LIMITED TIME SPECIALS

View Offers Here
Garramone Website Logo
  • Home
  • About
    • Dr. Ralph Garramone
      • Credentials
      • In The Media
    • Valerie Walk PA-C
    • Steffany Acovski, NP, APRN
    • Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
    • Facilities
    • Reviews
    • Video Gallery
    • Blog
  • Face
    • Facelift
    • Neck Lift
    • Rhinoplasty
    • Brow Lift
    • Eyelid Surgery
    • Silhouette Instalift
    • FaceTite & AccuTite
    • Surgical Facial Contouring
    • Laser Skin Resurfacing
    • Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty
    • Surgical Lip Augmentation
  • Breast
    • Breast Augmentation
    • Hybrid (Fat Transfer) Breast Augmentation
    • Breast Lift
    • Breast Reduction
  • Body
    • Liposuction
    • Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
    • Mommy Makeover
    • Brazilian Butt Lift
    • BodyTite & Morpheus
    • Renuvion
    • Body Contouring
    • Hand Rejuvenation
    • Vaginal Rejuvenation
  • Garramone Aesthetics
    • Facial Rejuvenation
      • Sofwave
      • EMFACE
      • Ultherapy
      • Laser Resurfacing
      • Broadband Light
      • MOXIE
      • Coolpeel
      • VirtueRF Microneedling
      • Non-Surgical Facial Contouring
      • Microneedling
      • PRP Microneedling
      • Chemical Peels
      • Hydrafacial
      • Dermaplaning
      • Medical Grade Facials
      • Subnovii Plasma Pen
      • Evoke Facial Contouring
      • Morpheus8
      • Stem Cell Treatments
      • Thread Lift
      • LightStim
    • Injectables
      • Botox
      • Dysport
      • Jeuveau
      • Daxxify
      • Liquid Rhinoplasty
      • Juvederm Collection
      • Restylane Collection
      • Radiesse
      • Sculptra
      • RHA Revance Collection
      • Kybella
      • Versa
    • Body Treatments
      • Sclerotherapy
      • Inmode BodyTite + Embrace
      • Coolsculpting
      • Evolve Body Contouring
      • Microneedling
      • Zwave Cellulite Treatment
      • Laser Hair Removal
      • Hand Rejuvenation
      • O-Shot & P-Shot
      • Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation
      • Emsculpt NEO
      • AVIVA FemTite
      • Morpheus8
      • Emsella
    • Skincare Products
      • Upneeq
      • Plated SkinScience
      • Glo Skin Beauty
      • Revision Skincare
      • ZO Skin Health
      • EltaMD
      • Neocutis
      • Latisse
      • Arnica Forte
      • Silagen
      • Biocorneum
      • Nutrafol
      • Obagi
      • Oxygenetix
      • SkinBetter
      • SkinMedica
      • iS Clinical Skincare
    • VIP Spa Membership Program
  • Men
    • Hair Transplant
    • PRP with Biotin Injection for Hair Loss
    • BOTOX for Men
    • Coolsculpting
    • Hair Removal
    • Liposuction
    • P-Shot
  • Gallery
    • Face
      • FaceTite
      • Neck Lift
      • Rhinoplasty
      • Facelift
      • Blepharoplasty
    • Breast
      • Breast Augmentation
      • Breast Reduction
      • Mastopexy
    • Body
      • SculpSure
      • Mommy Makeover
      • Liposuction & SmartLipo
      • Tummy Tuck
      • Fat Grafting
    • Skin
      • Morpheus8
      • HydraFacial
  • Resources
    • Events & Specials
    • Traveling Patients
    • Financing
    • TouchMD
    • Patient Forms
    • Patient Portal
    • Join VIP Program
    • Shop
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Virtual Consultation

    (239) 482-1900

Request An Appointment (239) 482-1900

Blog

  • Home
  • Blog
  • What Are Medical Spas
Garramone Blog | What are Medical Spas?

What are Medical Spas?

In recent years, medical spas, often referred to as simply ‘med spas’, have become wildly popular across the country. As the name suggests, med spas are facilities that serve a combination of medical procedures that are typically carried out in a doctor’s office and treatments that one usually undergoes in a spa environment. 

Med spas typically focus on performing anti-aging procedures. In the past, non-surgical anti-aging procedures were only performed at a doctor’s office. The new med spa trend gives patients more options for where they can undergo these treatments. That said, certain regions require that med spas be owned and operated by a licensed physician.



What treatments are offered at medical spas?

Medical spa treatments are highly varied and consist of both medical skin care products and both surgical and non-surgical procedures. These treatments are designed to address fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, sagging skin, loss of facial volume, and other signs of aging. Laser hair removal procedures and therapies for addressing veins, scars, and stretch marks are also included. 

Some popular med spa treatments include:

  • Microdermabrasion (a cosmetic skin treatment)
  • Chemical peels (most often using glycolic, salicylic, or lactic acid)
  • Medical facials
  • Photorejuvenation
  • Intense pulsed light or photodynamic therapy (designed to address displeasing skin conditions and reverse the effects of premature aging, such as wrinkles, spots, and textures)

Botulinum toxin, better known by its brand name ‘BOTOX,’ can address issues such as muscle spasms. BOTOX is a neurotoxic protein, known as a neuromodulator, which is injected directly into the patient’s muscle. Muscle spasms are the result of chemical reactions sent to the muscles by way of neurotransmitters which cause the muscles to move involuntarily. BOTOX and other neuromodulators work by freezing this activity. By relaxing muscles in the face, wrinkles can also be addressed, as the skin has an opportunity to relax. 

Then there are dermal fillers. Like BOTOX, these are injectables that are used to combat aging. However, rather than freezing muscle activity, they focus on putting back lost volume in hollow areas of the face. 

Some other common medical spa procedures include: 

  • Cellulite reduction 
  • Tissue tightening 
  • Acne treatments



The connection with traditional medicine

While western medicine typically focuses on treating symptoms, it is complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) that has helped bridge the gap between medicine and spas. 

Some popular CAM treatments and cures include:

  • Chiropractic treatments
  • Acupuncture
  • Mineral soaks
  • Herbal teas and lotions
  • Dietary modifications
  • Chanting 
  • Meditation

While not every med spa offers such treatments, they are widely embraced by many practitioners in the med spa community. Patients who are looking to get a boost from a healthy lifestyle and alternative methods can incorporate these techniques as a supplemental protocol to their med spa procedure. 



Measuring the growth of med spas

In the past few decades, medical spas have grown beyond the scope of traditional spas. That said, according to recent data, revenue from medical spas is still lagging behind the global total of spa revenue. 

To give an example, there are almost 7000 medical spas that generate 7% of overall spa revenue worldwide but make up only 5% of all med spas in the world. 



What is the takeaway?

It goes without saying that medical spas have become incredibly popular in recent years. These facilities offer patients the ability to address a wide array of concerns while also experiencing the comfort of a spa. Whether the issue is cosmetic or functional in nature, med spa practitioners can improve the situation. It is vital that patients seek out highly revered med spas for their desired treatments.


Back to Blog

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Ad alias animi commodi distinctio doloremque eum exercitationem facilis in ipsum iusto magnam, mollitia pariatur praesentium rem repellat temporibus veniam vitae voluptatum.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Ad alias animi commodi distinctio doloremque eum exercitationem facilis in ipsum iusto magnam, mollitia pariatur

Button

Join Our Newsletter!

Schedule a Consultation

In Office Virtual
Contact Us (239) 482-1900
  • Home
  • About
  • Face
  • Breast
  • Body
  • Garramone Aesthetics
  • Men
  • Gallery
  • Resources
  • Contact

    (239) 482-1900

(239) 482-1900

12998 South Cleveland Avenue,
Fort Myers, FL 33907

Garramone Website Logo

4.7 Stars 347 Reviews

© Garramone. All Rights Reserved.

Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy

Garramone Plastic Surgery is a proud partner of inspireaestheticsgroup.com

Contact Us