picked by agentsPicked by Agents index · Med spas in Pasadena, CA
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.
United States · Meta Muse via a research connector · asked 2026-10-01 16:53 UTC
“Actual Pasadena location (836 South Arroyo Parkway, open Mon-Sat) offering SkinPen microneedling for the face at $350/session, with a treatment plan discussed after examining your skin and typically 4-6 sessions recommended — though only a contact/phone request path was visible and no actual dated appointment times were shown.”
“Complimentary consultation for SkinPen microneedling advertised at $159, with detailed FDA-clearance information (facial acne scars in adults 22+), though the exact inclusions and nearby location should be confirmed.”
“SkinPen microneedling explicitly listed for acne scars at $300 with a consultation required before treatment can be scheduled.”
“SkinPen microneedling listed at $350 with consultation encouraged, but an online product page with no verified Pasadena location.”
“SkinPen microneedling at $350 with online booking mentioned, but located in Cypress, Orange County — not near Pasadena.”
“New-patient SkinPen pricing at $159 (regular $350) with a consult form, but no verified location near Pasadena.”
Instinct over iMessage · asked 2026-10-01 16:00 UTC
“Opened page names Isabel Koo, MSN, NP-BC and says Pasadena microneedling typically costs $300 to $700 per face session and $550 to $1,000 or more with PRP or PRF; these are market ranges rather than Akari's own stated price, and no appointment time was seen, so availability is unknown.”
“Opened page says microneedling starts at $159 with a free consultation with an expert provider, but no named provider or dated slot was seen and the starting price is a promotion.”
“Opened page lists acne and acne scarring prices from $350 to $2,600 whose treatment labels were not captured; credentials and appointment times were not shown.”
“Seen only as search results, not opened.”
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.
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