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.
Look into the relationship between
ownership and operations at the med spa. Some facilities are owned by a physician,
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
One treatment that is of concern is cosmetic injections.
that is of concern is cosmetic
injections. Permanent damage can
occur if the procedure isn’t performed
correctly. There are two types of injectors, those who are medically licensed and 42 | LANTANA LIVING
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trained (physicians and nurses) and those who are just certified in cosmetic injections. The most fundamental factor is that you will have expert treatment.
Verify that the med spa is clean and follows manufacture guidelines for all
Whether you’re speaking with a doctor or technician, they should be pleased to inform you about the treatment... www.LantanaLiving.com
