My girl Chrissey is THE best. I don't trust anyone other than her when it comes to lasers & recently even did Xeomin at Kao. The aesthetic and ambiance of the facility is gorgeous and makes you feel right at home. Not only do they treat you like a princess but they make sure you have snacks galore too. Of course, I always try to make things fun and light and Chrissey always plays into my energy & makes sure I have a fidget toy (aka boob implant) to squeeze if if I have any nervous energy. Safe to say this is the best spot! Chrissey will always tell me how it is, steer me in the right direction, and can be trusted as an advisor! read more

Amazing experience at KAO aesthetics! They have the best skin care lines and extremely high quality treatments. I don't trust anyone else with my skincare and beautification goals! read more

KAO Aesthetics - Medical Spas Near Me - Santa Monica, California

Chrissey is absolutely the best .. I get Botox with her and I'm glad I found someone like her in Santa Monica

So refreshing! Chrissy is the BEST! She took her time to get to know my goals in detail, create a plan for the path forward and made me feel at ease and heard. The environment was calm, inviting and so very clean! Looking forward to the future! read more

The surgeon has a great reputation for ponytail lift and I love Caroline who does amazing facials (plus she uses eye protection). But if you're going to see Chrissy who does peels you need to bring your own goggles and eye wash just in case she gets numbing cream in your eyes. Unfortunately, this happened with me and I had to get my eye repaired with stem cell treatment. I have made them aware of it and hope they change their protocol. read more

Kao Aesthetics, has been such a wonderful addition to my wedding prep. They have customized a plan to make me feel my very best on such an important day in my life. They also have amazing packages and deals. Who doesn't love a great deal! Their hydrafacial is amazing i feel so refreshed and glowy every time. I can't wait for my Botox appointment next week. Thank you KAO Aesthetics staff for being so welcoming and making me feel my best! -LS read more

I came here for a natural look and I met Chrissey. She is very honest and listens to you. My cousin and I have been coming here for three years. We really trust her. See you in a few months. read more

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Had my first ever microneedling session here a few weeks ago and couldn't be more thrilled with the results! I'd been considering microneedling for quite some time but had some trepidation about the procedure since I'd read lots of horror stories online about people's skin getting ruined from unskilled practitioners who either went too deep or used improper technique. That said, it was very important to me to find a reputable clinic. I did consultations at three different places on the Westside, and even though Kao was the most expensive, I felt like they were the most knowledgable, professional, and honest. Nurse Chrissey actually took the time to examine my skin and discuss my needs whereas the others barely looked and simply agreed to whatever procedures or lasers I was interested in. When I asked Chrissey if the Moxi laser would be beneficial for me, she suggested that I do BBL instead as that would be more helpful for addressing my redness, which was a primary concern of mine. She also recommended microneedling without exosomes since my skin doesn't have major signs of aging yet (I'm in my mid 30's), and I appreciated that she didn't try to upsell me on the more expensive option or other lasers I didn't need. I felt like Kao provided a much more personalized experience which made me feel safer going with them. The day of the procedure, they numbed my face for a full hour (I've heard that other places will only numb for 15-20 minutes), and I'm glad they did because it did hurt after a couple passes, nothing intolerable though. While the numbing cream was on they put me in a nice room with a heated blanket, snacks, and then dimmed the lights so I could rest or take a nap. About a week after the procedure I could already notice a difference in my skin texture and quality. They say that results are supposed to build slowly over the next few months (with multiple sessions) as collagen continues to build, so I wasn't expecting a dramatic improvement right away but I was shocked at how much smoother and brighter my skin was after just a couple of weeks. I didn't wear any makeup yesterday and my friend made a comment about how good my skin looked so it's definitely not just in my head! All that goes to say, if you've been curious about microneedling but scared to pull the trigger, go see Chrissey! You won't regret it. read more

BOOK IT!!! If you're on the fence about going to KAO, do it! Chrissey is truly the best. I'm all about a more natural look & wanted a subtle pick me up so ended up doing Xeomin for a brow lift & TMJ masseters. Chrissey really listened & gave me exactly what I wanted - I've never felt more confident, glowy, & depuffed while still looking like me! The entire experience at KAO was so professional & painless. I loved Chrissey so much, I went back for microneedling the next week. The results are the best I've ever had! read more

Kao is my one stop shop for everything! I'm obsessed with Microneedling and Botox as well as lymphatic massages and hydrafacials. They are the best in the game! I will be a lifelong client of Kao. Love! read more

I've been coming here for 14 months to see Chrissy for Botox. She is knowledgeable and kind and doesn't pressure you into getting more than you need. AKA, she is freaking amazing! As someone new to Botox (I have been doing it for under 2 years), I'd been to other med-spas that were too pushy and not professional, but they also injected me in the wrong areas. How is that Possible?! I went to another med-spa prior, and she put 20 units in my forehead, and after 2 weeks, they had dissolved. Like WTF!! This happened 2 times! I never went back. From the moment you walk in the door, the front desk girlies are so kind and professional. 10/10 recommend! read more

This place is the beauty and anti-aging absolute heaven!! No other place compares to Kao Aesthetics, the skills, the attention to detail, the excellence in service. If You need a lymphatic massage on your face and body, or healing from surgery you have to see LORENA, she has magical hands and healing powers!!! Lorena will make you feel like brand new! I'm obsessed!! Also botox or and filler with Chrissy, she's a MASTER injector !!! I can't recommend this place enough. The staff, front desk, and manager also deserve a perfect score of 100/10 for their impeccable performance. read more

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Kao Aesthetics is beautiful! As soon as you walk in, the lobby is impeccably clean and tastefully decorated. The front girls greeted me warmly and offered me something to drink (i.e. water, tea). Being a petite and active person, no matter how much I worked out and diet there are just a few areas where I have stubborn fat which I'm very good at hiding. For me, it's not worth the risks to undergo invasive surgery like lipo to remove pockets of fat even though the end results would be more dramatic. I looked into more non-invasive treatments such as Morpheus8 and Skinfinity and thought maybe these could be good options for me. I scheduled a consultation which the cost would go towards my procedure if I booked. I had my consult with nurse Chrissey. Chrissey was very sweet and thorough. She answered all my questions in detail. And I ask A LOT of questions! After the consult and receiving my quote from Jacquie (one of the front desk girls -- super nice too), I booked my appointments for a combo Morpheus + Skinfinity treatment on the back of my arms (each performed 6 weeks apart). On the day of, Chrissey explained the whole process. She would make sure I was ok and not in great pain before increasing the intensity if needed. I do have a high tolerance so for me it was not painful at all -- Chrissey said I was on a fairly high setting too. I think for me the topical numbing cream would have been enough, but I was given other pain meds as a precaution. But please if you do this and you don't have a very high pain tolerance like me, take all the pain meds they give you -- they know what they are doing. After the Morpheus treatment, it looks a lot worse than it feels. I didn't take any pain medications afterwards. I will say that if you really want to heal FAST then you have to get the Marine Extract product -- it's pricey but since mine was a bit more aggressive, it took about a week for my arms to heal and scab off. I would say the worst part was that the first few days it was itchy and resisting to scratch was hard. With Morpheus you don't see results quick -- at the earliest at 6 weeks and full results 3-6 months after treatment. If you were to do more treatments consecutively then you would see results faster but I want to see the full results after one treatment then consider if I want to get another. But I will be doing the Skinfinity treatment tomorrow! I also want to mention about Botox. So I'm approaching 40 and fortunately I don't have too many wrinkles. And I kept learning that all my friends have been doing Botox for years and that it's amazing! I was a bit curious to try just bc I wanted to know what it felt like. So I happened to get Chrissey and I asked her so many questions bc I've never had Botox done. I was really concerned about looking super frozen. Chrissey assured me she would use the least possible amount that I was comfortable with and asked what areas specifically I wanted to treat. So I did the crows feet and the frown lines in between the brows. For me the needle does not hurt at all. One area had some slight bruising but it was small and was gone after a day. Once the Botox kicked it, I was amazed by the change. I didn't feel "paralyzed or frozen." I did feel I looked more refreshed. Will I continue with it? I'm not sure yet but i had a great first experience. Thanks Chrissey! read more

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This is the only place that I allow to trust my face!!! I've been coming here for 3 years and Chrissey is always so honest and reassuring of the best treatments. When I first moved to LA I visited a couple other trendy med spas who just try to sell you on stuff. The Kao team truly wants what's best for you and there is no sales pitching. Also Chrissy's technique is one of the best! Definitely recommend. read more

Go see Nurse Chrissey!!! The most beautiful, caring soul, who really takes time to understand what you want, what hasn't worked, and see you as a total person rather than someone to push things on that may or may not be of benefit. She takes an artistic and measured approach to aesthetics, candidly advising against things that won't bring good outcomes. I had been burned before, by world renowned names in this field, no less! So I was nervous coming in, but immediately felt completely at ease. And the results are the most natural and beautiful I have ever seen! I look like myself, just a much more refreshed version of myself than I'd seen in ages. She's got the lightest touch and magic hands! read more

NURSE CHRISSEY! She is able to accomplish the hottest looks while also maintaining minimum pain for my sensitive fiance! She knows how to give the most snatched perfect look for myself as well. I look 20 years younger. I am absolutely obsessed with her work and the cleanliness of the spa. Love love love can't say enough good things read more

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I have been a loyal client to Nurse Chrissey for the last 2+ years now. I actually live in the 805 area code and drive all the way down to Santa Monica because I don't trust anyone near my face except for Chrissey. She has a gentle hand and provides valuable insight and consultation at each visit. She is meticulous with her work and has always exceeded my expectations each and every visit. read more

I love coming to KAO for all my skin needs. I drive an hour and half just to get my treatments done here. The drive is worth it. I've tried micro needling in other places closer to where I reside but I always come back to Dr. KAO. I 100% recommend this place! The staff is amazing and extremely pleasant to work with. read more

i've been going to kao for years and can't say enough good things about them! the entire staff is so amazing and knowledgeable, but chrissey is my go-to for any injectables, laser treatments, etc. i trust her 1000% with my face. i've sent so many friends here as well, kao is truly the best of the best! read more

Went there to have some post-op lymphatic drainage massage with Lorena and it was simply the best. Her hands are really magical and her energy is the best. I left every session feeling better and between them I could feel my recovery going by faster! I can't thank her enough :) and the staff in general is really great as well! They are really welcoming and kind. I enjoy going there because I always leave feeling way better! Thank you for everything! read more

I've been going to nurse Chrissy for a couple years now and wouldn't trust anyone else for Botox and filler. She is seriously the best nurse I've ever been to and refuse to go to anyone else! Can't recommend enough read more

Eh. Was excited to check this place out. My review is for a facial only. It's a gorgeous space and my esthetician was kind, but for $300 I had higher expectations. The facial was incredibly basic & not very thorough. It should've been a $100 treatment. No extractions. Short on time (she was running behind with previous client). Definitely can't recommend read more

I walked into Kao not knowing what to expect and was blown away by my visit. The top tier service and stunning results make Kao stick out from everyone else. If you go, you MUST ask for Kellie. She is a rockstar and gave the best hydrafacial I've ever had. She is super knowledgeable about all the products and ingredients while providing a relaxing experience that makes you not want to leave. I walked out of there a new person! 10/10 recommend read more

Chrissey @ Kao aesthetics is Exceptional! I had given up on botox and fillers because I always felt I was getting minimal results for the amount of money I was spending. Plus my family and friends never noticed an improvement in my appearance UNTIL I met Chrissey at Kao aesthetics. Chrissey is exceptionally personable and exceptionally skilled at what she does. She has never left me with a bruise, even around the delicate eye area! She never hesitates to go above and beyond to make sure you are 100% satisfied. Since I've been going to her everyone I know has commented that I look refreshed and youthful :)) I could write pages about my positive experiences @Kao. Just know everyone starting at the front desk to Dr Kao is outstanding. You WILL NOT be disappointed. I am a health care practitioner myself so I know quality when I see it! read more

If you haven't been, you must! Stunning office, wonderful staff and great location. My first impression exceeded my expectations. Chrissey was extremely thorough, addressed all my aesthetic concerns and gave me helpful (and very honest) tips. She is also conservative with injectables which I highly appreciate. Natalie was very sweet and professional -- accommodating to my schedule. Gayle kindly helped me pick out a product I needed. Thank you so much, ladies! Just an overall exceptional experience. I'm looking forward to my next scheduled visit! read more

I came here for some work and my experience was amazing... I've worked with customers for over 20 years now and am very conscious of the extra little things they do to make the experience fast and painless but with giving you so much information about what you are doing. Chrissey Quiambao was the nurse who helped me and her energy and communication lever were so so good. She made me feel so comfortable. Thank you! I will be back! read more

Chrissey is outstanding, and I am grateful for her skill, experience, and kindness. The whole staff at Kao is top-notch.

A huge shout out to an absolutely wonderful human being, and, an artist who works on her clients with such care and insights. ......Chrissey is absolutely the best! She is always willing to answer questions, always spends time with us, her clients, always checking in with clients after their procedures. Chrissey's level of expertise and her kindness is superb in every way and I feel so fortunate to have found her and found the wonderful. KAO Aesthetics! Thank you Chrissey for helping me with all my concerns and for making me look so wonderful! There is absolutely no one like her. Chrissey is exceptional. read more

Everything about Kao Aesthetics is perfection. The staff are just the most lovely human beings on the planet. They are SO kind and helpful. The place is gorgeous and it's always impeccably clean. Their products are the best I've ever used. I'm obsessed. They offer a wide variety of skin services. Oahn did a Skinfinity treatment on me and I love it. She is amazing. Shoutout to Gail too! Dr Kao is so incredibly talented it's crazy. I feel beyond fabulous every time I leave here. read more

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I just experienced the most amazing lymphatic facial from Kelly, at the Kao Institute. It is by far the most transformative facial I have ever received. I called the office following the facial to let them know my jaw dropped when I looked in the mirror, where I could clearly see the beautiful glow and plumpness of my face. I have another facial scheduled next month. Kelly is a true joy, and not only makes the experience amazing, but also explains the procedure throughout. I would highly recommend this amazing experience. read more

Chrissey is seriously an ARTIST! I didn't want to show my face but felt no words could impact as powerful as a photo. I was having issues with grinding my teeth at night. Every morning I would wake up with a sore jaw, migraines, and when I get stressed my jaw would clench uncontrollably. This resulted in my Masseter muscles to bulge out and were quite solid. These muscles were treated with Botox, I had a droopy eye brow and now they are both back to where they belong. My eyes appear brighter, I had filler to my Jawline and chin. I cannot believe how natural my face looks!!! I used to keep a full beard because I could not see a jaw line and now I don't ever want to have facial hair!! read more

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Chrisy at Kao Institute is great. I have been going to her for treatment for many years.

This is my second time I have came here for my lip fillers and I'll never go anywhere else! My lips look amazing and so natural! Chrissy is the one who has done my lips the past two times and I can't recommend anyone else! She is so sweet and always takes her time to make sure everything comes out perfect. I've always been so satisfied with the results. read more

I had great experience. I did Morpheus8 with Chrissey just a few days ago. She will take really good care of you. I was very comfortable and relaxed. Highly recommended! read more

Chrissey is the absolute best! I had never had any Botox before and a friend of mine found this place. It's become our go to and no one will touch my face except for Chrissey! She has the magic touch and keeps everything looking natural. She has good judgment and I trust her. If this is your first time getting any Botox done, I highly recommend this place. read more

I go to KAO for hydrafacial and dermaplaning, medical aesthetician Kellie is awesome! She takes the time to assess your skin and discuss what treatments would work best for you! I always leave with perfect glowing skin!! Natalie and Brittney at the front desk are always so welcoming and helpful in book my appointments! I always look forward to my KAO appointments! read more

100% recommend. I had been trying to remove my dark spots and melasma for the past 4years and have done peels, lasers, creams with a dermatologist and a different nurse practitioner before I scheduled a consult with Chrissey. I thought I had already found the best that could be offered for my dark spots and had actually gone in for a consult for micro needling, but when Chrissey saw me she suggested the Moxi laser to remove my dark spots first. I was hesitant because I had never heard of the Moxi laser before (and I had done a lot of research during the last 4years, both for treatments offered in the U.S. and Korea), but Chrissey did not push or try to sell it to me, but told me to take my time to think about it and do my own research before I made a decision. I took a few days to look into the moxi laser, even then I felt like I didn't find quite as much about it as other lasers, but decided to give it a go anyway. I had my expectations pretty low since I had done lasers before with minimal results. Well, lo and behold, 7 days after treatment my dark spots and melasma are gone. GONE. I was shocked. I cannot believe how well the Moxi worked for me. But more important than the laser is Chrissey, because even if you have a good laser, if the person who's using it doesn't know what they're doing, it's fairly useless and can do more damage than good. Well, Chrissey knows what she's doing. She is so good at what she does, she is incredibly knowledgeable about everything that's available on the market (not just things offered at Kao), and she is so sweet and genuinely cares about your skin. I would 100% recommend going to get a consultation with Chrissey if you have any concerns about your skin, she will undoubtedly find a way to help you. Also shout out to Gayle who was my first point of contact at Kao - she was also incredibly nice, patient and knowledgeable answering all my questions before I booked a consultation (and also super on top of emails!) read more

I scheduled a facial with Keyara. Her set up is so calming and relaxing. She did a thorough exam of my skin before we started and let me know every step of the way what was going on. She has the best techniques and uses amazing products. When I left my skin was glowing. I'll definitely be booking with her again very soon. read more

I have never ever written a review before. But I feel I must because I have never loved my experience at getting my girlie procedures done as I have with Chrissy at KAO. She is so knowledgeable with Botox and other procedures. My Botox has never ever looked like this before. What a difference when you go to someone who is so highly trained . It really makes a difference. It looks like I had an eye lift after we were done. I also did a stomach tightening procedure with her that she literally held my hand through. And now I feel confident about wearing my bikini again ! Chrissy is the best!!! Plus they make you feel like family there. Dr. KAO is so personable and sweet. God love 'em all there. So happy I found them! read more

I came in to see Dr. Kao for a consultation and ultimately saw Chrissey in the Aesthetics practice. I cannot begin to describe how fortunate I feel to have met Chrissey! Having just moved back to LA from NY I have been struggling to find my regular go-tos but have to say that I have found my botox and skin girl! Chrissey is sooo incredibly kind, honest, and knowledgeable. She is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside! Since starting botox over 5 years ago, I have gone to many practitioners who have regrettably over dosed me and treated areas that didn't need to be treated. It is such a relief hearing 'no' or 'that's enough' from a practitioner. I could not recommend Chrissey enough! Truly an angel! The girls in the front are particularly kind and accommodating and Dr. Kao is of course an absolute legend! read more