Wednesday, September 17, 2014

What is the difference in having a cosmetic procedure at a Medical Spa vs. Dermatologist office?

Medical spas are an up and coming industry. What makes them different from a normal day spa is that there is a medical doctor on staff. This allows medical spas to offer more complex treatments such a laser, Botox, filler, chemical peels and other lucrative cosmetic procedures. This can sometimes be a problem when a physician is not performing the procedures, or delegating the treatments to staff members that have not had proper medical training. These staff may be trained on how to do the procedure, but are likely unable to evaluate skin conditions or make sure the patient is a good candidate for the specific procedure. This unfortunately can lead to adverse outcomes that may not be properly diagnosed or treated at a medical spa.

It is important to know that the person that is performing any cosmetic procedure on you has had proper medical training, and specifically in dermatology is even better. At Florida Skin Center you have the peace of mind in knowing that any provider who performs your procedure, whether it is Dr. Badia, one of her physician assistants, or her aesthetician: You are being treated by a professional that specializes in skin and can recommend what is best for you based on your concerns and skin type.

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