suburb, I drove by a small, simply marked door for Westchester Laser Associates, which is in the same plaza. A few steps away, a large sign between two awnings reads “Ject.” They’re two med spas competing for customers—although Ject would seem to have the upper hand, with a huge storefront and minimalist-chic aesthetic that’s practically screaming (or, rather, whispering) Jenni Kayne. Both blend seamlessly among the Chopt, SoulCycle, and Starbucks in the shopping center—grab a salad, go for a spin class, sip an Americano, get an injection of botulinum toxin.
“I’ve seen the whole nose destroyed in a couple of people because [med spa injectors] block the angular artery, which feeds this area.” — New York City double board-certified plastic surgeon Melissa Doft, MD, referring to rare but serious complications from filler injections at some med spas.