What You Need to Know about Medical Spas
Seems everyone is trying to make a buck from our current obsession with youth and beauty. That includes doctors, other medical professionals and those who would pass themselves off as “experts” in helping you look your best. Medical spas are springing up everywhere, and standards and oversight are spotty at best. So how can you evaluate a medical spa effectively?
First, consider the difference between a simple superficial treatment and one that is truly a medical procedure. If you’re going to have a facial, for instance, the chance it will do you lasting harm is nearly nonexistent, and dissatisfaction will mainly impact your wallet. You can have a facial at a medical spa without much worry, or you might also choose a salon or skin care center.
If, on the other hand, you’re considering Botox injections, wrinkle fillers, a deep chemical peel or a laser skin treatment, know that these are procedures that, while generally safe, do pose some measure of risk as they penetrate deeper layers of tissue. They should be performed in a physician’s office or a medical spa in the true sense of the term.
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Cathy, this is an important issue and I'm glad that you've written about it. People do need to not be afraid to ask questions. The questions you suggest are great. And if they don't get good answers to them then they should walk away and search elsewhere. A clients health should be the first and foremost passion of any spa or medical spa.
I'll link to your piece on twitter.
Thanks,
Madison
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