Nua Aesthetics Hermosa Beach

Nua Aesthetics is a medspa co-founded by Shenelle Gunatilake and Dionna Almazan, with Dr. Daniel Urias serving as Medical Director. The business describes itself as a luxury medspa experience. It operates two studios, one in Hermosa Beach and one in downtown Sunnyvale, and both sit inside Salon Republic locations.

Treatment is presented as personalized and grounded in medical expertise, artistry and wellness. Every plan begins with a consultation covering a client's goals, skin and pace, and the team decides when to treat and when not to. Neurotoxin visits are brief: the treatment involves a few small injections and usually takes under 30 minutes. Results are generally noticeable within 5 to 7 days, with full results at about 14 days, and typically last around 3 to 6 months depending on the area and the individual. Products used for neurotoxin treatment include Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. Neurotoxins are not offered to clients who are pregnant or nursing, and clients are asked to avoid alcohol for 24 hours before and after treatment and to skip retinoids for three days beforehand. Sunnyvale also offers a Nua Tox membership, which includes a sign-up treatment visit followed by 20-minute member appointments.

Dermal fillers are made from hyaluronic acid and are offered for the lips, cheeks, chin, jawline and nasolabial folds. Appointments usually run from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the areas treated. According to the business, results are visible right away and continue improving over two to three weeks, and they can last roughly 6 to 24 months depending on filler type and area. Clients who are pregnant or nursing are not eligible, and clients are asked to avoid NSAIDs, certain supplements and retinoids for a set period before treatment. Afterward, clients are advised not to lie down for at least four hours.

Microneedling uses a handheld device with sterile needles to create micro-wounds that the business says stimulate collagen and elastin. A topical numbing cream is applied first. A series is typically recommended, and redness and swelling usually last up to a few days, with full results generally seen over 4 to 6 weeks. PRF, made from the client's own blood, is included with every microneedling treatment. Rejuran, a polynucleotide treatment derived from salmon DNA, and Ariessence PDGF, a bioactive treatment containing platelet-derived growth factor, are available as upgrades for an additional fee. Biostimulants, including Sculptra and Radiesse, typically take 30 to 45 minutes and usually require two to three sessions spaced several weeks apart; results develop over several weeks to months. Chemical peels, EZ gel and under-eye PRF are also offered. B12 injections, given into the muscle by qualified nursing staff, can be added to an existing visit or booked on their own.

Appointments are booked online through a Moxie page for each location, and some services need different providers, so separate visits may be required. Hermosa Beach is open Tuesday and Thursday 11AM to 5PM, Friday 11AM to 3PM, and select Saturdays. Sunnyvale is open Monday and Tuesday 10AM to 6PM, Friday 10AM to 3PM, and select Saturdays. Clients who need an appointment outside those hours can text the Sunnyvale office, and the business says it will try to accommodate them. Hermosa Beach parking is in the garage entered from 16th Street, with tickets validated for up to 4 hours free. Sunnyvale has free public parking in the nearby Target and Whole Foods lot, a short walk from the studio. Payment plans are available through Cherry with no hard credit checks and 0% APR options subject to eligibility, and Affirm is also listed as a payment option.

Treatments are presented as personalized and rooted in medical expertise, artistry and wellness, and each plan starts with a consultation about the client's goals, skin and pace.

The Hermosa Beach studio is a few blocks from the shoreline, and both studios sit inside Salon Republic locations.