Frequently Asked Questions

Book online any time through our booking portal (the “Book Now” button on any page), or call us at (210) 981-6460 during business hours. We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred time — same-week appointments are often available.

Your first visit begins with a private consultation with our Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. We review your health history, discuss your goals, and build a personalized treatment plan. For many aesthetic services, treatment can be performed the same day as your consultation.

An aesthetic consultation is $100, which is applied to your treatment if performed the same day. Initial medical consultations (weight loss, hormone therapy, hair restoration, and health optimization) are $200, with follow-up visits at $100.

After booking, digital consent forms are sent to you — please complete them before you arrive. Plan to arrive at least 5 minutes early for check-in, and let your provider know about any health conditions, medications, or preferences so we can best accommodate you.

We kindly request 24 hours’ notice for cancellations or rescheduling; late cancellations may be subject to a fee, and no-shows incur a $75 fee. Payment is rendered before the time of service, and all services and products are non-refundable.

We accept all major credit cards and contactless payments, plus HSA/FSA cards for qualifying services. Gratuities are appreciated but never required.

Yes — new patients receive $50 off their first aesthetic consultation. Mention code AESTHETICS50 when you book. Aesthetic services only — credited toward your treatment if performed the same day.

We offer FDA-approved neuromodulators including Xeomin, Dysport, and Daxxify to soften fine lines and wrinkles such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. At your consultation we’ll recommend the product and dosing best suited to your anatomy and goals.

Xeomin and Daxxify are $12 per unit and Dysport is $6 per unit. The number of units varies by treatment area and individual anatomy — you’ll receive a personalized unit estimate at your consultation before any treatment.

Results typically last around 3–4 months, though this varies by individual, product, and treatment area. Many clients schedule maintenance visits 3–4 times per year to keep results consistent.

Most clients begin to see softening within the first week, with full effect at about two weeks. Your provider will let you know what to expect for the specific product used.

Downtime is minimal — most clients return to their day immediately. We recommend avoiding rubbing the treated area and strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours; small temporary marks or mild bruising at injection points can occur.

All four are FDA-approved botulinum toxin type A neuromodulators that soften expression lines — the differences are in formulation. Xeomin is a “naked” formulation with no accessory proteins; Dysport tends to have a fast onset and soft spread that works beautifully for larger areas like the forehead; Daxxify is formulated with a peptide stabilizer and may wear longer for some patients. We carry Xeomin, Dysport, and Daxxify, and at your consultation we’ll recommend the one best matched to your anatomy, goals, and treatment history.

Preventative treatment uses smaller, strategically placed doses of a neuromodulator to soften expression habits before lines etch in permanently — a popular approach for clients in their late 20s and 30s. Because dosing is lighter, it often costs less per visit; your provider will map the right micro-dosing plan at consultation.

We carry the Restylane family (L, Contour, Kysse, Defyne, Refyne, and Lyft), Belotero, RHA, and Revanesse. Restylane and RHA fillers are $800 per syringe; Belotero and Revanesse are $750 per syringe.

Hyaluronic-acid fillers typically last anywhere from 6 to 18 months depending on the product used, the area treated, and how quickly your body metabolizes it. Lip fillers tend to be on the shorter end of that range, while deeper structural areas often last longer — your provider will give you a realistic expectation for your specific plan.

Yes. Hyaluronic-acid fillers can be dissolved with Hylenex (hyaluronidase), which we offer for $250. This is one of the safety advantages of HA fillers.

Biostimulators like Sculptra ($850 per vial) and Radiesse ($800 per syringe) work by stimulating your own collagen production rather than adding volume directly, producing gradual, natural-looking improvement that can last longer than traditional fillers. They’re excellent for facial volume loss, skin quality, and body areas.

Our Gold Protocol Neck ($1,900) is a signature combination treatment that pairs Radiesse, Xeomin, and Belotero to address neck lines, skin quality, and texture together in one coordinated plan.

Yes — we offer biostimulator-based body treatments including Hand Rejuvenation ($1,400), a Mini Liquid BBL ($3,500), and a Full Liquid BBL ($7,500). These use collagen-stimulating injectables rather than surgery; candidacy and realistic outcomes are discussed at consultation.

Mild swelling, tenderness, or bruising for a few days is common and normal. Most clients return to normal activities right away, though we suggest avoiding strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours and planning ahead if you have a major event coming up.

Swelling peaks in the first 24–48 hours (lips can look noticeably fuller than the final result), improves substantially by day 3–4, and settles into your true result by about two weeks. Cold compresses, staying upright the first night, and avoiding alcohol and strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours all help. If anything concerns you during healing, call us — we’d always rather hear from you.

Migration — filler settling outside the intended area — is uncommon when appropriate products are placed correctly in conservative amounts, which is exactly why injector skill and product selection matter. If you have prior filler that has migrated or over-accumulated, we can dissolve it with Hylenex ($250) and rebuild a more natural result.

Yes — facial volume loss after significant weight loss (often called “Ozempic face”) is one of the most common concerns we treat, and one we’re uniquely positioned for since we manage medical weight loss in-house. Biostimulators like Sculptra and Radiesse rebuild collagen and structure gradually, often paired with targeted hyaluronic-acid filler. Many of our weight-loss clients plan this “second phase” as they approach their goal weight.

Yes — non-surgical jawline restoration is one of our signature strengths. Depending on your anatomy, we use structural hyaluronic-acid fillers (like Restylane Lyft and Defyne) and the biostimulator Radiesse to define the jawline, restore the chin profile, and sharpen the transition to the neck. It starts with a $100 aesthetic consultation, applied to same-day treatment.

Microneedling stimulates your skin’s natural collagen production to improve texture, fine lines, acne scarring, and pore appearance. We offer face-only sessions ($350, or a series of 4 for $1,200 — a $200 savings) and face & neck sessions ($400, or a series of 4 for $1,400).

Most clients see the best results from a series of 3–4 sessions spaced about a month apart, which is why we offer discounted series pricing. Improvement builds gradually as collagen remodels over the following weeks.

We offer PRP (platelet-rich plasma, $600) drawn from your own blood, PDGF growth factor ($450 per syringe), Toskani cocktails including NCPR and PDRN ($200 each), and GHK-Cu copper peptide ($300). Your provider will recommend the right pairing for your skin goals.

Expect redness similar to a mild sunburn for roughly 24–72 hours, with some dryness or light flaking as skin renews. Most clients are comfortable in public the next day with gentle skincare and sun protection.

They work differently: microneedling remodels skin from within by stimulating collagen (best for texture, scarring, pores, and fine lines), while chemical peels resurface from the top down (best for pigment and surface tone). Many treatment plans alternate or combine approaches — your provider will map the right sequence for your skin at consultation.

It’s microneedling paired with PRP — platelet-rich plasma concentrated from your own blood and applied during the treatment ($600 add-on). The growth factors in your platelets amplify collagen response, glow, and healing speed. Because it’s derived from your own body, it’s a favorite for clients who want a regenerative, biocompatible boost.

Our program is medically supervised by our Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and built around GLP-1 medications (Semaglutide and Tirzepatide) when clinically appropriate. It starts with a $200 initial medical consultation and lab work; monthly follow-ups are included with your medication plan so your progress and dosing are actively managed.

Semaglutide: 0.5ml vial $250 (microdosing under 0.5mg) · 1ml vial $350 (starting doses 0.5–1mg) · 2ml vial $550 (1mg+).
Tirzepatide: 1ml vial $300 (microdosing) · 2ml vial $400 · 3ml vial $500 · 4ml vial $650 (dose-dependent).
Monthly follow-up visits are included. Labs can go through your insurance or be self-pay.

Yes — both Semaglutide and Tirzepatide are available in microdosing protocols through high-dose vials, allowing your provider to tailor dosing to your response, tolerance, and goals.

Candidacy is determined at your initial consultation based on your health history, current medications, and lab results. These are prescription medications — our nurse practitioner prescribes them only when they’re clinically appropriate for you.

Compounded medications are prepared for individual patients through FDA-registered 503A compounding pharmacies as part of an individualized treatment plan; compounded preparations themselves are not individually FDA-approved products. Your provider will explain your options, the differences, and what’s right for your situation at consultation.

Both are GLP-1 receptor agonists that reduce appetite and improve metabolic response, but tirzepatide adds a second mechanism (GIP receptor activity), and some patients respond better to one than the other. We offer both with flexible dosing from microdose to high dose, so your provider can select — and adjust — the medication that fits your body’s response, tolerance, and budget.

The most common are digestive — nausea, constipation, or reduced appetite — especially during dose increases. This is a major reason our program includes monthly follow-ups and microdosing options: careful, gradual titration keeps most clients comfortable. Your provider reviews your full health history first, since these medications aren’t appropriate for everyone.

Clinical studies of these medication classes have shown average losses in the range of 15–20% of body weight over a year or more of consistent, supervised treatment — but individual results vary widely with dosing, lifestyle, and biology. At your consultation we’ll set realistic, personalized expectations rather than promise a number.

The medical weight-loss field is moving fast, and we watch it closely. Our current program is built on semaglutide and tirzepatide; as newer medications complete FDA review and become clinically available, we evaluate them and offer what’s appropriate — always through the same supervised, lab-informed process. If you’ve read about something new, bring it to your consultation and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Appetite typically returns when medication stops, so maintenance is part of the plan from day one — whether that’s a gradual taper, a lower maintenance dose, or transition to lifestyle-led maintenance with periodic check-ins. That’s the value of a medically managed program over simply buying a vial.

Women’s hormone support includes Stella (Estriol) face cream ($220, 3-month supply), compounded Progesterone ($200, 3-month supply), compounded Estradiol cream ($200, 3-month supply), and Testosterone cream ($300, 3-month supply). Everything begins with a $200 initial consultation and appropriate labs; follow-ups are $100.

Men’s services include Testosterone as a cream ($300, 3-month supply) or injection ($200, 10ml vial), and compounded Progesterone ($200, 3-month supply). An initial consultation ($200) with lab work determines what’s clinically appropriate; follow-ups are $100.

Book an initial medical consultation. We review your symptoms and health history, order labs (through insurance or self-pay), and build a monitored plan with regular follow-ups to keep your dosing safe and effective.

Our services are self-pay with transparent pricing, but lab work can often go through your insurance. We’re happy to provide documentation for your records.

Common signs include fatigue, sleep disruption, mood changes, irregular cycles, hot flashes or night sweats, brain fog, low libido, and stubborn weight changes — especially through perimenopause and menopause. If this sounds familiar, a hormone consultation ($200) with lab work can tell you what’s actually happening rather than guessing.

Low energy, reduced motivation, declining muscle despite training, increased body fat, low libido, poor sleep, and mood flatness are the classic pattern. Lab work gives a definitive answer — we test first, then discuss whether treatment (cream or injection) is clinically appropriate for you.

When it’s prescribed after proper lab work, dosed individually, and monitored with regular follow-ups — which is exactly how our program is structured — hormone therapy is a well-established medical treatment. Every plan starts with a full review of your history and risks, and your provider will be straightforward with you about whether it’s appropriate for your situation.

NAD+ injections ($150 for a 6ml vial, $250 for a 10ml vial) support cellular energy metabolism. Many clients incorporate NAD+ as part of a broader wellness and energy-optimization plan guided by our provider.

We offer provider-guided methylene blue ($70, 30-day supply) as part of individualized health-optimization plans. Whether it’s appropriate for you — and at what dose — is determined at consultation, since it interacts with certain medications.

Our published menu includes GHK-Cu ($300), Sermorelin ($120, 3ml vial), and BPC-157 (contact us for availability and pricing) — but our peptide program extends well beyond what’s listed here. Because peptide protocols are genuinely individual, the full range of options is reviewed and tailored to your goals at a medical consultation, where your provider can match specific peptides to what you’re trying to achieve.

Clients pursue peptide protocols for goals like recovery and tissue support, skin quality, sleep, body composition, and healthy-aging optimization. The scientific evidence varies by peptide — some are well-studied, others are emerging — and your provider will be honest about that distinction while building a plan with appropriate monitoring around your specific goals.

This matters more than most people realize: the biggest risk in peptide therapy today isn’t the peptides — it’s unregulated online and “research-grade” sources of unknown purity. Our peptides are prescribed by our Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and sourced through FDA-registered 503A compounding pharmacies, with dosing, monitoring, and follow-up built into your plan. That’s the difference between medical peptide therapy and internet roulette.

Not always — oral options are available for some peptides, along with nasal sprays and topical creams. That said, most peptides are generally absorbed and utilized more effectively via injection, which is why subcutaneous injection with a tiny insulin-style needle remains the standard for most protocols. Your provider will match the route to your specific peptide and goals at consultation, and injections are far easier than most people expect.

Great question, and one we hear often: most peptide protocols use a simple subcutaneous injection in the abdomen or thigh regardless of what you’re targeting, because the peptide works systemically through your bloodstream rather than only at the injection site. Your provider demonstrates the technique at your visit until you’re completely comfortable with it.

Yes — sleep quality is one of the most common goals in our wellness consultations, and one of the most fixable. Depending on your situation, plans may include hormone evaluation, targeted supplementation, and peptide-based sleep-support protocols, all individualized at a medical appointment.

Yes — B12 energy injections are available to support your wellness plan. Frequency depends on your levels and goals: some clients benefit weekly at first, then move to a monthly maintenance rhythm. Ask about adding one to your next visit.

NAD+ is a coenzyme central to cellular energy production, and levels decline with age — which is why it has become one of the most talked-about tools in longevity and wellness medicine. We offer it as a provider-guided injection protocol ($150–250 by vial size) within a structured medical framework: real dosing, real follow-up, honest expectations rather than hype.

We offer PRP/PRFM therapy (PRFM $900) and scalp microneedling with mesotherapy ($350, with add-ons available). Plans start with a $200 consultation ($100 follow-ups) to assess your pattern of thinning and build a realistic protocol.

We draw a small amount of your own blood, concentrate the platelets and growth factors, and deliver them to the scalp to support follicle health. PRFM is a longer-acting matrix form of PRP. A series of sessions is typically recommended for best results.

Hair cycles are slow, so improvement is gradual — most clients evaluate progress over 3–6 months of consistent treatment. Photos at each visit help track changes objectively.

Female hair thinning commonly traces to hormonal shifts (postpartum, perimenopause, thyroid), stress, nutrition, and genetics — which is why our hair restoration consults ($200) look at the whole picture, including labs when indicated. Treatment plans combine PRP/PRFM, scalp microneedling with mesotherapy, and hormone or nutritional support where appropriate.

We’re in Suite 118 inside Image Studios at 946 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78232 — serving Stone Oak and greater San Antonio. There’s ample free parking and the facility is ADA compliant with easy access.

Monday–Friday 9am–4pm, Saturday 10am–3pm, closed Sunday. Book online any time, day or night.

All treatments are performed by Amanda Curtis, our founder — a dual board-certified provider: Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS), one of the most respected credentials in aesthetic nursing, administered by the Plastic Surgical Nursing Certification Board. She is a U.S. Air Force veteran, practices under physician supervision in a private clinical setting, and is personally involved in every treatment.

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