Beauty, Health and Wellness Article
How To
Choose a
Med Spa by Contributing Writer
W
ith all the products and services out there, the options seem endless when it comes to ways to help you look and feel your best. To really be pampered with longer lasting, comprehensive results, though, a med spa is the way to go. Whether you want laser treatments, body contouring, cosmetic injections, specialty skin care products, or one of any of a number of other services, you want to make sure the spa you select is appropriately managed and the message you’re getting from the staff is forthright. A little research can help find a med spa that works for you to be able to pamper yourself and improve your appearance.
positive expected results of the treatment
Look into the relationship between
nurses) and those who are just certified in
pleased to inform you about the treatment
Some facilities are owned by a physician,
factor is that you will have expert
pushing a particular treatment over
ownership and operations at the med spa. who ideally spends significant time on-site managing treatments. Others are owned by physicians who provide no oversite.
Often a med spa will be under a doctor’s “Directorship,” some in which the doctor
is involved in all treatment decisions and some where the doctor is only on paper but they will rarely be at the location. Determine who will be treating you.
Ask about training and certification of the
person who will be providing your service and experience. One treatment that is of
concern is cosmetic injections. Permanent
as well as possible negative side effects. If there is anything that makes you nervous about the service, the doctor or staff should discuss your misgivings and give you a reasonable outcome and typical recovery time. Whether you’re speaking with a doctor or technician, they should be
cosmetic injections. The most fundamental
so that you can relax. If they’re heavily
treatment.
another, ask why, and do your research.
Verify that the med spa is clean and
Understand the medical spa’s aftercare.
products. Facials and other procedures
to interest you in their services but is also
guidelines for cleaning of equipment
following the visit.
follows manufacture guidelines for all
It’s important that the staff isn’t just trying
which are not done following proper
dedicated to your comfort and health
and disposal of one time use products
When you evaluate various med spas,
can all lead to infection. It’s critical that
the environment is sanitary. Go to the spa before your appointment, get a tour, and specifically ask about efforts to keep the facility clean.
location and costs are important, but the quality of treatment is paramount. You want to understand the extent of the doctor’s involvement and that you will be treated in a sterile environment.
damage can occur if the procedure isn’t
Know that the spa staff isn’t exaggerating
A good med spa can give you a mental
of injectors, those who are medically
trustworthiness and integrity. You want
your physical appearance. Make sure
performed correctly. There are two types
treatment claims. You should sense
and emotional boost while also improving
licensed and trained (physicians and
the doctor or technician to offer both the
you’ve chosen the right one.
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