Glass Skin Treatment in Newport Beach, CA: The Korean Glow, Step by Step
Quick Answer
A Glass Skin Treatment in Newport Beach typically costs $600 to $1,200 per session for a focused area and $1,000 to $2,000 per session for the full face, and a three-session series usually runs $1,800 to $5,400. At Akari Medspa in Newport Beach, every treatment is planned and injected by Isabel Koo, MSN, NP-BC.
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01·Our Glass Skin Treatment Service
Glass Skin Treatment at Akari Medspa in Newport Beach
Glass skin is the Korean term for skin that looks smooth, deeply hydrated, even-toned, and almost translucent. At Akari, the Glass Skin Treatment is the Rejuran Glass Skin Booster: an injectable skin booster made with polynucleotides purified from salmon DNA, which support skin repair and deep hydration from within.
Rejuran is a skin booster, not a wrinkle relaxer or a filler. It is injected as a series of tiny, precise droplets across the treatment area, where it works on the skin itself rather than on the muscles underneath. Our What Is Glass Skin? guide explains the treatment in full, including what it can and cannot do.
At Akari Medspa in Newport Beach, every Glass Skin Treatment starts with a consultation and a skin assessment. Izzy plans the areas, the number of sessions, and your exact price with you before anything is injected, so the plan fits your skin, your goals, and your budget.
- Dull, dehydrated skin
- Fine lines and crepey texture
- Uneven tone and rough texture
- Weakened skin barrier
- Loss of glow
02·Your Options
Glass Skin Treatment, Microneedling, or a Chemical Peel?
| Treatment | How it works | Best for | Downtime | Cost framing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Skin Treatment | Tiny injections of a polynucleotide skin booster (Rejuran) | Hydration, fine lines, texture, and dullness | Minimal; small bumps settle within a day or two | $600 to $1,200 per session for a focused area; $1,000 to $2,000 for the full face |
| Microneedling | Tiny needles create microchannels in the skin | Scars, pores, and uneven texture | More redness and flaking | $300 to $700 per face session |
| Chemical Peel | A formula exfoliates the outer layers of skin | Dullness, uneven tone, and surface texture | Peeling for a few days | Confirmed at consultation |
Most Newport Beach patients who want deep hydration and glow start with the Glass Skin Treatment. Microneedling is stronger for scars and pores. A chemical peel is the choice when tone and surface glow are the priority.
None of them is best for everyone. The right choice depends on whether your main concern is hydration, texture, scars, or tone, and on how much downtime you can accept. The Glass Skin Treatment can also be combined with microneedling or a chemical peel, staged or in one plan, when your skin needs more than one kind of work. Izzy recommends a plan at your consultation based on your skin and your goals.
03·Sessions and Cost Guide
What Does a Glass Skin Treatment Cost in Newport Beach?
Most patients are surprised by how much the price varies by coverage. Use this table to estimate your plan before your consultation:
| Plan | Sessions | Estimated cost |
|---|---|---|
| Focused area (one area, such as under the eyes or the cheeks) | 1 session | $600-$1,200 |
| Full face or multi-area | 1 session | $1,000-$2,000 |
| Three-session series | 3 sessions | $1,800-$5,400 |
| Maintenance session | Every 6 to 12 months | Confirmed at consultation |
For reference, these are Akari’s published Rejuran ranges: a focused area $600 to $1,200 per session, a full-face or multi-area session $1,000 to $2,000, and a three-session series $1,800 to $5,400. The biggest cost driver is coverage (face versus face plus additional areas) and the number of sessions needed. Your exact plan and total are set by Izzy at consultation.
04·Your Visit
Your Glass Skin Treatment Visit, Step by Step
Consultation and Skin Assessment
Your visit starts with a consultation and a skin assessment. Izzy reviews your skin quality, hydration, and goals, and checks whether the treatment is a good fit before anything is scheduled.
Your Plan and Exact Price
Izzy maps the areas to treat and the number of sessions, and you agree your plan and your exact total before anything is injected. No treatment starts until your price is confirmed.
Treatment
Numbing cream usually goes on about 30 minutes beforehand. Then Izzy places tiny, precise injections across the treatment area. Most patients describe quick pinches and mild pressure.
Results and Follow-Up
You can return to light activity within a day or two. Glow builds gradually over the series, with the full effect appearing after 3 to 4 sessions. A maintenance session every 6 to 12 months keeps the result.
05·Before and After
Before Your Treatment and Aftercare
A few simple steps before and after your appointment protect your result. None of it is complicated, and Izzy reviews it with you at your visit.
Before your treatment
- Schedule smart: book at least a few days before a major event, so small injection bumps have settled and glow has started to build.
- Skip alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment, since it can increase bruising.
- Tell Izzy about every medication and supplement you take, including blood thinners and fish oil. Never stop a prescribed medication without your prescribing doctor’s guidance; Izzy will explain what applies to you.
- Mention any recent illness, a skin infection near the treatment area, or a previous reaction to an injectable.
- Tell Izzy about any skin condition, such as eczema or psoriasis, in the treatment area, especially if it is broken or flared.
- Tell Izzy if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you cannot have salmon or fish-derived ingredients.
- Arrive with a clean face if you can. Makeup can be removed at the clinic.
After your treatment
- Small bumps at the injection points are normal and usually settle within a day or two.
- Do not rub, press, or massage the treated areas for the rest of the day.
- Do not wear makeup for at least 24 hours, and do not touch, rub, or pick the area.
- Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, and very hot showers until the next day.
- Most patients are back to light activity within a day or two, and any redness settles soon after.
- Results build gradually over the series. Glow builds over the course of the series, with the full effect after 3 to 4 sessions, and that is when we review and plan maintenance.
06·Is It Right for You
Is a Glass Skin Treatment Right for You?
A Glass Skin Treatment works well for dull, dehydrated skin with fine lines, rough texture, or a weakened barrier, when you want deep hydration and glow rather than volume or wrinkle relaxation. It is best suited to adults in good general health, and it is not used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Dull or dehydrated skin: skin that looks tired or feels tight and dry even with moisturizer.
- Fine lines and crepey texture: early lines and thin, papery skin, especially around the eyes and cheeks.
- Uneven tone or rough texture: skin that looks blotchy or feels rough to the touch.
- Weakened skin barrier: skin that is easily irritated or slow to recover.
- Realistic expectations: you want gradual glow and deep hydration, not instant volume or deep wrinkle correction. A skin booster will not lift deep wrinkles or correct volume loss.
- No salmon or fish-derived ingredient allergy: tell Izzy if you cannot have salmon or fish-derived ingredients, or if you have an active infection or flare in the treatment area.
07·Choosing a Provider
How to Choose a Glass Skin Treatment Provider in Newport Beach
The product in your skin booster and the name on the box matter less than the hands placing it. A skin booster is a series of tiny injections across the face, so the difference between a smooth, even glow and an uneven result is the judgment of the person holding the syringe, which is why choosing a provider matters more than choosing a brand.
- Credentials you can verify: a licensed medical provider (NP, RN, PA, or physician) with advanced injectables training, for whom injecting is a core part of daily practice.
- A real consultation: your provider should assess your skin, ask what actually bothers you, and explain a plan before quoting a price.
- Genuine product: Rejuran sourced through authorized channels, prepared in front of you if you ask.
- Ultrasound-guided placement where it matters: for higher-risk areas, ultrasound-guided placement adds an extra layer of precision and safety to the treatment.
- A conservative philosophy: a provider who plans your series for gradual improvement, rather than promising an instant transformation, is protecting your result.
- Continuity: the same injector at every visit, so your plan builds and improves over time.
At Akari Newport Beach, every Glass Skin Treatment is performed by Isabel “Izzy” Koo, MSN, NP-BC, an Allergan Master Injector with advanced K-beauty and Rejuran training. You consult with Izzy, you are treated by Izzy, and Izzy adjusts your plan at every visit.
08·Meet Your Injector
Isabel “Izzy” Koo, MSN, NP-BC
Izzy plans every treatment conservatively and full-face, dosing to how your muscles actually move. The goal is a natural result that leaves your expressions intact: rested and refreshed, never frozen.
For higher-risk areas, Izzy uses ultrasound-guided placement to add an extra layer of precision and safety to the treatment.
- MSN, NP-BC
- Allergan Master Injector
- Advanced K-beauty and Rejuran training
- Ultrasound-guided injection technique
5.0 on Google, Newport Beach
09·Visit Us in Newport Beach
On SE Bristol Street, minutes from the neighborhoods we serve
Akari’s Newport Beach clinic sits on SE Bristol St, with building parking available. Patients visit us from across the coast and Orange County, including Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona del Mar, Balboa Island, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Laguna Beach. Wherever you are coming from, your visit fits into a lunch break or an errand run on SE Bristol St.
Newport Beach·about 10 min
Newport Coast·about 15 min
Corona del Mar·about 15 min
Balboa Island·about 20 min
Costa Mesa·about 5 min
Irvine·about 10 min
Huntington Beach·about 20 min
Laguna Beach·about 25 min
2382 SE Bristol St Ste B1, Newport Beach, CA 92660 · (949) 628-6949 · Monday to Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 to 2, Sunday closed · Get directions
10·Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Glass Skin Treatment cost in Newport Beach?
A Glass Skin Treatment in Newport Beach typically costs $600 to $1,200 per session for a focused area and $1,000 to $2,000 per session for the full face, and a three-session series usually runs $1,800 to $5,400. Your exact quote depends on the areas treated and the number of sessions, and Izzy confirms it before treatment begins.
How many sessions of Glass Skin Treatment will I need?
Most patients need an initial series of 3 to 4 sessions, spaced about a month apart. After the series, a maintenance session every 6 to 12 months keeps the glow. Izzy plans your exact series at your consultation, based on your skin and your goals.
What is a Glass Skin Treatment?
A Glass Skin Treatment is a Korean skin booster treatment. At Akari, it is the Rejuran Glass Skin Booster: an injectable made with polynucleotides purified from salmon DNA, which support skin repair and deep hydration from within. The result is skin that looks smooth, deeply hydrated, even-toned, and almost translucent, which is the glass skin look.
How long do Glass Skin Treatment results last?
Results are gradual, with glow building over the course of the series. Once the series is complete, most patients return for a maintenance session every 6 to 12 months to keep the result. How long your result lasts depends on your skin, your sun exposure, and your skincare routine, and Izzy reviews maintenance timing with you at each visit.
Does a Glass Skin Treatment hurt?
Most patients describe a Glass Skin Treatment as quick pinches and mild pressure. Numbing cream usually goes on about 30 minutes beforehand to help with comfort, and your goals and consent are re-checked before treatment starts. Small bumps at the injection points usually settle within a day or two.
What is the downtime after a Glass Skin Treatment?
Downtime is minimal. Small bumps and mild redness are common and usually settle within a day or two. Most patients are back to light activity within a day or two. Do not wear makeup for at least 24 hours, and do not rub or press the treated areas for the rest of the day.
What does a Glass Skin Treatment not do?
A skin booster will not lift deep wrinkles or correct volume loss, and it is not a replacement for treatments that relax muscle movement or restore volume where those are needed. It works on the skin itself: hydration, fine lines, texture, and dullness. Izzy will tell you at consultation if another treatment, or a combination, would serve your goal better.
Can I combine a Glass Skin Treatment with microneedling?
Yes. A Glass Skin Treatment can be combined with Microneedling in Newport Beach, because each treats skin quality in a different way: the booster hydrates and repairs from within, while microneedling creates microchannels that support collagen and texture. Izzy sequences combination plans carefully, sometimes in one visit and sometimes staged, and will map out what each treatment adds before you commit to anything.
Is a Glass Skin Treatment safe?
The treatment starts with a consultation and a skin assessment, and for higher-risk areas Izzy uses ultrasound-guided placement to add an extra layer of precision and safety. It is not used during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and it is not for people who cannot have salmon or fish-derived ingredients, or who have an active infection or a current skin flare. Tell Izzy about every medication and supplement you take, including blood thinners, so she can plan your treatment safely.
When will I see results from a Glass Skin Treatment?
Results are gradual, and glow builds over the course of the series. Hydration usually improves first, and texture and tone follow as the series continues. The full effect appears after 3 to 4 sessions, which is when Izzy reviews your result and plans maintenance.
What should I do before my first Glass Skin Treatment?
Book a consultation, so Izzy can assess your skin and confirm the treatment is a good fit for you. Before your appointment, skip alcohol for 24 hours, tell Izzy about every medication and supplement you take, and arrive with a clean face if you can. Book at least a few days before a major event, so small injection bumps have settled.
Where is the best place to get a Glass Skin Treatment in Newport Beach?
Look for three things: a licensed medical provider who injects daily, genuine product sourced through authorized channels, and a consultation where your skin is assessed before anyone quotes a price. At Akari, every treatment is performed by Isabel Koo, MSN, NP-BC, an Allergan Master Injector with advanced K-beauty and Rejuran training, at our SE Bristol St clinic in Newport Beach.
Ready to talk through your Glass Skin Treatment plan?
Your consultation is with Izzy directly: your skin assessed, your plan mapped, your exact quote confirmed before anything is injected. Book online through Jane App at akarimedspa.janeapp.com, or call (949) 628-6949. Akari Medspa Newport Beach, 2382 SE Bristol St Ste B1, open Monday to Friday 10 to 6 and Saturday 10 to 2, Sunday closed.
Akari Medspa Newport Beach, 2382 SE Bristol St Ste B1, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Medically reviewed by Isabel Koo, MSN, NP-BC, Allergan Master Injector, Akari Medspa Newport Beach.