Holden Timeless Beauty San Marcos — Local services in San Marcos

Ladies and Gentlemen, as of today I am no longer a Hydra-facial virgin! As a first time bride at age 45, I have had several women suggest booking a Hydra-Facial to get that Dewey Fresh Faced Glow before the BIG Day. I am so happy I listened! Not only do I love the results but the experience from start to finish was effortless and easy. It also felt really good to treat myself amidst the wedding planning chaos.

I was able to book the facial right away and was emailed pretreatment instructions prior to the appointment. Upon arrival, Shelby greeted me with enthusiasm and a smile. She even offered me sparkling or still water during my very brief wait in the lobby. The HTB aesthetics office is modern, clean and adorned with fun neon signs and greenery. Pricing pamphlets with all their services as well as brochures describing the treatments were there for the taking. I appreciated the price transparency right up front.

Chelsea was the Registered Nurse that performed my Hydra-Facial. She was absolutely lovely! I immediately felt at ease with her and knew I was in good hands. After I disclosed having an anaphylactic shellfish allergy she contacted Dr. Holden to confirm that the red algae in the serum would be safe. She even did a “Patch Test” on me before we proceeded and made sure I had my epipen readily available just in case. I appreciated the extra steps she took to ensure my safety. Thankfully, my skin didn’t react at all and now it was time for my Hydra-Facial!

The Hydra-Facial was relaxing and didn’t irritate my skin in the slightest. Chelsea explained the entire process and made sure I was comfortable. She even showed me the “Gunk” that came off of my face. So satisfying to say goodbye to those stubborn blackheads and dead skin cells! As predicted, my skin looked noticeably rejuvenated after just one treatment. It was visibly smoother and even soft to the touch. Yay! After the Hydra-facial, Chelsea took the time to answer my questions about other treatments that I have been considering. She listened to my personal aesthetic concerns and provided honest feedback and genuine recommendations. She didn’t try to upsell me or pressure me, which I found refreshing. At the end, we both agreed that one more Hydra-facial 2 weeks prior to the wedding was the best fit for me to feel my Bridal Best.

I left my appointment feeling more confident in my appearance AND more comfortable in my Skin! When I arrived home, my fiancé even commented on how great my face looked. Thank you Chelsea and HTB for an all around wonderful experience! See you two weeks before...

This place is top shelf. I don’t remember the last time I wrote a review, but they deserve one. Between going out on weekends and being a young attorney, I rarely sleep enough and was overdue for some self care. I went in for Lip Fillers and Dysport with Whitney Fritzie, PA-C. Their pricing is great for the industry and their deals reduced my tab way more than I expected.

When I got there, I was greeted by their receptionist, who got me checked in and offered me a beverage. She was attentive and genuinely nice. It’s always obvious to me when someone is just being nice because it’s their job, but the receptionist here wasn’t like that - she leaves good first impression. Once I was checked in, Whitney came right out - zero wait time.

Whitney is skilled, go to her if you can. I always experiencing bruising when I get Botox or Dysport and it’s usually pretty significant because of my vitamin deficiencies, but I left the appointment without a single bruise on my forehead. This speaks to the precision with which the injections were administered.

I also had lip injections for the first time. I’ve heard that that it hurts to get them, but mine didn’t hurt at all. I felt a pinch here and there but it really was much easier than I had anticipated. It helped that Whitney made sure the numbing cream had taken full effect before we started and didn’t rush the timing of that. My lips turned out exactly as I had hoped, natural and much more full. She definitely knows what she is doing given that both my treatments were virtually pain free and produced good results. I took their service menu home and am going to see what else I can ask her for.

Also, I asked to try this machine (looks like a chair) called Emsella that strengthens your pelvic floor and tightens you up down there. Look it up and consider trying it when you go in. Results are fairly immediate. Plus, you’ll thank yourself when you don’t have to wear a diaper in your senior years.

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Update 5/5/25: The process from start to finish A++! I received a reminder email, that it was about time for a refresh on my Botox. I simply clicked the link. It took me to the HTB page so I could easily make an appointment where I can select a provider and a time that works best for me. I loved how easy this process was. I booked with Katie Martin. This was my first time booking with Katie and let me say she is amazing. I love that she took the time to educate me during our appointment really focusing on my needs and then presenting her educated opinion and options on what would be best based on my lifestyle and desires. The whole staff at HTB is always friendly, very welcoming, and I always leave with a smile and a positive feeling. 10/10 again!! Thank you HTB and Katie!!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Lauren for both Botox and SylfirmX Radio Frequency Microneedling, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. Lauren is not only attentive but also incredibly sweet. She took the time to understand my needs and concerns, ensuring that I felt comfortable throughout the entire process.

Her thorough approach to both treatments was truly impressive, and it's evident that she's a true professional in her field. The results speak for themselves - I left her office feeling and looking rejuvenated. I highly recommend Lauren for anyone seeking great results and a wonderful overall experience. She's a gem in the world of beauty providers!

P.S. I have asked other providers to do the Botox brow lift procedure and they dropped my brows. Lauren absolutely nailed it on the first time(I appreciate how cautious she was). I will never go see anyone else! I also can't wait to see the final results after all 3 visits of the RF Microneedling procedure. My skin already appears more glowy, tight and...