K.A. Aesthetics

K.A. Aesthetics was started in 2022 by owner Kristi Ahrens, a nurse practitioner. The office is inside Hentscher-Johnson Orthodontics in Columbia, and the orthodontics front desk staff direct visitors to the aesthetics suite.

The practice describes its aim as enhancing natural beauty and helping clients feel confident in their skin, with a long-term approach to skin care and trusting relationships with each client. The atmosphere is informal, and clients are welcome to come as they are. Free consultations with the owner are available for anyone unsure which treatments they want.

New patients complete a free virtual telehealth consultation with a supervising nurse practitioner through Norvanta Clinical before their first visit; it remains valid for one year. A medical review must be completed at least 48 hours before a treatment, and a photo ID and medication list are needed. New patients list every treatment area they may want in the coming year, since areas not listed may need another review. Missing the telehealth visit or not completing forms 4 hours before an appointment carries a $50 charge. Adding services later can involve a convenience fee for changing the order and rechecking medical clearance. Existing patients book through the Jane app, the Jane website, or the booking link on the business's website.

Injectable offerings include neurotoxins from Jeuveau, Dysport, Daxxify, and Xeomin, with Botox available on request. Neurotoxin is priced starting at $11 per unit, and treatments typically last three to five months; the practice describes it as one of the most popular single cosmetic treatments. Mini lip enhancement is $300 and full lip enhancement is $500, with a consultation at the appointment to confirm candidacy. Hyaluronic acid dermal filler is $500, and Sculptra is $600 per vial; Sculptra stimulates collagen, with results building over four to six weeks and lasting one to two years, and one to two vials are typically needed. Hand restoration is $1,000 with minimal downtime, and clients message the office to check candidacy.

Platelet rich plasma costs $300 and is made from the client's own blood after a lab draw; it can be injected anywhere on the face, and a series of three is recommended for best results, with common areas under the eyes and lines around the mouth. Microneedling costs $300 to $350 and uses sterile needles for fine lines, wrinkles, scars, hyperpigmentation, and skin texture, with optional serum add-ons including exosomes, PRP, BioRePeel, PDO, and After Glo; skin typically looks slightly sunburned for a day or two afterward. Chemical peels cost $100 to $200, including the Perfect Derma Peel and BioRePeel, which has minimal downtime and is typically done as a series of three to four. Hair restoration is $900 for a series of three PRP treatments intended to encourage hair growth. B12 injection costs $20 and is listed for energy, immune support, and brain fog. Lipotropic injection costs $30, with a recommended dose of one shot weekly for six weeks alongside diet and exercise. Skin care products from Alastin, Neocutis, and SkinBetter Science can be ordered on request and are not kept in office stock.

Treatment plans are tailored to each client, with a long-term view of skin care and a focus on enhancing natural beauty.

The office is informal, and clients are encouraged to come as they are.