Pittsburgh's North Hills · Boutique Med Spa
Refreshed.
Not redone.
You want to look and feel more like yourself. Melissa starts by understanding your goals and what your body is actually doing, then builds a plan around what she finds. One provider, every visit.
With Melissa Kolowitz, PA-C
Now at Aetheria · New for 2026
Two flagship treatments,
one boutique.
Two new treatments, each handpicked, clinically evaluated, and performed by Melissa herself.
The Aetheria Way
We look first.
Then we build your plan.
We start by understanding you: your goals, and what your body is actually doing, with lab work, genomic testing, GI-MAP for gut health, and DUTCH for hormones, when they help. From there, Melissa builds a plan around what she finds, not from a menu, whether that plan is aesthetics, wellness, or both.
The same understanding of anatomy, gut health, and how we age sits underneath all of it. That is why aesthetics and wellness are two expressions of one kind of care here, and why it is always the same provider, adjusting with you over time.
Aesthetic Treatments. Clinical judgment, a light touch.
Injectables, skin, and laser: every treatment a clinical decision, performed with a PA-C's eye. The goal is refreshed, not redone.
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Wellness Programs. Whole-person care, medically led.
GLP-1 weight management, peptide therapy, and supportive supplements, overseen by a licensed PA-C. Because how you feel is part of how you look.
Explore Wellness ProgramsA note from your provider
I work with you to understand your goals and build a plan around them. Visit by visit, conversation by conversation. Your face is the only one you have. We treat it that way.
The Work
Every treatment,
a clinical decision.
One philosophy across every area: clinical, deliberate, unhurried.
The Studio
A private room.
Boutique comfort.
Pittsburgh's North Hills. One chair, one provider, one conversation at a time. No receptionist shuffle. No upsells.
Start Your AssessmentWhat to Expect
Four steps. Zero pressure.
Private and unhurried, from consultation to follow-up, with the same provider every visit.
Thoughtful Consultation
We review your goals, health history, and timelines to confirm candidacy and map the best options, or tell you it's not the right time.
Personalized Plan
Together we choose treatments and supportive skincare. You leave knowing the cost, the timeline, and what "good" looks like.
Treatment
Comfort-focused care with deliberate technique. Clear aftercare, no upsells, no surprises. Just good medicine.
Follow-up
Scheduled check-ins to fine-tune if needed and plan maintenance. We build relationships, not transactions.
The regimen shapes the outcome.
In-office treatments get the headlines. But what you do at home matters just as much. ZO® Skin Health is the medical-grade line we trust between visits: dermatologist-formulated, science-backed, and effective.
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Explore our services, packages, and membership plans in the Aetheria app, with transparent pricing, Affirm financing, and gift cards. Download it and a $50 welcome credit toward any service is waiting.
Common Questions
Things patients ask.
Don't see yours? Call us. Melissa is happy to answer it directly.
Are consultations required?
Yes. Every treatment at Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness begins with a 45-minute consultation with Melissa Kolowitz, PA-C, the practice's sole provider. The consultation covers your goals, full health history, prior treatments, and realistic timelines, and it is where candidacy is confirmed and a conservative plan is built with you. Many patients are treated the same day when it is clinically appropriate; others leave with a plan and book when ready. There is no obligation to move forward, and the consultation succeeds when you leave with a clear, honest assessment, even when the recommendation is to wait.
Do you favor a natural look?
Yes. Refreshed, not redone, is the standard for every plan at Aetheria. Dosing is intentionally conservative: it is always possible to add more at a follow-up visit, while an overdone result has to wear off on its own. Treatments are planned so you still look like yourself, expressions intact and features softened. Melissa treats every face as architecture: the aim is that friends notice you look rested, not that you had something done. Individual results vary, and the plan is always calibrated with you at consultation.
What injectables do you offer?
Aetheria offers neurotoxins (Xeomin and Botox) for expression lines, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers (the Restylane family as the primary line, with RHA options) for volume and contour, and Sculptra, a poly-L-lactic acid biostimulator that works with your own collagen over months. Which product, and how much, is a clinical decision made at consultation based on your anatomy, history, and goals rather than a menu. First-time patients typically start conservatively and review the result at a two-week follow-up.
Is laser hair removal right for me?
It depends on the relationship between your skin tone and hair color, which is exactly what the consultation assesses. Laser hair removal works by heating pigment in the hair follicle, so coarse, dark hair on lighter skin responds most predictably; lighter, finer, or gray hair responds less. Melissa reviews your skin type, hair characteristics, medication list, and sun-exposure habits, then sets realistic expectations for session counts, typically a series spaced several weeks apart. Individual results vary, and candidacy is confirmed in person before any treatment.
Do you offer medical weight management?
Yes. Aetheria offers provider-led medical weight loss built around GLP-1 therapy, supervised in person by Melissa Kolowitz, PA-C. The program pairs medication with lab work, body-composition tracking, and nutrition guidance. The clinical work around the prescription is what makes progress durable. Eligibility is determined at consultation based on your BMI, health history, and any weight-related conditions. Every medication we prescribe is held to the same standard as everything else in the practice: quality first, no shortcuts. Individual results vary.
Where do I find pricing?
In the Aetheria app. Explore our services, packages, and membership plans with transparent pricing, plus Affirm financing and gift cards. Download it and a $50 welcome credit toward any service is waiting.
Where are you located?
Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness is inside Sola Salon at 1000 Ross Park Mall Dr Suite 4B, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, directly across from Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh's North Hills, minutes from McKnight Road and an easy drive from Wexford, Cranberry, and the North Side. Parking is free and the studio is a private suite, not an open clinic floor. Evening and Saturday appointments are available. Book online through Aesthetic Record or call (412) 385-3191.