Serving Lackawanna County
Medical spa near Kingston, PA - physician-owned, north via I-81.
The Summit Aesthetics is a physician-owned medical spa serving Kingston-area patients from our Clarks Summit location, approximately 30 to 40 minutes north of downtown Kingston at 116 North State Street. Kingston has closer options for medical spa services. What we offer that most local Wyoming Valley alternatives don’t: every injectable performed personally by Dr. Charles Dennis, our physician-owner, and every laser, skin health, and body treatment performed personally by Lori Barone, our lead aesthetic provider with more than 5 years on the Cutera platform. Same provider every visit, no rotation, no delegation. If you’re searching for a physician-owned medical spa near Kingston PA – particularly for treatments that reward consistent-provider technique like CO₂ laser resurfacing, RF microneedling, and complex injectable plans – we are the practice Kingston residents drive to when consistency matters more than proximity.
Distance
6 miles
Drive time
~12 min
From
Abington
The honest question: is 30 minutes worth it?
You have local Wyoming Valley medical spa options. Some are nurse-injector franchise practices. Some are dermatology-adjacent offices offering aesthetics as a secondary service line. Some are newer arrivals in the last few years. For basic aesthetic maintenance done close to home, any of them may fit your needs.
The question is whether our structural differences produce enough value to justify the drive from Kingston. Here’s what those differences actually are.
Physician-owned and physician-injected
Dr. Charles Dennis is the physician-owner of our practice. Every injectable treatment we offer is placed personally by him. Most Wyoming Valley medical spas use nurse injectors – sometimes multiple nurse injectors who rotate. That model is broadly acceptable, but it produces provider-to-provider variation in technique, judgment, and results. Our structure eliminates that variable entirely.
Same provider every visit – across full treatment series
For multi-session treatments – Virtue RF Microneedling (3 sessions), Laser Genesis (4-6 sessions), Chemical Peels (3-4 sessions), Laser Hair Removal (6-8 sessions), CoolPeel series (2-4 sessions) – provider continuity produces measurably better outcomes. Each session’s technique and settings build on how your skin responded to the previous. Rotating-provider models cannot match that continuity. Lori Barone has 5+ years on the Cutera platform. When you book a multi-session series with us, you get all of that experience across every session.
Devices that not every Wyoming Valley practice has
Our device suite includes TetraPRO CO₂ with CoolPeel, Virtue RF Microneedling, EVERESSE by Volnewmer, TruSculpt iD, and the full Cutera XEO platform (Laser Hair Removal, Limelight IPL, Laser Genesis, Laser Vein Removal). Not every Wyoming Valley medical spa offers this range of platforms. For advanced treatments – CO₂ laser resurfacing, RF microneedling, non-surgical facelift alternatives – the drive north to Clarks Summit gets you access to platforms your local options may not have.
Physician oversight without the dermatology practice queue
Dr. Dennis brings physician-level oversight to the aesthetic side. If you’d otherwise consider driving to a dermatology practice for the physician-quality standard, our practice offers that standard specifically for aesthetic medicine – without the general dermatology waitlist.
How to get to us from Kingston
The most direct route is I-81 North. From Kingston, take Cross Valley Expressway (Route 309) north, connect to I-81 North, and take Exit 194 (Clarks Summit). From the exit, follow US-11 South briefly to North State Street. We’re a block up on the left.
Fastest route: I-81 North
From most Kingston neighborhoods, expect a 30 to 35 minute drive to our practice via I-81 in typical traffic. Traffic through Scranton area during rush hours can add 5 to 10 minutes.
Alternative surface route: US-11 North
For the more scenic (but longer) surface street route, take US-11 North through Wyoming Valley, through Pittston and West Pittston, into Scranton, then continue north to Clarks Summit. Typical drive: 45 to 55 minutes.
Address, phone, parking
Address
The Summit Aesthetics 116 North State Street Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Phone
(570) 585-0201
Parking
Free parking on-site directly at the practice
Nearest highway exit
I-81 Exit 194 (Clarks Summit)
Drive times from Kingston and Wyoming Valley communities
Starting point
Approximate drive time
Downtown Kingston
30–35 minutes
Market Street corridor (Kingston)
30–35 minutes
Wyoming Seminary area
30–35 minutes
North Kingston
28–33 minutes
Forty Fort
32–36 minutes
Edwardsville
32–37 minutes
Wyoming (borough)
30–35 minutes
West Pittston
25–30 minutes
Pittston
22–28 minutes
Route planning note: the I-81 route is straightforward and mostly highway. Many Kingston-area patients note that the drive feels shorter than it looks on the map because the highway route bypasses local traffic.
You may know us as Abington Center Medi Spa
The Summit Aesthetics is the same practice that operated for years as Abington Center Medi Spa – same physical location on North State Street in Clarks Summit, same physician-owner (Dr. Charles Dennis), same lead aesthetic provider (Lori Barone). If you were a patient of ours under the previous name, welcome back. Your records are still with us.
What Kingston patients come to us for
The Wyoming Valley patients who make the drive north are typically the ones who value what our structure produces – physician-injected consistency, same-provider continuity across treatment series, and access to advanced devices that aren’t universally available in the Kingston area.
Higher-ticket treatments that reward provider continuity
Higher-ticket treatments
TetraPRO CO2 Laser with CoolPeel
CO₂ resurfacing is technique-sensitive; consistency of provider technique matters
Higher-ticket treatments
Virtue RF Microneedling
3-session series with progressive settings that benefit from same-provider judgment
Higher-ticket treatments
EVERESSE by Volnewmer
non-surgical facelift alternative not available at every Wyoming Valley practice
Higher-ticket treatments
Laser Genesis (Cutera platform)
4-6 session series; cumulative results benefit from continuity
Higher-ticket treatments
CO2 + Injectable combined plans
comprehensive rejuvenation plans coordinated across our provider structure
Injectables (physician-performed by Dr. Dennis)
Injectables
Botox
the most-requested treatment across the practice; personally injected by Dr. Dennis
Injectables
Daxxify
longer-lasting neuromodulator alternative for patients wanting fewer visits per year
Injectables
Dermal fillers
Juvéderm and RHA product families for cheeks, jawline, chin, and mid-face
Injectables
Lip fillers
natural-result approach, no over-filling
Skin rejuvenation and laser treatments (performed by Lori)
skin rejuvenation
TetraPRO CO2 Laser and CoolPeel
CO₂ resurfacing with low-downtime option
skin rejuvenation
Virtue RF Microneedling
gold-plated RF microneedling
skin rejuvenation
EVERESSE by Volnewmer
non-surgical monopolar RF lift
skin rejuvenation
Chemical Peels / VI Peels
medical-grade peels for pigmentation, melasma, acne
skin rejuvenation
Diamond Glow Facial
3-in-1 medical facial with SkinMedica serums
skin rejuvenation
Dermaplaning
medical exfoliation
Laser Treatments
Laser Hair Removal
Cutera XEO, safe across all skin types
Laser Treatments
Limelight IPL
for sun damage and vessels
Laser Treatments
Laser Genesis
for redness, rosacea, texture
Laser Treatments
Laser Vein Removal
for facial spider veins and cherry angiomas
Body Treatments
Meet your providers
Dr. Charles Dennis - Physician-Owner & Injector
Personally performs every injectable treatment: Botox, Daxxify, dermal fillers, lip fillers. No delegation, no rotation.
Lori Barone - Spa Manager & Lead Aesthetic Provider
Personally performs every laser, skin-health, and body treatment. 5+ years of experience on the Cutera platform.
Communities we serve across the Abingtons
- Clarks Summit
- Clarks Green
- South Abington Township
- North Abington Township
- Newton Township
- Ransom Township
- Glenburn Township
- Waverly
- Dalton
- Chinchilla
- Factoryville
- Fleetville
If you’re anywhere in the following areas, we are your closest medical spa with the physician-owned and provider-consistent structure described above.
And of course – we welcome patients from Scranton, Dunmore, Kingston, Wilkes-Barre, and across the wider NEPA region. Many of our patients drive to us from further afield because of our practice structure. The Abington communities are our home base.
faq
Frequently asked questions from Kingston patients
The most common questions prospective Scranton patients ask about our providers, their training, and how care is coordinated.
Prefer to ask directly? Call (570) 585-0201.
How far is The Summit Aesthetics from Kingston?
Approximately 30 to 35 minutes by car via I-81 North (Exit 194 for Clarks Summit). The route is mostly highway, so drive time is fairly predictable outside of peak rush hours in the Scranton area.
Why would I drive 30 minutes when there are Wyoming Valley options?
The honest answer: it depends on what you’re looking for. For basic single-visit injectable maintenance where any qualified nurse injector will produce a fine result, a local Wyoming Valley option may make more sense. For patients wanting a physician-injected model (every injectable placed personally by Dr. Dennis, our physician-owner), same-provider-every-visit continuity across multi-session laser series, or access to platforms not universally offered in Wyoming Valley (TetraPRO CO₂ with CoolPeel, EVERESSE, Virtue RF), the drive routinely pencils out.
Are there other physician-owned medical spas in Wyoming Valley?
The Wyoming Valley has multiple aesthetic practices, some affiliated with physicians. Ownership structure and who actually performs treatments are separate questions. What’s specifically true about our practice: Dr. Charles Dennis is the physician-owner AND he personally places every injectable. Many practices with physician ownership still delegate injectable treatments to nurse injectors or aestheticians. If physician-injected treatments matter to you, ask specifically who is performing the injection at any practice you consider – not just who owns it.
Do I have to drive up multiple times for a series?
Yes – that’s the tradeoff for multi-session treatments. A Laser Genesis series is typically 4 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. A Virtue RF Microneedling plan is 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Chemical peels are 3 to 4 sessions. Kingston patients who commit to a series with us typically do so because the results across the full series matter more to them than the drive time on any individual visit.
Are you a franchise or a locally-owned practice?
Yes. Consultation is complimentary and there is no obligation to book treatment. New patient consultations typically book two to three weeks out.
Do you have parking?
Yes. Free on-site parking directly at the practice.
I used to go to Abington Center Medi Spa. Are you the same practice?
Yes. The Summit Aesthetics is the same practice that operated for years as Abington Center Medi Spa – same location, same physician-owner, same lead aesthetic provider. The name changed; nothing else did.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Cherry, PatientFi, CareCredit, and Alle are available. 0% APR options for qualifying patients. Details at consultation.
Trusted by neighbors
4.9★ from 8+ Google reviews
A short drive from Scranton — and worth every mile.
“Lori is honestly the sweetest person I’ve met since moving here. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable and an expert when it comes to skin, but she…”
Mina Nolan · Google Review
“Lori did an amazing job. Very professional and got me in quickly.”
Eric Ramsey · Google Review
“Went here for a consult on laser hair removal and ended up getting that and TruSculpt. It’s been about 5 weeks and I can already see a huge difference…”
Kristian Pon · Google Review
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