5 Effective Treatments Provided at a Medical Spa

Medical spas are popular destinations for adults interested in enhancing their appearance. These practices combine the relaxing benefits of a day spa with medically supervised treatments that go beyond the surface to produce lasting results. If you are curious about possible med spa treatments, here is a closer look, along with examples of their services.

Medical spa explained

With professional medical guidance, medical spas can combine comfort with professional care for the patient's condition and safety. While one might also find typical day spa treatments like body wraps and facials, one may also choose from an array of procedures that go beyond the surface and require medical expertise. The focus of medical spas is to provide more advanced treatments from medical professionals who take the patient's health history and overall condition into account.

5 popular treatments

Medical spas, also known as med spas, offer a range of treatments, and the specific ones offered can vary by establishment. However, the following lists 5 of the more common treatments.

Botox® injections

Botox® infections are among the most popular nonsurgical treatments for helping people look younger. Botox is derived from botulinum toxin bacteria, which, in small doses, is safe and effective for reducing certain wrinkles. The treatment softens and reduces dynamic wrinkles, which are lines caused by muscle contractions. This treatment blocks nerve signals that cause the muscles to contract. Botox injections treat forehead creases, eyebrow lines, crow's feet, smile lines, and other dynamic wrinkles. Though results are not permanent, they last several months before the patient can choose to repeat the treatment when necessary.

Dermal fillers

Dermal fillers can restore volume to the face and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. There are various types of these fillers that work by restoring some of the fullness and volume that can be lost with age. Dermal fillers can enhance facial contours, rejuvenate the under-eye area, and soften certain facial wrinkles like the nasolabial folds. This nonsurgical rejuvenation treatment can last anywhere from six months to two years, depending on the patient, the area of the face treated, and the type of filler used.

PDO thread lift

This procedure involves using dissolvable sutures to lift and tighten the skin of the face and neck. PDO stands for polydioxanone, a type of thread that a practitioner can use to give the face and neck a more youthful appearance without surgery. A licensed professional inserts these threads with a special tool called a cannula through a small incision in the skin. Once in place, the threads trigger the production of collagen, the protein that gives the skin structure and elasticity and tends to decline with age. PDO thread lifts can produce dramatic results that can last years. The procedure is also known as the "lunchtime facelift" because it is relatively short and requires little to no downtime afterward.

Laser hair removal

This procedure is popular with those tired of shaving, tweezing, and waxing unwanted hair. Laser hair removal uses a concentrated beam of light to rid the target areas of the face and body of this unwanted hair. Pigment in the hair follicle absorbs the light, destroying the hair. The laser can treat small areas, like the upper lip, or larger areas, such as the legs. Therefore, treatment can take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. It can take up to seven sessions to achieve the desired results. However, this treatment can help some achieve permanent hair loss in the target areas.

Weight loss assistance

Medical spas also help many in their struggle to lose weight. Treatments can help patients do anything from losing a few extra inches to a larger plan to achieve significant weight loss. An array of different body contouring procedures can be found at medical spas to help shape and tighten the thighs, buttocks, and belly. Many of these spas offer medically assisted weight loss to those seeking more comprehensive weight loss. The practitioner advises patients on diet and exercise and keeps regular check-ins with patients to track their progress. Some medspas offer prescription weight loss medication to help those who are not having success with diet and exercise alone.

The full-body treatment

Medical spas offer effective treatments that help rejuvenate patients from head to toe. The skilled staff at Florida Cosmetic Center will help you choose the treatment or combination of treatments to help you reach your health and beauty goals. To learn more about our med spa offerings, call us today.

Request an appointment here: https://floridacosmeticcenter.com or call Florida Cosmetic Center at (321) 415-9826 for an appointment in our Celebration office.

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