
How Top Medspas Upsell Without Selling: Why Treatment Plans Are the Key to Patient Loyalty
By Valerie Huynh
October 21, 2025
We’ve all been there — you go to a medspa for one concern, only to be bombarded with promotions that don’t quite fit.
The other day, I booked a visit to treat dark spots and ended up getting pitched skincare products that were supposedly better than my current face wash. The provider wasn’t listening to my actual goals — they were checking boxes.
It’s a story I hear all the time from both sides. After speaking with hundreds of medspa owners and providers, one question always comes up:
How can medspas upsell and cross-sell in a way that feels natural, not pushy?
How do you make patients feel seen in every interaction — without your team feeling like salespeople?
The Secret: Make the Treatment Plan the Backbone of Every Experience
Top-performing medspas don’t rely on scripts or random promos — they rely on treatment plans.
A treatment plan transforms a transactional appointment into a collaborative journey. It sets the tone early, builds trust, and naturally creates space for future recommendations.
When co-created with the patient during their initial consultation — and informed by data like intake forms, medical history, and personal goals — treatment plans make every follow-up feel thoughtful and personal. Even better, when you capture life events like weddings, graduations, or milestone birthdays, you can time recommendations perfectly and offer curated packages that truly resonate.
Why This Works
When patients see a clear roadmap — what they’ll do today, what comes next, and why — they’re no longer being “sold to.”
They’re investing in a plan designed specifically for them with their skin and their goals in mind. This also helps them see the big picture both logistically and financially. Having a treatment plan means no big surprises to achieve their goals. This kind of transparency is like kryptonite to the pushy sales approach.
Upsells and cross-sells happen organically because they’re already built into the logic of care.
The Problem: Today’s Software Makes This Impossible
Most medspa software simply isn’t built for this.
They track transactions — not relationships. Relationships build trust which encourages client retention.
There’s no connective tissue between the treatment plan, follow-up communications, and marketing outreach. That’s why so many medspas end up sending “spray and pray” text blasts that don’t convert or feel impersonal.
The Reviva Approach
At Reviva, we’ve reimagined what this can look like.
Our AI-powered platform creates personalized treatment plans in seconds, using data from each patient’s concerns, history, and goals. These plans automatically inform every touchpoint — from reminders and rebooking to tailored promotions that align with their journey.
When a patient shows interest in a service but doesn’t book right away, Reviva surfaces that note at their next visit. Our AI medical scribe captures key details in real time, while our AI patient coordinator turns them into actionable insights — so your team never misses an opportunity to deliver care that feels personal and effortless.
The Future of Medspa Marketing
No more generic discounts.
No more “buy three, get one free” texts that go to everyone.
When every recommendation comes from a patient’s own treatment plan, every message feels intentional — and every sale feels earned.
If you’re ready to build your marketing around truly personalized care,
👉 Book a demo with Reviva — and see how AI-generated treatment plans can become the backbone of your growth.