LA West Elite Event at Epione

I was lucky enough to be able to attend this wonderful, wonderful event at Epione. and I can’t believe how awesome it was! I waited until now to write my review because I was going to post a pic of my wonderful Botox results. but now I feel a bit strange posting a pic of my forehead, so I’ll just talk about it. On to the review!
Ok, first off, valet parking — hooray! You know how bad it is trying to park in that neighborhood, so valet was a total godsend. Walking into the reception area at Epione, I noticed right away how nice everything was — this is a super classy place. There was a huge food spread, a nice bar set up to one side, and lots of helpful Epione staff members. The lovely Brittany B was our mother hen, checking us all in, making sure we had our paperwork filled out, and taking the time to chat with everyone. :)
The food was so amazing — catering from Katsuya? No way. the selection was impressive as well — there were 5 or 6 separate trays of food, and each one was more delicious than the next. I think my favorite was the tuna with the onions on top. so yum. Not only that, there were mini cupcakes from Sprinkles, my #1 cupcake shop. Too bad for me I was greedy and chomped down a carrot cake one, when the red velvet ones came out right afterward! Still so good… Drinks were served by Veev — the bartender was friendly, they had a nice girl there being very helpful too, and of course, the drinks were great as always — I do like that that there is a somewhat healthier option when it comes to my cocktails.
Ok, but last, the reason we were all there. for me, Botox! I’d been thinking about starting on some injectables since I *just* had my 35^th birthday. time to start doing some preventative work, you know? So this event was particularly timely. Rana was very helpful in explaining everything and I never felt rushed. Dr. Ourian (and can I just say how happy I am that the actual doctor gave the injections, and not a nurse or aesthetician?) was very kind, listened to me, and made it pretty low-​pain. I got injections in the forehead area (to fix those horizontal lines that are starting to form across my brow).
So it’s been almost two weeks now, and I have to say I’m really happy with the results. I can still lift my eyebrows and make normal expressions (yay!) but I definitely don’t have the movement that was causing the lines to form before. I can already tell that the lines in forehead are smoothing out. I’m super pleased. The best part is that we all got a lovely gift certificate to come back — I’m looking forward to using mine towards smoothing out some of the laugh lines around my mouth (a birthday gift that I promised to myself. now a gift from the lovely people at Epione).
Thank you to Brittany B., the wonderful staff at Epione and Dr. Ourian, and of course, the awesome peeps from Katsuya and Veev (and Sprinkles too). I love Unilocal for bringing us all together!

This was the most elegant event I have attended to date. Brittany B really pulled out the stops! It was tasteful, mellow, dimly lit, not too crowded and a lovely posh environment with great ladies for a perfect «Ladies Night Out»!
The staff was effervescently nice (wow spell check didn’t even balk on «effervescently», I still got it!). Truly, the entire staff, even with all of us Elite Unilocalers milling about asking questions of them — and they with all our various paperwork — were, the lot of them — warm, kind, attentive and made you feel as if they were fully present with you and you were always in a spa. No small feat in the waiting room shared with all of us, a bar, a sushi bar and very little space. Good job making it feel spacious and nice! excellent service!
As for the bar…VeeV served the drinks. I walked up and said I was not drinking but would just taste it. Well that was all it took. I had nearly two delicious margaritas — no artificial flavoring, acai based alcohol which is both tasty and, I discovered quickly, really strong! Nice work VeeV, great that a local place came up with a good mixed cocktail that is tasty, natural and loaded!
Katsuya served the food (how did you manage that Brittany B?) and true to form, was excellent and beautifully presented. Yummy yum yummy. in my tummy. ahi with onions, jalapeño yellowtail, salmon, whitefish, tuna — mmmm. what is there to say? Katsuya, thank you!!! I depend on you for good sushi and you deliver! Gotta love Katsuya!
Sprinkles cupcakes –very sweet treats.
Dr Ourian — I LOVED HIM! So gentle and kind and nice. Very present also. He seemed kind of excited that my questions leaned towards medical over cosmetic. I have TMJ. I had heard of this, my dentist suggested but I had never tried botox to the jaw to help. He did it! that’s right! Botox in the jaw and sure enough, I am not clenching my teeth as much in my sleep or grinding and I am already sleeping better! I am looking forward to this lasting a bit and can not believe it was gratis. I will definitely be going back to him and bringing friends for treatments, I have already recommended a few locals.
Thanks again, this was a lovely event and it was great being introduced to, new for me, experiences and treats! and my new Doc! :)

Fantastic event! What a lot of fun. Valet parking right out front, free of course, the attendants were friendly and nice. They were super efficient at getting the cars back too. Love that! Brittany knows how to through a party — thank you!!! It was so great to have time to speak with all the other Elite Unilocalers… very classy and fun night out.
Katsuya catered and the food looked fantastic. VeeV Spirits, which was new to me did the bar. Acai drinks — my fav was the Cosmo — they are local to boot. Definitely a fan! Sprinkles mini cupcakes… yummmy!
Oh, yeah! why we went there… Botox…everyone was super nice, the place is gorgeous! They take your before picture and then go over everything with you. Great at answering questions. There were a lot of us women there and they moved everyone through just great. Never felt rushed. Dr. Ourian did my Botox. He was super nice and I didn’t feel a thing — I’m sure partially due to the couple of Cosmos I had before I went in. My forehead looked great immediately and am looking forward to watching it get better.
We all got follow up coupons for even more services and a follow up/​touch up appointment. I was really impressed with the event, the vendors, the doctor and staff… loved it.

Loved this!
Girls night out, spa day, & happy hour combined.
The staff at the spa was not only nice but also generous. I cannot wait to go back.
The sushi was fresh and delicious– Thank you Katsuya!
The sprinkles cupcakes were perfect as usual.
Cocktails were yummy too.
I appreciated the vibe, friendliness, and perfect simplicity of this event.
Well done Brittany :) Thank you!

Now THIS is ELITE! Thank you Miss Brittany and Unilocal for this amazingly exclusive and classy event. From the moment I walked into the serene lobby of Epione, I felt like I was transported from the crazed work day and Beverly Hills traffic to a blissful, serene private spa just for us!
The lights were low and the vibe cool, yet warm. The Epione staff were very welcoming and efficient — checking us in for our treatments and inviting us to the fantastic spread (thank you Katsuya, Sprinkles and Veev).
Dr. Ourian had «magic» fingers — my treatment didn’t hurt a bit.
I absolutely LOVED this evening. It had the makings of an unforgettable Unilocal event. A great night out to treat myself to some beauty, enjoy the company of wonderful Elite Unilocal ladies, and nosh on delicious food.

Talk about the best Unilocal Elite event ever! The entire event was a five star experience from start to finish. Nothing better than getting together with some lovely ladies for sushi, cocktails, dessert and of course some beautification.
First off, Epione is a gorgeous medspa, expertly decorated and professionally staffed. I elected to do LHR and it was the most relaxing, pain free laser experience I have ever had. Epione has some of the best state-​of-​the-​art machinery in the business. I highly recommend trying laser there. I can’t wait to come back and use my coupon for another treatment.
The rest of the event was equally as lovely from the Katsuya sushi — yummy tuna and crispy onion and assorted sushis and sashimi — to the Veev drinks and Sprinkles cupcakes (now featuring Pumpkin cupcakes just in time for Fall).
A big thank you to Brittany B. and Epione for hosting such a stellar event!

**YEE LADIES’ NIGHT OUT!**
WOW, a botox party!
WOW, a laser hair removal party!
Enjoyed the abundant 5 star treatment of:
**VALET SERVICE
**VIP MEDSPA AMBIANCE
**GORGEOUS HOSTESSES
**VEEV BRAND COCKTAILS
**KATSUYA SUSHI
**SPRINKLES CUPCAKES
Chatted up with sexy girlfriends on couches while sipping on fancy cocktails and nibbling on chocolate and pumpkin cupcakes. .. yes, please be jealous. ;)
SO comfortable and SO glamourous!
Another amazing event.
Wish you were there.
Brittany, darling, thank you for being fabulous and throwing this event!
XOXO

Wow, what a fab event! Felt like I was part of some elite group or something ;)
Pulled right up to Epione and got 5 star treatment from the start with quick and easy valet parking. Walked in and was greeted by Brittany B. and signed up with the friendly staff at Epione then went on to try the delish sushi from Katsuya. It was so fresh and flavorful. My fave was the albacore sashimi with crispy onion, yummm!
Although I didn’t partake in drinking or sweets last night, it was so nice to have that option with Veev cocktails and Sprinkles cupcakes. I am a huge fan of Sprinkles and will def try Veev cocktails in the near future, since they are low cal and have some great flavors!
There was hardly any wait before they called me in to do my procedure. I went in for laser hair removal, which was perfect since I had done it a couple years ago and was due for a touch up. When I had previously gone in for laser I had quiet a bit of pain. My nurse was so sweet and reassured me it would not be painful as Epione uses the latest lasers that minimize pain. She was right! Procedure took a couple minutes and was completely pain free.
Was beyond excited to receive the gift certificate to come back in the next month for another treatment. Thank you Epione, Brittany B and Unilocal!
The ladies at this event were so much fun to chat with, I stayed after my procedure for some girl talk before I left for the night.
What a treat!

I cleared my calendar for this event. Nothing was going to get in the way. Expectations were at an all-​time high. And if I’ve learned anything in my life, expectations can only fail you. That is until this brilliant event at Epione.
Mad respect to Brittany B. for this lovely opportunity and masterfully orchestrated elite evening.
From the free valet, to the ambient lighting, plentiful sushi compliments of Katsuya, Sprinkles cupcakes, flowing Veev cocktails, and the free botox, I felt like I was in one-​percenter heaven in this gorgeous 90 210 office.
The staff at Epione were incredibly nice, and yet so professional throughout the whole process. Many thanks to Dr. Ourian and Unilocal for a spectacular time.

Who knew Botox and laser hair removal could be so much fun! This was def one of my favorite Unilocal events, from the complimentary valet as I pulled up to the catering by Katsuya. I loved that there was a bar serving Veev, semi healthy, low calories and it tastes so good!
Epione was amazing and I finally feel like I have a med spa I can trust for all my aesthetic needs.
Overall amazing event, thanks Brittany B.

What a Girl Wants, a Girl Gets was definitely the motto at last night’s event at Epione.
It was a very intimate group, I’d say about 30 beautiful ladies got the opportunity to partake on Botox units or laser hair removal.
I had laser hair removal treatment done for the first time. Needless to say, the procedure was painless, nothing unbearable, and fast.
Angela who was my nurse was super sweet, gentle, and answered all the questions I had.
I can’t wait for my next session. Thanks Epione for the gift card!
Katsuya came through with plenty of assorted sushi. My favorite had to be the yellowtail sashimi with ponzu and sliced pepper. The seared tuna with avocado was delicious as well!
Veev’s pre-​mixed Cosmo cocktails were refreshing and to my surprise, it was pretty strong.
Sprinkles Cupcakes also made an appearance with several of their famous flavors including red velvet, orange, and dark chocolate.
All in all, it was a fabulous event! Thanks Brittany B., Unilocal,and the entire staff at Epione for a fun night.
Lillian & Vannessa– it was nice chatting with you ladies! Til next time– SYOY!

Thank you Unilocal for hosting such a fabulous event. Brittany B., you have once again outdone yourself.
This event really was what a girl wants!!! The staff from Epione were patient and informative.
Katsuya, your sushi was delicious.
Veev thank you for adding just the right touch of flavor for the event.
Well done!!!

Who says Elite Unilocalers don’t get compensated for their reviews?!
Okay okay, enough about litigious former Elites and opportunist lawyers. This was a first-​class event, held in a truly swanky spot, and definitely made me feel extra special. I’m usually not one to frequent medspas, save for a laser hair removal run at the height of Groupon’s popularity, but I was thrilled to get the opportunity to experience Epione, courtesy of Brittany B. and the magnificent hookups she gets us.
The spread by Katsuya was divine (I couldn’t get enough of those tofu spring rolls!), and the Sprinkles cupcakes were delicious… I loved that they included a spice cake cupcake, as spice cake is one of the reasons I love this time of year. I tried a bit of the mixed cocktails by Veev, and was surprised at how yummy they were given that premixed cocktails are usually off the mark for me.
I also had a great time getting to know a few other West LA Elites. As I’m somewhat new to the area, it was a treat to talk to such friendly, approachable ladies. A couple of them were very reassuring as we talked about their experience with the treatments. Christine and Lilian, it was great to meet you, and anyone else I chatted with whose names I didn’t catch! :)
This was one for the books. Thank you Brittany for pampering us!

Laser hair removal, sushi, Sprinkles, alcohol, and walking distance from my house – my top 5 things all wrapped up in one event!
This was my first Unilocal Elite event, and boy was I impressed! The space was adorned with candles and the dim lighting created a great ambiance. I loved the sushi from Katsuya and the VeeV acai cocktails were new and refreshing! The Sprinkles cupcakes were a nice little dessert as well (I’m a sucker for red velvet).
The staff at Epione greatly exceeded my expectations. They were very nice and accommodating. Rana Javid spoke with me about laser hair removal and was really sweet and professional. Angela then called me upstairs for my laser treatment. I have been getting laser treatments for over 4 years now, so I was expecting the normal pain. However, the machine they used was not painful. Go figure!
The gift certificate for a free botox, laser hair removal, or restylane was a great bonus!
Thanks Brittany B. and Epione for a great event!

SO AMAZING. From the moment I walked in (to a table full of candles and flowers) to the DELICIOUS food, courtesy of Katsuya and desserts, courtesy of Sprinkles and drinks, courtesy of Veev. The icing on the cake was definitely the friendly ladies working the office front desk, this event went so smoothly, I have to say it was PERFECT. I had the best time, met some pretty terrific fellow Unilocal Elites and my Botox injection was flawless! Thank you Unilocal and thank you Dr. Ourian! Amazing event, 10 stars.

BEST Unilocal ELITE EVENT EVER — GIRLS NIGHT OUT WAS EVER SO CLASSY — So exclusive no +1 — -I was looking forward to this Unilocal event for weeks particularly because I wanted to try the laser hair removal ONCE AND FOR ALL ;-)
I arrived here a little late and it didn’t matter that I arrived at 6:40 due to LA traffic. Valet was fast and friendly. Everything was detailed and elegant down to the candle lighting, the constant attention to making sure there was an endless supply of sushi by Katsuya, and the various cupcakes by Sprinkles. I was tempted to try the other flavors, but my tummy said to stop. It was light and refreshing and perfect before getting my first laser hair removal.
I was welcomed by Brittany B (always lovely!) and checked in to be seen promptly by Angela. As usual, she was gracious in making sure I was set up and even asked how my procedure went. She is so caring & really takes the time to ensure I had a blast, which I did! ;-)
I loved how the ambiance was intimate and quiet and I felt very taken cared of, excellent customer service here. It was the classiest Unilocal event by far and I loved it because of their attention to beauty, which I am obsessed about. I left feeling like I am beautiful inside and especially out.
Sushi by Karsuya was fabulous. I loved the balsamic meatballs as well as the sashimi varieties. Salmon and tuna sushi were amazing with the special soy sauce and wasabi.
The chocolate cupcake by Sprinkles was fabulous. I regret not trying the other kinds…
The Cosmo drinks were natural and fabulous. Thank you to the sweet bartender for giving me seconds and recommending the Cosmo, very light and refreshing. It was so delicious and I wish drinks were more thoughtful like this…
Super fun event! I never had laser hair removal until tonight. The experience was quick and easy. It was fast and after putting on glasses, I was out of there in less than 2 minutes. I think after knowing that the hair is 80−85% removed fully, I will want to continue with this. And I think with the rest of my body. Painless and all in the name of beauty.
Again BIGGEST THANK YOU TO BRITTANY B, Katsuya, and Sprinkles and last but not least Epione and their wonderful staff for creating a great ladies night!!! The event was well organized and I loved the coziness of the seating in the lobby down to the marble stairs. Everything was glamorously elegant and classy ;-) Just the way I love to party.

Wow this event was a gem! The space was fresh, inviting and tranquil. Sushi from Katsuya was wonderful, as were the cocktails. And valet parking to boot, very classy. I really appreciated the dim lighting at this event.
The staff at Epione impressed me with their professionalism, courtesy and beautiful offices. They were also very on top of my appointment, paperwork and followup. I will report back on the results. I was one of the first to arrive, and I was seen very quickly once checked in. I can’t wait to come back and use my gift certificate, I have already scheduled an appointment!

Yay what a fun and fabulous event. Free Botox oohlala, Unilocal really does spoil us! The doctor was so great and the procedure was quick and painless, in and out. The evening went so smoothly the front staff were so efficient.
And how can you go wrong with Katsuya and Sprinkles Cupcakes! I love the Albacore crispy onions yum! The chocolate cupcakes and salted caramel were awesome, I’m glad they were mini and I could try more than one.
Of course it was a wonderful night with beauty, tasty treats, and making new Unilocal Elite friends. But Miss Britney B. always does such a great job I wouldn’t expect anything less =)