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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 “Medical Weight Loss Options: Injections, Pills, and Non-Invasive Treatments”

    Medical Weight Loss Options: Injections, Pills, and Non-Invasive Treatments

    Medical weight loss at a med spa is four different things. A nurse practitioner-led guide to GLP-1 programs, lipotropic and B12 injections, pill-form options, and…
    Jackie Umgelder
    07/27/26
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Featured image for “IPL Photofacial: What It Treats and What to Expect”

    IPL Photofacial: What It Treats and What to Expect

    If sun spots, stubborn redness, or tiny broken vessels have crept across your cheeks and nose, an IPL photofacial is one of the most common…
    Jackie Umgelder
    07/22/26
  6. 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
  7. Featured image for “Botox’s Biggest Misconception: It Won’t Fix Every Wrinkle”

    Botox’s Biggest Misconception: It Won’t Fix Every Wrinkle

    Lily Zelaya, RN explains why Botox softens only movement wrinkles, and why volume-loss lines often need filler. Watch the short, with full transcript and a…
    Lily Zelaya
    07/21/26
  8. Featured image for “Dynamic vs. Static Wrinkles: Which Botox Fixes and Which Need Filler”

    Dynamic vs. Static Wrinkles: Which Botox Fixes and Which Need Filler

    Dynamic wrinkles come from muscle movement and respond to Botox; static wrinkles come from volume loss and often need filler. Learn how to tell which…
    Lily Zelaya
    07/21/26
  9. 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
  10. Featured image for “Gummy Smile Botox: The Muscle Anatomy Explained (Video)”

    Gummy Smile Botox: The Muscle Anatomy Explained (Video)

    Lily Zelaya, RN, breaks down the muscle behind a gummy smile and how a few units of Botox may soften it. Watch the short, read…
    Lily Zelaya
    07/14/26


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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