Benefits of a Medspa vs. Day Spa Questions and Answers

A day spa is a relaxing getaway that offers refreshing treatments such as massage and facials in an intentionally created, tranquil atmosphere. Day spas typically offer different styles of massages, such as Swedish or deep tissue, and generally offer diverse facial treatments as well. However, their treatment options are limited, as spa staff are not qualified to perform minimally invasive procedures or any procedure that would break the skin.

This is where med spas differ. They offer the same relaxing atmosphere with medically qualified staff that can perform procedures that pierce the skin, such as dermal fillers. They can also offer more intensive facial treatments, like microdermabrasion, vampire facials, hydradermabrasion and chemical peels. Med spas place an emphasis on aesthetic treatments and can be both medical and elective.

Medical spas offer a wide variety of different services which differ greatly from clinic to clinic. La Vie Medspa offers a long list of services, including:

Face Treatments
• Chemical peels
• Microdermabrasion
• Hydradermabrasion
• Vampire facials
• Mesogold

Laser Treatments
• Laser hair removal
• CO2 resurfacing
• Tattoo removal

IV Therapy

Injectables
• Juvederm
• Restylane L
• Restylane Lyft
• Dysport

Body Treatment
• SmartLipo
• Sculpsure
• Body-Jet Water Assisted Liposuction
• Skin Tightening
• Sclerotherapy

Massage therapy
• Swedish massage
• Stone massage
• Deep tissue massage
• Custom-tailored massage unique for your needs

Med spas have massively increased in popularity over the past several years, with some services, such as injectables, performed millions of times every year across the country, and others recently gaining popularity due to insurgence on social media, such as vampire facials. Some of the most popular med spa services include:

• Massage therapy — Different massage styles and techniques are applied, with unique approaches for each client.
• Dermal fillers — Popular dermal fillers include ones with a hyaluronic acid base such as Juvederm.
• Laser hair removal — Eliminating the need for shaving, laser hair removal is a convenient alternative to conventional methods of hair removal.
• Microdermabrasion — This facial exfoliates the skin, removing dead skin cells to reveal the healthy ones underneath.
• Vampire facials — With the use of PRP (platelet-rich plasma), vampire facials rejuvenate the skin and provide a youthful glow.
• Botox or Dysport — Composed of the botulinum toxin, Botox and Dysport are used in the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines and provide a youthful, rejuvenated appearance.

Med spas do not typically require a physician’s referral to use their services. Appointments are available for everyone. Although some med spas can perform medically necessary procedures that can be referred to by a licensed physician, a referral is not a prerequisite for service at a medspa. Many med spa services are elective, meaning that they are not urgently necessary but rather chosen by the patient.

If you or someone you know is looking for a top-rated med spa, come to La Vie Medspa today! Our kind and compassionate professionals are experienced in a wide number of med spa treatments, from fillers to facials, and can provide you with the youthful appearance you desire. For more information on our med spa service and how they can benefit you, call our office and get in touch with a member of our specialist team. To book an appointment with our med spa specialist, visit our website or speak with us over the phone today.