Straight answers to the questions we get asked most, with links to the fuller explanation where there is one. Prices are the published session prices at our Fairfax, VA location and are current as of August 2026. Treatments are provided under the care of Shaheen Ghafari, a licensed Nurse Practitioner, who founded Elume in Fairfax in 2009.
Booking and consultations
Do I need a consultation before booking a treatment?
Not always. Consultations are free and are a good first step if you are new to a treatment, but you can book directly if you already know what you want. Injectables are the exception and are always arranged through a consultation.
How do I book an appointment?
Book online through our scheduling page, or call (703) 383-0431. Eight treatments are available for online booking. We are open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
Can I book Botox online?
No, and that is deliberate. Botox dose and placement are decided per person, so there is nothing sensible to pre book. Call us or request a consultation and the plan is set there.
Are consultations really free?
Yes, and the consultation is with the clinician who provides the care rather than a separate salesperson. You will know the plan and the cost before anything is scheduled.
What treatments cost
How much does Morpheus8 cost?
$549 per session for the full face and $695 for the face and neck. Both appointments are 120 minutes and include topical numbing. See the full cost guide for how that compares to typical market rates.
How much does Botox cost?
Botox is priced per unit, so the total depends on how many units your areas need rather than on a flat fee. Your quote is given at a free consultation. How Botox pricing works.
How much is microneedling?
$300 per session for microneedling, and $425 per session for microneedling with PRP, which uses platelet rich plasma drawn from your own blood.
How much is laser hair removal?
$195 per session for facial areas and $495 per session for full body. Most people need a course of sessions rather than one. Laser hair removal in Fairfax.
How much is a chemical peel?
$250 per treatment for the Perfect Derma Peel. Peeling typically runs from about day three to day six. What to expect afterwards.
How much is a BBL photofacial?
$250 for the face, $350 for the face and neck, and $450 for the face, neck and chest. BBL photofacial.
Choosing between treatments
Morpheus8 or microneedling?
Both use fine needles, but Morpheus8 adds radiofrequency energy and reaches deeper layers, so it is usually the conversation when firmness is the goal. Microneedling remains a strong choice for surface texture and tone. Full comparison.
Morpheus8 or Botox?
They address different things. Botox relaxes the muscles behind expression lines. Morpheus8 remodels skin texture and firmness. Plenty of people use both for different concerns. Full comparison.
Botox or Dysport?
Both are botulinum toxin injectables that relax the muscles causing dynamic wrinkles. Dysport tends to spread more evenly across larger areas; Botox can be more precise on smaller ones. Full comparison.
Juvederm or Restylane?
Both are hyaluronic acid fillers used to restore volume and soften wrinkles. The right one depends on the area and the result you want. Full comparison with a side by side table.
What treats acne scarring?
Morpheus8 is the usual starting conversation because it works on texture below the surface as well as at it. Morpheus8 for acne scars and uneven texture.
About the practice
Where is Elume Med Spa located?
3925 Blenheim Blvd, Suite 53-D, Fairfax, VA 22030. We serve clients from across Northern Virginia including Vienna, Oakton, Burke, Centreville, Falls Church, Annandale and Arlington.
What are your hours?
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Closed Sunday. Call (703) 383-0431 or use the schedule page.
Who performs the treatments?
Treatments are provided under the care of Shaheen Ghafari, a licensed Nurse Practitioner. She founded Elume in Fairfax in 2009 and the practice has served Northern Virginia since.
Is a nurse practitioner qualified to do injectables?
Nurse practitioners are among the licensed clinicians who commonly administer cosmetic injectables, alongside physicians and physician assistants. What the credential means, and what to ask any injector.
What to expect
Does Morpheus8 hurt?
Topical numbing cream is applied first and most people describe the treatment as very tolerable. What Morpheus8 actually feels like.
How long does Botox last?
Results typically last three to four months, and some people maintain them for up to six. When movement returns, a follow up treatment maintains the effect. More on Botox duration.
Will Botox make me look frozen?
That depends on dose and placement rather than on the product. Starting conservatively is the lower risk order, because adding units later is easy and reducing them is not. How to avoid it.
What happens after a chemical peel?
Peeling usually starts around day three and finishes inside a week. The first day or two often look like nothing is happening, which is expected. Day by day recovery.
What happens after a photofacial?
Treated pigment usually darkens before it clears, then flakes away over roughly a week. That is the treatment working rather than a setback. Day by day recovery.
Still have a question?
Call (703) 383-0431, or book a free consultation through the schedule page. You can also browse all treatments.
