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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.
What Makes Our Facials Special?
Express Med Spa explains what makes its facials different: treatments customized to your skin, medical-grade products, and licensed estheticians across four Chicagoland locations.…Jackie Umgelder08/27/26
Why Patients Turn to a Med Spa for Weight Loss
Jackie Umgelder, Lead Medical Assistant at Express Med Spa, explains why patients turn to a med spa for weight loss. Watch the short, with full…Jackie Umgelder07/27/26
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 Drozd07/26/26
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 Drozd07/23/26
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 Drozd07/22/26
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 Drozd07/21/26Botox’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 Zelaya07/21/26
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 Drozd07/21/26Gummy 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 Zelaya07/14/26Regular Facial vs. Custom Facial: What’s the Difference?
Erica Lagunas, a Certified Medical Assistant at Express Med Spa, explains what makes a custom facial different from a regular one: it starts with a…Stefanie Drozd07/12/26
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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.
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.
Frankfort, IL
60423
(708) 840-8443
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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.
Shorewood, IL
60404
(877) 363-3772
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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.
La Grange, IL
60525
(708) 847-0872
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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.
Chicago, IL
60655
(877) 363-3772
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Each medical spa location is led by a licensed Nurse Practitioner, with a focus on safe, results-driven care.