The Luminaria Approach

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Discover an elevated consultation experience where advanced medical skills meet deep attention and care in an upscale med spa environment.

We strive to make science-backed aesthetic services accessible to everyone, especially those brand new to the field.

Luminaria Med Studio emphasizes a customized approach that starts with what you see in the mirror and how you feel inside. Through personalized consults, active listening, and superior medical practice, we ensure that you feel supported, well cared for, and gorgeous—inside and out.

“It is my privilege to guide you on the aesthetic journey. Together we will cultivate a results driven treatment plan to reflect your personal beauty goals.”

—Owner & Founder, Dr. Michelle Lydston

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Get to Know Dr. Lydston

As a doctoral-trained physician associate and fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Michelle has over two decades of medical experience and advanced training in laser medicine, neuromodulators, fillers, and aesthetic medicine practices. She is also board-certified in procedural medicine for aesthetics by the American Academy of Procedural Medicine (AAOPM).

Her approach is not just about enhancing your appearance; it is about offering an elevated consultation experience that fosters a unique patient-provider relationship. Within this field of connection, she combines high-level medical experience with one-on-one presence, a listening ear, and targeted treatments backed by science and evidence-based medicine.

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Our Philosophy

At Luminaria Med Studio we have a simple but profound mission: to offer care that’s as unique as you are with distinctive consultations that foster connection. Through patient-focused care, genuine understanding, and consummate medical expertise, we provide a sophisticated but accessible entry point into aesthetic medicine.

We blend a luxury experience with an unwavering commitment to medical excellence and an individualized approach to elevate patient care. Experience the height of medical aesthetics at Luminaria Med Studio