Christy Blanco, RN
Christy Blanco is a Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of clinical experience in ICU and emergency care. At Express Med Spa Shorewood, she specializes in injectable treatments, skin rejuvenation, and wellness services -- with a focus on natural results and patient safety.
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Christy Blanco is a Registered Nurse and Aesthetic Nurse Injector at Express Med Spa Shorewood with more than 20 years of clinical nursing experience in pediatric ICU, pediatric emergency care, and outpatient specialty settings. She specializes in injectable treatments, skin rejuvenation, and wellness services, with a focus on natural results and patient-centered care.
Christy Blanco, RN
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Christy Blanco, RN, brings over two decades of hospital-level clinical experience to aesthetic medicine at Express Med Spa’s Shorewood location. Her background spans pediatric intensive care, pediatric emergency care, and specialty float pool settings — environments that demand precision, calm under pressure, and unwavering attention to patient safety. Those same qualities define how she approaches every treatment she performs today.
Christy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Dayton before completing her nursing degree at the University of Cincinnati. That clinical foundation elevates everything she does in the treatment room, from injectable planning to skin care protocols.
Her philosophy is straightforward: confidence should look like you. She approaches each consultation as a collaboration, taking time to understand what a patient wants to achieve, what outcomes are realistic, and how to build a long-term plan that reflects the patient’s natural features rather than overriding them. Patients who are new to injectables consistently describe her as calm, knowledgeable, and reassuring — someone who makes the process feel manageable rather than intimidating.
Christy specializes in neurotoxin wrinkle relaxers, lip and facial filler, PRP treatments, dermaplaning, chemical peels, AquaFacial, laser hair removal, and GLP-1 weight management programs. She serves patients in Shorewood, Joliet, Plainfield, Minooka, and surrounding Will County communities.
All injectable and clinical services at Express Med Spa Shorewood are performed under the medical supervision of founder Stefanie Drozd, MSN-APRN.
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Bring your goals and questions about treatment options, expected recovery and follow-up. Discuss your medical history with the clinical team before deciding on care. Treatment suitability and availability are confirmed at consultation.
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What Clients Say About Christy Blanco, RN
I was so pleased with my tox! I was absolutely impressed with how honest she was and communicates! Highly recommend!-Jennah C.Ema NymtonGoogle Review- I’ve been going here for my Botox and I seriously could not be happier with my results. She is so knowledgeable, professional, and makes the entire experience feel comfortable and relaxing compared to other med spas. My Botox always looks natural, smooth, and never overdone. She takes the time to listen to exactly what I want and explains everything so well. You can tell she truly cares about her clients and takes pride in her work. I trust her completely with my face and would recommend her to anyone looking for amazing results!Kaydin RusrGoogle Review
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Chemical Peel Skin Resurfacing Result, IL
A before and after comparison of facial skin tone and texture from a professional chemical peel treatment. Individual results vary.
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VI Peel
A before and after result showing facial skin resurfacing with a VI Peel chemical peel. Individual results vary.
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Radiesse Facial Volume Restoration, Frankfort IL
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Specialties
Treatment Focus
Botox Injections
Botox Cosmetic is a popular injectable service at Express Med Spa. Our licensed nurse practitioners smooth forehead lines, crow's feet, and glabellar creases with a 15-minute appointment and no required downtime.
Xeomin Injections in Chicagoland
Xeomin is a purified botulinum toxin type A - the same wrinkle-relaxing family as Botox, with the accessory proteins removed. Our licensed nurse practitioners smooth frown lines, forehead creases, and crow's feet in a 15-minute appointment with no required downtime.
Lip Filler Augmentation
Fuller, more defined lips are a popular treatment, and for good reason. A well-placed lip filler can add volume, restore the definition that fades with age, improve symmetry, and give the lips a shape that photographs naturally and looks proportional to your face. At Express Med Spa, we use Revanesse Lips+, a hyaluronic acid filler specifically designed for lip augmentation. Every appointment is performed by a licensed nurse practitioner or registered nurse injector, and every result is planned around your specific lip anatomy and what you actually want, not a generic look. Whether you are completely new to lip filler or you have had it before and want a provider who takes it seriously, we want your result to look like a better version of your lips, not someone else's.Microneedling
Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, uses fine, sterile needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin, prompting your body to rebuild collagen and elastin. It is one of the most versatile ways to soften acne scars, smooth uneven texture, refine enlarged pores, and ease fine lines and wrinkles for natural-looking skin rejuvenation. At Express Med Spa, microneedling is performed by licensed medical providers across our Chicagoland locations using the professional CytoPen® device, with options to match your goals: standard microneedling for the face, neck, and body, Sublative radiofrequency microneedling for deeper remodeling and skin tightening, and enhancement add-ons like PRP and stem cell growth factor. Below you will find how each option works, what it treats, what it costs, and where to book microneedling near you.
Microneedling with PRP in Chicagoland
Microneedling with PRP pairs collagen induction therapy with platelet-rich plasma drawn from your own blood. A small sample is spun in a centrifuge to separate the plasma, and that plasma is then used as the glide on your skin while the CytoPen creates thousands of controlled micro-channels. Because the channels are open as the plasma passes over them, your own platelet growth factors reach the layer of skin where collagen is rebuilt instead of sitting on the surface. It is the enhancement most often chosen for atrophic acne scars, uneven texture and early crepiness, and it is the treatment most people mean when they search for a vampire facial. At Express Med Spa it is a $195 add-on to any microneedling service, performed by licensed medical providers at our Frankfort, La Grange, Shorewood, and Mount Greenwood clinics.
Dermaplaning Facial in Chicagoland
A dermaplaning facial at Express Med Spa uses a sterile surgical blade to lift away dead surface skin and peach fuzz in a single visit, leaving skin instantly smoother and makeup sitting flatter. Our licensed esthetician performs every treatment at our Frankfort, La Grange, Shorewood, and Mount Greenwood clinics, with no required downtime.
Chemical Peel
A chemical peel is a medical-grade resurfacing treatment that lifts away dull, damaged surface skin to reveal a brighter, smoother, more even complexion underneath. At Express Med Spa, our nurse-administered VI Peel and Glow Peel treatments are tailored to your skin and your goals, whether that is fading sun and age spots, calming acne, softening fine lines, or simply restoring a healthy glow. Care is available at our clinics in La Grange, Frankfort, Shorewood, and Mount Greenwood.
Aqua Facial
A resurfacing facial combining cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and hydration. Your provider reviews skin suitability, aftercare and recovery. Individual results vary.Laser Hair Removal in Chicagoland
Shaving every other day, rebooking a wax every few weeks, and fighting ingrown hairs adds up over a year. At Express Med Spa, our nurse-practitioner-led team treats the face and body on a medical-grade Candela elos Plus laser, delivering permanent hair reduction over a short series of sessions at our Frankfort, La Grange, Shorewood, and Mount Greenwood clinics.GLP-1 Medical Weight Loss Program
Losing weight is not just about willpower. Hormonal changes, metabolism shifts, and years of dieting can make traditional methods feel impossible. Our GLP-1 Medical Weight Loss Program is a nurse practitioner-led, medically supervised program that works with your body's own hunger and satiety signals to help you lose weight in a way that is safe, structured, and sustainable. Every patient starts with a health assessment and lab work, and you will have ongoing clinical support throughout your journey.
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707 W Jefferson St Ste M, Shorewood, IL 60404
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Ready to work with an experienced injector who puts patient care first? Christy Blanco brings over 20 years of clinical nursing expertise to every treatment at Express Med Spa Shorewood. Schedule a consultation and get a personalized plan built around your goals.
Background & Training
Education & Credentials
Education
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Science in Biology •
University of Cincinnati
Nursing Degree (BSN) •
Certifications
Registered Nurse
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation •