Dr. Leslie Apgar and the Pura Vida Med Spa team

Fulton and Marriottsville

About Pura Vida Med Spa in Fulton and Marriottsville, MD

Led by Dr. Apgar, our nationally recognized team specializes in advanced aesthetic and anti-aging treatments.

Our Story

Pura Vida Med Spa was founded by Dr. Leslie Apgar, MD on a simple belief: aesthetic medicine should feel as thoughtful as it looks. From our flagship clinic at Maple Lawn in Fulton to our Marriottsville location, every consultation is led by a physician and grounded in evidence.

Our mission is to help Maryland patients feel confident and look radiant through refined, customized care. Whether you are exploring injectables, laser treatments, body contouring, or medical-grade skincare, you are partnering with a team that prizes safety, education, and natural-looking outcomes.

We practice aesthetic medicine the way it should be practiced: with FDA-cleared technology, clinically supported protocols, and a clear plan that fits your goals. Education comes first, recommendations come second, and treatment only proceeds when you feel fully informed.

The result is care that looks like you on your best day, not someone else. Subtle, considered, and built to age beautifully alongside you.

Physician-Led Expertise

Led by Dr. Leslie Apgar, M.D., we prioritize clinical excellence. Every treatment meets the highest medical standards to ensure your safety and optimal peace of mind.

Naturally You

We reject overdone trends. Our artistic philosophy focuses entirely on enhancing your unique anatomy, leaving you looking refreshed, radiant, and beautifully natural.

Data-Driven Care

Utilizing advanced VISIA 3D Skin Analysis, we look beneath the surface to design highly precise, custom treatment plans tailored to your exact skin needs.

Inside-Out Wellness

We bridge medical aesthetics with advanced wellness, including Hormone Replacement and Weight Management, to deliver holistic, total-body transformations that make you feel vibrant.

15+ Years of Trust

Since 2008, we’ve guided over 7,000 patients. Our award-winning reputation across Howard County is built on safety, trust, and consistent, life-changing results.

Seamless Luxury

With premier locations in Fulton and Marriottsville, flexible hours, and custom membership benefits, we make prioritizing your self-care and well-being effortless.

Meet Our

Founder

Dr. Leslie Apgar, MD Founder, Medical Director, and physician overseeing all treatments at Pura Vida Med Spa.

Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Apgar graduated from the Honors Program at Washington State University, then attended Penn State University for medical school. She moved to Western Howard County in 2000 after completing her residency in OBGYN at Penn State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. After caring for so many women with skin and hair complaints, Dr. Apgar decided to fill an obvious void in the community by expanding into aesthetics.

PuraVida was born in 2007 and Dr. Apgar became the sole owner and medical director in 2013. She retired from her career in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in 2017 and leaned into entrepreneurship. She started multiple businesses, wrote a book with her best friend, Gina, which led to an appearance on the Today Show! She now divides her time between PuraVida's two locations and her roles as Medical Director at Culta and Co-Founder of Aviva Aesthetics, a national platform of medical spas.