How Can a Medical Spa Rejuvenate your Skin

Medical spas, or med spas, offer comprehensive approaches to caring for your skin. Their services can address different skin concerns one may be experiencing. The services are specially formulated for each patient and can vary from non-invasive to moderately invasive.

Facials

Facials are fundamental and versatile, involving deep cleansing, exfoliation, and skin moisturizing. They aim to remove impurities, unclog pores, and promote cellular turnover, resulting in a clearer, more radiant, youthful complexion. Additionally, facials may include specialized treatments targeting specific concerns such as acne, hyperpigmentation, or signs of aging.

Chemical peels

Chemical peels involve applying a chemical solution to the face, causing the outermost layer of the skin, known as the epidermis, to peel off. This process will reveal a smoother and more evenly toned complexion. Chemical peels address various concerns, including fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, sun damage, and acne scars. The intensity of a chemical peel ranges from light to deep. The one a medical spa employs will depend on the severity of the patient’s skin condition.

Dermal fillers

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments a medical spa uses to replenish volume, fill wrinkles and lines, and enhance facial contours, such as the cheeks and lips. Medical spas offer a wide range of dermal fillers, each with advantages. Dermal fillers consist of hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, polyalkylimide, polylactic acid, and polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres. Each result duration varies, but all are considered reversible or temporary. The medical spa will strategically inject one of these fillers into desired areas of the face to help patients achieve a more refreshed and youthful look.

Botox®

Botox is another form of injectable treatment used by the medical spa to reduce and prevent the appearance and formation of wrinkles. These injections work by relaxing the facial muscles responsible for creating expression lines, such as frown lines, smile lines, and crow’s feet. The solution, botulinum toxin, temporarily paralyzes the muscles, preventing them from contracting, resulting in a smoother appearance and the prevention of further deepening lines.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive exfoliation treatment that uses a special device to gently remove dead skin cells from the skin's surface. This process stimulates collagen production to improve one's overall skin texture and tone. This is another versatile treatment the medical spa will use to address various concerns, including acne scars, dull skin, sun damage, and uneven pigmentation.

Laser skin resurfacing

Laser skin resurfacing, also known as laser vaporization or a laser peel, is a more intensive treatment the medical spa will offer. It uses laser technology to remove damaged skin layers and stimulate the production of new collagen. This procedure helps improve the appearance of a host of skin concerns, such as wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars, uneven skin tones, liver spots, warts, birthmarks, and much more.