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

“I am considering Botox for the first time in Newport Beach, CA. Which med spas should I compare for an initial consultation? Who would do the injections, what might it cost, and can I see an appointment time 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 18:40 UTC

  1. searched first time Botox Newport Beach CA med spa injector qualifications cost per unit
  2. read 3 pages
    • https://www.pchmedspa.com/treatments-price-list/
    • https://richlandaesthetics.com/beauty/botox-units-cost-newport-beach-a-comprehensive-guide/
    • https://www.laseraway.com/locations/ca/costa-mesa/
Picked

PCH MedSpa – Corona del Mar

pchmedspa.com
“Publishes a full 2026 neurotoxin price list (Botox $12/unit, Jeuveau $10/unit, Xeomin $9/unit, Dysport $3/unit) and notes appointments are bookable about a week out; no actual dated appointment times were visible — only a booking request path.”
Shortlisted · 2nd choice

Richland Aesthetics – Newport Beach

richlandaesthetics.com
“Markets a team of expert injectors with transparent pricing guidance ($12–$25/unit range in Newport Beach, detailed per-area cost breakdowns given at consultation) and free personalized first-time consultations.”
Shortlisted · 3rd choice

LaserAway – Costa Mesa

laseraway.com
“Every treatment is performed only by licensed medical professionals (RNs, NPs, PAs) under 25+ board-certified dermatologists, with free consultations bookable online; treatment pricing is quoted at consultation rather than published.”
Passed

Newport Aesthetics

newportaesthetics.com
“Published Botox pricing ($18/unit, or $14/unit with 20-unit minimum) but no verifiable injector credentials or online appointment path were found.”
True Life Canvas's page as the assistant saw it
Passed

True Life Canvas

truelifecanvas.com
“Published $14/unit pricing for Botox/Xeomin/Daxxify, but no Newport Beach location or appointment path was verified.”
Passed

Richland MD (Botox page)

richlandmd.com
“A Botox FAQ page citing $15–$30/unit at a Newport Coast address, but injector credentials and booking availability were not independently verifiable.”

Instinct

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

  1. searched Newport Beach CA first time Botox price per unit med spa injector
  2. read 4 pages
    • https://www.newportaesthetics.com/botox/
    • https://www.drbatniji.com/med-spa-newport-beach/botox/
    • https://newportnp.com/product/botox/
    • https://www.wirthplasticsurgery.com/med-spa/injectables/botox/
Picked

Newport Aesthetics

newportaesthetics.com
“Opened page: Botox $18 per unit with no minimum or $14 per unit with a 20-unit minimum, $14 with no minimum if you bring a friend; administered by skilled clinicians in a physician-administered setting. No dated appointment time seen, so availability is unknown.”
Shortlisted · 2nd choice

Dr. Batniji Med Spa (Newport Beach)

drbatniji.com
“Opened page: Botox $16 to $20 per unit; treatment by Dr. Batniji, nurse practitioner Ashley Lankford or physician assistant Charlotte Bader after a detailed consultation; no appointment slot seen.”
Shortlisted · 3rd choice

Newport Practitioner

newportnp.com
“Opened page: Botox for $11 per unit; credentials not captured on the page; no appointment slot seen.”
Passed

Wirth Plastic Surgery W Med Spa

wirthplasticsurgery.com
“Opened page: average about $20 per unit, consultation; higher priced.”
Passed

Akari Medspa, Plump Medical Spa and Eye Candy

akarimedspa.com
“Seen only as search results, not opened.”

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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