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Express Med Spa's licensed nurse practitioners answer the most common questions about Botox, Xeomin, lip filler, Radiesse, and dermal fillers. All content is reviewed by Stefanie Drozd, MSN-APRN, founder of Express Med Spa, with four Chicagoland locations serving Frankfort, La Grange, Shorewood, and Mount Greenwood.

  1. Featured image for “Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent? A Nurse Injector Explains”

    Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent? A Nurse Injector Explains

    Stephanie Guenther, RN, explains what laser hair removal permanently disables, why most courses run 6 to 12 sessions, and why maintenance is still recommended. Full…
    Stefanie Drozd
    09/02/26
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    How Many Laser Hair Removal Sessions Do You Need?

    Most people need 6 to 12 laser hair removal sessions, spaced about 5 to 6 weeks apart, to finish a full course on a given…
    Stefanie Drozd
    09/02/26
  3. Featured image for “DAO Botox for a Downturned Mouth: What It Lifts, and What It Can’t”

    DAO Botox for a Downturned Mouth: What It Lifts, and What It Can’t

    A downturned mouth can come from an overactive depressor anguli oris, from lost volume, or from both — and only one of those responds to…
    Stefanie Drozd
    08/24/26
  4. Featured image for “Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt, and Is It Safe?”

    Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt, and Is It Safe?

    An honest answer to both questions. What each pulse actually feels like, which areas hurt most and why, how to make it easier, and the…
    Stefanie Drozd
    08/17/26
  5. Featured image for “How Much Does Sclerotherapy Cost? Chicagoland Spider Vein Pricing”

    How Much Does Sclerotherapy Cost? Chicagoland Spider Vein Pricing

    Sclerotherapy at Express Med Spa starts from $295 per vial. How vial-based pricing works, why published averages are not directly comparable, and what a real…
    Stefanie Drozd
    08/10/26
  6. Featured image for “Lip Flip vs. Lip Filler: Stefanie Drozd Explains the Difference”

    Lip Flip vs. Lip Filler: Stefanie Drozd Explains the Difference

    Stefanie Drozd, MSN, APRN, founder and Medical Director of Express Med Spa, explains why a lip flip is not lip filler. Full transcript and a…
    Stefanie Drozd
    07/26/26
  7. Featured image for “What Is the Emsella Chair? Stefanie Drozd Explains How It Works”

    What Is the Emsella Chair? Stefanie Drozd Explains How It Works

    Watch Stefanie Drozd, founder of Express Med Spa, explain what the Emsella Chair is and how it strengthens the pelvic floor for urinary incontinence. Full…
    Stefanie Drozd
    07/23/26
  8. Featured image for “How Does IPL Work? A Nurse Injector Explains”

    How Does IPL Work? A Nurse Injector Explains

    Stephanie Guenther, RN, explains how an IPL photofacial uses pulsed light to fade sun spots, calm rosacea, and clear broken capillaries. Full transcript and link…
    Stefanie Drozd
    07/22/26
  9. Featured image for “Platysmal Bands: A Nonsurgical Neck Lift With Botox and Xeomin”

    Platysmal Bands: A Nonsurgical Neck Lift With Botox and Xeomin

    The Express Med Spa nurse-practitioner team explains how Botox and Xeomin relax platysmal bands for a nonsurgical neck lift. Full transcript and a link to…
    Stefanie Drozd
    07/21/26
  10. Featured image for “Does Laser Hair Removal Fade Tattoos?”

    Does Laser Hair Removal Fade Tattoos?

    Kaitlin Knapp, a Licensed Esthetician at Express Med Spa, explains why a hair removal laser fades tattoo ink and how providers treat safely around it.…
    Stefanie Drozd
    07/21/26


Chicagoland Medical Spa

EXPRESS MED SPA LOCATIONS

Experience our expert aesthetic treatments and personalized care at our convenient Express Med Spa locations. Whether you're looking for Botox, weight loss programs, or laser hair removal, we provide advanced beauty and wellness services across our four Chicago suburbs locations.

Express Med Spa Frankfort IL medical spa exterior serving patients from New Lenox, Mokena, Orland Park and Will County.

Med Spa Frankfort, IL

Our Express Med Spa Frankfort
clinic serves Will County with nurse practitioner-led Botox,
fillers, GLP-1 weight loss,
and laser hair removal.

11 S White St #104
Frankfort, IL
60423
(708) 840-8443

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Express Med Spa Shorewood IL medical spa exterior serving patients from Joliet, Plainfield, and Will County.

Med Spa Shorewood, IL

Our Express Med Spa Shorewood
clinic serves Joliet, Plainfield, and the I-80 corridor
with injectables, GLP-1 weight loss,
and skin care.

707 W Jefferson St Ste M
Shorewood, IL
60404
(877) 363-3772

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Exterior view of Express MedSpa La Grange clinic building showcasing modern medical spa facility.

Med Spa La Grange, IL

Our Express Med Spa La Grange
clinic serves the western suburbs with Botox, fillers,
IV therapy,
and GLP-1 medical weight loss.

320 W Burlington Ave
La Grange, IL
60525
(708) 847-0872

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Exterior view of Express MedSpa clinic in Mount Greenwood Chicago showing the medical spa building.

Med Spa Mount Greenwood, Chicago IL

Our Express Med Spa Mount Greenwood
clinic serves Chicago's South Side and southwest Cook County
with nurse practitioner-led injectables, GLP-1 weight loss.

3314 W 111th St
Chicago, IL 
60655
(877) 363-3772


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