When we’re out in the community talking about skin care, we often get asked “What is a medical spa?” About.com describes a medical spa as a hybrid between a medical clinic and a day spa that operates under the supervision of a medical doctor.
Medical spas treat skin conditions that cannot be treated as effectively with traditional aesthetic services. Medical spa services can include laser treatments, microdermabrasion, IPL (intense pulsed light) treatments, injectables like Botox and dermal fillers, aggressive chemical peels, skin tightening, and body contouring as well as relaxing services such as massage and facials.
About.com suggests when choosing a medical spa, do your homework and ask questions. Here are a few questions they suggest:
1. Who will be performing the procedure? What is the licensing, training, and years of experience performing the service?
AesthetiCare is a national training center for Botox, dermal fillers and lasers. We have the most experienced aesthetic staff in the Midwest. Our 4 RN’s have over 35 years of experience in aesthetics alone!
2. What kind of equipment do they use? When did they buy it? How advanced is the equipment?
AesthetiCare owns 18 FDA approved lasers and can treat virtually all skin conditions and skin types. Many med spas rent their equipment which may translate to less experienced staff and less flexibility in scheduling appointments.
3. What will this treatment realistically do for me? Make your own informed decision about a provider recommending or performing a treatment using the questions previously mentioned.
At AesthetiCare we provide all our patients with a complimentary skin evaluation and consultation as the first step in your skin care needs. You’ll get a thorough history of our clinic, our staff and the treatments we offer. We’ll teach you about your skin and provide a photo analysis using our Visia system to analyze and score your skin. We listen to your concerns and design a program for you which includes treatments and home care for your skin type.
