I found Dr Sanderson and his staff to be very helpful during the consultations to recommend the best treatment for my areas of concern. I recently had my under eye area treated by Dr Sanderson, and I'm just blown away by the results! I would highly recommend anyone "sitting in the fence" about getting aesthetic procedures to book a consultation with Thrive Medspa. read more

I'm sitting in the chair waiting on Doctor Sanderson as I begin to draft this review (I came back to finish it a few weeks later since botox takes time to kick in). The doctor saw me 35 minutes late (as in AFTER my appointment start time, and I even checked in early) so you probably already know where this review is going! The office is nice, comfortable and clean. It's in the basement of the Island Club Spa and Fitness. I did their "Forever Young" promo which is a scam. They charge you $150 for that promo and it comes with 10 units of Botox which is not enough to actually treat an area so you end up having to add more units at $14 each which quickly adds up. I got 18 units (9 for each eye) and you get a tiny bag of sample sized products and a $50 credit for a future visit. For context, the amount of botox they advised me to get was 70-80 units which is around $980-$1,120. I didn't want to do that the first time just in case I had a bad reaction. The $150 promo is really just a bait and switch. A few noteworthy things: The office offers you a $50 credit for posting a review. I wonder if this unfairly impacts their reviews because they have a lot of positive ones. I also wonder if my 1 star review will get me a credit (if I ever go back)? I'll update later with the answer. I paid $271 for Botox and it looks like it had zero affect. There's nothing different about my eye wrinkles. (I'm writing my review 3 weeks later so yes, it's had time to "kick in"). As I mentioned they are not good about honoring appointment time so don't schedule anything if you have a hard stop afterwards. Front desk staff are friendly and helpful. Buyer beware. They have a "no refunds" policy, so if they mess you up, you're not happy or it's a total disaster... you must still pay. You also pay for a no show or last minute cancellation which is understandable but they also take your credit card number before they even book you. So you're obligated to follow through! This might be a plus if you're like me and a bit scared. Parking is a bit of a hassle in the garage. I've never seen a stall open in the outside area and I used to go to that gym. read more

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I highly recommend this med spa. I was a customer before they moved to their new location on Bishop Street. The new location is bigger and better and they validate parking. The staff who work there are helpful and take their time in answering all questions. Big shout out to Angelica, Ashly, and Kianna who helped us. Angelica was so gentle and thorough during the procedure and put me at ease. read more

Mahalo to Thrive Med Spa & Wellness! As always, Faye did a great job with her professionalism and easy touch! I had visited Thrive for Dysport injections to smooth out those stubborn crease lines that were making me look tired. But with the help of Faye and her suggestions I was able to get the look I was hoping for. Thank you again and see you in 4-6 months for a refresher! read more

I had an appointment with Fay for a first time Botox for teeth grinding and clenching. Fay was very thoughtful and considerate about explaining things thoroughly and clearly. She was very reassuring and eased my nerves. Would highly recommend Fay for any first timers! read more

I had an appointment for dysport on February 18. My experience was excellent. Dr. Sanderson and his team are welcoming and make you feel at ease. I have done several different treatments over the years. I always leave satisfied and will continue to be loyal to Thrive Medspa. read more

This is the best medical spa on island. So inviting, calming, without a massive amount of advertising and fluff everywhere. I feel calm when I go here, knowing my best interest is the priority, not just my wallet. Dr. Scott is lovely and discussed all of my skin concerns and options for laser in detail. In addition, the esthetician/ receptionist Ashly is so lovely and always reminds me to check my Alle points - LOVE! read more

Dr Sanderson and his team are the best! My first time getting Botox and he made me feel so comfortable. I've gone back a few times now and it's always a great experience read more

Thank you, Akiko! For giving me the lips I never knew I needed. All I knew is that they were deflated and sad :( Furthermore, thank you for your honesty. To be able to tell me it may be too soon for Botox and always giving me your professional advice on my aging gracefully journey. read more

Faith was amazing with my Botox. She was gentle, distracted me with conversations so I did not get nervous. She did a great job. I was very happy with the results and will recommend my friends and co workers to thrive Med spa & wellness anytime! read more

I had a wonderful experience at Thrive Med Spa & Wellness today. My esthetician, Fay, was a breath of fresh air. She was knowledgeable, sincere, and I felt like she really cared about helping me achieve my beauty goals as we discussed treatments and result expectations. While I can't speak yet on my Dysport treatment results yet, as it was only a few hours ago, this office and staff get 5 stars in my book, and I look forward to my next visit. (Also, the med spa is on the 7th floor of the America Savings Bank Center for potential new patients who have never been to that location. I had a little issue finding the place, but the staff was very understanding and helpful.) read more

Okay, in some cases you don't get what you pay for but in the case of Thrive, you're getting what you pay for and more. I'm not familiar at all with going rates for any cosmetic procedures so I can't say they are a good or bad deal. I can only say in reference to how much I spend on things, they were expensive lol I will give it to them though because they are very thorough and attentive. Here, I feel you are in great hands. I felt they went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable from start to finish. They explain everything nice and slow and I felt they had no issues answering any questions I had at any time during the procedure. The docs helpers were very friendly and nice. I really enjoyed the doc's music selection. Was very calm and honestly some of my favorite island tunes. The place is really nice and I guess it should be considering how much their services are. I definitely suggest going in for a consultation if you're looking for any type of the services they offer. I did have to pay $50 for the consultation but fortunately they apply it to your total when you get your work done, so no loss there. I'd also like to mention that thru do take Care Credit! That was huge for me since they offer 6 months no interest is paid in full by then. Parking is a pain in the but though. You can attempt to snag one of the like 10 spots up the ramp but I never had any luck with getting one. They did mentioned there being a parking structure that you could use but I couldn't find it. In the end I just did metered street parking and called it a day. All in all, it was expensive to me, and I'm not even done with the entire processes yet, but well worth it. Who better to invest in than yourself? If you don't feel good or happy with yourself that will carry through your attitude with both yourself and others. So just give them a call and take yourself to the next level! read more

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Dr Sanderson and his awesome staff made me feel comfortable from beginning to end. From skin care to what ever I would highly recommend Dr Sanderson. read more

Oh my goodness. Excellent service. Professional, knowledgeable, and I was in and out. Love Dr. Sanderson. It was everything I needed and more. I will be back again, I am so happy to have found a new place that fulfills all my needs to make me feel good and beautiful again. Thank you so much Dr. SandersonAloha. Dedicated team and staff to their clients needs! I am so happy with my results read more

Came back again to see Ashly. My face needed her help! As we're going through my Hydra Facial she was explaining to me what she was doing and recommended a new facial regimen for home. (Finishing with a luxurious feeling Hydra Jelly Mask as shown in my photo) I've decided to go with her suggestions I am going to take these products home. Can't wait to come back next time. read more

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5-Stars, all around! The facility alone is beautiful, clean and delivers an elevated experience. I don't recall both of the receptionists names the day of my appointment, but I believe one was named Ashley, (I'm so sorry) - both were incredibly warm in their welcome, along with post-procedure. In fact, I'll likely be booking a future Hydrofacial with Ashley. I received treatment by Akiko who shared a wealth of knowledge, was incredibly professional and actively listened to my wants, which is very important to me when receiving any type of beauty treatment + the results kicked in at the projected timeline Akiko shared would likely take place. Thank you for your transparency and not being overly pushy with your product sales tact. I enjoyed my experience so much, I'm in the process of booking my next treatment. It's worth noting that pricing is comparable to others within the Hawai'i market. If you're in a position to choose, my vote is with Thrive. Trust me! read more

Stacy and team members is my trusted goto for all my skin care and Botox treatments. Awesome customer service! read more

I had high hopes for treatments with Dr. Sanderson. When we met I discovered he also works at the hospital I do. He made me feel comfortable by telling me that he was "obsessed with results." He even mentioned that while this obsession might be good for patients, it wasn't great for him because he often worries and could lose sleep over the possibility of bad outcomes. This made me feel comfortable and confident in his abilities, but unfortunately, my experience was far from satisfactory. I underwent two procedures with him and both ended up with complications, resulting in a lot of pain, discomfort and embarrassment. I want to add that I know complications happen but the way my case was handled was really disappointing. When I expressed my concerns, Dr. Sanderson's response was dismissive and lacked genuine effort to resolve the issue. In fact, he eventually stopped responding to my emails and did not send me the before photos that I requested for comparison. I requested a refund but was told he would only re-do the procedure. The procedure was supposed to be painless as they use numbing medication, but it was not done correctly or adequately, and I felt every "cut." Re-doing it especially after I had complications was out of the question. Instead of offering a refund he suggested a fat removal treatment, which was completely unrelated to the cellulite treatment I originally received. This was unhelpful and also insulting. I saved money during a difficult time in my life, hoping to give myself a confidence boost after a traumatic divorce. Instead, I was left with lasting "scars" and out $5000. I will include a few photos that aren't too revealing. read more

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I love Dr. Sanderson and his staff. They are always so nice and welcoming and so knowledgeable. I felt like they hear my concerns and address them with no pressure. read more

I hate to leave a bad review but I purchased a Trusculpt "promotion" for two large pieces for $2000. I prepaid a $500 "down" payment to make the appointment. I go back and forth from here and new york and its been a year and they refuse to return my $500 deposit as I dont stay in Hawaii long enough to get anything done. This was a year ago and i think the $2000 was for two treatments but i couldn't find the emails that actually say it was for two treatments and Ive asked to speak to the manager and she kept having the receptionist relay a text saying sorry. I cant even speak to a manager on the phone? This place is wild and I dont think thats even legal? read more

great team, great doctor - the friendly welcome sets everything at ease:) botox: painless and quick:) best kind of lunchbreak! read more

I got an EndoLift procedure for my double chin and it was the most amazing experience! I've been very self conscious about my double chin for a few years now and was researching a few different options before a visit with Dr. Sanderson! He let me know about the EndoLift and how it has minimal to no downtime and relatively painless. I was a little nervous as this was the first time I've ever done any aesthetic procedures to my face, but he was very calm and reassuring and checked how I was doing throughout the entire process. So excited to see my results within the next few weeks, thank you Dr. Sanderson!!! read more

I initially enrolled in their weight management program and had a free consultation. I inquired to see if their program would work for me. I was advised that it would. I scheduled my appointments, and was billed the costs, +2k. During my counseltation for the fat freezing it was recommended that I try ro lose at least 40lbs before having the procedure. THIS is what I wished the Dr. told me during the initial consultation. I requested a refund and it's taking Months to get it back. I'm always having to followup. We will process in two weeks? What? Why does it take 2.weeks to process? I've given Thrive Med Spa months to refund. read more

I was a little apprehensive at first to visit Thrive Med Spa for I have never done injectables or Botox. Angelica was fantastic and immediately put me at ease. She truly listened to my concerns and wants and took the time to make suggestions. Never once did I feel pressured to do anything. During the procedures she made sure I was comfortable and explained what was being done along the way. I am ecstatic with the results and am so thankful to Thrive Med Spa and Angelica for making me feel good about myself once again. read more

The Staff at Thrive Med Spa & Wellness are Amazing. There very Knowledgeable and informative to help you reach your skin goals. If you need just a little Face enhancing Stacey is Your Girl. 10/10 Highly Recommended. Mahalo Thrive Med. read more

I did Dr. Scott's weight loss program with great results. I lost over 30% of my body fat and 30 pounds in less than 6 months. The staff, especially the manager Cheryl, are excellent and I had good experience with the FlexID procedure (stomach tightening!). highly recommend for WEIGHT LOSS! read more

I have been going to Dr. Sanderson since 2019. I've done Botox, fillers and threads. Amazing customer service, he always makes you feel comfortable and answers any questions you have. His staff is amazing as well. Office is clean and well kept. I would definately recommend Thrive Med Spa!! read more

It's so unfortunate that their Ko'olani location was flooded and that they had to move their operations to Ho'ala Spa at Ala Moana. I can only imagine the frustrations. I was scrolling one day and saw that they were having a promo due to the unfortunate flooding. I've been meaning to get refreshed but was putting it off until I saw their promo post and decided to commit and make that appointment! I'm so happy I did! Scheduling was fairly easy (via text since you can't call in at their temp location) and their cancellation policy was disclosed well ahead of time. They do require a card on file in case of cancellations or no-shows so make sure you can make it and be there on time too. My appointment was with Angelica and I was there for Dysport. She was very knowledgeable, nice but most importantly, I felt she was being honest and did not try to hustle me. Instead, I asked her questions, and she would give me options without trying to sell me on any of it. I have to admit, I wasn't sure how it would go but turns out, I left feeling very happy that I tried them out and more so, I had Angelica for my first time with them. There are so many spa places that offers promo from time to time and even though getting a good deal is good and all, the more important thing to consider is the injector because you can literally ruin your face if you get someone who doesn't know what they're doing. I would definitely recommend Angelica at Thrive! read more

This is my first time ever getting botox, and I was very nervous. I saw the Forever Young promotion and signed up, and am actually very impressed by how affordable the entire treatment was because I've never gotten this done before. I'm so grateful the staff at Thrive Med Spa made me feel incredibly at ease, very welcome, and very comfortable. Dr Scott, was very professional and I was surprised it didn't hurt (I was expecting a lot of pain). He gave me a very in-depth educational talk about skin, the treatment I was getting, and answered all of the questions I had. The initial Dr's Assistant that came to get me from the lobby area was so nice and made me feel so much at ease when I first walked in. I was a little apprehensive and nervous, but Kiana was so nice helped me to relax, prior to seeing the Dr. After my appointment, Ashley sent me a detailed skin care regime to help with the products that Dr Scott recommended to me, and even personally texted me to make sure I received the proper after-care instructions, as well as explaining what to expect. She was so nice to even offer, when I had tried to take my phone out to take notes. I did not expect the other Aesthetician, Kanani, to also jump in and offer an incredibly indepth instructional info and even offer a few samples and skin care programming to help with my skincare goals. I didn't initially walk in to prepare for skin care, but I left with a ton of in-depth, detailed, information about skincare and how to use products for my specific job. I was very impressed with her knowledge and felt so grateful she offered other product samples to test out, with the products I bought. I give Thrive a 10/10 , and would highly recommend their team especially for first time Botox and skin care treatments like me. I normally do not go to spas, let alone get my nails done,, but this particular one made me feel so well-taken care of, and so important as a client. I cannot wait to go back again. Thank you ladies and Dr Scott at Thrive! read more

Dr. Sanderson and staff were fabulous! I just relocated to Oahu from another island, was looking for a new Med Spa and very happy I went with Thrive. I went in for Botox, but had questions about other services they offer. He took his time and answered all my questions, gave recommendations, and I have another consultation already set up with another staff member for laser treatments. They gave great directions and parking instructions, so I had no problem finding the garage, which they did validate my parking. Highly recommend! read more

Just finished my Hydrafacial with Nanci. This was my first time getting that type of facial & she was nice enough to walk me through the whole process. I will definitely come back to see Nanci! read more

Very prompt and sticking to appointment schedule.. clean office and friendly staff . They ensure you have all the right information needed for your appointment including directions to get there . read more

Dr Sanderson and Ashly are the best. Love my Botox experiences with Dr Sanderson and my facial + derma-plating with Ashly has my skin flawless. Love it here xoxo read more

Incredible services and relaxing space. They do a fantastic job with injections! Always very informative. I have also done a hydra facial which I highly recommend! read more

Dr. Scott treated a few of my wrinkles with a neuromodulator that relaxed my face in the precise places. I had the procedure twice before with two different docs to no avail, so I was reluctant to spend more money on this. The results with Dr. Scott were excellent, and worth every dollar. It actually made me feel better along with looking better. I was suspicious of this type of treatment, however Dr. Scott did a great job. I highly recommend thrive med and spa. read more

I had pdo threads done by Akiko. She is an artist! I am so pleased and happy with her work her gentleness and amazing eye to detail are a gift. I am grateful I found her, I will keep coming back to her. read more

First time I went to visit Dr. Sanderson to get a procedure done, I had a wonderful experience that I was pleased. I will definitely refer to other people. Thank you doctor and staff!! read more

Dr Scott was really nice and made me feel super comfortable during the consultation. He answered all my questions and concerns and was able to give me realistic expectations on my procedure. I look forward to working with him. read more

I was nervous about getting lip injections for the first time but Angelica did a wonderful job of explaining everything and giving me options. She was able to tell me the pros and cons of each type of filler and helped me make the best decision for what I wanted. Angelica is very sweet and thorough and I think she truly cares about her patients and her work. I will definitely be going back! read more

My first visit was great! The entire team was so friendly. I was in and out as scheduled. Dr. Sanderson is highly knowledgeable and thorough. He really cares and wants to get you the results you're looking for. Kiana and Ashly were so helpful in getting me scheduled initially and for my follow up. Highly recommend Thrive MedSpa! read more