Will I get the same quality of care in a medical spa as I would in a doctor's office?

Possibly you will get the same care but why take a chance. The medical spa industry is not regulated the same way a physician's office is. Typically, a plastic surgeon's office is nationally accredited (AAAASF, AAAHC etc.) which requires an extremely high level of safety and competence and regular... more

There is no regulation with a medical spa, so it is a bit of "buyer beware." In the state of California, there are owners of medispas that do not have even a medical license. Other medical spas can be owned by emergency room doctors, family physicians, or general surgeons who have never had any... more

Either environment can produce quality results for Botox or laser. The important aspect is the credentials and expertise of the individual conducting the treatment. Too frequently, inferior medspas have their practitioners complete a weekend course and are then told that they can go out and do the treatment. ... more

Don't judge a book by its cover! Medical spas provide a great - and often beautiful - environment to receive aesthetic procedures. When receiving ANY aesthetic procedure, the most important thing to do is find out WHO will be providing the treatment and WHAT their qualifications are. For treatments like laser,... more

It depends on the medical spa and the doctor's office. When you are considering a procedure, be sure that you are evaluated by a trained and experienced physician before undergoing any type of medical procedure. Remember - even though laser treatments and facial injections have become common place, they are... more