A med spa menu can feel like a collection of brand names, especially when one concern could involve skin, muscle, volume, body composition, or general wellness. For Marina del Rey patients, the useful question is not “Which treatment is most popular?” but “Which category addresses my priority, and how does it fit with everything else I am considering?”
Total Body Aesthetic is located at 8610 S Sepulveda Blvd #100, Los Angeles, CA 90045 and serves Marina del Rey. The practice is not physically located in Marina del Rey. This guide organizes its service range by purpose so you can prepare for a consultation, compare options, and ask better questions. For a local overview, visit the Marina del Rey med spa page; for the complete current menu, browse all services.
At-a-Glance Service Comparison
Different categories are not interchangeable. This table is a starting point, not a diagnosis or recommendation.
| Category | Typical conversation | Examples at TBA |
|---|---|---|
| Expression and volume | Dynamic lines, facial balance, lip shape, or age-related volume change | Neurotoxins, dermal fillers, lip filler |
| Facial muscle and skin support | Noninvasive facial treatment involving muscle stimulation and radiofrequency | EMFACE |
| Skin renewal | Tone, texture, visible pigment, scars, or collagen-focused care | Sylfirm X, microneedling, IPL and fractional laser |
| Body and pelvic wellness | Localized contour, muscle stimulation, cellulite appearance, or pelvic-floor concerns | Emsculpt NEO, EMTONE, Emsella |
| Weight and wellness | Weight-related health goals, metabolic planning, nutrient or regenerative options | Medical weight management and consultation-selected wellness services |
| Dry eye | Persistent dryness, irritation, or related eye-surface symptoms | Dry eye evaluation and treatment |
Neurotoxins, Dermal Fillers, and Lip Filler
Neurotoxins and fillers are both injectables, but their roles differ. Neurotoxins are used to reduce selected muscle activity, so the discussion commonly centers on expression-related lines and targeted muscle patterns. Dermal fillers add or restore volume in selected areas. Lip filler is a more specific conversation about lip shape, proportion, definition, and volume.
Choosing among them requires an anatomy-led assessment. A line caused by repeated movement is not approached in the same way as a fold related to volume change, and adding volume is not automatically appropriate. Tell the provider about prior injections, medications, allergies, dental plans, and upcoming events. Ask which product is proposed, why, what alternatives exist, and what side effects or urgent warning signs you should understand.
EMFACE for a Different Kind of Facial Plan
EMFACE is a needle-free facial device that combines synchronized radiofrequency with facial muscle stimulation. That makes it conceptually different from relaxing selected muscles with a neurotoxin or placing filler for volume. Someone may explore EMFACE because the treatment conversation includes facial muscle tone and skin, while another person’s priority may be better addressed by an injectable or skin-renewal procedure.
Breadth is helpful here because the consultation can compare mechanisms instead of forcing every facial concern into one category. It does not mean that more treatments are always better. In some plans one focused service is reasonable; in others, different modalities may be staged because they address separate contributors.
Sylfirm X, Microneedling, and Laser Renewal
Skin-quality concerns also need to be separated. Sylfirm X is a radiofrequency microneedling platform, while traditional microneedling creates controlled microchannels without the same radiofrequency component. TBA’s laser and light renewal options include Lumenis IPL and ResurFX approaches. These technologies have different energy profiles and may be discussed for different combinations of texture, visible discoloration, scars, or signs of sun exposure.
A safe plan accounts for skin tone, tanning or sun exposure, pigment history, medications, prior procedures, healing tendencies, and acceptable downtime. “Laser” is not one uniform treatment, and stronger is not automatically more suitable. Ask for the exact device, the intended target, preparation and aftercare, and why it fits your skin.
Emsculpt NEO, EMTONE, and Emsella
Three similarly branded devices serve distinct purposes. Emsculpt NEO combines electromagnetic muscle stimulation and radiofrequency for selected body-contouring goals. It is not a substitute for exercise or a whole-body weight-loss program. EMTONE is used when the conversation focuses on the appearance of cellulite and skin texture. Emsella uses electromagnetic stimulation for pelvic-floor muscle concerns and belongs in a functional wellness discussion rather than a cosmetic body-contouring comparison.
A consultation should identify what is actually driving the concern: localized fat, muscle conditioning, skin surface, laxity, pelvic-floor function, overall weight, or a combination. Medical history, implanted devices, pregnancy status, prior procedures, and other contraindications matter. The provider can then explain whether one device, a staged plan, another type of care, or no treatment is appropriate.
Medical Weight Management
Medical weight management is broader than treating one body area. TBA’s Metabolic Reset weight-loss program and weight-management medication and vitamin-shot services begin with clinical suitability rather than an assumption that a particular medication or add-on fits everyone.
Expect to discuss health history, current medications, previous approaches, goals, side effects, nutrition, activity, and follow-up. Eligibility and prescribing decisions require individual evaluation. Body-contouring devices may sometimes be considered separately for localized goals, but they should not be described as equivalent to medical weight management.
Regenerative and Wellness Options
The wellness menu includes options with very different purposes. Examples include platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) for selected aesthetic applications, exosome services, NAD+, and other services listed within the practice’s wellness offerings. A category label such as “regenerative” does not establish that every option is right for every goal or that it replaces conventional medical care.
Ask what the proposed service contains, how it is administered, what evidence and limitations apply to your intended use, and which risks or contraindications matter. Share diagnoses, medications, supplements, pregnancy or breastfeeding status, and ongoing care with other clinicians. Coordinated planning is particularly valuable when wellness services, weight management, and aesthetic procedures could overlap.
Dry Eye Care
Dry eye belongs in this guide because TBA also offers dry eye treatment. Dryness, burning, fluctuating vision, redness, or irritation can have multiple causes, so an evaluation should come before selecting a device or product. The goal is to understand symptoms and contributing factors, then discuss suitable care or referral when needed.
Patients should mention contact lens use, eye surgery, medications, screen habits, and existing eye conditions. Seek prompt medical attention for sudden vision changes, severe eye pain, trauma, or other urgent symptoms rather than waiting for a routine med spa appointment.
Why Breadth Can Support Coordinated Planning
A broad service menu can make comparison and sequencing easier within one consultation. Facial movement, volume, skin quality, body goals, weight, and wellness are related in a person’s overall plan, but they are not the same problem. Access to several categories may help a provider explain tradeoffs, avoid redundant treatments, and establish an order when procedures should not be performed together.
Breadth alone does not prove that any practice is the best choice. The quality of screening, provider fit, communication, realistic expectations, informed consent, and follow-up still matters. Review the TBA provider team, bring your priorities and medical information, and ask why each recommendation belongs in the plan.
What Consultation-Led Planning Looks Like
Start by ranking your concerns. Then discuss budget parameters, timeline, downtime, previous treatments, and how much maintenance you are willing to consider. A useful written plan should identify:
- the concern each service is intended to address;
- reasonable alternatives, including postponing treatment;
- the recommended order and spacing of services;
- preparation, common reactions, risks, and aftercare;
- how and when progress will be evaluated; and
- who to contact if you have a question afterward.
Results and recovery vary, and no plan should depend on guaranteed outcomes. Contact the practice if your health, medication, or schedule changes before an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Total Body Aesthetic located in Marina del Rey?
No. Total Body Aesthetic is located at 8610 S Sepulveda Blvd #100, Los Angeles, CA 90045, and serves patients from Marina del Rey and other Los Angeles communities.
How do I know which med spa service to choose?
Begin with the concern you want to address rather than a device or product name. At a consultation, your health history, anatomy, priorities, timing, and tolerance for downtime can be reviewed before an individualized plan is recommended.
Can facial injectables and device treatments be combined?
They may be considered in the same overall plan when clinically appropriate, but they address different concerns and require thoughtful timing. A provider should explain the purpose, sequence, risks, and aftercare of each recommended treatment.
Is Emsculpt NEO the same as medical weight management?
No. Emsculpt NEO is a device-based option for selected body-contouring goals. Medical weight management addresses broader health and weight goals through an individualized clinical plan.
Does Total Body Aesthetic offer dry eye care as well as aesthetic services?
Yes. Total Body Aesthetic offers dry eye evaluation and treatment options. Eye symptoms should be evaluated so a provider can determine whether a service is appropriate or whether other care is needed.
Build a Plan Around Your Priorities
Contact Total Body Aesthetic to discuss your goals. The practice is at 8610 S Sepulveda Blvd #100, Los Angeles, CA 90045 and serves Marina del Rey patients.