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The Journal · Field Notes · MMXXVI

Notes from
the record.

What I’m seeing across the state — treatments that actually work, questions worth asking, and the receipts behind every badge, babe.

Featured · May 19, 2026 · 7 min read

How to check if your med spa is actually a med spa

Half the businesses calling themselves medical spas in California aren't, in any legal sense, medical spas. Here's the 90-second check anyone can do before booking.

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Med Spa vs. Day Spa: What's the Difference and Why It Matters

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What's the Average CAC for a California Med Spa?

Industry benchmarks for med spa customer acquisition cost — typical range, what drives it up, what drives it down, and h…