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Skin and Body Refinery

Medical spa · Waco, TX · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%86+46.9Reliability 24%67+16.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%6+0.4Experts Score= 78Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.78SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#42 of 54 spasPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 23%
4.9 ★★★★★ 344 Google reviews · 24 photos
95%five-star reviews
4.81★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
7%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Skin and Body Refinery at a glance

Google reviewers rate Skin and Body Refinery 4.9 out of 5 based on 344 reviews, with the owner not replying to any. Positive feedback highlights knowledgeable staff, painless procedures, and effective results for Botox, fillers, and facades, along with efficient service. However, critical reviews describe a decline in quality following management changes, citing poor communication, disorganized scheduling, and specific treatment errors.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 344 reviews (95% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 344 Google reviews (275 with written comments, 8 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 23, 2026.
  • Service: Spa serving Waco, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other spas

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction86Reliability67Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews6Satisfaction: 86 (median 96)Reliability: 67 (median 95)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 6 (median 44)
Skin and Body RefinerySpas median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Skin and Body Refinery: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
86
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Skin and Body Refinery: 67/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.B
67
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Skin and Body Refinery: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Skin and Body Refinery: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Skin and Body Refinery: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Skin and Body Refinery: 6/100 on this factor. Category median: 44.F
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Star ratings

344 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars32895%
  • 4 stars72%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star93%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 275 written reviews

  • Praise30199%
  • Complaints41%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1878%
  • Reasonable522%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude13745%
  • Quality & results5117%
  • Would recommend5117%
  • Speed & response207%
  • Communication176%
  • Honesty & trust165%
  • Price & value134%

What customers talk about

We read 275 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Smith is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and friendly.”
  • “Truly a top-notch place for all your facial and wellness needs!”
  • “…out swelling in my feet and fingers is gone I feel better mentally I would recommend this treatment to anyone…”
    “I would not recommend anyone waste their time or money here!”
  • “Rare these days in health care where you usually feel like cattle being rotated in and out as quickly as possible.”
  • “They listened to my concerns and questioning, and alleviated my worries.”
  • “The doctor, omg amazing he’s professional and without a doubt trust him, went in for severe TMJ pain and left with 100% relief!”
  • “I am in Love with shots that they give, i ho on Fridays because you get half off which is a great deal.”

People customers mention

  • Smith 51 reviews
  • Kim 15 reviews
  • Botox 12 reviews
  • Dan 10 reviews
  • Jackie 7 reviews
  • Bree 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Skin and Body Refinery for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Karl4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 days ago★★★★★

Karl and Carolyn we have been going here for a long time but we just tried the pink lady shot and it’s a game changer I feel 20 years younger elbows and knees don’t hurt after working out swelling in my feet and fingers is gone I feel better mentally I would recommend this treatment to anyone

Ara4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Dr. Smith is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. The entire staff is always so welcoming and creates such a warm, inviting atmosphere. Truly a top-notch place for all your facial and wellness needs! Highly recommend!

Great priceIV therapyB-12 injections
Jake11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Dr. Smith does great work - highly recommend. 10/10 experience at the Skin and Body Refinery.

Lauri9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

I wholeheartedly recommend anyone to go to Skin and Body Refinery! Dr. Smith and his staff were wonderful to interact with. They listened to my concerns and questioning, and alleviated my worries. I thought my procedure would be painful, but Dr. Smith made sure I was comfortable before getting started. Great experience!

Great priceService not listed
Selena3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Everyone was so sweet and awesome! Didn’t feel any pain at all during lip filler!

Lip fillers
Ling3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Smith at a medical conference a few months ago and later visiting him at his office.His workshop was very impressive, offering an outstanding blend of advanced hands on; expert guidance, and an engaging atmosphere filled with warmth and laughter. It was an inspiring experience, and without question, he is the best!

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 344 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
Team members customers mention
Filter by topic — each topic is highlighted in the reviews in the same color
Karl Miller4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karl has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Karl and Carolyn we have been going here for a long time but we just tried the pink lady shot and it’s a game changer I feel 20 years younger elbows and knees don’t hurt after working out swelling in my feet and fingers is gone I feel better mentally I would recommend this treatment to anyone

Amanda Buchanan2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Amanda has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Awesome place and Dr. Smith and the staff are amazing

Ara Castro4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dr. Smith is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and friendly. The entire staff is always so welcoming and creates such a warm, inviting atmosphere. Truly a top-notch place for all your facial and wellness needs! Highly recommend!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: IV therapy, B-12 injections
Jake Kurtzweg11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jake has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dr. Smith does great work - highly recommend. 10/10 experience at the Skin and Body Refinery.

Lauri Smith9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lauri has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I wholeheartedly recommend anyone to go to Skin and Body Refinery! Dr. Smith and his staff were wonderful to interact with. They listened to my concerns and questioning, and alleviated my worries. I thought my procedure would be painful, but Dr. Smith made sure I was comfortable before getting started. Great experience!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Selena Rodriquez3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Selena has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Everyone was so sweet and awesome! Didn’t feel any pain at all during lip filler!

  • Services: Lip fillers
Ling F3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ling has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Smith at a medical conference a few months ago and later visiting him at his office.His workshop was very impressive, offering an outstanding blend of advanced hands on; expert guidance, and an engaging atmosphere filled with warmth and laughter. It was an inspiring experience, and without question, he is the best!

Ella Jordan1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Ella has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great overall experience! Will definitely be going back! Professional and fast!!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Sofia Rodriguez4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sofia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service!! Very professional and efficient

Hadley Hodge3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Hadley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great experience! Walks through the whole process and is very quick!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Lip fillers

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