Medical spa
A medical spa is a facility that offers medical treatments such as laser skin resurfacing or Botox along with traditional spa therapies. Medical spas are designed to provide doctor-supervised cosmetic procedures in pampered surroundings. Before choosing a medical spa, scan the following medical spa discussions and Q&A on RealSelf.com so you make an informed decision.
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Percent of consumer reviews saying "Yes":
87% Breast implants
87% Tummy tuck
85% Pixel laser
83% Invisalign
81% Blepharoplasty
81% Smart Lipo
79% Facelift
75% Lasik
74% Rhinoplasty
74% Botox
73% Permanent makeup
73% Fraxel Repair
70% Deep FX
68% Active FX
66% Chemical peel
64% Juvederm
61% Restylane
61% Perlane
58% Sculptra
56% Liposuction
55% IPL
53% Fraxel Laser
53% Radiesse
50% Accent XL
49% Mesotherapy
41% Lifestyle lift
40% TITAN
37% Thermage
37% Lipodissolve
33% Brite Smile
18% Velashape
14% Thread lift
10% Velasmooth
Medical spa Q + A
- Are medical spas and laser centers the same thing?
Answered by Michael Sinclair, MD, Florida Doctor
Read all 1 answers - What kinds of treatments are offered at medical spas?
Answered by Michael Sinclair, MD, Florida Doctor
Read all 1 answers - Does a medi-spa mean that you can get prescriptions and health reviews?
Answered by Michael Sinclair, MD, Florida Doctor
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Medical spa news + blog posts
Buy a medical spa for $325,000, no experience needed
With slipping consumer demand for cosmetic services there's a strong likelihood that the medical spa industry won't weather the economic...
Long Island Dr. Says His Spa "is Not Just Puff, This is Science"
A new medical spa on Long Island in Great Neck, New York attracted news attention last week for its interesting combination of luxury...
Green Bay Medical Spa Drowns in Economic Conditions
Analysts say that if your business can survive the current recession, success will probably follow. Escape Medical Spa and Salon in Green Bay...
St. Petersburg Surgeon Says "Don't Call Us a MedSpa"
A Florida surgeon and his wife say they hold themselves to a different standard at their Tampa-St. Petersburg medical spa when it comes to...
Avoid these medical spas
The popularity of Botox, Restylane, skin peels, lasers and more has medi-spas cropping up in communities across the country. But with...
Medical Spas Adapt to a Changing Economy
Recent news from Richmond, Indiana (about halfway between Dayton, Ohio and Indianapolis) suggests that non-invasive procedures aren't...
Solana MedSpas Files For Bankruptcy
Just days after debuting a new "Elite Partner" program for physicians, California bankruptcy court confirmed that Solana MedSpas...
SmartLipo finally reaches Northern Idaho
Spokane's KREM 7 News reported on SmartLipo, the alternative to traditional liposuction, which uses a tiny laser inserted under the skin,...
Chicago medical spa under fire for improper training of staff
A chain of spas in Chicago, Illinois is being investigated by the Illinois Attorney General for a number of claims, including improper...
7 medical spas in Chicago under investigation
The Illinois Attorney General's Office is investigating Chicago medical spa chain, NuU Med Spas for deceptive advertising, misleading...
