As a former New York resident, and someone who has lived in various cities exposed to the cosmetic…read moreindustry I assure you my standards for a Medical Spa are high. Essence Skin Clinic, under the ownership & direction of Jennifer Sanneman CLP, is an excellent resource in Midwest. They offer and exclusive and exhaustive list of skin care treatments that address each individual's concern to help you leave feeling your absolute best. Jennifer treated me like gold, giving me highly personalized service. I have had 3 major laser resurfacing treatments and could not be more happy with my results. Her eye for perfection and that standards by which she trains her staff are far superior to that of any staff in MN. The wide range of services they offer are cutting edge in technology. A poor review of this place would just mean that that person's issues go much deeper than a cosmetic visit. Unhappy people are hurting people that lash out at others. As far as I am concerned. This place is a little "slice of Heaven" in the midwest & Jennifer and her "angels" can help me out with my appearance anytime!!!!! ;)

Kim is FANTASTIC at lashes! I have had my lashes done for years and she is professional and has…read morehigh standards. You will not be disappointed in her work. Schedule your lash fill with Kim (or a full set...) everyone will notice your eyes.

Ive had great results with Milan so far after a few sessions! The staff are very friendly and…read morewelcoming. Shout out to Savannah she is amazing with the treatments and always answers my questions!!

I've been coming here for about 3-4 years. Overall I'm very pleased with my results. Now I only…read morecome back every few months for touch up's. Very sweet staff members who foster such a welcoming and comfortable environment - shout out to Savannah whose thoroughness never disappoints.

I had a wonderful experience at AEM. I went in for the laser pigment treatment. Mary Jo took care…read moreof me and was so great. She walked through the process, listened to my concerns and didn't push any product/services. It is refreshing to be with such professional staff. Thanks AEM.

This place is great! I had an appointment for a hydrating facial and let me tell you it works…read morewonders. It was so relaxing and my skin is flawless now. My esthetician Madelyn was very professional and did an amazing job. I'd recommend her to anybody. I'm going to start going in every month for a facial!

As I've gotten older, I finally got to the stage where I wanted to get rid of my chest hair and…read moreabdominal hair. I've always been skeptical of laser hair removal, but I don't have any skepticism anymore. This place is literally amazing. Holly is my technician and she has done a fantastic job. Not only explaining how it all works, but taking her time throughout the whole process. If you really want to make an investment in yourself you need to go here. They run great deals all the time and as a student and it was completely affordable with the "pay per treatment" plan. Best customer service and I felt at home for something so out of my comfort zone.

I was very impressed with the service I received from Permanent Choice last Wednesday here in the…read moreMankato Office. I walked in not knowing what to expect and I walked out with a smile on my face and I knew that I had received a great treatment session. I was looking for another option in Laser Hair Removal. I had been doing treatments at another location here in Mankato and I just wasn't seeing the results and I was sick of hearing "well some clients see better results then others" when I questioned why I had received 11 painful treatments and I still had patches of hair coming through. The laser tech at Permanent Choice made me feel as comfortable (as comfortable as could be - it is not an fun treatment to have done) and listened to all the questions I had. I felt like instead of throwing me a line of excuses she actually answered my questions and concerns with knowledgeable responses. I'm looking forward to finishing my laser treatment with Permanent Choice. To be honest if I knew that they were in Mankato - I would have gone there a long time ago. I've learned that just because a MedSpa does the most adverting on the radio or around town, it doesn't make them the best at their treatments. I would recommend Permanent Choice hands down to anyone that is looking to have any Laser Hair Removal done. - Megan S.

Robin is wonderful!! I was real nervous about my first time Juvaderm and Botox and she really put…read moremy mind at ease. She didn't try to sell anything. She just made some suggestions and I ended up paying less than I originally expected. She did a wonderful job and I look forward to seeing her again in 3 months. Thanks again, Irene Hinderliter

Had my first hydrafacial with Ana today!! Such a lovely pampering experience! Before I came in for…read moremy appointment there were quite a few forms I had to fill out but it gave her a ton of great info to help recommend the best treatment for me and so she could understand my hopes, desires, and goals for the treatment. I had heard a lot of rave reviews about hydrafacials from friends and colleagues so wanted to try it and this was the best rated location closest to me. I was not disappointed! The experience was so much fun, so relaxing, and I loved that the bed/chair? Was heated! The extraction part was a bit painful but I think it's cause I've never had such a deep clean facial, super excited to come back again in 6 weeks again see the results in a few days!

If you get Botox the will be super stingy. They want you to do the new stuff. I seen a HUGE…read moredifference in the amount they use. I've had both. Look crazy or look the same. Lose lose.

My first interface was with an RN that also worked in an ER. She was very ego inflated and…read moresnobbish. I had to see her for injections as that is who I joined with. I did not enjoy going to the facility and having her inject me. She was so pretentious. Finally, I initiated a way to get out from under her and had a very pleasant injector. The open houses they have are hyped as exciting and appealing. The staff is dressed high fashion and they are not very inviting. It is almost as though they are putting on a facade of how plush and elegant, they are. Let's face it, this is not a plush environment in a not plush area of town. Very smoke and mirrors. I felt they looked down on not only me, but heard this same vibe was felt from others. Their products are over-priced and at a run-of-the-mill at the level. Can't say I am pleased with the botox costs, and service which is why I cannot go back.

Shannon is amazing. Has worked on my girls and my own hair for almost 20 years. Fair price, great…read morequality

It was okay nail person seemed weird and skeptical when I told them what I wanted. The vibe was…read moresigma. The quality of the nail were mediocre. I will go somewhere else but overall I liked it!

Cheyenne is great! I actually look forward to our quick and comfortable sessions every six weeks…read more Seeing great results already!

Cheyenne is wonderful! She makes me feel so at ease with myself and works hard to get results while…read moremaking the process as painless as possible. I adore her and I'm so glad that I found this place! (P.S. - I'm also seeing great results! :D)

The Refined Skin Medi-Spa is absolutely nothing short of terrible. This one sentence can sum up my…read moreentire experience but allow me to elaborate so you can truly understand why going here would be THEE worst investment and waste of time you could ever make. First, I called at 9:30am to make an appointment for a chemical peel, which is a service provided by a licensed Esthetician and thus, it does not require any sort of pre-qualification or doctor's attention; anyone can get it. I was then scheduled for my chemical peel later in the day. Upon arriving, I meet with Sarah (whom I presume is an Esthetician). She washed her hands, used no gloves, examined my face with her fingers and within seconds, told me she would NOT be giving me the chemical peel I asked for, since the $900 (and obviously, more expensive) laser treatment would be best. For the remainder of my visit with Sarah, she did NOTHING but try to sell me on the benefits of a $195 facial scrubbing product (similar to a giant, electric toothbrush). She could not have oversold this product if she tried any harder. Then, Dr. Kory Tuominen, MD arrived and within seconds - without reviewing any of the pictures that were taken of my face or my needs - immediately told me that the most expensive laser surgery was what I needed and that a chemical peel just wasn't going to work. How in the heck were these "professionals" making the most expensive decisions for me, without even so much as a glance at my face or consideration for the fact that I wasn't interested in laser surgery nor do I have the means with which to afford it? Then, Dr. Kory Tuominen, MD also tried to sell me on the same face scrubbing product that Sarah did. Once more, I sat through an entire sales pitch on how great the $195 face scrubbing product was and how, with the purchase of the product, I would receive a $95 credit towards any in-spa services I wanted. I cannot say this enough: The entire 45 minute ordeal was nothing short of a sales pitch that went too long. I might as well have showed up to a 90-minute time share rental presentation and got better results. So, we came up with three treatment options, with my preferred option (the least expensive option) being the third and last choice. I told Sarah I wanted to go with my treatment option (which again, was the chemical peels) and she told me I could but instead of paying $150 per peel, I had to pay $400 upfront for the services because it just "made it easier on the office staff and was more convenient for me." Really? How is doling out $400 more convenient for me when I've clearly told you that finances are a huge concern for me? I left so dissatisfied and angered, that I have filed complaints with all professional associations (including the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice) against Dr. Kory Tuominen, MD and his staff for their unethical, incompetent and shamelessly sales-oriented practice. Do not ever go here. You will absolutely be disgusted in every sense of the word

Checked into the St. James Hotel Friday and booked massages for my husband and me for Saturday…read more Karin, my massage therapist, was awesome. After feeling that my shoulders were super tight, she explained cupping and why it may be beneficial. And it was. She talked through every part of the process and I felt immediate results. She listened to all my needs and adjusted her treatment accordingly. Her work on my hips and glutes was nothing short of amazing. I would definitely consider a road trip back to Red Wing for another visit with Karin. My husband saw Mike and reports that he was very attentive to client requests and restrictions.