Spa

Anti-aging treatments like Botox or microdermabrasion. Deep-cleaning facials. Detoxifying body wraps. They're all at your local day spa or medical spa. Sometimes a bit of pampering does wonders for how you look...and feel.

Thinking of heading to the spa? Read on to find out what treatments are worth it, and what questions to ask before you go...

Spa Q + A

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Spa news + blog posts

Champagne body treatments
Champagne body treatments
For those who think it's sacrilege to mix fine champagne with orange juice, click away now.  For the mimosa-loving crowd with money...
Can't get to the spa? Get Eye Slices
Can't get to the spa? Get Eye Slices
Here's what qualifies as reasons to use I-Slices Innovations Eye Slices. Let's see if I'm a candidate: Puffiness (from sinus and...
10 cosmetic surgery procedures to avoid
10 cosmetic surgery procedures to avoid
ABC News produced a list of 10 cosmetic procedures to avoid.  We decided to compare these procedures to the current RealSelf.com...
Skin roller treatment worth it?
Skin roller treatment worth it?
Just posted on Youtube is a demonstration of the multiple steps required in a skin treatment called Skinzon CTS Roller Treatment.  Can...
Caudalie Spa at the Plaza Hotel NYC...late summer '08...
Caudalie Spa at the Plaza Hotel NYC...late summer '08...
Just asked Lisa at the Plaza Hotel in NYC if the Caudalie Spa is on track for its opening...if you recall, it had been "mid year...
Swim in chocolate at Tokyo spa
Swim in chocolate at Tokyo spa
Yunessun Spa near Tokyo has spa treatments that include chocolate and wine.  Is chocolate an antiaging skin care miracle? ...
Can I have a latte with my root canal?
Can I have a latte with my root canal?
A new trend in cosmetic dentistry: dental spas according to the Dallas Morning News. The Star Ranch Dental Spa near Dallas, Texas offers...
Leeches, Bullfrogs and Bird Poop Geisha Facials...what's your beauty secret?
Leeches, Bullfrogs and Bird Poop Geisha Facials...what's your beauty secret?
BeautyCred's fearless Francine recently posted about an detoxifying skin care treatment involving leeches (no--Francine's fearless, but she...
At Plantogen, Microdermabrasion goes Plantogen-tle
At Plantogen, Microdermabrasion goes Plantogen-tle
When I see the word "microdermabrasion" on a package that's not inside a doctor's office, one of two thoughts comes to mind:...
Young People Using Anti-Aging Treatments
Young People Using Anti-Aging Treatments
What does it say about our society that many anti-aging treatments are used by women 19-34?  Between 2003 and 2007, the number of women...
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Spa reviews - recent posts

Spa treatments w/ reviews: Body Wrap
I am writing about this everywhere i can because it was such a rip off... So, they take measurements all over your body and...