A physician-led med spa in San Antonio

Short answer: A med spa, or medical spa, offers cosmetic and wellness treatments in a setting run under a physician's supervision. Yaso Wellness Health Clinic, at 1907 Goliad Rd on San Antonio's South Side, is a women's health clinic and med spa in one. Treatments are overseen by Leticia Vargas, MD, OB/GYN, with screening before any medical procedure.

Key facts

  • Medical director: Leticia Vargas, MD, OB/GYN, who also sees patients for gynecology, menopause care and weight loss in the same building.
  • Location: 1907 Goliad Rd, San Antonio, TX 78223, on the South Side.
  • Aesthetic treatments: facials, dermaplaning, microneedling, and injectables (Botox® Cosmetic and dermal fillers).
  • Wellness and recovery: IV hydration and vitamin infusions, infrared sauna, Turkish hammam bath, body wraps, and the OPUS sound bed.
  • Everyone is welcome: you don't need to be a gynecology patient to book a spa or aesthetic service.
  • In Texas, cosmetic injections, IV hydration and prescription cosmetic devices are medical acts. A physician must supervise them, even when another trained professional performs them.

What is a med spa, and how is it different from a day spa?

A day spa offers massage, basic facials and relaxation. A med spa adds treatments that count as medical procedures, such as injections, IVs and devices that go below the skin's surface. Because those carry medical risks, Texas treats them as the practice of medicine.

Under Texas Medical Board rules (22 TAC chapter 169), when a physician lets another professional do these treatments:

  • the physician, a PA or an APRN must be on site, or immediately available for an emergency;
  • the patient must be told the name and title of the person doing the treatment;
  • a medical record must be kept;
  • at least one person trained in basic life support must be present;
  • written protocols and an emergency plan must be in place;
  • the physician's name and license number, and a notice on how to file a complaint with the Texas Medical Board, must be posted in public areas and treatment rooms;
  • staff must wear ID showing their name and credentials.

At Yaso, those rules are part of everyday care. You can always ask who is treating you and what their license is.

What treatments does the Yaso med spa offer?

Skin treatments

  • Facials: cleansing, exfoliation and hydration matched to your skin type.
  • Dermaplaning: a blade gently removes dead skin cells and fine facial hair.
  • Microneedling: tiny needles make controlled punctures in the skin. Some FDA-authorized devices are cleared to improve the look of facial acne scars and wrinkles.

Injectables

  • Botox® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA): a prescription medicine for temporary improvement in certain moderate to severe facial lines.
  • Dermal fillers: FDA-approved gels that add volume or soften folds.

Wellness and recovery

  • IV hydration and vitamin infusions, ordered after a health screening.
  • Infrared sauna, Turkish hammam bath and body wraps, for warmth and relaxation.
  • OPUS sound bed, which uses sound and gentle vibration for a calm, guided rest.

Each treatment has its own page with risks and who should avoid it.

Why choose a med spa inside a medical clinic?

Some things are easier when the spa and the doctor share a building:

  • Screening is built in. Your health history, medicines and pregnancy status are checked before injections, IVs or needling.
  • Problems have a plan. If you have a reaction, a clinician is nearby, and the clinic follows a written emergency plan.
  • Your whole health counts. Skin changes, tiredness or weight changes can be signs of hormone shifts, such as perimenopause or thyroid problems. Dr. Vargas can look at those too, in the same place.

A med spa is still not right for every concern. A skin spot that is changing, bleeding or growing should be checked by a dermatologist, since it could be skin cancer.

How do I choose a safe med spa in San Antonio?

  • Ask who the supervising physician is, and look for the posted name and license number.
  • Ask the name and title of the person treating you.
  • For injections, make sure the product is FDA-approved and bought from a licensed U.S. source. In 2024, the CDC reported harmful reactions in 22 people who got fake or mishandled botulinum toxin injections, all from unlicensed or untrained people or in non-medical settings.
  • Ask how devices are cleaned and whether needles are single-use.
  • Ask what happens if something goes wrong after hours.

What to ask your clinician

  • Is this treatment right for my skin type and health history?
  • Who will do my treatment, and what is their license?
  • What are the common and the serious risks?
  • How many sessions do people usually need, and how long do results last?
  • What should I avoid before and after?

FAQs

Is Yaso a medical spa or a wellness center? Both. It is a women's health clinic with a med spa and wellness services under one roof.

Do I need to be a patient of Dr. Vargas to use the med spa? No. Anyone can book a spa or aesthetic service. A short health screening comes first for medical treatments.

Who supervises treatments at Yaso? Leticia Vargas, MD, OB/GYN, is the supervising physician.

Are med spa treatments safe? Every treatment has risks. Most side effects are mild and short-lived, but injections, needling and IVs can cause serious problems. Screening and trained staff lower the risk.

Where is the Yaso med spa? 1907 Goliad Rd, San Antonio, TX 78223, on the South Side.

Book a visit

Not sure which treatment fits you? Start with a consultation.

Book a visit or call (210) 903-1030 In-clinic in San Antonio • Telehealth for women located in Texas (spa and aesthetic treatments are in person) Yaso Wellness Health Clinic, 1907 Goliad Rd, San Antonio, TX 78223

About the clinician

Leticia Vargas, MD, OB/GYN. About Dr. Vargas

Sources

Education only, not medical advice or a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 911.