What You Need to Know about Medical Spas
And a trained medical professional under the close supervision of a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon should administer them.
Not only will the critical eye of a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon help mitigate risks, this level of expertise will also help ensure you get the treatment that’s best for you. If you’re looking to smooth out the first signs of aging skin on your lower face, for example, will a chemical peel or laser treatment do the best job? Chances are you can’t answer that question yourself, nor should you leave the answer to an esthetician alone.
Here’s what to find out to determine whether a facility is a true medical spa deserving your consideration:
Is the facility’s medical director a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon? Are they on site or do they make frequent visits? How is supervision performed?
Can you have a consultation with this board-certified physician if you choose to?
Is the person who performs treatment a trained medical professional, such as a physician assistant, nurse or nurse practitioner?
What happens if something goes wrong? What are the options for revision and follow up care?
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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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