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There\u2019s a new place you can go for your neurotoxin appointments: Planned Parenthood. An unexpected source for injectables, Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, which has locations across mid-California and northern Nevada, announced that it will begin offering services including neurotoxin injections, IV drips and, per The Wall Street Journal<\/em>, fillers and laser hair removal.<\/p>\n Though demand for aesthetic services has surged in recent years\u2014with many more med spas popping up\u2014Planned Parenthood isn\u2019t the first place you\u2019d think to visit for injectables. However, Stacy Cross, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, told the newspaper that this is a way for their facilities to remain open (they currently have 30 clinics). Though there\u2019s strong competition in the space, offering services like these is seen as necessary as federal budget cuts continue to force Planned Parenthood affiliates to either close or pivot. The Manhattan branch of Planned Parenthood, which was the borough\u2019s only clinic, closed last year after nearly 40 years due to inadequate funding. The Mar Monte affiliate is facing a $100 million revenue gap due to these budget cuts, per The Wall Street Journal<\/em>.<\/p>\n According to the same article, the Planned Parenthood clinic in Sacramento is offering neurotoxin injections at $9 per unit\u2014about 25 percent less than the $12 to $15 price commonly advertised in the same area. Anyone who has received aesthetic treatments knows how quickly costs can add up, so Planned Parenthood\u2019s lower pricing model aligns with its long-standing mission to keep health care affordable and accessible, though the clinics historically focused on sexual health care before this expansion. With so many med spas opening\u2014the market is projected to grow to more than $78 billion by 2033, up from an estimated $21 billion in 2024, per Grand View Research\u2014many providers are also attempting to keep prices competitive, though they typically operate with higher profit margins than Planned Parenthood.<\/p>\n The addition of neurotoxin services at Planned Parenthood locations raises eyebrows for some (though not literally, provided the neurotoxin does its job), as aesthetic services like injectables used to be reserved for a dermatologist\u2019s office. With so many express and easy-access injectable services available lately, it\u2019s important to remember that these treatments are still medical procedures, and safety should remain the top priority. Before undergoing injections, consider visiting a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon to ensure you\u2019re a good candidate. <\/strong>A proper appointment should include a thorough consultation\u2014covering medical conditions, previous procedures or injectables and an evaluation of your facial structure\u2014along with proper skin prep and cleansing before treatment begins. It\u2019s also wise to ask your provider ahead of time which activities, skin-care ingredients or medications you should avoid before and after your appointment.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n