User:Primorye/Medical Spa
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A medical spa, medispa or med-spa (USA usage) are terms that describes any medical office that operates under the supervision of a licensed health care professional, such as a medical doctor (MD) and offers non-surgical elective cosmetic medical treatments. A medical spa is a hybrid between a medical clinic (doctor’s office) and a day spa that operates under the supervision of medical doctor. Medical spas may offer additional treatments that can only be administered by licensed medical professionals, such as MD's, aestheticians, or RN's.
A medical spa, medispa or med-spa (UK usage) are terms that describes a clinic that operates under the authority of the Care & Quality Commission, and offers non-surgical and day surgical elective cosmetic medical treatments. A medical spa or medispa combines elements of a (cosmetic) doctor's surgery, an aesthetics clinic and a beauty salon.
Treatments offered depend upon the scope of practice of the licensed practitioner and may include:
- Laser medicine, such as skin tightening, laser hair removal, laser vein treatments, treatment of pigmented lesions or moles, treatment of sun damage, etc.
- Microdermabrasion
- Photo-facials or photorejuvenation
- Botulinum toxin (Botox)
- Dermal filler injections
- Chemical peels
- Day surgery
- Eyelash extensions
- Extractions and facials
- Sclerotherapy
- Pharmaceutical Grade skin care products