What is a MedSpa?

A MedSpa offers aesthetic services under the supervision of a licensed medical doctor. The cosmetic services provided may include those found at a day spa, such as facials and skin care, as well as more involved procedures that must be performed or supervised by a physician or physician’s associate. In addition to meeting these requirements, your state may have additional guidelines for MedSpas.

Greater Safety

MedSpas, being run by doctors and with treatments either performed or supervised by medical professionals, ensure a high level of safety and adhere to stringent patient safety standards. The use of cutting-edge, medical-grade products and services in a soothing, spa-like atmosphere further reinforces the commitment to safety and high standards.

Impressive Results

Unlike day spas, where services and treatments often focus on temporary results or relaxation, MedSpas offer treatments that deliver long-term and effective results. While facials and skin care treatments at day spas address issues on the surface of the skin, at a MedSpa, the focus is on treatments that use medical-grade ingredients and work below the skin’s surface. These services are minimally invasive and require medical expertise and training to administer properly, ensuring their long-term effectiveness.

What Services are Available at a MedSpa?

Services offered at MedSpas vary, but the most popular are listed below. Some of these services must be administered by a medical doctor, a registered nurse practitioner, or a MedSpa professional licensed by the National MedSpa Association (NMSA) under the supervision of a physician. Other services may be provided by a licensed aesthetician.

Dermal fillers (Injectables)
Wrinkle relaxers (Botox®)
IV therapy
Body sculpting
Chemical peels
Microneedling
Dermabrasion
Laser hair removal
Tattoo removal
Permanent makeup
Laser vein treatment
Hair restoration
Extraction

Individual MedSpas may also offer cosmetic services such as facials and skin care products that patients can use at home to maximize and prolong the effects of their MedSpa treatments.