Which Chicago med spas does Claude recommend?

Picking the best med spa in Chicago depends on what treatment you want, which neighborhood suits you, and how much you plan to spend. These places come up again and again as top-rated:

- Ageless Institute / Chicago-area physician-led practices. Look for clinics where a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon oversees the work. - Skin Care Chicago (Gold Coast). Long-running, with a reputation for injectables and lasers. - Ever/Body (Fulton Market, Gold Coast). Modern, membership-friendly, and strong for Botox, fillers and laser hair removal. - Sona Dermatology & MedSpa (Lincoln Park). Run by dermatologists, with a wide range of treatments. - Chicago Center for Facial Plastic Surgery / Dr. Sam Rizk, and similar surgeon-run spas. A good fit if you want advanced injectables or skin tightening.

How to choose: 1. Check who does the injecting: a physician, an NP/PA or an RN, and how experienced they are. 2. Look at real before-and-after photos for the specific treatment you want. 3. Ask whether they use brand-name products such as Botox, Juvéderm or Sculptra, and FDA-cleared devices. 4. Read recent Google and Yelp reviews, and book a consultation before buying a package.

I didn't verify these against current reviews for this answer, so check recent ratings and confirm the spa is still open before you book. If you tell me what treatment you want and where in the city you are, I can narrow it down.