
It’s always good news when a new med spa opens in DTLA, especially when the new spa is one that not only offers the latest cutting-edge services, but is owned and operated by healthcare professionals who have a passion for ethics and the highest standard of patient care.
VIP Aesthetics opened in late 2023 under the ownership of board-certified nurse practitioner Robert Baker, with Dr. Shawn Abrishamy MD, a leader in non-invasive aesthetic medicine and cosmetic dermatology, as Medical Director.
With over two decades as a critical care nurse, Baker earned his BSN, MSN, and MHA from the University of Phoenix, and his post-graduate APRN, and AGNP-C from the University of Massachusetts in Boston.
When the opportunity presented itself, Baker took serendipity by the reigns to open VIP Aesthetics at the Downtown Medical Center with a clear vision and purpose: to offer medical aesthetics to the downtown and surrounding communities with the promise of a personalized and holistic approach to whole body rejuvenation utilizing best practices, the highest-quality equipment and products, and the beauty of life lived with balance and integrity.
As a comprehensive center for skin and body rejuvenation, VIP Aesthetics offers not only the latest in non-surgical cosmetic enhancements such as facial fillers, laser and radio frequency skin rejuvenation and body sculpting with the latest technology, but therapies to improve overall health and quality of life.
These include HRT for men, IV vitamin infusion and shots, and medically prescribed and supervised weight loss. All performed in a luxurious and comfortable environment staffed by highly trained professionals who offer continuous support, guidance, and encouragement while you pursue your aesthetic of health goals.

Downtown Weekly had the opportunity to speak with owner Robert Baker about what makes VIP Aesthetics unique and the too-good-to-be-true membership special mentioned above.
DTLA Weekly: What was the impetus to open your own med spa?
Robert Baker: The location is what really drove me to do it.
Why did you feel this location was such a great opportunity?
It’s inside the LADMC, and they wanted a wellness space for their employees, to whom we give a discount. But we are open to everyone and we welcome customers from all over.
You have an amazing membership special of $249 a month which includes a Hydrafacial and Botox each month. Can you elaborate?
People should be lining up at the door, because you are essentially getting Botox for free. If you purchase a Hydrafacial on its own it’s is $325. If you purchase 30 units of Botox, it cost over $300. Plus, you receive 10% off all skincare products.
Who performs most of the injections?
We have a wonderful RN named Yen who administers our injections.
In addition to injections, you offer many advanced skin and body rejuvenation treatments and IV therapies. Do you have a favorite?
What I really love, and it sounds kind of basic, is our line of skincare. We use medical grade Solutions ZO® by Dr. Obagi. It’s absolutely amazing and it makes a 100% difference. I use it every day, and everybody asks me, “what do you use, Robert?”
You see a lot of very over injected people here in Los Angeles, so do you have a particular philosophy when customers come in who want injections or skin treatments?
As a med spa, we treat people medically. We do not do or recommend an excessive amount of injections. We are not the place for that. For the advanced therapies, such as Potenza or Skin Pen micro-needling, we do not sell less than three sessions because you will not see the desired results with less than that.
How would you describe the customer experience at VIP Aesthetics?
When people walk in first thing they say is, “Oh, this is such a beautiful place!”
Is there anything else you want our readers to know?
We are open Saturdays and there is abundant free parking.
When most of the city’s med spas are clustered in Beverly Hills and the Westside, with its convenient location, expert team, and affordable membership, VIP Aesthetics is poised to become a go-to destination for those seeking beauty and wellness in DTLA.
VIP Aesthetics is located at 1711 W. Temple St., Ste 1082, Los Angeles, CA 90026. (213) 900-0086 –www.vipaestheticsla.com