IF it is a medical spa under the immediate supervision of a medical doctor (on premises) then, in all likelihood, it is quite safe. Unfortunately regulations differ by state and sometimes the supervising physician may be thousands of miles away an essetially quite removed from guiding treatment. Feel free to... more
Are medical spas safe?
I've heard about medical spas doing botox, dermal fillers and laser treatmentst. Is it safe to visit a medical spa for these types of procedures?
2 answers to “Are medical spas safe?”
A: Medical spas are a new breed of practice due to the...
Medical spas are a new breed of practice due to the explosion of anti-aging products and non-surgical procedures now available. Many of them have been opened and are run without the medical direction of a physician who has specialized in aesthetic medicine. Because these non surgical procedures are often... more
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