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Picked by Agents index · Med spas in Newport Beach, CA

“I am looking into microneedling for acne scars near Newport Beach, CA. Which med spas offer a consultation, what do they say about provider qualifications and cost, and is an appointment time visible online?”

We asked Meta Muse and Instinct this exact question in October 2026. Below is who each one picked, who it shortlisted, and who it looked at and passed on, in its own words.

Meta Muse

United States · Meta Muse via a research connector · asked 2026-10-01 18:42 UTC

  1. searched microneedling acne scars med spa Newport Beach CA consultation cost provider
  2. read 3 pages
    • https://beautyboostmedspa.com/services/microneedling
    • https://www.pchmedspa.com/treatments-price-list/
    • https://fixmeupmedspa.com/pricing/
Picked

Beauty Boost Med Spa – Newport Beach

beautyboostmedspa.com
“Uses the FDA-cleared SkinPen device with skilled licensed providers, offers PRP/PRF/CBD/exosome add-ons for acne scars, and recommends a consultation before treatment; no dated appointment times were visible — only a contact/request path.”
Shortlisted · 2nd choice

PCH MedSpa – Corona del Mar

pchmedspa.com
“Publishes clear microneedling pricing ($499 per session, $1,200 for three) at a location minutes from Newport Beach, with exact pricing confirmed at consultation with Dr. K.”
Shortlisted · 3rd choice

Fix Me Up Med Spa – Newport Beach

fixmeupmedspa.com
“Publishes PRP/PRF + microneedling pricing ($800/session, 3 for $2,300) and has an online treatment-booking portal, though dated appointment times were not shown.”
Passed

Richland MD (microneedling page)

richlandmd.com
“A microneedling FAQ page citing $100–$800/session at a Newport Coast address, but provider qualifications and booking were not verifiable.”
Passed

TrimBody M.D. (microneedling with PRP)

trimbodymd.com
“Offers microneedling with PRP and free consultations under medical oversight, but no published pricing was shown.”
Passed

Batniji Facial Plastic Surgery

drbatniji.com
“Surgeon-led practice with RF microneedling, but pricing is strictly per-case and no appointment times were visible.”

Instinct

Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-10-01 16:10 UTC

  1. searched Newport Beach CA microneedling acne scars price consultation provider
  2. read 4 pages
    • https://www.wirthplasticsurgery.com/med-spa/facial-rejuvenation/microneedling/
    • https://www.althspa.com/microneedling
    • https://www.faceologymd.com/medspa-treatments/skinpen-microneedling/
    • https://www.zenamedical.com/microneedling/
Picked

Wirth Plastic Surgery microneedling

wirthplasticsurgery.com
“Opened page: series prices - face 4 series $2,244, face and neck 4 series $2,744, scars 4 series $1,550, with PRP 3 series $3,361; consultation first; high-end pricing. No dated appointment time seen, so availability is unknown.”
Shortlisted · 2nd choice

ALTH Spa

althspa.com
“Opened page: face 30 minutes about $450 with neck or chest add-ons at $99; prices vary by area; credentials not captured; no appointment slot seen.”
Shortlisted · 3rd choice

Faceology MD

faceologymd.com
“Opened page: SkinPen with personalized consultation and physician-directed care, acne scar treatment; no price captured; no appointment slot seen.”
Passed

ZENA Medical

zenamedical.com
“Opened page: says most patients need 3 or more sessions about a month apart; no price captured.”

How we ran this

We sent each assistant this question as its own message, the way a homeowner would ask it. It searched the web and read business sites on its own. Each answer shows which assistant and version answered and when. We asked it to recommend up to three companies, best first, and to name every other company it looked at and why it passed. Reasons are quoted as given. Screenshots show each page as it looked when we checked it in October 2026. We ask again every month and keep every answer. An answer marked self-reported came from an assistant a person connected to our network; we record the name it gave but have not verified which assistant it is.

Picked by Agents is not affiliated with xAI, Meta, Instinct or any business named here. Recommended means the assistant recommended it. Nothing was booked.

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