How to Find a Good Medical Spa?

Medical spas focus on providing non­-surgical aesthetic treatments alongside experienced medical professionals, and among the services they offer are botulinum toxin injections (for example Botox® and Dysport®), injectable dermal fillers, non­-surgical fat reduction, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, and tattoo removal, among others. Each medical spa is different, and the procedures will vary by location, so it’s a good idea to check a med spa’s website or call ahead before visiting one for the first time. Whether healing damaged skin, reducing fat and/or cellulite, or just helping a patient to enjoy a renewed level of confidence after an appearance­-changing injury or procedure, medical spas can and do, have a positive effect on the lives of many people.

Medical spas – or med spas – ­differ from traditional day spas in that while a day spa focuses exclusively on the relaxation of mind and body, a medical spa provides patients with similar relaxing experiences while also benefiting from the experience and expertise of licensed and trained healthcare professionals. Medical spas provide non­surgical aesthetic medical services and adopt a similar philosophy to that of traditional day spas. They involve many of the same approaches in the treatment and maintenance of beautiful, healthy skin, but what makes medical spas unique is that they are able to offer non-­invasive skin care procedures that are performed in a clinical setting for either medical purposes or for purely cosmetic reasons.

Medical spas offer many different treatments, and what is available will vary by location. According to the American Med Spa Association, typical services include:

• BTL Vanquish
• Chemical peels
• Coolsculpting
• Cosmetic fillers: Scupltra, Juvederm/Restylane
• Cosmetic injectables: Botox/Dysport, Kybella
• Dermabrasion
• Dermaplaning
• Emsculpt 
• Hair restoration
• Intense pulsed light (IPL)
• Laser hair removal
• Microblading
• Microdermabrasion
• Microneedling
• PDO threads – for sagging skin around the eyes, jowls or neck
• Permanent cosmetics 
• Pixel8­RF microneedling
• QWO treatment – for the treatment of stubborn cellulite
• Regenerative treatment
• Scar revision 
• Sclerotherapy
• Tattoo removal
• Ultrasound 
• Vampire facelift

(Offered at Wellness Center of Greater Cleveland)

A medical spa can be the perfect solution for anyone looking for non-­surgical or minimally invasive cosmetic procedures as it offers the combined benefits of a traditional day spa with the specialized training and features of a medical facility. When choosing a medical spa, as with many decisions in life, it is recommended that you do your research which will more than likely start with the internet. Searching for “medical spa near me” will show you those clinics that match your search criteria, but will that be enough to ensure that they will match your criteria? Compare the search results in terms of location and the services each med spa provides, as not every location is the same. You can also check out online reviews and ask family members and trusted friends if they can make any recommendations. You can also call ahead and ask about the services they offer, the qualifications of the staff (requirements vary by state), what staff they have and their experience, etc.

If you have any questions or would like to know more, about the wide range of cosmetic and aesthetic services that we provide, call the Wellness Center of Greater Cleveland today! Our highly trained, professional skin care specialists take your whole-­body health and wellness seriously, and we take great pride in using the most cutting­-edge treatments to keep you looking and feeling happier and healthier. We serve clients from Cleveland OH, North Olmsted OH, Olmsted Falls OH, North Ridgeville OH, Bay Village OH, Lakewood OH, Berea OH, Brooklyn OH, and BEYOND.