Med spa opportunities have gained in popularity in recent years for men and women alike. Medical spas, also called medi-spas or medicali spas, are a hybrid between the traditional day spa and a medical clinic.
Med spas seek to blend the best of two worlds—a relaxing spa experience with the procedures and expertise usually associated with a doctor’s office. In this article we will give you a brief synopsis of what to expect in a med spa. We are Hill Country Salon Suites, serving the Greater Georgetown area with twenty-six salon suite rental offerings. Call us at 512-380-2500 for a tour and to discuss the amenities we offer, included in our affordable salon suite rates.
How a Med Spa Differs From Traditional Day Spas
The biggest differences between a traditional day spa and a med spa are the types of procedures that are offered, although the lines are blurred, at times. Medical procedures that can’t be done at the average day spa; they can only be performed at the medical spa.
Day spas generally focus on relaxation and surface level beauty treatments. Med spas focus on nonsurgical aesthetic treatments.
Unlike day spas, medical spas must be affiliated with, overseen, or run by a medical doctor. While not every procedure is done by a doctor, the none-medical procedures are performed under the supervision of the doctor, most often a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
Medical spas themselves can vary widely, depending on the city and state. Some are as posh as the day spa you visited during your last vacation; others are decidedly more clinical. While day spas focus on relaxation, most medical spas are focused on a specific procedure and the positive results of that procedure.
Treatments Offered
While the menu will vary, services generally include dealing with issues such as deep wrinkles, acne scarring, age spots, intensive discoloration, loose skin and a full range of age related skin changes.
Some of the common treatments offered by med spas are botulinum toxin injections (Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®), injectable dermal fillers, nonsurgical fat reduction, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels and tattoo removal. Weight loss programs are also available at some Med Spas.
Who Performs Treatments
The person who actually does your treatment depends on the treatment itself. The physician that oversees all procedures that fall under the medical realm. Estheticians provide cosmetic and cleaning procedures. An aesthetician performs medical skin procedures.
Both Estheticians and Aestheticians are state-licensed professionals who have been trained through apprenticeships and formal programs to perform treatments that promote skin health and beauty.
A final word about Hill Country Salon Suites
Hill Country Salon Suites is locally owned and operated, offering the very best in luxury salon suites at an affordable rate. Located in Georgetown Texas, and a golf cart ride from Sun City.
In addition, business tips and advice are offered, as well as a supportive staff. We are a family at Hill Country Salon Suites, and success is our middle name. Contact us today about leasing a suite for your Med Spa business.
